Six people lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the Narok-Mulot road in Narok County, according to Police report.
The collision, which occurred in the Silanga area, involved a Subaru Forester whose drive was attempting to overtake another vehicle and colliding head-on with a Toyota Sienta.
It was reported that all the occupants of the Sienta, died on the spot.
“Upon reaching at the scene of the accident, the vehicles collided head-on when Subaru Forester tried to overtake another motor vehicle,” read the Police report.
The bodies of the deceased were moved to Narok District Hospital Mortuary for identification and postmortem examinations.
Both vehicles have been towed to Narok Police Station for inspection.
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Road Crashes Statistics in Kenya
Between January and April 1, 2024, 1,108 Kenyans lost their lives in road accidents, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
The main causes according to NTSA Road Safety Report compiling 2023-24 statistics were speeding and drunk driving, especially at night.
This year, there have been 1,189 fatalities compared to 1,129 in the same period last year.
Additionally, 2,693 people were slightly injured, a 56% increase from last year.
Pedestrians accounted for the highest number of deaths (436), followed by passengers (255).
However, there has been a decrease in motorcycle fatalities, from 311 in 2023 to 276 in 2024.
The number of dead drivers and pillion passengers also decreased from the previous year.
In 2023, there were 2,080 fatalities compared to 2,378 in the previous year.
Pedestrians again had the highest number of deaths (788), followed by motorcyclists (55) and passengers (324).
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Addressing Road Carnage
To address the alarming trend, authorities are implementing stricter measures to promote road safety.
The National Transport and Safety Authority has highlighted specific offenses, including driving on pavements, pedestrian walkways, and unauthorized bus stops.
Offenders face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity and recurrence of the offense.
Consequently, NTSA is redoubling its Usalama Barabarani sensitization campaigns, with a targeted emphasis on pedestrian and motorists’ awareness and adherence to traffic regulations.
