By Ezechie Awele- A Nissan model Jeep, reg number KJA-354-ET, was intercepted by LASTMA officials after hitting a pedestrian and attempting to flee at Ogudu flyover Bridge, inward Ifako, Lagos.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday.
Bakare-Oki explained that instead of assisting the critically injured victim, the driver brazenly attempted to escape from the accident scene.
He said the LASTMA operatives, strategically dsployed in the area, acted promptly and decisively to intercept and apprehended the fleeing suspect.
The officers also coordinated the urgent rescue and medical evacuation of the gravely injured pedestrian and unfortunately, the wounded pedestrian passed away”, Bakare-Oki said.
The LASTMA boss said the crash occurred when the driver tried attempting to Manoeuvre a heavily loaded truck, lost control and struck the unsuspecting pedestrian.
He added that the suspect was immediately handed over to officers of the Ogudu Police Division, who reinforced the rescue operation with indispensable law enforcement support.
“The mangled vehicle was later evacuated by LASTMA personnel and conveyed to Ogudu Police Division for thorough investigation,” Bakare-Oki added.
He then cautioned motorists against speeding and reckless Manoeuvring, warning that such actions endangered not only drivers but also pedestrians and other innocent road users.
