A young Ghanaian lady in the United States has been found dead in Manassas Park, Virginia.
The Ghanaian has been identified as Akua Akomea, a 23-year-old.
Reports had earlier revealed that Akua Akomea went missing on Thursday, May 7.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, Akua Akomea was found dead in Manassas Park.
The Prince William County Police Department, in a statement released on social media on May 7, read, “*UPDATE: Akua AKOMEA, who was reported missing and endangered earlier this morning, was located deceased in Manassas Park. The investigation into Akua’s death is being handled by Manassas Park police.
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*MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Akua AKOMEA, age 23, of Manassas. Akua was reported missing on May 7 at approximately 12:45 a.m. and may be operating a black 2022 Honda Civic with VA license plate: UBG-3720. Akua recently made concerning statements prompting concern for her wellbeing; however, she is believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or your local police department.
Akua AKOMEA is described as a Black female, 23 years of age, 5’5”, 120lbs with black hair and brown eyes.
Unknown clothing description”.
In other news, 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.
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