A man died and another was injured after a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway in Machakos County early Sunday morning.
Police confirmed that the deceased, Dennis Kasyoki, was driving a Ford Ranger when it collided with a trailer at Primarosa area in Athi River subcounty shortly after midnight on September 22, 2025.
How the Fatal Crash Happened
According to a report filed at Athi River Police Station, both the Ford Ranger and the trailer — a Mercedes Actros ferrying a container of second-hand shoes from Mombasa to Congo — were headed towards Nairobi at the time of the accident.
Investigations revealed that the Ford Ranger attempted to overtake the trailer and cut in abruptly, leading to a rear-end collision. The impact caused both vehicles to lose control and veer off the road. The container being carried by the trailer toppled over and landed on the Ford Ranger, killing the driver instantly.
Victim and Survivors
The deceased driver was identified as Dennis Kasyoki, who died on the spot. His passenger, James Mwangangi Mulatya, sustained injuries and was rushed to Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River, where he was treated for body pains.
The trailer driver, identified as Abdullahi Ouru Hillow, escaped unhurt.
Police Statement
“The accident occurred today, 22/09/2025, at around 12.20am along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway at Primarosa area. It involved a transit motor vehicle of Mercedes Actros make, driven by Abdullahi Ouru Hillow, and a car of Ford Ranger make driven by one Dennis Kasyoki (deceased),” read part of the police report.
Traffic police officers from Athi River documented the scene, where both wrecks remained by press time as clearance efforts continued.
Authorities have since launched investigations into the tragic crash.
