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Two Achimota alumni killed in suspected hit-and-run after bonfire event
Two former students of Achimota School, Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, have died after being hit by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run on the Achimota Highway, an official statement has said.
According to the statement issued on Saturday 8 March, the victims were struck by a black Toyota Corolla while crossing the highway. The driver failed to stop, leaving them critically injured. They were rushed to the hospital by Good Samaritans at around 12:02 a.m.
The two, both members of the Old Achimotan Association (OAA) 2024 and students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), were returning from the Annual Bonfire Celebration at their alma mater.
Madam Boateng was pronounced dead at the hospital at approximately 4:00 a.m. on March 8. Ms Akorli, who suffered severe injuries, died later that morning.
Below is the full statement;
