A man believed to be in his late 50s has died after being knocked down by a vehicle while crossing the Mankessim–Cape Coast highway at Kormantse in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region.
Eyewitnesses told GHOne News that the victim, identified as Kobina Ebo from Abandze, was reportedly intoxicated and moving erratically on the road when the incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
According to witnesses, a Stambic vehicle with registration number GW-1745-16, travelling from Takoradi to Accra, attempted to swerve to avoid him, but he reportedly staggered into its path and was run over.
He was rushed to the Saltpond Government Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival due to severe injuries, including broken legs.
Some residents described the deceased as a known drunkard in the community, while also absolving the driver of blame.
The Upper Kormantse Assemblyman, Gideon Okyere, said the incident occurred around 6:30 pm when the victim was heading home, adding that the stretch remains an accident-prone area.
He noted that residents have repeatedly called for speed ramps and other safety measures, but no action has yet been taken.
The case is under investigation by the Saltpond Police, while the body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Yaw Boagyan
