The accident involved a Sino Truck (registration numbers UBM 913R/ UBM 953W) driven by Dan Nsubuga, a resident of Lugazi, Buikwe district, and a motorcycle (registration number UDB 411M TV Star) ridden by Ivan Tukamushaba, 58, a resident of Rutoma Bihobwalwa, Kihihi sub-county, Kanungu district. Tukamushaba died on the spot, while a 12-year-old passenger, Derrick Ashemeza, was injured and rushed to a nearby clinic for treatment.
According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver was heading from Kanyantorogo to Butogota Bwindi when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle after hitting a hump at Nyamigoye, knocking the motorcyclist off his bike. The truck then went off the road, while the motorcyclist died instantly.
The scene was visited and documented by police, and the body was taken to Kihihi Health Center IV for post-mortem examination. The motorcycle has been impounded at Kihihi police station, pending inspection, and the truck remains at the scene, awaiting breakdown and towing to the police station.
The primary cause of the accident is believed to be overspeeding and reckless driving by the truck driver. The police are investigating the matter, and an inquiry is underway.
ASP Maate Elly, Police Spokesperson for Kigezi, urged drivers to exercise caution and follow highway code guidelines to prevent such accidents.
