Ofori Panin school nurse killed in solo motorcycle crash
Edward Cann, an Ofori Panin Senior High School (OPASS) nurse, died in a solo motorbike accident on Friday, May 8, 2026, near the Lakeside washing bay at the OPASS Junction. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 am. The 36-year-old was found with severe injuries near his Royal motorbike, registered M-23-UE 424.
Preliminary findings suggest a mechanical oversight may have led to the crash. It is alleged that Mr. Cann, travelling from Kukurantumi toward OPASS Junction, failed to disengage the motorbike's kickstand before setting off. He was rushed to the New Tafo-Akim Government Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. C/Inspector Bridget Opoku of the Regional Police Public Affairs Unit released a statement on May 8 where the Ghana Police Service extended its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family and the entire OPASS community.
His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The motorbike has been impounded at the New Tafo Police Station as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
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The Ofori Panin Senior High School community is mourning the loss of a staff member. Initial investigations point to a possible mechanical issue - but what happened?
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