A devastating accident in Begoro, Eastern Region, has led to the death of 5-year-old Crispin Omane, who was hit by a truck while heading home from school.The incident took place on Friday, January 17, 2025, when 58-year-old Seth Lartey was driving a Hyundai Kia Rhino with registration number GM 906-21, traveling from Apaa Junction towards the main lorry station in Begoro.

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Reports indicate that as Lartey took a turn at the roundabout near the ECG office, the truck's rear right-hand tyre struck the young boy, who was walking along the roadside.The child was quickly transported to Begoro District Hospital, where, unfortunately, he was declared dead by the attending physician while receiving treatment.His body has been transferred to the hospital morgue for preservation and further examination.

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The truck involved in the accident has been impounded at the Begoro Police Station, where investigations are underway.Corporal Rudolf Agoalikum of the Begoro District Accident Squad is leading the investigation into the incident.

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This tragic event follows a similar accident two days earlier in Akuapem Mamfe, where 2-year-old Obrempong Offei Adjei Newman was killed after being struck by a Hyundai Gold truck, registration number GS 5262-23, driven by 35-year-old Figgis Amankwah.The truck, which was carrying crates of mangoes, was traveling from Accra to Somanya when the incident occurred around 4:20 PM.

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According to police findings, the child had just gotten out of a taxi after school and was attempting to cross the road to join his mother when the truck struck him, resulting in his fatal injuries.

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