By Mike Rwothomio

A tragic road traffic accident occurred today at 10:20 AM in Oria-Adumi Cell, Ayivu West Division, Arua City, along Onduparaka Road, resulting in the deaths of two young men.

The crash involved a green Mercedes Benz Actros trailer (Reg. No. CGO 8604BS01), driven by 55-year-old Congolese national Kambale Madirisha Roman, and a numberless blue Hunter motorcycle ridden by 24-year-old Draku Emmanuel, a resident of Kamiro Cell.

The trailer was traveling from Arua City toward Congo, while the motorcycle was heading from Lia Border into the city.

According to preliminary investigations, Draku Emmanuel, who was reportedly riding at high speed, attempted to overtake the trailer on a slippery section of the road.

Losing control, the motorcycle skidded and fell under the trailer’s rear tires, killing both Draku and his 22-year-old passenger, Adriko Joshua, instantly.

Police attribute the accident to reckless riding by the motorcyclist.

The scene was attended by ASP Ssekajja (District Traffic Officer), Sgt Kamanda, and a police team.

The bodies of the deceased were transported to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.

Both the trailer and motorcycle have been impounded at CPS Arua City for further investigation.

SP Asea Collins, Police Public Relations Officer and Regional Community Liaison Officer, urged road users to adhere to traffic regulations and prioritize safety to prevent such tragedies.

“We call on all motorists and riders to exercise caution and respect road rules to avoid loss of life,” he said.

Investigations are ongoing to establish further details of the incident under TAR 76/2025.

This come after Multiple traders were admitted to Arua Hospital following road traffic crash involving a fuso Lory that failed to ascend a steep gradient, resulting in a rollback and overturn on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Odrani Village along the Vurra-Kampala Market Road in Arua District.

The 2024 Uganda Police Annual Crime Report recorded 5,144 road traffic fatalities, an increase from 4,806 in 2023. Additionally, 17,013 individuals sustained serious injuries in road traffic collisions in 2024. The report further notes a 6.4% rise in reported collisions, from 23,608 in 2023 to 25,107 in 2024.