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Survivor has recounted moments before fatal crash involving world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, shedding light on tragic events.
A woman who was involved in the fatal road accident that tragically claimed the life of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has come forward to shed light on the moments leading up to the crash.
Sharon Chepkurui Kosgei, the sole survivor of the accident, finally provided her statement to the authorities several days after the harrowing incident.
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Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge disclosed that they were able to get details from Kosgei that will continue to assist in the investigations.
"We were able to record Sharon Kosgei's statement yesterday (Wednesday). The investigations are still ongoing, and once we are done, we will deliver our findings to the public," Mulinge told reporters.
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Detailing the heart-wrenching account, Mulinge disclosed, "Sharon Kosgei stated that at the time of the accident, she saw the driver of the vehicle, Mr. Kelvin Kiptum, stepping onto the road. She alerted him but was unable to control the vehicle."
The statement paint a vivid picture of the chaos and desperation that unfolded on the Eldoret-Ravine road in Keiyo South Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
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Hailing from Metkei in Keiyo South, Kosgei survived the ordeal that claimed not only Kiptum's life but also that of his Rwandese coach, Garvis Hakizimana.
Following the crash, Kosgei was rushed to Racecourse Hospital and later transferred to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Usain Gishu County, where she underwent treatment for injuries sustained during the accident.
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Medical personnel attending to Kosgei reported that she received a stitch on her head and suffered bruises on her arm, necessitating her discharge from the hospital.
However, details regarding the relationship between Kosgei and the two individuals in the car were not disclosed by the police.
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According to the police report filed at Kaptagat Police Station under OB No. 19/11/02/2024 at 23:17 hours, Kiptum lost control of his car, veering off the road, and rolling for an estimated 60 meters before colliding with a tree.
Kiptum, renowned for breaking the world marathon record in Chicago, USA, just last October, had been gearing up to participate in the Rotterdam Marathon this April as part of his preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
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