Angelina Stickings, the young girl who lost both legs and her father in the deadly road crash that happened on the Ofankor-Pokuase stretch, is appealing for support to help her regain mobility and get back to school,
She is currently receiving treatment at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital following the August,13,2026 road crash, which claimed 12 lives and injured several others.
The reported accident, which involved multiple vehicles, was triggered after a tricycle rider was knocked down, leading to a chain collision.
The young girl survived the tragic accident but lost both legs and suffered other injuries.
Angelina’s family has decided not to tell her about her father’s death because they want her to recover peacefully.
Angelina Stickings says her biggest wish is to get back to school. In a widely circulated video, she appealed to the public, saying,
”I need you guys to help me. Right now my stomach is hurting, I’m suffering in this hospital, you guys need to help me”.
Angelina’s brother also revealed that the family has been overwhelmed by the cost of his sister’s treatment.
According to the brother, the family has already spent GHS 200 million on her medical care while the family is still raising money to pay for prosthetic limbs to help her walk again.
Her brother is also pleading with the government and other capable people to help support his sister. We are preparing to do the leg because she is so desperate to get back to school.
Felix Owusu, the National Road Safety Authority’s Senior Planning Manager at the Greater Accra Office, says police investigations into the Ofankor-Pokuase crash are still ongoing.
Mr Owusu also reminded motorists that although the law permits higher speed limits on highways and motorways, passenger-carrying vehicles are subject to a maximum speed of 80 kilometres per hour.
He called out to non-governmental organisations, civil society groups and philanthropists to support Angelina and other survivors with financial and psychological assistance. He said such support would help.
