A 65-year-old Ivorian national, identified only as Vie, has died following a fatal road crash on the Nkrankwanta-Ahemakrom road in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., during what eyewitnesses described as a high-speed chase involving two vehicles travelling from Ahemakrom to Berekum.
According to reports gathered by Adom News, the deceased, who was riding a tricycle (commonly known as “Pragya”), had pulled over to avoid the oncoming vehicles when one of them lost control and crashed into him, killing him instantly.
The driver responsible for the crash reportedly attempted to flee but was apprehended by residents at the Nkrankwanta barrier near the district capital.
Residents have attributed the tragedy to the poor state of the road and rampant recklessness among drivers. They lamented that despite the deteriorated condition of the stretch, many motorists still drive at dangerous speeds, often ignoring the safety of others.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are calling for urgent road maintenance and stricter enforcement of traffic laws along the Nkrankwanta-Ahemakrom route to prevent further loss of life.
Source: Dominic Donyina
