Isaac Akomanyi Remembered As Beloved Family Man After Crash

Isaac Akomanyi came to Maryland, leaving his wife and young son behind in Ghana, in search of the American dream.

That dream was shattered in July when the Germantown man was involved in a fatal crash in Montgomery County, leaving 3-year-old Aden, wife Mavis, and other loved ones reeling in Africa.

On the evening of Saturday, July 20, Akomanyi was driving a Nissan when he was involved in a crash with a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up that ended with his car wrapped around a tree and the truck smashing through the back of his vehicle.

Now, the community is coming to the aid of the family he loved so much, raising nearly $2,000 in the days following the father's death as they face an uncertain future.

"He leaves behind his three-year-old son, Aden, and his beloved wife, Mavis, who are in Ghana," Anna Akomeah said. "As the sole provider for his family, Isaac had come to the USA a year ago in search of a better life, but life had its own plans."

A GoFundMe set up for Akomanyi's family can be found here.

"Every donation will help his family in Ghana, especially his wife and young son, during this tough time."

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