Mechanic From Kirinyaga Killed On A Hit And Run Crash
On Saturday night, a man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the side of the road.
Mr. John Muthii, a 43-year-old mechanic at Kagumo trading centre, was struck by a vehicle near Rwamuthambi bridge on the Karatina-Kerugoya road, according to residents.
According to officers from the Sagana police station, the driver of the car fled in a huff after the incident.
“The man died on the spot from injuries he sustained after being hit by the vehicle. It is our understanding that the pedestrian was walking on the left side of the road, heading towards Karatina general direction when he was knocked down,” said the police.