A tragic collision between a Motorcycle and a Matatu at Research area along the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga County has left three dead, including the Motorcyclist and his two female pillion passengers.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcycle, which was heading toward Makutano, veered off its lane and encroached onto the opposite side of the road during the 10am accident.
It collided head-on with a matatu that was travelling from Makutano towards Ngurubani.
“The impact was severe. All three—the rider and the two women passengers—died on the spot,” police said.
The matatu driver, identified an Michael Njue said he was driving from Nairobi towards Meru when the speeding motorcycle suddenly appeared in his lane.
“I was driving at about 60 to 70 km/h when the motorcycle with two passengers hit me head-on,” he said.
The collision caused the motorcycle to become lodged beneath the front side of the matatu.
“It is unfortunate that a man and two women have lost their lives in this morning’s accident,” said local resident Peter Wanjohi.
Wang’uru Police Base Commander Jamilah Murugu, confirming the incident, said the bodies of the deceased were taken to Kerugoya Mortuary for identification, while both the matatu and motorcycle were towed to Sagana Police Station for further inspection.
