By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA -Liberia’s deadly road accidents continue to claim lives in manner that has left citizens in state of shock and despair. Roads across the country have seen terrible accidents often blamed on reckless driving or defectiveness of vehicles.
That was the case at the weekend when four persons were killed in separate crashes in Kakata, leaving residents alarmed.
The most recent accident happened on Thursday evening, May 14, 2026, in the World Bank Community area, where a trailer transporting a 40-foot container reportedly struck and killed a motorcyclist on the spot.
The deceased, identified as Varney K. Yah, was said to be a resident of Salala.
Witnesses at the scene explained that the collision was devastating, leaving the victim severely injured and lifeless immediately after impact.
Just a day before the Thursday incident, another tragic accident reportedly claimed the life of Mulbah Harris, who served as Chief of Security at Grame Farm.
Community members described the incident as shocking, though full details surrounding the crash remain unclear.
The string of fatal accidents began earlier on Sunday, May 10, when two young citizens died in a separate motorbike collision in Kakata. The victims were identified as Julius Saye, a former student of Kakata Demonstration School, and Hawa S. Conneh, a graduate of Cuttington University.
The deaths of four people within a matter of days have sparked fear among residents, with many describing the situation as a growing road safety crisis in the city.
Citizens are now blaming speeding, reckless driving, and the movement of heavy-duty trucks through residential communities as major causes behind the increasing number of accidents. Others believe the lack of speed breakers and weak enforcement of traffic regulations are making the situation worse.
Commercial motorcyclists, who remain among the most vulnerable road users in Kakata, say they face daily risks while sharing roads with large trucks and other heavy vehicles.
Residents are therefore calling on the Government of Liberia, the Ministry of Public Works, and traffic authorities to immediately take action to improve road safety in the city.
Among the measures being requested are the installation of speed breakers, stricter traffic enforcement, and intensified public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing road accidents.
Community members warn that unless urgent steps are taken, more lives could be lost as road accidents continue to rise across Kakata and surrounding areas.
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