Maaryland: Tragedy on Pleebo Roads: 35-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

By: Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah, Southeast Contributor

PLEEBO- Maryland County – July 21, 2025 -A devastating motorcycle accident occurred on Saturday, July 19, 2025, along the main road in Gbolobo Besseken, Pleebo Sodoken District, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Abel Blamo, a resident of Juluken, Grand Kru County. Blamo was traveling alone on his motorcycle from Pleebo City, where he had visited a family relative, back to his hometown.

According to eyewitness accounts, another motorcycle carrying six passengers veered into Blamo’s lane while approaching a curve, likely due to potholes on their side of the road. The collision was head-on, and both bikes crashed violently. All individuals involved were rushed to the Pleebo Health Center, where Blamo was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The rider of the other motorcycle admitted fault for the collision while receiving treatment but reportedly left the health center later. The Liberia National Police have seized both motorcycles and launched an investigation into the incident.

In a remarkable display of community solidarity, a team of local motorcyclists transported Blamo’s body to Juluken in the early hours of Sunday, July 20, and handed it over to the bereaved family.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.