Police have confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that occurred this morning, Monday, April 14, 2025, at approximately 7:30 AM in Ngogolo village, Butuntumula Sub-county, Luwero District.
According to a statement issued by ASP Twiineamazima Sam, the PRO Savannah Region, the incident involved a Toyota motor vehicle, registration number UBH 003Z, silver in colour, which was being driven by an unknown motorist heading from the Gulu side towards Kampala along the Kampala–Gulu highway.
Preliminary findings indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle at Ngogolo and knocked a female juvenile pedestrian, identified as Nakito Eunice, aged 14 years, a resident of the same village. The victim was walking off the road at the time of the incident.
Police responded swiftly to the scene, conducted a scene examination, and registered a case of fatal accident. Statements were recorded from eyewitnesses. The victim was rushed to Luwero Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver reportedly fled the scene and is yet to be identified. The vehicle was towed to Luwero CPS parking yard, pending inspection by the Inspectorate of Vehicles (IOV).
Investigations are ongoing.