By: Patrick Germenee Moryor Contact info: 0887654565/0775250413
Residents of Kakata are raising serious concerns over the increasing wave of deadly road accidents in the city after four persons lost their lives in three separate crashes within less than a week.
The latest accident occurred on Thursday night, May 14, 2026, around 7:45 PM in the World Bank Community area of Kakata, when a 40-foot container truck reportedly collided with a motorcyclist, killing him instantly.
The victim has been identified as Mr. Varney K. Yah, believed to be a resident of Salala, Lower Bong County. Eyewitnesses said the impact of the collision was severe, leaving the rider with no chance of survival.
The tragic incident came barely a day after another fatal accident claimed the life of Mr. Mulbah Harris, Chief of Security at Grame Farm. Details surrounding the Wednesday accident remain limited, but residents described the incident as another painful blow to the community.
Earlier, on Sunday, May 10, two young people also died in a heartbreaking motorbike accident in Kakata. The victims were identified as Julius Saye, a former 9th Grade student of Kakata Demonstration School, and Hawa S. Conneh, a graduate of Cuttington University.
The three accidents, which occurred within just five days, have now left four persons dead instantly, triggering fear and frustration among citizens of Kakata.Many residents are blaming the growing number of accidents on speeding heavy-duty trucks and reckless driving within the city. Others are also pointing to the absence of speed breakers on major streets in Kakata, especially in populated communities where both motorists and pedestrians frequently move.Citizens say the situation is becoming dangerous, particularly for commercial motorcyclists who continue to share narrow roads with large trucks and other heavy vehicles.
Several community members are now calling on the Government of Liberia, the Ministry of Public Works, and traffic authorities to urgently intervene by installing speed breakers, enforcing traffic regulations, and increasing road safety awareness across Kakata.Residents further warned that if immediate actions are not taken, more innocent lives could be lost on the city’s highways and streets.
The recent tragedies have once again renewed concerns over road safety in Liberia, especially in growing urban communities where traffic congestion and speeding continue to threaten lives daily.
