Mosiria calls for action after witnessing death in avoidable accident
Geoffrey Mosiria has voiced his concerns over avoidable accidents and deaths after witnessing a road accident along Thika Road that left one person dead on the night of Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The accident happened at Highpoint footbridge when a pedestrian attempted to cross the busy road by dodging vehicle traffic, but was knocked down before accomplishing the dangerous mission.
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Mosiria was saddened by the tragedy, which could have been avoided had the person used the footbridge that was just a few metres away.
Fatal accident
He put out a statement on his social media platforms on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in which he called out those who endanger lives.
“We have just lost a person this evening who was knocked down by a vehicle on the Thika Superhighway at the Highpoint footbridge. This tragedy is deeply saddening and could have been completely avoided if he had used the footbridge,” he stated.
He shared his observation that many people prefer to use shortcuts despite the obvious dangers, leaving many footbridges on major highways underused.
“Many people avoid footbridges, preferring shortcuts across busy roads. Most footbridges on major highways are underused, while pedestrians risk their lives trying to save a few seconds,” he added.
Call for action
He noted that the tragedy should be a wake-up call for all to prioritise their safety and do the right thing, emphasising that pedestrians should cross the road at designated points and utilise the footbridges constructed for the same purpose.
“Please, for your own safety and the sake of your loved ones, use the footbridges. No shortcut is worth a life. Let this unfortunate incident serve as a call for everyone to prioritise safety over convenience. Rest in peace to the soul we lost tonight,” he added.
He also urged police officers to arrest and prosecute anyone who attempts to use footbridges when crossing roads where they exist.
“I also call upon the police to start arresting and prosecuting those who choose dangerous shortcuts across highways instead of using footbridges. This is the only way we can protect lives and discourage careless behaviour that continues to put many people at risk,” he added.
