Rally driver Claude Kwizera will undergo an operation today at King Faisal hospital as he continues to recover from the fatal accident that claimed the life of his navigator Christophe Dusquene at the Rallye des Mille Collines on Saturday.

Kwizera’s Subaru Impreza N12 hit the edge of a tree stump forcing the car which was at high speed to skid sideways. The effect of the bang caused the tree stump to press the door 30cm into the car trapping his navigator Dusquene in his bucket seat.

Dusquene died on his way to Gahini hospital while Kwizera has shown stable recovery from shoulder and head injuries.

The 43-year-old Kwizera will undergo three series of operations including the open reduction, internal fixation and fixation of the clavicle (collar bone).

An open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a two-part surgery used to fix broken bones. The broken bone is reduced or put back into place and then an internal fixation device is placed on the bone. This can be done with screws, plates, rods or pins that are used to hold the broken bone together.

His right clavicle, which is the prominent bone at the front of the shoulder and on top of the chest, will also be operated. According to medical research, clavicle fractures are common in motor rallying.

 "I am feeling much better now. I am so sorry for what happened. Honestly, I did not intend to cause the accident which resulted in the death of my dear friend (Christophe Dusquene), however, such is rallying. It is our passion and we are aware of the risks involved. It is very unfortunate,” Kwizera told Times Sport .

Dusquene’s body is expected to be flown to Belgium today where he will be laid to rest. He was a retired security officer at the Belgian embassy in Kigali.