A police constable attached to Yala police station in Gem sub-county is fighting for his life after a high-speed trailer rammed into the car he was driving.
The accident that happened on November 30, at Kodiaga along Kisumu-Busia road also left the police car badly damaged.
"The officer was rushed to Yala Sub-County Hospital where he is being treated. He sustained injuries in both legs," Gem police commander Charles Chacha told journalists.
The accident took place at 5am as officers prepared for deployment across the Yala Sub-county.
The police officer sustained injuries on his legs and part of his upper body, but was later stabilised by medical responders who rushed to the scene.
The police constable was driving from Yala towards Ugunja to pick colleagues who were set to man the ongoing national examinations.
According to Chacha, the trailer swerved off its lane and hit the police vehicle on the side, injuring the constable.
The wreckage of the police car was later towed to Yala station while the driver of the trailer is also under medical examination.
The trucked will be examined by both the insurance companies and traffic police officers who will file their reports for further action.
Police officers trooped to the hospital to support their friend who was in serious pain.
Traders and residents of Akala trading centre in Gem raised concerns over the rising insecurity in the area.
The number of accidents have significantly increased on Kenyan roads. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), 17,550 fatalities were registered between January 2022 and October 2022.
NTSA records further showed that pedestrian accidents increased by 10 per cent, followed by motorcyclists, drivers, pillion passengers and pedal cyclists.
