Bulambuli Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Accident

 

By Kenneth wamatoyi. 


Police in Bulambuli are searching for the driver of a Sino truck (reg. no. UBF 097R) that knocked down and killed a UPDF officer riding a motorcycle (reg. no. UFS 397J Bajaji Boxer). Two other UPDF officers sustained severe injuries and are receiving treatment at Mbale Referral Hospital.

 

The accident occurred at Buhokosi Village, Bunambutye Sub County, Bulambuli District, at around 11:30 am. The Sino truck, driven by Mayega John, was attempting to branch off onto a feeder road when the motorcycle rider, trying to overtake on the driver's side, lost control and collided with the truck.


 The civilian rider sustained injuries  as Tumuhaise Phiona, a UPDF personnel attached to Chespikunya Brigade, died in the accident on spot.

 

According to Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, SP Rodgers Taitika, the victims included Adyero John Richard and Ajokait Bosco, both UPDF personnel attached to Chespikunya Brigade, and an unidentified civilian rider.

 

The scene was visited by ASP Namanya Rigers, OC Traffic Bulambuli CPS, and both vehicles are parked at the police yard pending inspection and further inquiries.

Rogers Taitika has called upon the road users to always take note while on the road and be vigilant when overtaking and make use of the indicators. 


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