Pius Kamugisha, one of the directors of Galaxy FM has died in a nasty accident along the Entebbe Expressway.
According to Faridah Nampiima, a spokesperson for the traffic police, the fatal collision occurred at Nakigala along the Entebbe-Kampala Express highway at around 10 p.m.
“The accident involved motor vehicle registration number UG 0382D (Toyota Hilux) that was being driven by LT Col Byaruhabga Ephraim and motor vehicle registration number UBK 320P Benz black driven by Kamugisha Pius, the C.E O of Galaxy FM,” said Faridah.
She stated that the Benz kept hitting and scratching the side mirror and driver’s door.
“Kamugisha, the deceased lost control and knocked the middle concrete barrier, the vehicle crossed back to the outer lane, rolled to the trench then overturned several times up to the resting position approximately 600m from the point of impact,” said Faridah.
Kamugisha, according to police, had a fractured arm and severe head injuries, but he passed away as emergency personnel rushed him to Mulago Hospital.
The body of the deceased was conveyed to Mulago mortuary.
Kamugisha was born in Ibanda district. He is one of the proprietors of SMS One Company, Blue Cube, and Kagwirawo betting company.