On Tuesday, December 26, tragedy struck the bustling Nakuru-Eldoret highway, shrouding the Cheptiret area of Uasin Gishu County in sorrow. A man in his forties lost his life in a heart-wrenching hit-and-run incident, sending shockwaves through the community.
According to eyewitness accounts, the victim, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, made a fatal attempt to cross the thoroughfare near the Cheptiret bridge. A speeding vehicle mercilessly collided with him, claiming his life instantly. Adding to the horror, the vehicle responsible callously fled the scene, leaving the man to perish on the roadside.
Ainabkoi sub-county police commander, Stephen Kimunya, acknowledged the grim incident and assured the public of ongoing investigations. Authorities are diligently working to apprehend the unidentified motorist who callously fled, evading accountability for the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the lifeless body of the deceased has been tenderly moved to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, marking the start of a somber chapter for his grieving loved ones.
This heartbreaking event underscores the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the imperative need for road safety awareness. It serves as a poignant reminder for pedestrians to exercise caution, especially on busy highways, while urging motorists to uphold responsibility and compassion on the roads.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the untimely loss of a fellow member, hoping for swift justice and heightened vigilance to prevent such tragedies from shattering more lives in the future.
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