Grisly Accident Claims Life Of Newly Appointed Head Teacher In Migori
A newly appointed primary school head teacher in Migori County died in a motorcycle accident with a truck, just hours after reporting to his new station.
The family of Mwalimu Ronald Oyombe, 48, is in deep mourning after a day meant to bring smiles to their faces instead brought tears and pain.
According to witnesses, the deceased teacher died on the spot when a loaded truck rammed his motorcycle at night.
The accident occurred around 8 p.m. on the Migori-Sori road, near Aego and Akala Primary School.
The family’s spokesman, Richard Oyombe, told AfricasNow that the accident occurred on the notorious Conner S, a dangerous stretch according to residents.
Mr. Oyombe, who is from Obolo in Muhuru Ward, was returning home from Gogo Primary School when the accident occurred.
On that fateful day, he had just reported to Gogo Primary School as the Head of Institution (HOI).
“The truck hit him hard on the head, and broke his right leg, killing him on the spot,” said Richard.
“According to witnesses, the truck only had one headlight working, and it is possible Mwalimu may have mistaken it for a motorbike.”
According to witnesses, the truck, which was carrying traders returning from the nearby Ong’er Market, did not stop right away after the accident, prompting residents to block it with stones.
According to the family, they received a call from a cousin in Nairobi shortly after the accident occurred.
“At the time of the accident, Mwalimu only had his mobile phone, and a small bag which contained his daughter’s school leaving certificate, and a small sack of maize.
“So, one of the first respondents recognized the name ‘Oyombe’ written on the leaving certificate, and called our cousin who is in Nairobi, who shares the same surname, and who in turn called home to inform us of the accident,” said Richard.
“It appears, from the phone messages, that Mwalimu had just withdrawn some money from an Mpesa shop on his way home, which unfortunately was stolen at accident scene,” said Richard.
Police from Macalder were later called to the scene and took the body to the nearby Nyatike Police station before it was later transferred to the Migori District Hospital morgue after informing family members.
“This is a great tragedy to the family and the teaching fraternity. Mr. Oyombe was a loving dad to his children, a kindhearted man, eloquent, hardworking and very friendly,” said Richard.
Richard confirmed that the truck is currently at the Macalder Police Station.
According to the family, they have yet to see the alleged truck driver, despite the fact that burial plans for September 27 remain unchanged.
“Mwalimu has left behind six children and two wives, and one of his daughters is set to sit for her KCSE exams from October,” said Richard.
Grisly Accident Claims Life Of Newly Appointed Head Teacher In Migori
