This archive report was first published on 7 December 2019.
On December 7, 2019, a tragic incident occurred at the Likoni Channel in Mombasa when a 46-year-old Kenyan man's car plunged into the Indian Ocean.
According to Kenya Ferry Services (KFS), the driver, identified as John Mutinda, sped off to the ferry ramps at high speed shortly after purchasing a ticket for the crossing, sinking into the sea.
"A motorist driving a saloon car whose registration number plate has not yet been established right away after purchasing ticket drove off to the ramps with high speed to the ocean," KFS said in a statement.
Kenya Navy divers managed to retrieve the body of Mutinda, who was alone in the car, and also pulled out the wreckage of the maroon saloon car with registration number KBX 475B, which was 6 meters deep in the ocean.
The body of Mutinda was taken to Coast General Referral Hospital mortuary.
Reports indicate that Mutinda may have intentionally driven to his death after leaving his home at 4 am on the day of the incident, claiming to have an urgent appointment.
His wife reportedly tried to get more information about the said meeting to no avail, and attempts to stop him from leaving were unsuccessful.
