Tension ran high at the Eldoret Hospital after family of Coach Hakizimana rejected the autopsy report that the pathologist presented on the cause of death of the duo
According to the family of coach Hakizimana, the nature and degree of the injuries are inconsistent with the initial appearance of their kin moments after the tragedy.
This came after pathologist Dr. Benson Macharia conducted an autopsy of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum’s coach Gervais Hakizimana.
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“He died of an intercranial bleeding due to head injury which is consistent with head injuries. The neck and head had fractures, which are consistent with the accident report.”
However, the family insisted that there is more to the accident and called for the government to investigate the death of their kin. Hakizimana’s niece, speaking to the media said that its time for the government to come in.
“When we viewed him, he did not have fractures at all. We therefore reject this report. We want investigations commenced as we are not satisfied with the post-mortem report.”
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Meanwhile, Sharon Kosgei, the female passenger who survived the accident that claimed Kiptum and Hakizimana, reportedly told Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge that the late world marathon record holder, who was the driver at the time of the accident, lost control of the vehicle on the Eldoret – Ravine road.
Kosgei has reportedly recorded a detailed statement at the Iten Police Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County. However, plans are underway to ensure that the body of the late Hakizimana will be airlifted to his native country Rwanda, where he will be laid to rest.
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