Mob torches multi-million SUV involved in fatal Ruaka accident

An angry mob on Tuesday night was set ablaze after it ran over and killed two(2) people in Decimo area, Ruaka, Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County.

Police said the vehicle involved in the fatal incident, a new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, was set on fire by an irate mob following the accident.

Kiambaa sub-County Police Commander Pius Mwanthi said the victims, a man and a woman, were attempting to cross the road on foot when the vehicle hit them.

They died on the spot, he said adding they are investigating the incident adding that there has been a worrying rise in accidents along the road in recent times.

“There has been a rise in such accidents and it is worrying. We urge for caution from pedestrians and other road users,” he said.

The driver of the SUV reportedly fled the scene immediately after he detected a mob was baying for his blood. Police have since launched an investigation to trace the vehicle’s owner and determine the exact cause of the crash.

The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Kihara mortuary for post-mortem examinations. At the same time, the charred remains of the vehicle were moved to the Kiambaa police station for further investigation.

The accident comes in the wake of increased cases of fatal accidents in the country which according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has so far claimed more than 3,000 people since the beginning of the year.

According to NTSA, between 5pm and 8am are considered peak times for accidents, as the combination of reduced visibility and increased fatigue can significantly impair drivers' judgment.