East Legon accident victims were buried next to each other - Reports

The two teenagers who died in a fatal car crash at East Legon on October 12, 2024, have been buried side-by-side at the plush Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Accra.

According to Kofi Adomah Nwanwani of Kofi TV, who has reported extensively on the accident and its aftermath, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, described as best friends, are buried next to each other.

The young girls tragically died in a motor accident after Elrad Amoako, the 16-year-old son of the Head Pastor of Alive Chapel International Ministries, Archbishop Salifu Amoako, crashed his white Jaguar into the Honda Acura the girls were travelling in, killing them on the spot.

Both cars burst into flames after the collision, leaving the two girls trapped in the mangled car, burning to death. However, the suspect driver survived and has been receiving treatment at the hospital.

While Maame Dwomoh was laid to rest last Saturday, Justine Agbenu's funeral and burial were held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra. The solemn event was attended by numerous personalities from various walks of life, all coming to pay their last respects.

Family, friends, and classmates of Justine were in tears as they read tributes and laid wreaths in her memory.

A candlelight vigil was held for the victims on Friday, October 18, at the intersection of Dzane Ashie Street and Mensah Wood Avenue, where the accident occurred.



Aftermath

The High Court in Accra, on October 17, 2024, granted bail to Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, the parents of Elrad Amoako, whose actions led to the crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in East Legon, Greater Accra Region.

The couple, arrested on Tuesday, October 15, was charged with permitting an unlicensed person to drive. Additionally, a third accused, Linda Bempah, a sales assistant at Lilo Stitches, was also granted bail.

During the court proceedings on Wednesday, October 16, the prosecution outlined that the parents admitted to allowing their son, Elrad, to drive their vehicle to the gym and other locations.

It was revealed in court that the keys to the Jaguar car, owned by Mouha Amoako, were given to Elrad by Linda Bempah, further complicating the case.

The defense lawyers for the accused requested bail, emphasizing their clients’ stable living situations, gainful employment, and strong ties to the community.

They argued that the accused posed no risk of reoffending or interfering with ongoing investigations, suggesting that their intentions were not to commit another offense while on bail.

While the prosecution did not oppose the bail application, it called for stringent bail conditions, highlighting the seriousness of the charges.

The judge ultimately considered the arguments from both sides and set bail at ¢50,000 for each of the accused.

In granting bail, the court underscored the importance of ensuring that the accused remains accessible for trial.



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