BUSHENYI, UGANDA – The Traffic Department Police in Bushenyi district has launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on October 30, 2025, at St. Kagwa Trading Centre along the Bushenyi-Ishaka road.
The accident claimed the life of Kyokunda Molly, a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was knocked down by a vehicle allegedly registered as UBA 549Y. The vehicle, which was heading towards Ishaka from Bushenyi, was reportedly overtaking when it struck Kyokunda, who was standing on the side of the road.
The police responded promptly to the scene, managed it according to standard procedure, and delivered the body to Ishaka Adventist Hospital mortuary pending a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Careless driving is suspected to be the cause of the accident. However, the driver and vehicle remain at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.
“We urge anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle and its driver to cooperate with the police,” said the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, SP Tayebwa Apollo. The police also appeal to all road users to adhere to traffic rules and regulations.
The family of the deceased has been extended sympathies, and assurance has been given that the police will conduct a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
