Police hunt for truck driver over hit and run accident
Police in Bushenyi district have launched investigations into the tragic death of Tumuramye Deo, a male resident of Butare in Kyamuhunga following a hit-and-run traffic accident that also left three others injured.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening at approximately 7:00 PM along the Mbarara-Bushenyi road near Bushenyi Town. According to reports, Tumuramye was riding a motorcycle registration number UFM 668T from Ishaka towards Mbarara carrying three injured passengers when a FUSO truck loaded with cows collided with the motorcycle. The truck, registration number UBE 544Y was reportedly heading from Mbarara towards Kasese.
Immediately after the collision, the truck driver fled the scene, leaving Tumuramye and the injured passengers behind. The victims are Natura Javila, 34, Mugume Isaac, 24, and Mutahunga Juma who were rushed to KIU Teaching Hospital in Ishaka, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Tayebwa Apollo, the acting police spokesperson for the greater Bushenyi police region stated that authorities successfully intercepted and impounded the FUSO truck in Rubirizi District. Efforts to locate and apprehend the truck driver are ongoing with authorities appealing to the public for information regarding his whereabouts.
The police have also emphasized the importance of road safety, urging drivers, riders, and all road users to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
