A Ghanaian abroad residing in the United States, identified as Patrick Sarpong, has tragically died while clearing snow from his car.
Reports suggest that the tragic incident occurred when Patrick Sarpong was killed by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car.
According to reports, the accident occurred late on February 23, 2026, along the Massachusetts Turnpike near Hopkinton.
The information gathered from authorities reported that Sarpong had finished work and was heading home when he stopped around 11:15 p.m. to clear accumulated snow from his vehicle.
While clearing the snow outside, a passing tractor-trailer is said to have struck him.
However, emergency responders arrived promptly, but Sarpong was pronounced dead at the scene.
Patrick Sarpong’s body has since been taken to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death.
According to officials from the Massachusetts State Police, Hopkinton was not subject to any travel restrictions at the time of the crash, despite the snowstorm.
The Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Gregory Jones explained that the highway remained open, and drivers were allowed to travel.
Meanwhile, a thorough investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
In a post shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, he wrote, “US-based Ghanaian man, 35-year-old Patrick Sarpong, has been killed in a tragic accident after he was struck by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car in Hopkinton, USA.
The deceased was reportedly returning from work on Monday night when he stopped along the Massachusetts Pike highway to clear snow from his car around 11:15 pm, before the unfortunate accident.
Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by first responders”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news stated, “Wow, imagine leaving Africa to die in a foreign land shovelling snow.. my brothers please leave those things for municipalities to do!”.
One more Ghanaian added, “RIP, but there has to be more to this story because how do you even start to drive without clearing snow on your car only to stop on a highway to do it?”.
“This one is really painful…Rest in peace, Patrick Sarpong. My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Ghanaian community abroad. May God comfort everyone he has left behind and grant his soul eternal rest”, another X user added.
In related news, a Ghanaian man and his Nigerian girlfriend, living in Morocco has been found dead in their apartment.
The Ghanaian man has been identified as Kassin Awudu.
Reports suggest that Kassin Awudu’s friends went to check on him after being unable to reach him, only to find the two lifeless inside.
In a post shared by CDR Africa stated, “A Ghanaian man, identified as Kassin Awudu, and his Nigerian girlfriend have been found dead in their apartment in Morocco.
His friends went to check on him after being unable to reach him, and with the landlord, forced the apartment door open, only to find the couple lifeless inside.
The cause of death is still unknown as efforts continue to trace their families”.
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US-based Ghanaian man, 35-year-old Patrick Sarpong, has been killed in a tragic accident after he was struck by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car in Hopkinton, USA.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 25, 2026
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