{"id":71629,"date":"2025-02-17T15:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T15:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/tragic-motor-accident-claims-bea-mountain-drivers-life-preliminary-report-rules-out-foul-play"},"modified":"2025-02-17T15:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T15:45:49","slug":"tragic-motor-accident-claims-bea-mountain-drivers-life-preliminary-report-rules-out-foul-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/tragic-motor-accident-claims-bea-mountain-drivers-life-preliminary-report-rules-out-foul-play","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Motor Accident Claims Bea Mountain Driver\u2019s Life, Preliminary Report Rules Out Foul Play"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>According to reports, the Komatsu truck collided with the parked Volvo, resulting in Blenwhen being found unconscious beneath the rear tire of his vehicle.\/Pictures of the two vehicles can be see above.<\/p>\n

A tragic road traffic accident occurred on February 15, 2025, at approximately 3:16 AM within the New Liberty camp of Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. The incident involved a stationary yellow Volvo A-40G, operated by 52-year-old Philip V. Blenwhen, and a yellow Komatsu 785 truck driven by 48-year-old Abraham D. Kromah.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the Komatsu truck collided with the parked Volvo, resulting in Blenwhen being found unconscious beneath the rear tire of his vehicle. He was immediately transported to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Meanwhile, Kromah has been taken into custody at the Gold Camp police station as authorities continue their investigation.<\/p>\n

Eyewitness Accounts<\/b><\/p>\n

Eyewitnesses in Kinjor reported that Blenwhen, a long-time employee of Bea Mountain Mining Company, had stopped his truck on the BMMC New Liberty TSF Road for unknown reasons\u2014possibly to relieve himself. He then moved toward the front of his truck near the rear tire. At the time, the lights of Blenwhen\u2019s vehicle were on.<\/p>\n

A source familiar with the accident explained that a Komatsu mine dump truck, approaching from behind, crashed into the stationary truck. The impact resulted in Blenwhen being fatally crushed under the rear tire.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that both trucks had fully functional headlights and stop lights. Additionally, there were designated safe parking spaces along the roadside, and the road had been recently watered to reduce dust.<\/p>\n

Following the incident, Blenwhen was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Investigation<\/b><\/p>\n

Police sources confirmed that the Liberia National Police has launched an investigation into the accident. Meanwhile, Bea Mountain Mining Company has pledged full cooperation with the authorities and is working closely with the victim\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

At the family\u2019s request Blenwhen\u2019s remains have been transported to Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, for funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the company expressed deep regret over the incident and urged the public to refrain from politicizing what it described as a \u201cworkplace accident.\u201d It also called for respect and dignity for the deceased and his grieving family.<\/p>\n

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