Granny hurt after being hit by speeding police vehicle in Eldoret
Kongato Busienei in hospital shortly after being knocked down by a speeding police vehicle in Eldoret town on October 20, 2016. PHOTO | GERALD BWISA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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- Mrs Busienei sustained serious injuries on her left leg and hip. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment by the police officer who had wanted to flee the scene after the accident.
A 78-year-old granny has been admitted at a hospital in Eldoret town after she was knocked down and seriously injured by a police vehicle.
Kongato Busienei was hit by the speeding vehicle on Thursday as she was crossing a road at Trokedero in Eldoret.
Mrs Busienei sustained serious injuries in her left leg and hip. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment by the police officer, who had wanted to flee the scene after the accident.
"The road was clear and my mother-in-law was crossing, but suddenly, I heard a loud screech and a scream. I saw her on the ground writhing in pain, lying next to the police vehicle that had knocked her down,” Rhoda Sagat told Nation.co.ke.
Mrs Busienei is the mother of Nation Media Group’s Kisumu-based employee Bush Busienei.
Uasin Gishu County commander Muchungu Nyaga promised that action would be taken against the officer who caused the accident.
"We have followed up the matter and we have realized that the vehicle is from Ainamoi division," said Mr Nyaga.
Earlier on this week, a girl was rushed to an intensive care unit after being hit by runaway police vehicle.
