Four Killed in Less Than a Week as Deadly Accidents Spark Alarm in Kakata

Residents of Kakata are worried about the growing number of deadly road accidents in the city after four people died in three separate crashes in less than one week.

The latest accident happened on Thursday night, May 14, 2026, around 7:45 p.m. in the World Bank Community area of Kakata. A 40-foot container truck reportedly hit a motorcyclist, killing him on the spot.

The victim has been identified as Mr. Varney K. Yah, believed to be a resident of Salala, Lower Bong County. Eyewitnesses said the crash was very serious and the motorcyclist did not survive.

This accident happened just one day after another deadly crash that took the life of Mr. Mulbah Harris, Chief of Security at Grame Farm. Details about the Wednesday accident are still limited, but residents described it as another sad moment for the community.

Earlier, on Sunday, May 10, two young people also died in a motorbike accident in Kakata. They 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 happened within only five days and left four people dead. The situation has caused fear and anger among many residents of Kakata.

Many citizens are blaming the accidents on speeding heavy trucks and careless driving in the city. Others say the lack of speed breakers on major roads is also making the situation worse, especially in busy communities where many people walk and ride motorcycles.

Residents say the roads are becoming dangerous, especially for commercial motorcyclists who have to share narrow streets with large trucks and other heavy vehicles.

Several community members are calling on the Government of Liberia, the Ministry of Public Works, and traffic authorities to take quick action. They want speed breakers installed, traffic laws enforced, and more road safety awareness carried out across Kakata.

Residents also warned that if nothing is done soon, more innocent lives could be lost on the city’s roads.

The recent deaths have again raised serious concerns about road safety in Liberia, especially in fast-growing communities where speeding and traffic congestion continue to put lives at risk.