Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto's car on Tuesday fatally knocked a pedestrian along the Narok –Bomet road, killing him on the spot.
According to the statement sent to newsrooms by Ruto, the man had alighted from a matatu which was “half parked on the road and half on the kerb.”
He was trying to cross the road when the Governor’s car hit him, killing him on the spot.
The Matatu escaped after the accident which happened between Maai Mahiu and Suswa. The Governor said that he reported the incident to Mai Mahiu Police station.
Through his twitter account, the Governor regretted the accident and condoled the bereaved family for the unfortunate loss of a loved one.
I regret to announce that a car I was travelling in was involved in an accident between Mai Mahiu and Suswa where one man lost his life
— Isaac Ruto, EGH (@IsaacRutoGov) October 18, 2016
I am still at Mai Mahiu following up on the matter. Once again, let me send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the man who died today
— Isaac Ruto, EGH (@IsaacRutoGov) October 18, 2016
The matatu escaped from the scene of the accident and we could not trace it afterwards. I reported the matter at Mai Mahiu police station.
— Isaac Ruto, EGH (@IsaacRutoGov) October 18, 2016
Police have arrived at the scene of the accident. I am so sorry for the loss of life and may God comfort the family of the man who died.
— Isaac Ruto, EGH (@IsaacRutoGov) October 18, 2016
Police visited the scene of the accident and are investigating and searching for the matatu.