A drive of a 14-seater matatu that killed five people on Sunday morning has been blamed over the grisly crash that occurred at Chebiwor along the Nakuru-Kericho road.
The five people died on the spot while seven others were seriously injured and rushed to Kericho County Hospital.
Witnesses have accused the matatu driver of careless overtaking that saw him collide head on with an oncoming lorry.
“Many accidents have occurred at this area. It is a known black spot, with accidents caused mainly by speeding, overtaking and careless driving,” Londiani OCPD Joseph Odipo said.
Geoffrey Sang said he saw the vehicle speeding before trying to overtake but failed and collided with the lorry.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to Molo sub-county hospital mortuary as the two vehicles were towed to Londiani police station.