Rajiv Ruparelia, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has died in a tragic motor accident at the Busaabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. His death was confirmed by Michael Kananura, the Public Relations Officer of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety.
According to a statement issued by the Traffic Police Directorate, the accident involved a Nissan GTR with registration number UAT 638L. The vehicle was traveling from Kajjansi towards Munyonyo when the crash occurred.
“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.
He added that the vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, resulting in the instant death of the driver, identified as Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.
