The Ghana Police Service has identified the victims of the tragic car accident that occurred at East Legon on Saturday, 12th October, as two 12-year-old girls.
The accident, which claimed the lives of Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, involved a Jaguar SUV and a 4×4 Acura vehicle.
According to police reports, on the day of the accident, 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, driving a Jaguar SUV with registration number GN 7801-20, collided with an Acura vehicle driven by Joseph Ackah. The Acura, with four other occupants, was travelling along Mensah Wood Street when both cars caught fire upon impact, burning beyond recognition.
Out of the five people in the Acura vehicle, three were rescued. Sadly, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, both 12 years old, lost their lives. The rescued individuals, two of whom sustained minor injuries, were treated and discharged, while the third remains hospitalized.
The suspect driver and his passenger were also rescued from the burning Jaguar and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. Elrad’s parents, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako have been arrested by the police and are assisting in the investigation.
A team from the Police Management Board, led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, visited the bereaved families and the injured at the hospital on 15th October 2024, to offer condolences and support.
The Police have assured the public of a thorough investigation to bring closure to the affected families during this difficult time.
