Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a fatal accident that occurred yesterday on Egbe Bridge, inward Ikotun, involving a Toyota Venza (registration number GWA 659 RD) and a commercial tricycle, locally referred to as a “Marwa” (registration number EPE 245 QM).
Preliminary investigations by security operatives revealed
that the Toyota Venza, coming from the Ejigbo axis, in an attempt to overtake
another vehicle on the bridge, veered into the path of an oncoming tricycle
heading from Ikotun.
The collision killed the tricycle operator instantly, while
two passengers, one male and one female, sustained serious injuries, including
multiple fractures.
In a statement, Director of the Public Affairs and
Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, said personnel quickly
moved to the scene and rescued the injured from the wreckage before officers
from the Ikotun Police Division took them to the General Hospital, Isolo, for
treatment.
The driver of the Toyota Venza reportedly fled the scene.
Police have begun a manhunt to arrest him.
General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed
condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of
the injured passengers.
Reiterating LASTMA’s commitment to road safety, Bakare-Oki
urged motorists to ensure the road is clear before overtaking, especially on
bridges where visibility is limited.
“This heartrending incident serves as a grim testament to
the lethal consequences of impatience and the blatant flouting of traffic
laws,” he said.
“It is imperative that all road users cultivate discipline,
foresight, and an uncompromising adherence to safety protocols to avert
needless tragedies on our roads.”
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