A 79-year-old British man, identified as Edgar Charles Frederick, was fatally struck by a vehicle from Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade while attempting to cross the road in Nairobi.
Edgar Charles Frederick, a British national, tragically died after being hit by a car from President William Ruto’s convoy on Friday, March 14. The accident occurred in Nairobi as the man tried to cross the street.
Authorities reported that the driver did not stop to assist the victim. The driver was later arrested, and police have launched an investigation. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
According to the BBC, Edgar’s family has been informed of his death.
A shocking video captures the British man lying lifeless on the ground in a pool of blood. Witnesses expressed horror at the scene.
Kenya’s National Police Service issued a statement urging pedestrians to “exercise extreme caution and follow traffic rules to avoid accidents.”
“We are providing support to the family of a British citizen who has died in Kenya and are in contact with local authorities,” said a spokesperson for the UK’s Foreign Office.
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