TRAGIC: LORRY KILLS PEDESTRIAN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS LAGOS HIGHWAY
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A lorry has crushed a pedestrian to death along the Ojota Expressway in Lagos.
The unidentified victim was attempting to cross the busy Ojota main carriageway, bypassing the designated pedestrian bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a statement on Sunday issued a stern warning against unlawful crossing of highways.
LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said that preliminary investigations revealed that the lorry driver, in an attempt to flee after the fatal collision, lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a Toyota Corolla with registration number LND 905 HN.
“The Lagos State Government has invested significantly in pedestrian bridges, and it is incumbent upon all road users to utilise them conscientiously,” said LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki.
Taofiq stated that LASTMA officers swiftly apprehended the fleeing driver and secured both the vehicle and the suspect before handing them over to the Ogudu Police Division for further investigation.
The deceased’s body was later handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, in line with standard procedures.
Describing the incident as “tragic and wholly preventable”, Bakare-Oki extended condolences to the victim’s family and reiterated the importance of using the pedestrian infrastructure provided by the state.
“It is both reckless and unlawful to ignore the infrastructural provisions made for pedestrian safety,” he said, warning that such negligence puts not only the offender at risk but also other road users.
He added: “Disregard for traffic safety protocols endangers not only the individual but also the broader public,” calling for “collective vigilance and compliance to prevent further needless tragedies.”
LASTMA urged the public to prioritise safety and avoid shortcuts that endanger lives.
TRAGIC OCCURRENCE AT OJOTA : LASTMA ADVOCATES UNCOMPROMISING ADHERENCE TO DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN OVERPASSES.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern admonition to the public, particularly pedestrians, underscoring the imperative of strict adherence to the use of designated overhead pedestrian bridges.
This advisory follows a grievous incident over the weekend, in which a pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a lorry while attempting to unlawfully cross the Ojota expressway on foot.
Preliminary findings indicate that the fatal collision occurred as the lorry was transiting the Ojota main carriageway, where it encountered the pedestrian in breach of crossing regulations. In a futile bid to flee the scene, the lorry driver lost vehicular control and subsequently collided with a Toyota Corolla, identified by registration number LND 905 HN.
LASTMA personnel, demonstrating commendable swiftness and efficiency, apprehended the fleeing driver and secured the vehicle. Both were handed over to operatives of the Ogudu Police Division for comprehensive investigation and appropriate legal action.
In line with prescribed procedures, the remains of the deceased were respectfully transferred to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) by LASTMA operatives, ensuring due diligence and dignity in the handling of the casualty.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed profound condolences to the family of the deceased, lamenting the tragic and wholly preventable nature of the incident. He reiterated the Authority’s steadfast commitment to protecting human life and fostering a culture of safety on Lagos roads.
Mr. Bakare-Oki emphasized the grave dangers associated with crossing high-speed expressways outside designated points, describing such behavior as both perilous and deeply irresponsible. “It is both reckless and unlawful to ignore the infrastructural provisions made for pedestrian safety,” he remarked.
“The Lagos State Government has invested significantly in pedestrian bridges, and it is incumbent upon all road users to utilize them conscientiously.”
He further warned that disregard for traffic safety protocols endangers not only the individual but also the broader public, and called for collective vigilance and compliance to prevent further needless tragedies.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.
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