A Circuit Court in Kibi, a Community in the Abuakwa South Municipality has remanded the driver of the man, diesel articulated truck that crashed into the Vehicle, carrying the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai MCE and His driver.
The victims Of the crash, Alfred Amoah, and his driver Samuel Gyasi were confirmed deád upon arrival at the Kibi Government Hospital, After being involved in the terrible accident on the Accra to Kumasi highway.
Reports have it that the accident occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. At about 5:15 pm.
The accused driver, whose identity is unknown is said to be 32 years, He has been charged with “Careless and Inconsiderate driving contrary to Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (683) as amended by the Act 2008 Act 761.”
The other charge he has been slapped with is negligently causing harm contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29.
The suspect was put before the Kibi Circuit court following his arrest after the police mounted a search on him.
The circuit court refused to take his plea, the Prosecutor, Detective Inspector Kamal Salifu Gumah, prayed the court to remand him into the police custody.
The Court presided over by his Honour, Peter Oppong Boahen granted the same and the suspect was remanded into prison custody to make way for investigations to continue.
The Prosecutor stated that the case docket would be forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office, In the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua after investigations are finalized for study and advice.
The case has been adjourned to Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Meanwhile the Police preliminary investigations have it that the 32-year-old driver of the articulated truck, with registration number “AS 4229 X” was speeding, and decided to suddenly apply brakes, after seeing vehicles ahead of him slowing down.
On board with his mate, their vehicle swerved off its lane into the vehicle belonging to the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai MCE resulting in his death and that of his driver..
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