An accident involving two motorbikes on the Assin Adadientam-Andoe road in the Assin South District of the Central Region has claimed the life of a 37-year-old teacher at Assin Abodweseso D/A Primary School and injured two others in the Assin South District of the Central Region.
The incident happened on Monday, January 29, 2024, around 7 p.m.
Two others, a pillion rider and an Okada rider who sustained various degrees of injuries, are currently receiving treatment at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu after a team of police officers of the Assin South District Police Command, led by the commander, ASP Robert Kyeremeh, rushed them to the facility.
The medical doctor at the hospital pronounced the 37-year-old teacher dead on arrival, while the two injured persons, who suffered multiple injuries on the head, jaw, and legs, were admitted for medical attention.
It is reported that the deceased teacher, Isaac Arthur, was traveling with a pillion rider from Assin Andoe towards Assin Adadientam, while the Okada rider was traveling in the opposite direction when the unfortunate head-on collision occurred, throwing them from the bike.
The heavy impact of the collision of both bikes killed the teacher on the spot and seriously injured the pillion rider and the Okada rider.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the St. Francis Hospital Morgue for preservation.
Meanwhile, the Assembly member for the area urged riders to be disciplined on the road to reduce accidents.
Also, Mr. Richard Oboh, the family member of the deceased said the deceased left behind a wife and 4 children.
He recounted that the absence of the deceased would heavily affect the future growth of the children since he was the breadwinner of the house.
The accident has been reported to the Assin South District Police Command.
