South Sudan police arrest two drivers after pedestrian death
Two drivers are in custody following a fatal accident on the Juba-Nimule highway, with investigations ongoing.
Police in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State, have arrested two drivers in connection with a fatal road accident on the Juba-Nimule highway. Investigators are working to determine which vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian near the Moli area. The driver of a clearing and forwarding company vehicle initially reported finding the body and was subsequently detained on suspicion of involvement.
Lieutenant Colonel David Khasmiro confirmed that multiple truck drivers were detained as authorities struggled to identify the vehicle responsible. The drivers of a small car and a truck are currently in custody. Second Lieutenant Ochaya James, a police investigator in Magwi County, is also investigating a report of a truck involved in a fatal accident in Nimule and another incident in Jokoki Village.
Ohide Gabriel, an activist with the Women Initiative for Humanitarian Development Organization, condemned the accidents and urged law enforcement to ensure accountability. The incidents have renewed concerns about pedestrian safety on the busy highway, which connects South Sudan to Uganda and is used by heavy trucks, commercial vehicles, and passenger transport.
Why it mattersTwo drivers are being investigated for a fatal accident on a major South Sudan highway, raising concerns for pedestrian safety.