The daughter of former Kenyan Member of Parliament, Soita Shitanda, has been charged in the United States after being accused of causing the deaths of two soldiers in a road accident. The incident occurred when she drove on the wrong side of the road, resulting in a collision that tragically claimed the lives of the two individuals.
The individual in question, Candy Soita, was taken into custody following the accident. According to court documents, the collision took place at around 2 am on June 2. Soita was driving on the incorrect lane of SR 512 when her vehicle collided head-on with another car near E Canyon Rd. The two soldiers, Spc. Charles T. Fairbairn, aged 29, and Spc. Wendell T. Cerio, aged 22, who were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, lost their lives in the incident.
Fortunately, Soita's one-year-old child, who was also in the vehicle during the incident, escaped unharmed. Soita herself was taken to the hospital, where troopers detected the smell of alcohol on her breath and observed that her eyes were watery and bloodshot, according to the court documents.
Reports indicate that approximately four hours after the collision, Soita's preliminary breath test registered a blood alcohol level of .097. She has been charged with causing fatalities with a vehicle and is currently facing legal proceedings in the United States.
This tragic incident involving the daughter of a prominent Kenyan politician has garnered significant attention and raised concerns about the consequences of reckless driving and the importance of responsible behavior on the road. The loss of two soldiers in this accident is a heartbreaking reminder of the potential consequences of such actions.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case will continue to be closely monitored by both the Kenyan and international communities. The outcome of the trial will have implications for the affected families, as well as for road safety discussions and initiatives aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
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