One person on Christmas day lost his life after the vehicle he was travelling with hit a motorcycle at Mariwenyi in Voi, Taita Taveta County.

The incident also left four people, including the bodaboda rider, nursing injuries.

Voi OCPD Joseph Chesire said the vehicle which had four occupants collided with the motorcycle which was heading towards Mwatate along the Voi-Mwatate highway.

“The person died on the spot while the injured were rushed to Moi Hospital for treatment,” he said.

The OCPD said the body of the dead person was taken to the hospital’s mortuary as investigations continue.

“I urge all road users to be careful on the road during this festive season. They should not drink and drive,” he said.

Mr Chesire said police will continue with crackdowns along the major roads in Voi to apprehend drivers flouting traffic rules.

He said operating hours for bodabodas have been reduced to minimise cases of runaway crimes during this holiday season.

The OCPD said security officers have intensified patrols around Voi town and its environs in order to beef up security.

“Some of the riders are now avoiding major roads so it is very difficult to apprehend them. We will not spare anyone who will be caught breaking the law,” he said.