Nigerian Man Killed By Drunk Driver 6 Weeks After Arriving In The US (Photo)

 

A 45-year-old Nigerian man has died in the United States just 6 weeks after arriving in the country.

 

It was gathered that Patrick Ohanta was killed by a drunk driver.

 

The University of Ibadan alumni was hit and killed by a car driven by the drunk driver while walking home after a job interview at about 5.20 PM, on May 3rd, 2022. 

 

The funeral date has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 24th, 2022, his family anounced in a statement on June 3. 

  

According to the police, Patrick fondly called “Pato” by friends was attempting to cross the Curtis-Coleman Bridge on foot when he was struck by the 29-year-old man, David Slaughter. 

 

The Alexandria Police Department said Slaughter was driving on the bridge when he drove onto the shoulder and hit the victim. Patrick was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Slaughter was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (fourth offense), operating a vehicle while under suspension, reckless operation of a vehicle and vehicular homicide. APD said impairment is believed to be a factor in this incident.

  

It was gathered that Patrick and his wife arrived in the US from Nigeria on March 19th, 2022, barely 6 weeks before the accident occurred. 

 

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe to support Patrick’s wife and family for the funeral arrangement has been opened by friends. 

 

Taking to Facebook to mourn the deceased, a family member, Ebele Ajufo wrote, 

 

 Another friend, Olomodosi Adegboyega Oluwatosin, in a tribute described late Patrick as a true family man and a fighter. 

 

"PATRICK OHANTA - Late. 45 Years Old. Fellow Uite, Fellow Zikite, Fellow Zick Hall Soccer Team. A Fighter To The Core. Gentlemanly In Adversity. True Family Man. How Funny And Complex Life Is. Many Questions Will Forever Remain Unanswered," he wrote.