Unregistered vehicle kills UniMAC student on N1 Highway – Driver on the run

A student of the Institute of Journalism at the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) has tragically died after being hit by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway.

Nelson Blay Nokotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student, was struck on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Dzorwulu traffic light intersection while crossing the road after visiting campus.

Eyewitnesses reported that the driver initially pretended to show concern but later fled the scene, leaving Nelson’s body behind, which was later found by a police patrol near Korle Bu.

In a statement, UniMAC’s Public Affairs Directorate described the incident as “a painful loss that has left the school community in deep mourning and disbelief.”

The statement added, “Management, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff, and students, extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the late Nelson Blay Nokotey. Nelson was a valued and promising member of the UniMAC family, and his untimely passing is a painful loss to the University and the nation at large.”

UniMAC confirmed that Vice-Chancellor Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah met with Nelson’s family and engaged both the Students’ Representative Council and the wider student body to share in their grief and offer support.

The University said it is working closely with the Police Service to identify and arrest the driver responsible for Nelson’s death.

“The VC indicated that University through its representatives (The Dean of Students Affairs and the Chief Security Officer) is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to support ongoing investigations aimed at identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this criminal incident, in strict accordance with the law,” the statement said.

UniMAC also announced plans to work with state and municipal authorities, including transport, road safety, and local government agencies, to improve safety measures in and around the South Legon community.

“Beyond the immediate response, Management has re-engaged relevant state and municipal agencies, including security services, transport and road safety authorities, and local government institutions, to review and implement enhanced road safety measures aimed at protecting students, staff, and residents particularly within and around the South Legon community.

“These actions are aimed at preventing future loss of life and ensuring that students and residents can live, move, and learn in safety,” the University assured…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>