The two victims who died in the East Legon accident that went viral on social media have been identified as 12-year-old girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh.
They were passengers in the 4X4 Acura Vehicle that was involved in the accident last Saturday, October 12.
The Police in a statement issued on October 15, indicated that the suspect driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, aged 16, driving a Jaguar SUV vehicle was with one other occupant when their vehicle crashed into the 4X4 Acura Vehicle with five occupants.
The police said while three individuals in the Acura Vehicle were rescued and treated with minor injuries, the two victims tragically lost their lives and one remains at the hospital.
Meanwhile, the suspect driver with the other occupant were rescued and are currently on admission at the hospital.
The Ghana Police Service subsequently arrested Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of the 16-year-old suspect driver to assists with investigations.
The police led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare paid a visit to the bereaved family on October 15, to commiserate with them.
The team also visited the injured at the hospital.
The police have assured they are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the accident to bring closure to the affected families.
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