Rajiv Ruparelia, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, was meant to serve as a groomsman at the wedding of Jonathan Bahizi Buteera, son of retired Justice Richard Butera. The ceremony took place today at All Saints Church in Nakasero.
Tragically, Rajiv (35) passed away earlier today in a motor accident near the Busaabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. His death was confirmed by Kananura Michael, the spokesperson of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety.
Jonathan and Liz Mutoni were wed earlier today in a ceremony officiated by Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu. Rajiv was one of the seven groomsmen lined up to take part in the celebration.
In a brief statement, the family of Sudhir and Jyotsna Ruparelia confirmed that Rajiv died at 2:44 a.m. He is survived by a three-year-old daughter.
According to a report from the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the accident involved a Nissan GTR with registration number UAT 638L, which was traveling from Kajjansi toward Munyonyo.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle after colliding with temporary pavements installed at the roundabout section of the flyover,” Kananura stated.
“The vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, leading to the instant death of the driver, identified as Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined; however, investigations are underway,” he added.
