At least three people died after a speeding car ploughed through a crowded pedestrian walk along Mariakani-Kaloleni road in Kilifi County on Christmas Day.
According to Kaloleni Police Commander Joseph Lenkarii, the accident occurred at around 5 am on Wednesday killing the three on the spot and seriously injuring four others including the driver.
“The accident happened near Dan View hotel along the Kaloleni -Mariakani road. The four injured being three pedestrian and the driver of the private car are receiving urgent medical attention at the Mariakani Sub County Hospital in Kilifi County,” said Mr Lenkarii.
The three bodies were taken to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) morgue for autopsy and other procedures including information to their kin.
Lenkarii said they are investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
The vehicle belongs to one Stephen Randu, who is also admitted at the Mariakani Sub County hospital receiving urgent treatment according to police.
“We urge all road users to be very careful as the region is currently witnessing a rise in road accidents. Our roads have become killers,” said Mr Lenkarii.
The incident occurred even as police are battling the rising road carnages in the country.
Recent police report on transport and road safety showed that over 4,000 people were killed in the year 2024 through road accidents in various parts of the country.
The accident comes days after seven people died along the Narok-Mai Mahiu road. More than 30 passengers sustained serious injuries.
Police have urged all road users to be very careful during these festivities, reiterating that recklessness on the road has lead to a surge in road accidents.
“Let’s all be vigilant on the roads abide by the traffic rules and ensure our safety at all times,” said the police boss.
