This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
On a Sunday morning, two-time Olympic 800m champion David Lekuta Rudisha was involved in a road accident in Nyamira, Kenya. The incident occurred at Nyansiongo area, Kijauri-Keroka highway in Nyamira county.
According to Keroka police boss Walter Abondo, Rudisha lost control of his vehicle and hit an Easy Coach bus from behind. Fortunately, the passengers of the easy coach bus were not injured during the incident.
Rudisha, who was on his way to Kilgoris, sustained minor and soft tissues injuries. He was taken to Keroka Sub County Hospital after complaining of lower limbs and chest pain. X-ray reports showed no fractures.
After receiving treatment, Rudisha was discharged from the hospital. He later recorded a statement at the Keroka Police Station, where his vehicle was also towed to.
It's worth noting that Rudisha has not competed since the 2017 IAAF Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, where he won Olympic gold in 2016.
