NEWS- The territorial police in Entebbe has come out to break silence on the fatal crash that took place at Nkumba traffic lights along Entebbe road in Wakiso district.
According to Police, the fatal crash that happened on Wednesday 17th April, 2024 at around 8:30 am involved three motor vehicles registered number UBQ 371P Mitsubishi RVR, UAN 836B a concrete mixer and UG 310006 T/Hilux.
A preliminary police report shows that the three said vehicles were in the same direction facing Entebbe from Kampala and while at Nkumba traffic lights waiting to be released by the lights, motor vehicle UAN 836B a concrete mixer from behind lost control and failed to brake.
Police revealed that as the driver tried to dodge the vehicles in front of him hit a pavement on the side of the road and overturned falling onto motor vehicle UBQ 371P killing instantly it’s driver.
Police identified the deceased as a one Okoit Raphael, 34 years of age and a lawyer working with MALDEF Advocates and a resident of Seeta.
The same vehicle went ahead and damaged m/v UG 310006, according to police.
The territorial traffic police responded to the scene immediately and retrieved the body of the deceased who was taken to Mulago City mortuary for postmortem.
Motor vehicles were then towed to Entebbe CPS pending inspection. Police revealed to our reporter that the driver of motor vehicle UAN 836B has been detained as investigations continue.
