Julius Kiprop
Summary:
- Two pedestrians were killed in Ruaka after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser.
- The victims died instantly, and the driver fled the scene.
- Furious residents set the SUV on fire after the incident.
- Police have launched investigations to identify the car’s owner and the circumstances around the crash.
A tragic road accident in Ruaka, Kiambu County, claimed the lives of two pedestrians. The victims were crossing the road when a Toyota Land Cruiser hit them, killing them on the spot.
The driver immediately fled, leaving the outraged mob to torch the brand-new SUV. Police are currently investigating to identify the car’s owner and to establish the circumstances that led to the fatal accident.
The victims’ bodies were transported to Kihara mortuary as local authorities expressed concern over the increasing number of road accidents in the region.
