Police officer dies in pursuit of traffic offender at Kentinkrono

A police officer tragically lost his life in the line of duty during a pursuit of a traffic offender at Kentinkrono in the Ashanti Region.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 claimed the life of the officer.

Riding a police patrol motorbike, the officer collided with a stationary truck, resulting in fatal injuries. Despite efforts to save him, the severity of the crash proved fatal.

The suspect, who was being pursued by the officer and was also riding a motorbike, survived the accident.

The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the reason for the pursuit and the identity of the traffic offender, are currently under investigation by the authorities.

Eyewitnesses recounted the events leading to the accident, with one witness, Mr. Eshun, stating that the police officer failed to notice the stationary truck until it was too late.

“They were both speeding and ran into the articulated truck parked on the road,” he said.

The body of the deceased police officer has been taken to the morgue, while the suspect is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.