Nyandarua County Criminal Investigations Officer John Rioba died after a serious road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway. The crash happened on Monday, June 15 at the Karai area after nine vehicles collided.
Authorities confirmed Rioba died on the spot following the multi-vehicle crash. The incident also left several other road users with injuries of varying severity.
Uasin Gishu Member of County Assembly Regina Chumba sustained injuries in the accident. Medical teams rushed her to hospital for treatment after she suffered chest injuries.
Her current condition remained unclear at the time of reporting. Doctors continued to monitor her after admission for further evaluation.
Reports indicate that nine vehicles collided in the chain-reaction crash along the busy highway. The impact caused extensive damage to several vehicles involved in the accident.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the collision happened in quick succession along the highway stretch. Authorities have not yet established the exact cause of the crash.
Police officers, emergency responders, and members of the public rushed to the accident scene. They assisted victims and worked to remove wreckage from the busy highway.
Rescue teams transported the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. Officers also worked to secure the area and manage traffic flow.
The crash caused major disruption along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway. Long traffic jams formed as responders cleared damaged vehicles from the road.
Authorities later restored partial movement after removing wreckage from the scene. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
