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Machakos – A renowned businessman, Dennis Kasyoki, has passed away.

Kasyoki was involved in a horrific road accident on Monday, September 22 along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway in Machakos County.

According to the police report, a private car collided with a trailer in the Primarosa area in Athi River.

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Both the Ford Ranger and the trailer, A Mercedes Actros ferrying a container of used shoes from Mombasa to Congo, collided with the Ford Ranger, which was being driven by Kasyoki.

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According to preliminary investigations, the Ford Ranger driver overtook the trailer and cut in abruptly, leading to a collision at the rear.

Both vehicles lost control and veered off to the right side of the road, where the container toppled and landed on the Ford Ranger.

Due to the impact of the collision, Kasyoki died on the spot, while another passenger, identified as James Mwangangi Mulatya, sustained injuries.

Mulatya was rushed to Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River after complaining of general body pain.

According to the police report, the trailer driver, Abdullahi Ouru Hillow, escaped unhurt.

Traffic police officers from Athi River visited the scene to document the crash as investigations into the accident continue. Wreckages of the vehicle were taken to Athi River Police Station.

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