A vehicle that deceased NTV Journalist Edward Muhumuza was driving overturned several times after hitting a post at Entebbe Express Highway leading to his death, Police have confirmed.
On Saturday morning, Social media was awashed with the tragic news of Muhumuza’s death.
He arrived from Bunyoro@1am this morning, spent an hr in the newsroom, and decided to drive home,” said one of Muhumuza’s colleagues at Nation Media Group.
Traffic Police spokesperson ASP Faridah Nampiima in a press statement attributed the accident to high speed.
According to Nampiima, the fatal accident took place at 8:20 am, at Mpala opposite Mpala Road Toll along Kampala-Entebbe express highway.
Muhumuza was driving a Passo reg number UBG 323S.
“It’s alleged he lost control of his vehicle and went off the road, knocked signpost and overturned several times, killing him on spot,” reads part of the statement,
“The cause of the accident has been attributed to overspeeding. However, more Inquiries are still at hand,” it adds.
