The accident occurred on September 10, 2025, at a spot known locally as Dawe Uri mu Ijuru in Rufumberi Cell, Ngoma Village, Gishyita Sector, Karongi District.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp bend at Dawe Uri mu Ijuru. The truck hit roadside barriers before overturning onto its side.
One of the three people on board identified as Alexandre Dusengumukiza, 30, a resident of Kabare in Kayonza District, died on the spot. The driver, Alpha Uzabakiriho, and another passenger, Asinathe Nyirahabumugisha, sustained minor injuries. They received treatment at Mugonero Hospital and were later discharged.
Police Spokesperson for the Traffic and Road Safety Department, SP Emmanuel Kayigi, said the crash was caused by reckless driving and overspeeding by the driver.
'The accident resulted from failure to regulate speed and improper driving. Fatigue was also a factor since the driver had been driving all night without rest,' Kayigi explained.
He urged drivers to prioritize their health and safety before embarking on journeys.
'We ask drivers to properly plan their trips. If a driver feels tired, they should take a rest. Passengers also have a responsibility of not pressuring drivers to continue driving when it's clear they are exhausted,' he added.
This incident comes just days after another accident in Nyamasheke District, where a public bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree after the driver, who had warned passengers he was feeling drowsy, was pressured to continue the journey.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/karongi-truck-accident-kills-one-person
