Three killed in head-on collision along Kombani–Kwale Road in Matuga

Three people including motorcyclists were killed on Thursday night following a fatal road accident at the Saba Saba area along the Kombani–Kwale Road in Kwale County.

According to police, the accident occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on June 11 and involved a Suzuki motor vehicle, which was travelling from Kwale towards Kombani, and two Haojin motorcycles that were heading in the opposite direction towards Kwale.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of the vehicle attempted to overtake improperly before colliding head-on with the two oncoming motorcycles.

The riders sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot.

Two pillion passengers were also injured in the crash. The two were rushed to Kwale Hospital for treatment where one died increasing the number to three.

Police officers visited the scene and commenced investigations into the incident. The bodies of the deceased were moved to the Kwale Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem examinations.

The accident vehicles, including the Suzuki and the two motorcycles, were towed to Diani Police Station pending inspection.

Authorities have launched further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Fatal accidents have been on the rise amid efforts to address the menace.

This increased to 11, the number of people who were killed in accidents on Thursday alone. Police said the victims included five pedestrians, four riders and two pillion passengers.

The accidents left 20 people with serious injuries and are admitted in hospitals. Police said the victims are nine riders, four passengers, four pillion passengers and three pedestrians.

The accidents leave many families in indebted as they keep taking care of bills of the injured ones.

Close to 5,000 people were killed in separate accidents in 2025.

Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes. In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting make roads dangerous.