Two old students of Achimota School have been killed following a tragic hit and run accident on the Achimota Highway on Friday, March 7th.
Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, both members of the class of 2024, were returning to their current school, UPSA, after attending their alma mater’s annual bonfire night when they were struck by a Toyota Corolla at around 11:30 p.m.
The offending vehicle fled the scene and left the two ladies to their fates. Following the intervention of Good Samaritans, they were rushed to hospital but tragically did not survive.
A statement from the Old Achimotan Association 2024 announced the sad news to its members, revealing details of the crash and the subsequent deaths of the duo.
According to the statement, the two ladies were rushed to the hospital around 12:10 a.m. following the 11:30 p.m. accident. Davida died around 4 a.m. in the early hours of March 8, while Lilian passed away a few hours later.
Currently, little information is available about the culprit driver who caused the crash. Authorities are yet to comment on the matter. The Old Achimotan Association 2024 expressed its grief at the tragic events and extended condolences to the families of the lost souls.
