The victims of the fatal accident which occurred at East Legon have been confirmed as two 12-year-old girls.

This was confirmed by police following the collision involving their vehicle, a Honda Acura (registration number GR 2542 - 23), and a white Jaguar (registration GN 7801 - 20) driven by a 16-year-old, the son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako of Alive Chapel International.

The collision was devastating, with the impact trapping the girls inside the Honda Acura. Reports indicate that the vehicles then crashed into a wooden electric pole, causing power lines to fall onto the car and igniting a fire. While the driver of the Honda, Joseph Ackah, and two other occupants managed to survive, the girls were burnt beyond recognition.

In response to this tragedy, Cornerstone International Academy, the school the girls attended, announced an early mid-term break from Tuesday, 15 October to Friday, 18 October 2024. The school expressed its condolences in a heartfelt letter to parents, stating: “Our thoughts and prayers remain with the affected families. We wish those hospitalised a speedy recovery.”

Following the accident, police apprehended Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and the young driver's mother, Mouha Amoako, for their involvement in the case. Both are currently assisting authorities with their ongoing investigation.

Details from authorities reveal that on Saturday, 12 October 2024, the 16-year-old driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was behind the wheel of the Jaguar with one other occupant when the tragedy occurred on Mensah Wood Street. The collision resulted in both vehicles being engulfed in flames.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that three of the five occupants in the Honda Acura were rescued. Two of the injured were treated and discharged, while a third remains hospitalized. The young driver of the Jaguar and his passenger also received medical attention.

Four days after the accident, police confirmed that the parents of the suspect driver are in custody and cooperating with investigators. A team from the Police Management Board, led by Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, visited the bereaved families to offer condolences and check on the injured at the hospital.