Four killed in tragic Pallisa road crash

Pallisa, (UG):- At least four people died on the spot and others sustained critical injuries in a fatal road crash at Kibale Trading Center along the Pallisa-Kumi Road in Pallisa District. The accident happened on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at around 10:00 AM, according to preliminary reports.

The victims, identified as Okiria Ismail, the rider, along with three passengers: 65-year-old Auruga Joyce Mary, 15-year-old Opio Dennis, and 13-year-old Isani Hellen were residents of Kachinga Village in Agule Sub-County, Pallisa District.

According to a report from Pallisa Police Station, the accident involved a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (UEK 050L) and a grey Mercedes Benz truck (UAQ 781Q) belonging to Mukwano Industries “U” Ltd. The motorcycle, operated by 17-year-old Okiria Ismail, collided with the truck, resulting in the immediate deaths of all four occupants.

Eyewitnesses reported that the motorcycle suddenly joined the busy Pallisa-Kumi Road from Agule Road without properly assessing oncoming traffic. This led to a high-impact collision with the truck, which was unable to avoid the crash.

Bukedi North Regional Police Commander ACP Mwanga Kitiyo Moses confirmed that a team led by Sergeant Mutono Fred visited the scene, documented the accident, and immediately kicked off with investigations into the fatal incident.

“The scene was attended by Sergeant Mutono Fred and his team, who conducted an inspection and drew a sketch plan of the accident site,” he said.

Kitiyo also confirmed that the bodies of the deceased were transported to Pallisa Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examinations, while the motorcycle and truck were towed to the Pallisa Police Yard for further investigation.

Police authorities have identified reckless riding as a potential cause of the accident, and inquiries are ongoing to gather more information and determine further accountability.

As investigations continue, the Pallisa Traffic Police urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.