Tragic Hit-and-Run Accident Claims Lives of Six Pupils in Kitui County

September 13, 2024

In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community in mourning, six pupils have lost their lives following a hit-and-run accident at Wiitu shopping centre along the Kitui-Kibwezi road in Kitui County. The accident occurred early Friday morning, as confirmed by Ikutha Deputy County Commissioner Vincent Lomachary.

According to Lomachary, the tragedy unfolded when a speeding Probox vehicle struck the group of pupils while they were crossing the road. The collision resulted in the immediate deaths of the six young individuals. Among them, three were pupils at Kyaoni Primary School, while the other three were students at Kyaoni Secondary School.

The impact of the accident was severe, and the community is reeling from the loss of these young lives. Lomachary provided an update that the driver of the Probox, who fled the scene immediately after the incident, has since surrendered to the police. The vehicle involved in the accident has been impounded as authorities commence a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The accident has sparked widespread grief and outrage among local residents and parents, highlighting concerns about road safety and the need for increased vigilance on the roads. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on determining the exact cause of the accident and holding those responsible accountable.

This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for greater measures to protect pedestrians, particularly vulnerable school children. The community, along with local authorities, is now left to grapple with the loss and seek ways to prevent such heart-breaking incidents in the future.