A pillion rider has died in a ghastly accident at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central region.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a tipper truck crashed into the motorbike, leading to the serious injury of another.

While rescue efforts were underway, a young man stole the motorbike of the victims but was apprehended due to the swift intervention by a policeman.

Adom News’ Kofi Adjei reported that, the Policeman who was in mufti chased and accosted the suspect after some eyewitnesses raised an alarm.

Due to his outfit, the suspect is said to have engaged him in a heated exchange, demanding proof that he was indeed a Policeman

The suspect was subsequently handed over to a uniformed Policeman and upon interrogation, he claimed he had no intention of stealing.

Instead, he wanted to move the motorbike to safety and return it when it was sought after.

He was however taking into custody at the Kasoa Police station for further questioning while the suspects were also sent to the hospital.