The victim, identified as 29-year-old Esther Amoah, worked as an insurance agent. According to people familiar with the incident, she had spent the day visiting her younger brother at St. Mary’s Boys Senior High School.
She reportedly took food to him and was heading back home when the unexpected tragedy occurred.
Residents who were close to the scene say Esther attempted to cross the busy road at a point where vehicles usually move at high speed.
Residents who were close to the scene say Esther attempted to cross the busy road at a point where vehicles usually move at high speed.
Two vehicles were said to be approaching from opposite directions, and the sudden confusion about which one to watch reportedly made her hesitate in the middle of the road.
It was during that brief moment of hesitation that a long truck loaded with cement struck her.
The truck, a Benz model with registration number AS 630 P, was travelling toward Agona Nkwanta.
The truck, a Benz model with registration number AS 630 P, was travelling toward Agona Nkwanta.
Witnesses say the driver attempted to slow down, but due to the weight of the loaded vehicle, he could not stop in time. The impact knocked Esther down, and the truck ran over her, killing her instantly.
Some eyewitnesses were still visibly shaken hours after the accident. One person said Esther was still holding the food container she had used to deliver the meal to her brother.
Some eyewitnesses were still visibly shaken hours after the accident. One person said Esther was still holding the food container she had used to deliver the meal to her brother.
Others described the scene as heartbreaking, explaining how several people rushed to help but quickly realised nothing could be done.
Police officers later arrived at the location to manage traffic, secure the scene, and begin preliminary investigations.
Police officers later arrived at the location to manage traffic, secure the scene, and begin preliminary investigations.
The truck driver was taken into custody to assist with further questioning. According to police sources, statements will be taken from eyewitnesses to help reconstruct the exact sequence of events.
The authorities are also expected to examine the condition of the truck, including its brakes, to know whether mechanical failure contributed in any way.
Many residents have expressed deep concern about the dangers on the Apowa–Agona Nkwanta Highway.
Many residents have expressed deep concern about the dangers on the Apowa–Agona Nkwanta Highway.
They say the road carries heavy vehicles daily, and pedestrians often struggle to cross safely because there are no traffic lights or designated crossing points.
With the Christmas season approaching—when the roads typically become busier—people are calling for immediate safety measures.
Community members believe road signs, speed-reducing bumps, and more visible markings could greatly help prevent future accidents.
Community members believe road signs, speed-reducing bumps, and more visible markings could greatly help prevent future accidents.
Others are urging the police to increase patrols to monitor speeding vehicles, especially trucks that carry heavy loads and require longer stopping distances.
Local organisations advocating for safer roads in the Western Region have also shared their worries.
Local organisations advocating for safer roads in the Western Region have also shared their worries.
They say Esther’s death is another reminder of how quickly life can be lost when simple safety features are missing.
Some have also appealed to the Ghana Highway Authority to conduct regular assessments on highways to determine where pedestrian crossings are urgently needed.
Friends and relatives of Esther describe her as caring, hardworking, and committed to supporting her family.
Friends and relatives of Esther describe her as caring, hardworking, and committed to supporting her family.
Many say she often visited her brother at school and did her best to look after him. Her unexpected death has left her family devastated.