Matatu driver avoiding a pothole collided head-on with oncoming car killing 3

I’m sure you will jump on who is at fault. However, there are 3 factors: the road-condition, the judgement of the matatu driver and the attitude of the oncoming car. Each contributed to the accident upto a certain extent.

Three people died on the spot Tuesday in a road crash involving a matatu and car along the Bomet-Sotik highway.

Nine other passengers who sustained injuries were taken to Tenwek Hospital for treatment.

Bomet Central Sub-County Police Commander Musa Omari said the incident happened at around 3pm.

“The matatu had nine passengers and the driver disappeared from the scene immediately after the accident occurred,” said Mr Omari.

The matatu driver is said to have been trying to avoid hitting a pothole when the crash occurred.

The matatu collided head on with the car, resulting in a tyre burst before it veered off the road and rolled several times before landing in a ditch.

As a result, passengers were thrown off their seats, resulting in the fatalities and injuries. Their belongings were strewn at the scene.

The matatu belonging to Egesa transport company was travelling from Kisii to Nairobi while the car, with an unknown number of passengers, was heading towards Kaplong.

Among those who are admitted to hospital is the driver of the car.

Bodies of the crash victims were moved to Longisa County Referral Hospital mortuary.

Source AllAfrica