FRSC BLAMES SPEEDING, DANGEROUS OVERTAKING FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA ROAD CRASH
Read Time:1 Minute, 32 Second
By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed the road crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking.
The Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement made available on Monday.
According to the FRSC, the crash occurred around 12 noon on Monday at the Sinoma area near Sagamu in Ogun State and involved a black Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and a stationary red Sinotruck parked by the roadside.
Preliminary investigations by the FRSC Ogun Sector Command revealed that five adult males were involved in the accident. Two of the occupants were confirmed dead at the scene, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt. Joshua was rescued alive with minor injuries.
The statement noted that the injured victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division was also notified to commence further investigation and documentation.
According to the FRSC, initial findings showed that the Lexus SUV was suspected to be travelling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit when it lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and rammed into the stationary truck.
“The primary causes of the crash being excessive speed and wrongful overtaking constitute serious traffic violations and remain among the leading causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways,” the statement said.
The Corps also conveyed the condolences of the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to the families of the deceased and wished Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery.
The FRSC urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly during the festive season, warning against speeding and reckless overtaking. It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer highways through strict enforcement, effective rescue operations and sustained public education.
Happy
0 %
Sad
100 %
Excited
0 %
Sleepy
0 %
Angry
0 %
Surprise
0 %
0
0