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Driver chasing rider for insulting him ends up with broken legs

A commercial driver nearly lost his life in a gory accident at Osofo Lamptey in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region.

The driver with car registration number GW 7083 – 15 crashed the car while chasing a motor rider.

Rainbow Radio’s Prince Collins Bening in a report indicated that the driver, who is yet to be identified was chasing the rider who reportedly insulted him.

The driver was chasing the rider in the bid to attack him over the alleged insult.

Meanwhile, it has also been established that the driver was instructed by his car owner, a pastor not to move the car.

However, he defied the orders and moved the car which at the time of the accident, contained a coffin meant for the burial of his mother-in-law.

Our reporter said persons who had planned to help after the accident had a difficult time rescuing the driver.

He added that the driver broke his legs in the cause of the accident.

He is currently in critical condition at the hospital, the reporter added.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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