A Mbale Boys High School student died on the spot after the motorcycle he was travelling on was hit by a vehicle at Lunyere on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway while going to School.
According to an eye witness, a truck rammed in a small car that lost control and hit the motorcycle from behind. The boy died on the spot while the rider sustained serious injuries.
The area has been termed as black spot by locals, who recall numerous accidents that occur at the location.
The body of the deceased was taken to Vihiga County Referral Hospital morgue while the rider is recuperating at the same facility.