- Final-year General Arts student Jerry Sackey dies in motor accident at Odortorm.
- Accident occurred when motorbike collided with Hyundai vehicle on Obawale-Klo-Agogo Road.
- Oscar Teye critically injured; receiving treatment at Klo-Agogo Polyclinic.
- Investigation underway, body deposited at Huhunya Mortuary
A devastating motor accident occurred at Odortorm on the Obawale to Klo-Agogo Road in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, claiming the life of a final-year General Arts student of Klo-Agogo Senior High School.
The victim, Jerry Sackey, was riding a motorbike with his friend, Oscar Teye, when they collided with a Hyundai vehicle. The impact proved fatal for Jerry, while Oscar sustained critical injuries.
According to eyewitnesses, the motorbike was traveling on the Odortorm stretch when a Hyundai vehicle attempted to overtake another vehicle, colliding with the oncoming motorcycle in the process.
Friends of the deceased reported that Jerry had been in school earlier that day, September 17, 2024, preparing for his 1 PM Economics exam. Before the exam, Jerry and Oscar decided to take a short ride on the motorbike.
Tragically, they never returned. Instead, their friends received news of the horrific accident, leaving Jerry dead and Oscar badly injured.
Details of the accident are still emerging, but it is clear that reckless driving contributed to the tragic outcome.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at the Huhunya Mortuary, while Oscar Teye is receiving treatment at the Klo-Agogo Polyclinic.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the school community, with students, teachers, and staff mourning the loss of Jerry Sackey.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and urging motorists to exercise caution on the region’s roads.
The tragic loss of Jerry Sackey serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, and the community will come together to support Oscar Teye’s recovery and Jerry’s grieving family.
