Tiko-Douala road: Truck crushes man to death, driver on the run

A truck driver, whose identity CNA wasn’t able to obtain has disappeared into nature after crushing a man to death along the Tiko-Douala road in the South West Region.

The incident unfolded in the afternoon of Tuesday, February 13, leaving bystanders in shock and mourning the loss of yet another member of their community.

Eyewitnesses recount the horrifying scene, describing how the man who happened to be riding a motorcycle at the moment of the incident was mercilessly crushed beneath the weight of the truck.

Immediately after the incident, the driver of the truck resorted to fleeing the scene, evading at the discretion of onlookers.

The tragic incident reflects a somber light on the state of the Tiko-Douala road, currently marred by the shadows of tragedy, as such accidents have become all too common along this stretch, prompting residents to label it a “veritable death trap”.

Urgent measures are demanded by the population to address the systemic issues plaguing the road, from inadequate infrastructure characterized by potholes to reckless driving practices.

By Charity Nginyu