Justine Agbenu, one of the victims of the tragic East Legon accident, was laid to rest following a heartfelt burial service at Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Justine and her friend, Maame Dwomoh, lost their lives in a devastating car crash on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
They were buried by each other at the graveyard.
The accident occurred when a 16-year-old son of Bishop Salifu Amoako collided his white Jaguar with the Honda Acura, which the two girls were travelling.
In memory of the young victims, a candlelight vigil was held on Friday, October 18, at the intersection of Dzane Ashie Street and Mensah Wood Avenue, the site of the tragic incident.
Friends, family, and community members gathered to pay their respects and remember Justine and Maame Dwomoh.
Maame Dwomoh Boaten was laid to rest on Saturday, October 19, at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Accra.
The burial service for Justine Agbenu began at 9:00 AM, with attendees dressed in black and white to honor her memory.
The community continues to mourn the loss of these vibrant young lives, reflecting on the impact of the tragedy.
In connection with the tragic East Legon accident that claimed the lives of Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, Bishop Salifu Amoako, his son’s mother, Moud Amoako, and a shop assistant have been charged with allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle.
The 16-year-old boy remains hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the crash, and police have yet to file charges against him.
Meanwhile, Justine’s family has expressed their desire for the law to be enforced, seeking accountability for the tragic incident and ensuring that the offender faces appropriate punishment.
The case continues to draw attention as the community grapples with the loss and the implications of the accident.
