Prominent businessman Sudhir Ruparelia has lost his only son, Rajiv Ruparelia, to a fatal car crash on May 3, 2025.
The car he was driving was traveling from Kajjansi toward Munyonyo when he lost control after hitting pavements installed at the roundabout section of the flyover.
In a statement, Uganda Police deputy spokeperson for Kampala metropolitan, Luke Owoyesigire, said the tragic single fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 01:54 am at the Busabala Flyover traffic lights, located in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Wakiso district.
“The crash involved a Nissan GTR motor vehicle registration number UAT 638L, which was traveling from Kajjansi towards 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,” the statement reads.
The vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, leading to the instant death of the driver, identified as Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia, the statement added.
“The exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined; however, investigations are underway, and we will provide updates to the public as more information becomes available.”
Rajiv has been managing his father’s properties under the Ruparelia Group. He died aged 35.
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