Abel Dzidotor, the driver involved in the tragic train accident on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Dzidotor admitted guilt to three of the charges against him, including inconsiderate driving, causing unlawful damage, and unauthorized stopping. These offenses led to his conviction and sentencing.
For careless driving, Dzidotor was penalized with 100 units, equivalent to a potential 20-month imprisonment if not paid. Unauthorized stopping earned him 20 penalty units, translating to a five-month jail term if unpaid.
The charge of causing unlawful damage resulted in a six-month sentence in hard labor, as per the law.
However, Dzidotor pleaded not guilty to the charge of failing to produce a driver’s license, claiming it was inside the damaged vehicle. He has been directed to present it to the court by May 9, 2024.
The Ghana Police Service arrested Dzidotor following preliminary investigations, which revealed that he had allegedly left his Hyundai truck unattended on the railway line. This negligence led to a collision with a newly imported train from Poland during a test run, after his truck got stuck on the rail while delivering cement blocks.
