As A Hit And Run Vehicle Rammed Through A Large Crowd In Front Of UP HQ On Monrovia’s Broad Street
PHOTO: Police Spokesman, Moses Carter
By Garmah Never Lomo, garmahlomo@gmail.com
Monrovia, Liberia – Doctors at the JFK Medical Center have confirmed three deaths, In a hit and run incident last night in front of the main opposition Unity Party Headquarters on Broad Street.
Many others (22) are injured, several of them in serious condition as a result of the incident that took place at around 10:30pm Monday night.
Some information posted on social media overnight and on some traditional media outlets claimed that ten people were killed in the incident, which the Liberia National Police is still investigating.
Reports said that the vehicle which ran into the crowd was later set ablaze.
At a news conference held at the police headquarters today, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Police spokesperson, H. Moses Carter said that the LNP “has launched an investigation into a tragic accident that led 25 persons injured”.
Of the 25, two males and one female are reported dead at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.
Police investigation established that the cause of the incident was due to a vehicle operator who ran into some supporters of the Unity Party that were celebrating victory at their headquarters.
Mr. Carter said, the operator suspect, Lawrence K. Williams a resident of Du-road Flower Pot community has been arrested and is undergoing investigation at the police headquarters.
According to the police, after the alleged incident, suspect Williams went at his residence as if nothing happened instead of turning himself over to the police.
Currently, 22 persons including 19 males and six females are seeking medical treatment at both JFK Medical Center in Sinkor and Mawai Medical Clinic in Vai town on the Bushrod Island, a Monrovia suburb.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police has assured the public that the ongoing investigation will reach its logical conclusion and justice will be served where applicable.