7-year-old girl killed in Buliisa road crash
"Many crashes are caused by careless road users who ignore basic traffic rules, including speeding, dangerous overtaking and driving vehicles that are not roadworthy," Kyobutungyi said.
Buliisa: Police in Buliisa District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl along the Biiso–Hoima Road on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred on Friday at about 7:30 a.m. at Kihungya Trading Centre in Kihungya Sub-county. The deceased has been identified as Immaculate Ayomrwoth, 7, a resident of Kihungya Sub-county.
According to Solomon Mugisa, the Albertine North Regional Community Liaison Officer and Acting Regional Police Spokesperson, the child was knocked down by a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number UA 507DT, which was being driven by Patrick Kashaija from the Buliisa–Biiso direction towards Hoima.
“The child died on the spot following the crash. The vehicle was impounded and the driver arrested before both were taken to Biiso Police Station as investigations continue,” Mugisa said.
Police conducted a postmortem examination before handing the body over to relatives for burial. The case was registered under SD Reference 11/07/08/2026.
Mugisa urged motorists to exercise greater caution on the roads. “We appeal to all motorists to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding and never drive under the influence of alcohol. Reckless driving remains one of the leading causes of road crashes,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Albertine North Regional Traffic Office has attributed the increasing number of road crashes in the region to reckless behaviour by motorists and motorcycle riders.
Regional Traffic Officer Ruth Kyobutungyi said many crashes involve drivers and riders who operate without valid driving permits, fall asleep behind the wheel, overtake dangerously, drive vehicles in poor mechanical condition, or travel at night without functioning lights.
“Many crashes are caused by careless road users who ignore basic traffic rules, including speeding, dangerous overtaking and driving vehicles that are not roadworthy,” Kyobutungyi said.
She also raised concern over unsafe practices by boda boda riders, particularly those transporting schoolchildren.
“It is common to find a boda boda carrying more than six pupils, yet the law allows only one passenger. This exposes children to unnecessary danger,” she said.
Kyobutungyi further warned motorcycle hawkers against overloading their motorcycles with goods, saying the practice blocks side mirrors and indicators, reducing visibility and increasing crash risks.
“We advise traders to sell their goods in designated markets instead of hawking on motorcycles. Traffic police have launched operations against this dangerous practice,” she added.
According to the Uganda Police Force 2025 Annual Traffic Report, Albertine North recorded the highest road crash severity in the country, with 30 to 55 deaths for every 100 reported crashes. The report links the high fatality rate to increased traffic on oil roads, excessive speeding, and dangerous driving behaviour. Other regions with similarly high crash severity include Busoga North, Rwenzori West, Masaka West, Kigezi, and Bukedi North.
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