A man was on October 22, arrested in Muganza Cell, Runda Sector in Kamonyi District after he allegedly refused to comply with traffic rules when ordered to stop and knocked a traffic officer and two other people who were nearby.
Philbert Hitimana, who was driving vehicle registration number RAB 637R, Toyota Coaster type, according to police, hit Corporal Patrick Akumuyange a traffic police officer, after the former defied traffic orders when asked to stop and tried to speed-away.
Other victims are identified as Deo Niyonzima and a cyclist identified as Fabien Hagenimana, who were parked on the roadside.
All the victims were evacuated to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
The suspect is currently detained at Runda Police Station.
Two vehicles which were parked at the roadside were also crashed during the incident.
According to police, the driver was over speeding and refused to stop when ordered to do so.
The Rwanda Police spokesperson Supt. Theos Badege cautioned drivers against “careless driving and disregarding traffic regulations,” which he said have led to “loss of innocent lives.”
The suspect now faces charges of assault resulting from lack of foresight and precaution as prescribed under article 158.
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