Story: George Ernest Asare, Kumasi
A total of 58 people were killed through motor accidents in the Kumasi Metropolis and its environs between January and March this year. As many as 24 of the victims were knocked down by speeding drivers near traffic lights in the metropolis.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander of the Motor Transport and Traffic Unit (MTTU), Superintendent James Sarfo Peprah, who disclosed this to the Daily Graphic in an interview, pointed out that as many as 463 vehicles were involved in accidents during the period under review, stressing that 75 of the accidents were fatal, while the minor ones were 183.
He said 305 people were also involved in accidents, and sustained various degrees of injury, making it impossible for them to make any meaningful contribution towards sustainable national development.
Mr Peprah said in January alone, 18 people died through motor accidents, while a total of 20 people were killed in February with March.
On those who sustained injuries through motor accidents, Mr Peprah said 127 injuries were recorded in January while those who sustained various degrees of injury through motor accidents in February totalled 68.
He said in March, as many as 110 people who were involved in accidents sustained various degrees of injury.
Mr Sarfo Peprah attributed the rampant accident cases in and around the metropolis to the disregard of traffic regulations by drivers and said the police would continue to monitor their activities and apprehend those who flout the regulations.
He said the fact that 24 people were knocked down and died around traffic lights, show that some drivers “ have no respect for road traffic regulations, and jump red lights, which is a serious offence”.
He pointed out that a lot of drivers do not only speed in town, but also drive through when the red traffic lights are showing and pedestrians are crossing. He, therefore, advised drivers to respect road traffic regulations to enhance sanity on the road and make travelling enjoyable.
He said some of the offending drivers had been arrested and were helping the police in their investigations.
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