{"id":187370,"date":"2024-06-06T05:35:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T05:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/06\/man-fatally-run-over-while-exiting-moving-matatu-in-nairobi\/"},"modified":"2024-06-06T05:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T05:35:58","slug":"man-fatally-run-over-while-exiting-moving-matatu-in-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/06\/man-fatally-run-over-while-exiting-moving-matatu-in-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Fatally Run Over While Exiting Moving Matatu in Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-314839\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"414\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/crime.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-314839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/crime.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"414\"  \/>A 26-year-old man lost his life in a tragic accident in Nairobi on Tuesday after reportedly being run over by a public service vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Samuel Ndungu was exiting the matatu when it killed him on the spot along Muthurwa Road.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by the Directorate of Investigations (DCI), Ndungu fell after alighting while the vehicle was still in motion, resulting in fatal injuries.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn the report filed at the Makadara Station, the victim is said to have fallen on the hard surface before the rear wheels ran him over, killing him instantly,\u201d<\/em> DCI said.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has prompted the DCI to urge public transport passengers to exercise patience while boarding and alighting from matatus.<\/p>\n<p>They advise doing so only when the vehicles are stationary and at safe picking and drop-off points.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEqually, drivers and touts are urged to be mindful and patient with their customers, allowing them enough time to safely board and alight at designated points to avoid such accidents,\u201d<\/em> Authorities said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 26-year-old man lost his life in a tragic accident in Nairobi on Tuesday after reportedly being run over by a public service vehicle. 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