Along the Lagos Ojota Expressway, a lorry crushed a pedestrian to death.
The unidentified victim attempted to bypass the designated pedestrian bridge while traveling across the busy Ojota main carriageway.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) issued a severe warning against crossing highways without permission in a statement on Sunday.
Adebayo Taofiq, the lorry driver’s driver, rammed into a Toyota Corolla with the registration number LND 905 HN following preliminary investigations, according to LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment.
Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, stated that the Lagos State Government has made significant investments in pedestrian bridges and that everyone who uses them should use them responsibly.
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Taofiq claimed that LASTMA officers turned over the suspect’s vehicle and vehicle to the Ogudu Police Division for further investigation after apprehending the fugding driver quickly.
In accordance with accepted protocol, the deceased’s body was later handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit.
Bakare-Oki expressed condolences to the victim’s family and stressed the importance of using the state-provided pedestrian infrastructure. He described the incident as “tragic and wholly preventable.”
He argued that disregarding the infrastructure requirements set forth for pedestrian safety is “both reckless and unlawful,” putting the offender at risk as well as other road users.
He continued, “Traffic safety protocols are dangerous to both the individual and the general public,” urging “collective vigilance and compliance to prevent further needless tragedies.”
LASTMA urged people to prioritize safety and steer clear of shortcuts that could save lives.
See the following statement in its entirety:
LASTMA ADVOCATES UNCOMPROMISING ADHERENCE TO DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN OVERPASSES AT OJOTA: A TRAGIC OCCURRENCE.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a harsh warning to the general public, particularly pedestrians, underscoring the necessity for strict rules regarding the use of designated overhead pedestrian bridges.
Following a tragic incident over the weekend when a pedestrian was struck by a lorry while trying to cross the Ojota Expressway without permission on foot, this advisory follows.
The fatal collision, according to preliminary investigations, took place as the lorry was passing the Ojota main carriageway and encountered the pedestrian in violation of crossing rules. The lorry driver lost vehicular control in a futile attempt to flee the scene, colliding with a Toyota Corolla, which was identified by registration number LND 905 HN.
The frightened driver was apprehended and secured by LASTMA personnel who demonstrated commendable efficiency and swiftness. Both were handed over to Ogudu Police Division employees for thorough investigation and appropriate legal action.
LASTMA operatives respectfully transferred the deceased’s remains to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), ensuring due care and dignity in the care of the victim.
Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the general manager of LASTMA, expressed deep condolences to the deceased’s family, lamenting the incident’s tragic and entirely preventable nature. He reiterated the Authority’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe driving culture and protecting human life.
Mr. Bakare-Oki cited the serious risks of traveling through high-speed expressways without designated designated points, calling such behavior reckless and irresponsible. He remarked that ignoring the infrastructure’s requirements for pedestrian safety is both reckless and unlawful.
“Every road user is responsible for using pedestrian bridges responsibly because the Lagos State Government has invested a lot in them.”
He further urged people to follow traffic safety regulations and to follow them in order to prevent further unnecessary tragedies by urging them to be vigilant and adhere to them. He also made a warning that violating them would put an end to both the individual and the general public.
Source: Channels TV
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