Kabale,Uganda – A 32-year-old man died on Friday evening after he was knocked by a parked Fuso Fighter truck that was accidentally set in motion by his friend in Kirijime Central Cell, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality.
The deceased has been identified as Tusiime Arnold, a resident of Kirijime Central Cell. He was allegedly struck by motor vehicle Reg. No. UBE 861C, a Fuso Fighter, which was being started by Tusiime Gerald, 34, the truck’s turn man and a resident of the same area.
According to preliminary police findings, the incident happened on 9th May 2026 at around 6:30 p.m. Arnold was seated near the parked truck with Gerald when the latter entered the cabin and started the engine to build air pressure. The truck reportedly moved off abruptly at high speed. Gerald lost control and knocked Arnold, who was seated nearby, killing him instantly.
Police were notified, visited and documented the scene, and conveyed the body to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem. The vehicle has been towed to Kabale Central Police Station pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed the incident, citing careless driving as the primary suspected cause. He warned drivers against handing vehicle keys to non-drivers or unqualified persons, saying the practice poses grave risk to other road users and the public.
Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.
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