Driver Flees After Killing Tricycle Operator, Injuring Two Passengers in Lagos
A fatal collision at Egbe Bridge summit, inward Ikotun, has claimed the life of a tricycle operator and left two passengers with severe injuries, after a Toyota Venza rammed into the tricycle in a reckless overtaking attempt. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The incident occurred on Tuesday and was confirmed by Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment.
Reckless Overtaking Turns Deadly
According to Bakare-Oki, preliminary investigations revealed that the Toyota Venza, with registration number GWA 659 RD, was approaching from the Ejigbo axis when its driver attempted a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on top of the bridge.
The vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming tricycle, popularly called a Marwa (registration number EPE 245 QM), which was travelling from Ikotun.
The violent impact killed the tricycle operator instantly. The two passengers – a male and a female – sustained serious injuries and multiple fractures.
Driver Abandons Victims, Flees Scene
In what Bakare-Oki described as “cowardice and moral dereliction”, the driver abandoned the victims and fled the accident scene immediately after the crash.
“Law enforcement authorities have launched a manhunt to apprehend the fugitive motorist and bring him to justice,” he said.
Emergency Response and Hospitalisation
LASTMA personnel rescued the injured from the wreckage, with assistance from Ikotun Police officers. The victims were rushed to General Hospital, Isolo, for urgent medical treatment.
Bakare-Oki extended condolences to the deceased’s family and wished the injured passengers a speedy recovery.
LASTMA’s Road Safety Warning
Reaffirming LASTMA’s commitment to road safety, Bakare-Oki warned motorists to exercise patience and check for oncoming vehicles before overtaking, especially on elevated roads and bridge crests.
“This tragic incident is a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of impatience and disregard for traffic laws,”he said, urging discipline, foresight, and strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent avoidable road tragedies in Lagos.