Police car involved in fatal accident torched by furious residents

Police officers and residents at the scene of the accident where the police car was torched, February 25, 2019. /CORAZON WAFULA

Most of the time we don’t understand why but the reality is sometimes darkness looms and innocent souls are painfully caught in evil that snatches their souls or leaves permanent marks.

In the evil that haunts our roads with blood spill,four people died on the spot Monday evening in a road accident involving a police vehicle and a motorbike on the Kitale-Kachibora highway in Cherangany constituency.

The victims include a woman, her two school going children and the rider.

Image result for images of accident

According to John Barasa, a witness, the accident occurred after the motorbike’s front tyre bust causing the rider to lose control.

The motorbike was then hit by a speeding police car which was coming from the opposite direction.

Irate residents who gathered at the scene of accident ganged up to attack the driver but he managed to escape to a nearby church.

Related image

The crowd then turned their fury on the police vehicle and set it on fire.

Addressing Journalist at the scene, Trans Nzoia East Deputy County Commissioner Calistus Kendi termed the accident as unfortunate.

β€œIt is a sad day. Our car was involved in the accident and it has been torched by the angry residents but we are pleading with them to remain calm as we carry out with investigations,” she said.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *