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Abel Dzidotor, the driver allegedly responsible for the recent train incident involving a newly imported train from Poland, has been sentenced to six months in prison.
According to reports, Mr. Dzidotor confessed to three out of the four charges brought against him, including careless driving and causing unlawful damage.
Initially, he was charged with reckless driving, a violation of Section 3 of the RTA Act 683 (2004), amended by Act 761 of 2008. Dzidotor admitted guilt and was fined 100 penalty units, equivalent to a potential 20-month jail term if not paid.
The second charge against him was for unauthorized stopping, a breach of Section 19 of Act 683 of 2004, amended by Act 761 of 2008. Dzidotor confessed and received a sentence of 20 penalty units, or a five-month prison term if unpaid.
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The third charge was for causing unlawful damage, contrary to section 172b of Act 2960. Mr. Dzidotor admitted guilt and received a six-month hard labor sentence.
Regarding the fourth charge for failure to produce a driver’s license, contrary to regulation 47(2) of LI 21(80), Mr. Dzidotor pleaded not guilty, stating that his license was in the damaged vehicle. He has been instructed to present the license to the court by May 9, 2024, or face potential consequences.
The Ghana Police Service apprehended the driver of the Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 for allegedly causing the accident involving the newly imported train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday.
During the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the driver left the vehicle unattended on the railway line, resulting in a collision with the train. Allegedly, the truck driver went to deliver cement blocks when the truck became stuck on the rail after he failed to utilize a pass-through under the bridge.
