The National Police Service now says the Mombasa-Nairobi High way accident that left 18 people dead could have been avoided.
A statement signed by NPS spokesperson Bruno Shioso divulged that the driver of the matatu that collided with a truck could have occasioned the accident for failing to comply with traffic rules.
"The preliminary incident report indicates that this tragedy and the senseless loss of lives could have been avoided if the matatu driver had maintained lane discipline," Shioso said."
All evidence points to the fact that the driver was overtaking in a continuous yellow lane at the time of the accident.
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"Motorists are not required to overtake in a continuous yellow line according to traffic rules. The accident left two other people injured and they are receiving treatment at Mariakani sub-county hospital. The preliminary report indicated that 20 people had died. The service has urged Kenyans to maintain road discipline to avoid such painful consequences."
Motorists are urged to remain vigilant while on the road to avoid such unfortunate incidents.
NPS will continue enforcing the traffic act in a bid to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law."
