A fatal road accident along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway in Machakos County has claimed the life of a prominent businessman and left one person injured.
The crash happened shortly after midnight in the Primarosa area of Athi River subcounty.Photo
The deceased has been identified as Dennis Kasyoki, a well-known billionaire entrepreneur from Mbooni, Makueni County.
At the time of the accident, he was driving his Ford Ranger towards Nairobi.
According to a police report, the Ford Ranger collided with a trailer that was also headed to Nairobi.
Preliminary findings suggest that Kasyoki attempted to overtake the trailer before cutting back in too quickly, leading to a rear-end crash.
The impact caused both vehicles to veer off the road.Source
The trailer’s container toppled over and landed on the Ford Ranger, leaving the businessman trapped and crushed inside.
Kasyoki died instantly at the scene. A passenger in his vehicle survived with injuries and was rushed to Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River for emergency treatment.
The trailer driver was not injured.
Traffic officers from Athi River police station arrived at the scene and recorded the accident. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause of the tragedy.Source
The news of Kasyoki’s death has left family, friends, and the business community in deep mourning.
Many described him as a generous and visionary leader who contributed greatly to the economic growth of Mbooni and beyond.
His sudden death is a huge blow to the community, and Kenyans are calling for stricter road safety measures to help curb the rising cases of fatal accidents on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway.
May his soul rest in peace.
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