A motorist has become the source of scorn, ridicule and sympathy online after he appealed to the National Police Service (NPS) to assist him in apprehending a man who reportedly caused him agony on the famous 'Sikika Road Safety' platform.
The motorist painfully narrated his unfortunate ordeal hoping to catch the attention of authorities and find a solution to his current conundrum.
The man had promised to meet the cost of repair of his car after ramming it, but never kept the promise.
The motorist recalled driving home along Kitengela road on Saturday November 5, when suddenly he was rammed into by a white truck from behind at around 3:00am behind the Mwireri area.
The driver settled for a gentleman's agreement, with the other party promising to pay for the damage without going through the corridors of justice.
Following the accident, the man lost the backlight of his car with dent at the back of his boot.
Believing in the reassuring words from a stranger, they both agreed to settle the matter without involving the police, a decision he now regrets dearly.
They exchanged contact information and the truck driver promised to reimburse him Ksh8,000 to cater for the replacement of his damaged backlight at 8:30am on the same day.
Since then, the motorist has not received any compensation or communication, forcing him to turn to the police, to help him trace the runaway driver.
One of the mistakes motorists make after getting involved in such accidents is failing to involve the police.
Involving the police when an accident occurs is important for documentation purposes, as police reports are needed to process insurance claims.
The Kitengela incident drew mixed reactions from Kenyans with some blaming the man who chose not to involve the police.
"Why would you ask police to arrest him and you agreed to settle without involving police?" one Facebook user retorted.
"How will we know you are not the one who rammed into the lorry when reversing?" a woman ridiculed the aggrieved driver.
Motorists are however advised to involve the police in case of any accident in order to ascertain who was at fault and avoid instances where one party is scammed.
Informing your insurance provider is also key once an accident has occurred since it hastens processing of claims.
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