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A 16-year-old boy involved in a fatal car accident at East Legon has been remanded for a second time. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two young children, has led to the juvenile facing multiple charges, including manslaughter, dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, and driving without a license. He pleaded not guilty during his initial court appearance at the Family and Juvenile Court.
The court proceedings remain private, leaving unclear whether the juvenile is in a correctional center or under the care of his parents, as stipulated by Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2003 (ACT 653), which allows for remand alternatives for minors. The case has been adjourned to November 13, 2024.
According to Assistant State Attorney Ebenezer Yaw Acquah, the boy had frequently driven family-owned cars despite his lack of a valid license. The tragic events unfolded on October 12, 2024, after the juvenile was handed keys to his mother’s Jaguar F-Pace at a family birthday celebration. He left the event, accompanied by friends in a convoy, and drove through East Legon at high speed.
Reaching Dzane-Ashie Road, the juvenile accelerated recklessly and collided with an Acura driven by Joseph Ackah, who was transporting two of his employer’s daughters—a toddler and another young girl—along with two 12-year-old friends. The impact propelled both vehicles into a nearby wall, sparking a fire that trapped the children inside the Acura. Despite efforts from bystanders, the fire could not be contained, and two of the children tragically lost their lives.
The juvenile admitted to taking the keys, picking up his friend, and participating in the reckless convoy before the fatal crash. Investigations indicate that his actions endangered multiple lives, resulting in this devastating outcome.
