This archive report was first published on 2 September 2021.
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, a devastating accident occurred at Jubbert area along the Kericho-Nakuru highway, claiming the lives of three people.
A Nissan matatu, belonging to Nanak Kisii Sacco, collided head-on with a lorry from Swan transporters at around 9:45 pm. The matatu was carrying only three occupants - the driver and two passengers - who all died instantly.
According to Londiani OCPD Joseph Mutungi, the lorry was heading towards Kericho from Nakuru, while the matatu was traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the matatu attempted to overtake a vehicle in front of it, resulting in the fatal collision.
"On reaching Jubbert, the Nissan driver decided to overtake a vehicle which was in front of it only to collide with the lorry. The driver of the Matatu and two passengers died on the spot. They were the only occupants in the vehicle," said Mutungi.
Although the driver of the lorry escaped unhurt, the matatu was severely damaged and had to be towed to Londiani police station for further inspection. The police suspect that the driver of the Nissan matatu may have lost visibility due to drizzling at the time of the accident.
The bodies of the deceased were removed to the Molo sub-county hospital mortuary to await postmortem. This tragic incident comes just three days after a similar accident occurred at the same spot, resulting in the deaths of five people.
