Truck driver found dead inside lorry in Kwale
A truck driver was found dead inside his lorry at Bonje Shell in Samburu Sub-County, Kwale County, in an incident police are treating as a sudden death. The deceased, identified as Stephen Muinde, was estimated to be about 50 years old. According to police, the incident was reported on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after a [...] The post Truck driver found dead inside lorry in Kwale appeared first on…
In Kwale County, Kenya, a truck driver named Stephen Muinde was discovered deceased inside his lorry at Bonje Shell in Samburu Sub-County. Police are investigating the incident as a sudden death. Muinde, believed to be around 50 years old, was found unresponsive inside the trailer on Saturday, August 8, 2026. According to reports, a security officer at the fuel station alerted the transport manager of Ekati Hauler Limited about the driver's unresponsiveness.
When police arrived at the scene, they found Muinde leaning on the steering wheel of the lorry and did not react when called or touched. A minor bruise was observed on his left rib area. The body was subsequently transported to the Coast General Hospital mortuary in Mombasa for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the driver's death. In addition to this incident, a total of 16 people lost their lives in separate road accidents across the country on Saturday night. Among the victims were eight riders, six pedestrians, a driver, and a passenger. The accidents resulted in at least 30 injuries, including 11 pillion passengers, six pedestrians, six riders, four passengers, and two drivers.
The injured individuals were rushed to various hospitals for treatment. Fatal accidents in Kenya have been on the rise despite ongoing efforts to combat the issue.
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