Emmanuel lkpeama
A devastating accident claimed the life of a pedestrian along Osborne Road, Ikoyi, after a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number KRD 466 XJ suffered a mechanical brake failure.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly apprehended the driver.
According to reports,the truck was traveling at high speed, lost control and in the ensuing chaos, rammed into a pedestrian walking along the roadside instantly killing the victim.
Investigator news reports that LASTMA officers responded promptly, securing the scene and ensuring smooth traffic flow.
The driver was arrested and handed over to security operatives from Dolphin Estate and Ikoyi Police Divisions for further action and the remains of the deceased pedestrian has been conveyed to a mortuary in Ebute Metta,pending formal identification by the victim’s family.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, describing the incident as both tragic and entirely preventable.
He emphasized the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to prevent such tragedies,particularly for heavy-duty vehicles and articulated trucks operating within Lagos and beyond.
Bakare-Oki urges drivers to prioritize vehicle safety and adhere to traffic regulations with particular emphasis on the braking system, before embarking on any journey, whether within or outside the State.
While commending the swift and coordinated intervention of LASTMA operatives and security agencies,the GM reaffirms the authority’s commitment to ensuring road safety and enforcing regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.
The LASTMA boss went further to assure members of the public that LASTMA, in continued partnership with relevant agencies, will persist in enforcing strict adherence to vehicle roadworthiness regulations and intensify public enlightenment campaigns targeted at commercial drivers, haulage operators, and transport unions to enhance safety consciousness.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority once again extends its deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and implores all road users to exercise utmost caution, discipline, and vigilance while on the road affirming that road safety is a shared civic responsibility and that adherence to traffic regulations remains the surest path to preserving lives and property.”he said
