10 Family Members Dead in Homa Bay Wedding Convoy Crash
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A tragic road accident in Homa Bay County claimed the lives of ten people and left six others seriously injured on Sunday night. The collision occurred near Chabera Trading Center in Rachuonyo East around 8 pm when a Nissan matatu carrying wedding attendees collided head-on with a lorry.
The victims included six women and four men, among them the matatu driver. According to Dennis Abong’o, Assistant Chief of Kodumo East Sub-location, the accident happened after the lorry driver lost control and veered into the oncoming lane, causing the devastating head-on collision.
The matatu was transporting members of a church from Nyamira County who had attended a wedding in Kakamega County. “They were returning home after celebrating with their community when this tragedy occurred,” local officials said.
What happened after the Homa Bay crash?
Rachuonyo East Sub-county Police Commander Laban Omol confirmed the accident and noted that the lorry driver fled the scene. The injured were rushed to Rachuonyo South Sub-county Hospital in Oyugis Town for treatment. Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased were taken to the hospital mortuary as authorities towed the vehicles to Othoro Police Station for further investigation.
Officials are urging motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads, particularly during the festive season when traffic volume increases. “We urge all drivers to maintain speed limits and remain alert to avoid such fatal accidents,” Commander Omol said.
This incident adds to the growing concern over road safety in the region, highlighting the risks faced by travelers, especially during nighttime journeys. The police have launched investigations to determine the full circumstances of the crash and locate the missing lorry driver.
The Homa Bay tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety awareness, adherence to traffic rules, and the need for responsible driving, particularly on busy routes connecting counties during celebrations and events.
By Lucky Anyanje
