Death Reported In Mombasa Road Night Accident Involving Sports Car In A Race

One person lost her life in the wee hours of Saturday, February 22 following a tragic accident involving a van and a sports car along Mombasa Road/Uhuru Highway in Nairobi.

As reported by journalist Saddique Shaban, the accident occurred at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium roundabout, caused by a motorist suspected to have been driving under the influence.

The responsible vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf, was speeding along Mombasa Road before ramming the van on its side.

"A suspected drink-and-drive motorist has just caused a fatal two-car accident at Nairobi's Nyayo stadium roundabout. The VW Golf, speeding inbound from Mombasa road, the reckless driver T-boned a van negotiating a roundabout and overturned it inside the crossway," Shaban stated in part.

Photo of a Volkswagen Golf GTI. /MERCADO LIBRE

A female passenger from the staff van sadly lost her life while others were reported to be fighting for their lives in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Volkswagen Golf escaped from the wreckage and disappeared. Some of his passengers were injured.

Following Shaban's report, netizens traced the vehicle to its owner. The Golf was reported to be in a race with three other vehicles. X user @SakwaMasai reported witnessing three of the Golf GTI versions racing along Mombasa Road, one of which sped past him 10 seconds prior to the accident 

"Social media users seem to have identified the owner of the Killer VW golf that ploughed into a staff van at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium roundabout. Police claim the driver fled the scene before later sending emissaries to the Industrial area Station to inquire about the fatal accident," Shaban added.

Police had alleged that the GTI was in an illegal street race with other vehicles, including a "ubiquitos yellow Ford Mustang", allegedly racing towards Kikuyu Town using different routes. The Ford Mustang later drove by the accident scene and sped off.

It is anticipated that a manhunt is underway for the driver of the Golf GTI and other vehicles including the Mustang which was at the scene of the accident before speeding off.

In other related news, three students from South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) died in a road accident on Friday, February 21. Reports indicate that the accident, which resulted in the deaths of three male students, occurred when their motorcycle collided with a stationary lorry at Wa Vonza in Kitui County.

According to reports, the three students were travelling on their motorcycle from the university to their residence when the accident happened. The sand truck had been parked on the roadside due to a mechanical issue, which resulted in the tragic collision.

Kwa Vonza area chief Ronald Mbuvi confirmed that all three students lost their lives on the spot. Police officers from Kwa Vonza Police Station quickly arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.