One person has died after being struck by a speeding lorry in the Kasese area of Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County, triggering anger among residents who later set four lorries ablaze.
The fatal accident occurred on Thursday evening, with preliminary reports indicating that the deceased was standing by the roadside when the lorry hit him.
The incident sparked outrage among locals, who accused lorry drivers operating in the area of reckless driving and excessive speeding.
Following the crash, angry residents reportedly turned their attention to the lorries, setting four of them on fire in protest over what they described as a persistent road safety problem.
The vehicles are used to transport building materials for ongoing road construction projects in the area.
Residents have raised concerns over their speed, claiming that the lorries frequently travel at high speeds along local roads.
Preliminary accounts suggest the accident may have occurred as vehicles attempted to overtake at high speed while others approached from the opposite direction.
However, the exact circumstances surrounding the collision had not been independently established.
The death and subsequent destruction of the lorries highlight growing tensions over road safety in the area, particularly involving heavy vehicles serving construction projects.
Residents are reported to have been angered by what they consider dangerous driving practices, with the latest fatal crash prompting an immediate reaction against the vehicles associated with the construction work.
The lorries were allegedly targeted because locals believe their drivers have repeatedly put road users at risk by speeding.
It was not immediately clear whether the four vehicles set ablaze were directly involved in the accident or belonged to other drivers operating in the area.
The identity of the deceased had not been provided in the initial reports. Details regarding possible injuries, arrests or police action following the incident were also not immediately available.
The cause of the crash, including whether dangerous overtaking contributed to the collision, remains subject to confirmation by the relevant authorities.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the fatal accident and the subsequent burning of the lorries.
