PHOTOS: Ghanaian woman killed in moped accident in US

Ogyem SolomonNovember 15, 2020

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A US-based Ghanaian woman, Sophia Tagoe has died in a motor accident Thursday, October 22, in Sandy Springs Georgia.

The incident occurred on the eastbound lanes of The Perimeter around the area of New Northside Drive.

According to Georgia police, the 41-year-old was riding her moped on the highway when another vehicle struck her from behind.

The driver had tried to swerve to the left but was unable to do so in time.

She was immediately knocked onto the highway where a second vehicle struck her.

Due to the traumatic nature of her injuries she was pronounced dead on site.

Both drivers who hit her remained at the scene so they could cooperate with the police.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing.

Madam Tagoe is said to have moved to the US after winning a visa lottery about 22 years ago.

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Ogyem SolomonNovember 15, 2020

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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. 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.