Five family members including a woman and her four sons have lost their lives in a road accident at Mbaruk, along Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
According to the police report, the fatal collision occurred on Tuesday July 13, 2024 at around 7am.
How the five individuals lost their lives
During the accident, a Mercedes, driven by a man enroute to Nakuru swerved into the path of an oncoming lorry.
Gilgil area OCPD Jamlek Ngaruiya, explained that the crash happened as the Mercedes attempted to overtake another vehicle.
“Tragically, the five family members that is; the woman and her children lost their lives instantly at the scene,” stated Jamlek.
“The driver of the Mercedes, identified as Ambani, was immediately taken to St. Joseph Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment,” he added.
The lorry, which was headed to Nairobi, was struck by the Mercedes, which was reportedly traveling at high speed, according to the truck driver.
“The car was traveling so fast that I had to veer off towards the roadside to avoid a direct crash,” recounted the truck driver.
Despite his efforts, the Mercedes still ended up in his path.
Meanwhile, the driver expressed his sympathy to the grieving family, saying, “I am deeply sorry for their loss.”
The bodies of the five victims have been moved to a morgue in Nakuru for postmortem examinations.
Police are still investigating the accident to uncover more details about the cause.
Statistics of the life loss from road crash
Recent data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), indicate that road crash statistics for Kenya from January 1 to April 1, 2024, show a significant rise in accidents.
In the first three months of 2024, 7,198 Kenyans were involved in road accidents, a sharp increase of 1,908 cases compared to the same period last year.
Out of those affected, 3,316 individuals sustained serious injuries, while 2,693 suffered minor injuries.
In 2023, more than 4,300 people lost their lives in road accidents, and another 22,885 individuals were left with life-altering injuries.
