A 19-year-old man has reportedly been killed instantly after a moving KIA Rhino truck ran over him at Bohyen, a densely populated community in Kumasi in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
The victim, identified as Kwaku Judas, was said to have been standing in front of a phone shop when the tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of March 11, 2026.
Truck Reportedly Reversed While Climbing Hill
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the KIA Rhino truck was ascending a hill in the area when it suddenly began to reverse unexpectedly.
According to reports, the vehicle rolled backward and ran over the young man who was standing nearby, leaving him fatally injured.
The incident reportedly happened around 4:30 p.m., drawing the attention of residents and passersby who quickly rushed to the scene in an attempt to help.
Victim Declared Dead at Scene
Despite efforts by community members to rescue him, Kwaku Judas was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of the injuries he sustained.
The tragic accident shocked residents in the Bohyen community, with many gathering at the scene as authorities arrived to assess the situation.
Body Deposited at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that the lifeless body of the deceased has been transported to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Police are expected to conduct further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Why This Story Matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle control in busy urban communities across Ghana.
Tragic accidents continue to claim lives in various parts of the country, adding to growing calls for stronger enforcement of road safety regulations and improved driver training.
Earlier this week, another tragic incident shocked the nation after two brothers died in a microlight aircraft crash in Tema, a story detailed in this GhanaMedia report on the Donkor brothers aircraft tragedy.
Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution, especially in crowded neighborhoods, as investigations into the Bohyen accident continue.
