Man Fatally Run over by Trailer in Athi River
Man Fatally Run over by Trailer in Athi River: A middle aged man has just lost his life at Nairobi–Namanga highway in Athi River, Machakos County.
The man who has since been identified as Silvester Mutinda Muiende died on the spot after he was run over by the Namanga-bound trailer.
Confirming the incident was Athi River South sub-county police commander Jos Mudavadi who detailed that the incident was reported to Athi River police station as a fatal injury road traffic accident.
He stated,”Along Nairobi – Namanga highway at Athi River bridge near Shell petrol station, a trailer of Scania make being driven by one Liberatus Venance Ntalegama hit and killed the deceased on the spot,”
He outlined That the said motor vehicle was being driven towards Namanga general direction when the fatal Accident occurred.
He stated,“The vehicle was being driven towards Namanga general direction when it hit one Silvester Mutinda Muinde who was crossing the road from left to right. As a result, he sustained a fractured skull and lower abdomen and died on the spot,”
The scene has been processed by officers from Athi River police station, who moved the body to Shalom Community Hospital mortuary for preservation pending Autopsy
Notably, The motor vehicle has been impounded at the same police station as investigations kick off.
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