NAIROBI,Kenyan, Mar, 22 – The case where the daughter of deputy inspector general of police Edward Mbugua,Nelly Waithera, was killed by a matatu driver accused of engaging in reckless driving resumed on Monday at the Nairobi traffic court.
Appearing before Senior principal magistrate Esther Kimilu,the accused, Patrick Macharia Magu is said to have reversed the Isuzu Mini bus he was driving between Tom mboya and Maragua lane junction and crashed the deceased.
The CCTV footage of the incident was showcased in court today as part of the exhibits presented by Police Constable Peter Ndirangu from the Central Police Station Nairobi.
Ndirangu took the court through the series of events including the deceased’s last moments. The incident took place at the Junction Tom Mboya Street and Maranga Lane in Nairobi.
“The City Shuttle Bus driver is seen reversing the public service vehicle without due care. The victim of the accident was sandwiched between the two PSV vehicles KBR 065B (driven by Magu) and KBL 744L which was stationary,” said Ndirangu while pointing to the incident on a screen in court.
Magu was positively identified to be the perpetrator.
The accused denied the charges and has been out on bond since June,17.2021.
The deceased is said to have lost her life enroute to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). She succumbed to her injuries.
The accused is meanwhile said to have abandoned his vehicle upon realizing what he did. He was arrested shortly after.
The case is ongoing pending further testimonies.
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