Uganda, Feb. 13 -- A father in Budaka District reportedly ran over his son while reversing his new vehicle last week.

Police are currently searching for Amuza Wakwamulya, a resident of Bwikomba Village, Nangeye Parish, Naboa Town Council, who fled the scene after the accident.

The North Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Samuel Semewo, said the fatal accident was registered under TAR 17/2024 after Mr Wakwamulya knocked his 5-year-old son, Muhamad Lusugali, to death.

It is alleged that Mr Wakwamulya was starting the vehicle from the parking yard in reverse mode when he knocked Lusugali before running away. The body was transported to Budaka Health Centre for a post-mortem.

Witnesses said he tried to chase away the three children p...