Truck driver killed in Lagos auto crash

A truck driver has been killed in an auto crash in the Epetedo area at Shangotedo inward Eleko on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos. The General Manager (GM) of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said preliminary investigation revealed that the articulated truck lost balance and somersaulted. He said, “Upon receipt of distress […]

A truck driver has been killed in an auto crash in the Epetedo area at Shangotedo inward Eleko on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos.

The General Manager (GM) of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said preliminary investigation revealed that the articulated truck lost balance and somersaulted.

He said, “Upon receipt of distress notifications, the LASTMA 24-Hour Night Gang, actively monitoring vehicular flow overnight within the corridor, swiftly deployed to the scene and immediately secured the accident zone to forestall secondary collisions and safeguard road users.

“In a deeply distressing turn of events, while the truck driver was conscientiously attempting to deploy a “C” caution sign to alert oncoming motorists, a recklessly speeding vehicle struck him.

“The errant driver absconded without rendering assistance, leaving the victim grievously injured. The force of the impact led to the instantaneous demise of the truck driver.

“LASTMA’s rescue operatives promptly evacuated the deceased from the carriageway and formally handed over the remains to officers of the Elemoro Police Station. A comprehensive investigation is presently underway to identify, track and prosecute the fleeing culprit.”