"After police forcibly dispersed the protesters, they loaded the dead sheep into a police land cruiser and disposed of them in Oloikarere Forest instead of transporting them to the police station," said Alfred Kiriolale, a witness to the incident.
His sentiments were echoed by David Takona who expressed outrage upon discovering the sheep in the forest, found by school-children that morning.
He questioned why the police had not kept the sheep as evidence.
"Police forced us away from the accident scene, took the sheep, and hid them in the forest," said Takona.
He said the actions by the police angered the residents who resorted to blocking the road.
As the situation unfolded, a significant traffic jam developed, stretching over 10 kilometres on both sides of the road.
The charged crowd overpowered the police, who retreated with their injured colleagues.
According to Narok East MP Ken Aramat, who intervened on behalf of the residents, the road was finally reopened after more than eight hours of blockage.
"I condemn the police's actions for escalating the situation with residents and for attempting to use force to clear the road. I thank the people for heeding my plea and allowing motorists to continue their journeys," said the MP.