Kapsabet: Two killed after car ploughs into pedestrians

According to Nandi Central OCPD David Anyir who confirmed the incident, a speeding car struck two bumps close to the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital before veering off the road and instantly killing a man and a woman who were walking along the street.

"A speeding motor vehicle hit bumps between Kapsabet police station and Kapsabet county referral hospital, where it lost control and rolled into the ditch before hitting two pedestrians who were walking in opposite directions," the police boss said. 

"One pedestrian died on the spot while the other lost his life receiving treatment at Kapsabet referral hospital." 

The police boss said  the driver of the vehicle sustained injuries and was rushed to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. 

According to the police chief, the Toyota Vanguard being driven by the middle-aged woman had nine bales of polythene bags in it when it was thoroughly searched, along with several licence plates from other vehicles.

The woman is being held at the Kapsabet Police Station, while the number plates have been kept as evidence.

"Upon searching, we discovered several number plates for different vehicle registrations. we are conducting investigation to find out why the lady was in possession of those number plates." said Anyir