Siaya: Lorry runs over pedestrian, killing him on the spot

One person has been killed in an accident in Bondo, Siaya County.

Police said the unidentified man was ran over by a lorry near Malaika stage.

County police commander Cleti Kimaiyo said the man tripped and fell on the road before he was run over by the rear wheels.

“The driver, Winter Otieno, was driving towards Bondo police station. The lorry ran over the man, killing him on the spot,” Kimaiyo said.

Irate members of the public descended on the driver with kicks and blows leaving him with serious head injuries.

The body of the deceased was taken to Bondo Sub County Hospital mortuary pending autopsy and identification.