Horrific celebrity-related crashes that dominated headlines in the last 2 years
Lately, there’s been a troubling surge of accidents involving celebrities.
These incidents, often resulting in severe consequences, have sparked a national conversation on the expectations placed on celebrities when they find themselves at the centre of such tragedies.
One of the most heart-wrenching cases involved Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, whose accident led to the untimely death of a minor.
This incident has left the family devastated and ignited a debate on the perceived leniency celebrities receive in the face of the law.
Many questioned whether the legal system would treat him differently because of his celebrity status.
Critics argue that the justice system must uphold its integrity by ensuring that celebrities are held accountable for their actions, just like any other citizen.
They contend that leniency could set a dangerous precedent, suggesting that fame can be a shield against legal repercussions.
On the other hand, supporters of leniency highlight the immense pressure and public scrutiny celebrities face.
They argue that celebrities are human and prone to mistakes and should be allowed the same opportunities for redemption.
Additionally, their public apologies and community contributions post-incident can be seen as efforts to make amends.
The tragic case of Lil Win is not an isolated incident. Similar incidents have involved other celebrities.
In this article, The Ghana Report highlights celebrity-related accidents that have made headlines in the last two years.
Lil Win
Lin Win, known for his talent and charismatic screen presence, found himself in an unimaginable situation when his vehicle was involved in a fatal accident.
Eyewitnesses reported that Lil Win was driving at top speed, leading to the accident.
At the time of the accident, the actor was en route to Kumasi for the premiere of his movie, A Country Called Ghana.
The three-year-old child has since been buried.
Funny Face
Unlike his colleague, who has had a one-time brush with the law, Funny Face has been in and out of the courtroom several times over different cases amidst his marital crisis.
In this instance, he was before the district court in Kasoa for injuring five people, including two children, in an accident at Kakraba.
He is facing charges of drunk driving and careless driving.
Fortunately, there were no fatalities resulting from the accident.
He pleaded with the bereaved family for forgiveness and offered to pay any outstanding medical bills.
The comedian also donated some items to the family.
Edem
Ghanaian musician Edem Goget’em was also involved in an accident on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
According to a press statement signed by his management, the incident happened after the musician’s appearance on United Television.
His management says the accident occurred on the George Walker Bush Highway, “where a ‘naked’ woman crossed his path out of nowhere.”
The woman who sustained injuries was later pronounced dead after she was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment.
The ‘We Don’t Really Care’ hitmaker was charged with two counts of careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm.
He is currently on bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties.
KK Fosu
Musician KK Fosu and his team were involved in an Accident at Apam Junction on the Winneba – Mankesim Highway in the Central Region.
The accident happened at Eat and Ride Junction near Apam on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at about 5:30 p.m.
It is not clear whether the musician was the one driving the vehicle that claimed the life of blogger and publicist John Claude Tamakloe.
Their Toyota Camry collided head-on with a Benz that was attempting to overtake another vehicle, causing the accident.
Kuami Eugene
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene sustained injuries on Sunday night (March 17, 2024) after ramming his car into a tipper truck.
The accident occurred at CP, close to the DSTV office, around 11:30 p.m., near the Dzorwulu Traffic Light in Accra.
The tipper truck was in motion but moving slowly when the musician crashed into it from behind.
Kuami Eugene sustained injuries to the arm and legs.
His Range Rover, with registration number GC-220-21, was badly damaged.
Wendy Shay
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay was involved in a car accident on the Kwabenya highway in Accra on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
The accident occurred around midnight when her Jeep Wrangler collided with a tipper truck.
Shay tried to avoid the truck, but her car veered off the road and crashed into a gutter.
The impact of the crash caused significant damage to the celebrated songstress’ car, but she walked away with minor injuries.
An eyewitness who saw the accident said that Wendy Shay complained of a headache but was otherwise in good spirits.
Don Little
In December 2023, Ghanaian actor Stephen Atangah, popularly known as Don Little, was arrested for his involvement in a collision with a motorbike rider.
According to an eyewitness report, Don Little was taking a friend who was battling suicidal issues to the hospital when the accident occurred.
The actor’s attempt to navigate through a group of motor riders on the road resulted in an unfortunate clash with one of them.
In his case, no death was reported.
Strongman
Strongman was involved in an accident on the Mamponteng road in the Ashanti Region.
The rapper escaped from the accident with no injuries, but the rear end of his Hyundai Elantra vehicle was severely damaged.
According to reports, the accident happened when the driver of the Sprinter car tried to overtake Strongman’s vehicle but failed to manoeuvre safely.
Fortunately, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.