Photos have emerged of a college student who lost her life in a tragic road accident while heading home after spending the night at her boyfriend’s place.
The family of Elijah Mangi is mourning the painful loss of their daughter, Nancy Gathoni, who was travelling alongside her cousin at the time of the accident.
Both Nancy and her cousin were students at a vocational training college in Mathira. Sadly, Nancy died in the crash, which occurred near Dedan Kimathi University of Technology along the Nyeri–Nyahururu road.
Her cousin survived the accident with minor injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The fatal crash is part of a larger tragedy, with the death toll from the accident rising to 16 after another victim succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at Nyeri County Referral Hospital.
Reports indicate that several victims were passengers in a PSV matatu involved in the crash, leaving multiple families in deep mourning.
So far, ten bodies have been identified by relatives, while six remain unidentified, adding to the distress of affected families.
The incident has once again brought attention to the rising number of road accidents in Kenya, many of which are attributed to reckless driving, speeding, and failure to follow traffic regulations.
Road safety advocates continue to call for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and increased public awareness, especially on busy highways like the Nyeri–Nyahururu road.
Authorities have launched investigations into the cause of the accident, while urging motorists to exercise caution, particularly on roads near institutions and densely populated areas.
The nation continues to mourn the loss of young lives, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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