Man drowns after car plunges into river in Lamu

A middle-aged man on Thursday drowned after his vehicle plunged into a river in Milihoi on the Lamu-Mpeketoni route.

Police have identified the man as Martin Asman.

He is said to have been speeding when he lost control of the vehicle, which plunged into the river. Police said the road is slippery due to the rains.

The man had left Lamu and was heading to Mpeketoni.

“He was driving fast. As he was negotiating a corner, the vehicle slid into the river. He drowned,” an officer said.

Lamu county commander Muchangi Kioi confirmed the incident.

He said they are investigating. The body has been taken to the Mpeketoni mortuary.