British Man Killed in Kenya Presidential Motorcade Crash
UK citizen Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed in a Nairobi accident involving President Ruto’s convoy. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
British Citizen Killed in Accident Involving Kenyan Presidential Motorcade
A tragic incident occurred in Nairobi on Thursday when a British national, 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, was struck and killed by a vehicle that was part of Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade.
The accident took place on the bustling Ngong Road in the Kenyan capital. According to police reports, the vehicle did not stop following the collision, prompting authorities to take swift action. Law enforcement officials have confirmed the arrest of the driver, who is now set to face legal proceedings.
Frederick had been visiting Kenya to spend time with his nephew when the fatal accident occurred. His family has been informed of the tragic loss.
The British High Commission in Kenya has acknowledged the incident and stated that it is closely monitoring developments to gather more details.
Footage circulating on social media shows the victim lying on the road near Ngong Market before being covered with a traditional Maasai shuka.
Kenyan police spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed that the vehicle involved belonged to the regional administration and was escorting the presidential convoy, as President Ruto continued his public engagements in Nairobi.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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