Court urges agencies to turn on street lights for public safety

A Circuit Court Judge has called upon relevant agencies to ensure that all highways are properly illuminated to prevent accidents and save lives.

During a court case where a pedestrian was fatally struck due to inadequate street lighting, Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam expressed her concern over the increasing number of accidents caused by poor visibility on roads.

Sedinam said pedestrians are not being easily seen by drivers, especially at night when they may not be wearing bright clothing.

She stated the urgent need for all streetlights on highways to be turned on and for any malfunctioning lights to be promptly repaired.

“We are charged for streetlights through our electricity bills, yet many highways remain dark and unsafe. It is crucial to illuminate these areas to prevent further loss of lives,” she stated.

The accused, Colbert Ni Ayitey Tagoe, faced charges of careless and negligent behavior resulting in harm to others after his vehicle, a Mercedes Benz with registration number GN 3060-11, struck and fatally injured Cynthia Dede Tettey.