A car belonging to musician, Kanyi Njagua, popularly known as Jaguar, has hit and killed two people in Kirinyaga County.

The police said the musician was driving his Range Rover heading towards Makutano when he lost control and veered off the road before hitting a motorcyclist and his passenger at Rukanga, along the Sagana- Makutano road, on Wednesday.

The Kenyan Police on Thursday added that the vehicle, which was later towed to the Sagana Police Station, had loose chippings.

The motorcyclist, Mugo Mwangi, 21, and his pillion passenger, James Maingi,21, died on the spot and their bodies were taken to the Kibugi Mortuary.

The musician on Thursday morning took to social media to express his distraught about the accident, moments after news of it went viral.

“It is with grief that I share this post today. As it is now public, I was involved in a car accident. Sadly, lives were lost in the incident,

“It isn’t any one’s will to wake up and be involved in an accident such as this. My heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those affected. I would like to assure all concerned that due process of the law is being followed to amicably resolve this,” he said and asked the public to refrain from any sort of confrontations.

It is with grief that I share this post today. As it is now public, I was involved in a car accident. Sadly, lives were lost in the incident. It isn't any ones will to wake up and be involved in an accident such as this. My heart felt condolences to the families and friends of those affected. I would like to assure all concerned that due process of the law is being followed to amicably resolve this. I pray God grant strength to the families affected as we all go through this trying moment. Lastly, lets avoid confrontational remarks in consideration to the pain it is causing the bereaved families. Be well.

A post shared by Jaguar (@jaguarkenya) on Mar 22, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT