Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Rukiga Hit-and-Run

Tragedy struck the Kabale-Ntungamo Highway on Monday night when a 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed on the spot in a hit-and-run crash at Kakatunda, leaving his passenger nursing serious injuries at an undisclosed medical facility. The Kigezi Region Police have since launched a manhunt for the unidentified vehicle that fled the scene, as authorities appeal to the public for information.

Hamlet Arinda 2 months ago (Last updated: 2 months ago) 2 minutes read

RUKIGA – The fatal hit-and-run road crash along the Kabale-Ntungamo Highway in Rukiga District has claimed the life of a motorcyclist, leaving his passenger seriously injured.

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The deceased has been identified as Gumisiriza Darius, 22, a resident of Rwahi Town Council in Ntungamo District, who died on the spot after the motorcycle (Reg No. UEX 400Z) he was riding was hit by a yet-unknown vehicle.

The accident, which occurred on Monday, 7th September 2026, at around 11:00 PM at Kakatunda, opposite Baj Fuel Station, left the passenger on the motorcycle with injuries. He was rushed for medical attention.

The passenger has been identified as Tibesigwa Muhekyi, 28, a resident of Nakasingye Cell, Kyogo Ward, Rwentobo Rwahi Town Council, in Ntungamo District.

Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed that police have since launched investigations, and efforts to trace the hit-and-run motor vehicle that fled the scene are underway.

“We caution all road users to avoid overspeeding, to be vigilant on the road, and never to run away after a road crash of any nature,” SP Tumushime said.

Police have since appealed to individuals who may have witnessed the crash or have any information that could lead to the identification of the suspect vehicle to report it.