The victims—a grandmother, her daughter, and her six-month-old grandchild—were walking home when they were hit from behind by the truck.
The accident occurred in Nyabicwamba Cell, Gatungo Village, as the truck traveled from Ngarama Sector to Kabarore Sector.
According to SP Twizeyimana Hamduni, the spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police in the Eastern Province, the driver fled the scene immediately but was found the following morning.
Tests confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time.
SP Twizeyimana explained, “The accident was caused by the driver’s recklessness. The 53-year-old grandmother died instantly, while her 31-year-old daughter and six-month-old grandchild were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they died.”
He also urged all road users to avoid reckless driving behaviors, including overspeeding, using phones while driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol, as these are common causes of fatal accidents.
The bodies of the victims were taken to Ngarama Hospital for autopsy before their burial.
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