A serious accident occurred last Saturday at Sokoban in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region, leaving two individuals in critical condition. The victims were struck by a private vehicle with registration number GE 461-15 while standing by the roadside. The accident is believed to have been caused by a suspected drunk driver, who has been arrested by the authorities.
According to the Assembly Member for the Sokoban-Daban Electoral Area, Kwadwo Boateng, the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred. Mr. Boateng played a key role in apprehending the driver and confirmed the accident. He expressed concern over the increasing number of pedestrian knockdowns in the area, citing the lack of speed ramps and roadside barricades as contributing factors.
The Assembly Member revealed that his office, in collaboration with residents, had repeatedly petitioned the Department of Feeder Roads and the area's Member of Parliament to construct speed ramps and barricades to prevent speeding and protect pedestrians. However, these appeals have not received the necessary attention, despite several reported fatalities from similar accidents.
Mr. Boateng lamented that several people have lost their lives due to similar pedestrian knockdowns in the area. He emphasized that the community has repeatedly cried out to the authorities for help, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears until another life is lost. The Assembly Member is now appealing to the relevant authorities to urgently provide the necessary road safety infrastructure to prevent further fatalities.
The police have commenced investigations into the accident, and the two victims are currently receiving treatment at the Asafo Agyei Hospital. Their condition is critical, and the community is anxiously waiting for the outcome. The accident has once again highlighted the need for urgent action to address the issue of road safety in the area.
The lack of speed ramps and roadside barricades has been identified as a major contributor to the increasing number of pedestrian knockdowns in the area. The community is calling on the authorities to take immediate action to address this issue and prevent further accidents. The police are urging drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such accidents.
The accident has sparked concerns about road safety in the Ashanti Region, and the authorities are urged to take concrete steps to address the issue. The community is hopeful that the necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future and ensure the safety of pedestrians in the area.
Key points
- The accident occurred due to a suspected drunk driver.
- The community lacks speed ramps and roadside barricades, contributing to the increasing number of pedestrian knockdowns.
- The authorities have commenced investigations into the accident.
