A committee set up to investigate the death of Charles Amissah has determined that he died due to lack of timely medical care, rather than the immediate impact of the accident that left him injured.

The 29-year-old engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited was involved in a hit-and-run incident near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass on February 6, 2026.

Although he initially received attention from the National Ambulance Service, he reportedly encountered significant challenges in accessing emergency treatment afterward.

Accounts indicate that several health facilities, including the Police Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, were unable to admit him, allegedly due to the unavailability of beds.

Amissah later died while being transported, a development that triggered widespread public concern and renewed focus on gaps within the country’s emergency healthcare system.

The incident led to the formation of a three-member investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding his death, particularly delays in treatment and broader systemic challenges.

Chairman of the committee, Agyeman Badu Akosa, disclosed that autopsy results show the victim could have survived had he received prompt medical attention.

He explained that findings from the pathology report indicate a gradual death caused by medical neglect, rather than instant trauma from the accident.

According to him, the cause of death was severe blood loss resulting from a major injury to the upper arm, involving both bone and soft tissue damage.