DRUNKARD DRIVER KNOCKS DOWN BODABODA RIDER, INJURES HIMSELF IN KISORO

By Ambrose Kweronda
in kisoro

Police in Kisoro district are investigating circumstances under which a driver knocked an unknown motorcyclist in Kisoro municipality along Kisoro main streets

This occured on 12th dec 2022 at 1:20 pm in Gitebe, kanaba subcounty along Kikangaga -Muteto feeder road off Kisoro- kabale high way.

it is noted that the driver knocked down the bodaboda rider in town. the angry riders ran after him from where he lost control and overturned in the valley injuring himself and his passenger.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson identified the driver as Isaac Ngabirano and his passenger as Silver Maguru both residents of Rubanda district.

The Police team led by Asp Kushaba Michael rushed the victims to Mutorere hospital for treatment while The motor vehicle Toyota ipsum registration number UEQ 262W was towed to Kisoro CPS pending inspection.

Maate revealed that bottles of alcohol were recovered from the scene, blood samples taken from the driver showing alcohol content thus attributing accident to drunkardness.

However, the case of road traffic accident was registered at Kisoro Central Police station under reference number TAR: 77/2022 as inquries are ongoing.