A 15-year-old basic school pupil, Emmanuel Quansah, has died after he was knocked down by a vehicle during a night float in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region.

The deceased, a resident of Mempeasem near Essikado, reportedly ran away from home on Saturday after his mother attempted to punish him following a quarrel with his sister.

Assembly Member for the area, Gabriel Mensah told Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show that Emmanuel later joined a group from Mpintsim who were on a float at about 11:30 PM.

He is said to have joined the group at Ngyiresia as they moved along the main road.

Tragedy struck when the group reached the Essipong Stadium junction, where a KIA vehicle with registration number GW-4592-18, travelling from the Secko Junction direction, reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into the crowd, knocking down three persons, including Emmanuel.

The victims were initially rushed to the St. Benedict Hospital at Inchaban and later referred to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital on Sunday evening.

Emmanuel, however, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The driver of the vehicle was reportedly arrested by some members of the group and assaulted, while his vehicle was vandalised before he was handed over to the police.

He was later granted bail to seek medical treatment as investigations continue.

Assembly Member for Mempeasem, Gabriel Mensah, added that the float had no police escort.

“Some youth were on a float on the main road without police escort. Since it was at night, the driver was not aware what was ahead of him. He run into the crowd and unfortunately knocked down three persons. One of them was this fifteen year old boy.

“He was admitted for some days and was referred to Efiankwanta and died last night. The driver was beaten, and he is now receiving medical attention. The case is currently is being handled by the police.”

Source: 3news