Bad Start to 2025: Police Officer Run Over While Aiding Stranded TukTuk Driver
Thika: A tragic road accident this morning resulted in the death of a police officer and left a tuk-tuk driver severely injured.
The incident took place around 2:51 am on the Nairobi-Thika Superhighway near Del Monte.
Police Officer’s Death on Duty
According to a report filed at Kirwara Police Station (OB No. 10/01/01/2025) and shared with Gossipa2z.com, the officer was Corporal James Mang’ulia Mutunga from the NCTPU Sector 10 Headquarters.
Corporal Mang’ulia, along with another officer, was attending to a broken-down tuk-tuk when a speeding Toyota Corolla NZE, driven by a 54-year-old man, swerved off the road and struck both the officer and the tuk-tuk driver, pushing them about 20 meters from the scene.
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Condition of the Tuk-Tuk Driver
Emergency services quickly took the injured to Thika Level 5 Hospital. Corporal Mang’ulia was declared dead on arrival. The tuk-tuk driver remains in critical condition in the ICU, while the Toyota Corolla driver has been arrested as investigations continue.
Initial reports suggest speeding may have contributed to the accident.
The National Police Service has offered condolences to Corporal Mang’ulia’s family and colleagues, praising his commitment to duty.
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Hundreds of mourners attended the heartfelt burial, offering their prayers and support to the grieving families.
Bad Start to 2025: Police Officer Run Over While Aiding Stranded TukTuk Driver
