Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, tragically lost his life while attempting to cross a busy road when struck by a vehicle from President Ruto's motorcade.
A tragic incident has unfolded in Nairobi, Kenya, where a British national, identified as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, has died after being struck by a vehicle from the motorcade of President William Ruto. The collision occurred on Thursday while Mr Frederick was attempting to cross Ngong Road, a busy thoroughfare in the capital.
Local reports indicate that footage of the motorcade shows it speeding along Ngong Road when the incident happened; witnesses allegedly heard screams in the aftermath of the accident. A statement from Kenya's National Police Service confirmed that a pedestrian, identified as a foreign national, was involved in a fatal accident with a government vehicle. Following the incident, the police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to Mr Frederick's death.
Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri informed BBC that Mr Frederick had been in Kenya to visit his sister and nephew, who are residents in the country. In connection with the incident, authorities have arrested the driver of a support vehicle that was part of the presidential convoy.
The investigations are ongoing as police work to establish the details surrounding the crash.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The incident appears to be recent, with no clear indication of being recycled from older reports. However, without specific dates or further context, it's difficult to confirm absolute freshness.
Quotes check
Score:
8
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There are no direct quotes in the narrative that could be verified against earlier sources. The information provided seems to come from official statements or reports.
Source reliability
Score:
8
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The narrative originates from the Daily Mail, a well-known publication, but its reliability can vary. The information is also corroborated by a BBC report, which adds credibility.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The incident described is plausible given the context of a presidential motorcade and the involvement of local authorities. The details provided align with typical investigative procedures.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative appears to be recent and plausible, with information corroborated by multiple sources. While the Daily Mail's reliability can vary, the inclusion of a BBC report supports the credibility of the information.
