………As LASTMA Nabs Culprit.
Emmanuel lkpeama
A tragic vehicular crash at the Mosalasi Roundabout on New Ipaja Road, Lagos, has claimed the life of an innocent female pedestrian after a speeding Toyota Tundra with registration number FST 222 HV veered off the road and struck her.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, travelling at an egregiously excessive speed, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a woman who died instantly from the impact.
The momentum of the vehicle subsequently propelled it into a nearby private premises known to be engaged in the sale of livestock, where it inflicted significant structural damage to the perimeter fence and an adjoining advertising billboard.
Investigator news reports that the driver attempted to flee the scene but was swiftly apprehended by the coordinated and courageous intervention of LASTMA officials and handed over to security personnel from the Gowon Estate Command.
The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation by police authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
In a release signed by the Director Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department,Taofiq Adebayo,the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of life and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
He said,”This is a deeply sorrowful occurrence that underscores the grave consequences of reckless driving. We mourn with the family of the deceased and pray earnestly that the Almighty grants them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Mr. Bakare-Oki went further to issue a clarion call to all motorists,private and commercial alike urging them to subject their vehicles to routine safety checks, with particular emphasis on the integrity of braking systems.
He reiterated that adherence to traffic regulations is not merely a legal obligation but a moral imperative to safeguard lives and property on Lagos roads.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority remains steadfast in its commitment to enforcing traffic laws and promoting road safety culture throughout the state.”he concluded
