LASTMA tasks motorists on vigilance as accident claims 1

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has urged motorists to be more vigilant and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, especially in densely populated areas.

Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

Adebayo said that adherence to traffic regulations would reduce accidents.

“LASTMA deeply regrets to report a fatal accident involving a containerised truck and a commercial Suzuki mini vehicle (EPE 718 HR) that occurred today on CMS Bridge, near UBA, descending toward Apongbon Bridge, Lagos Island.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the truck driver temporarily halted the vehicle to address a mechanical malfunction when the Suzuki mini vehicle, reportedly traveling at an excessive speed, fatally struck him.

“The impact resulted in his immediate death. A female passenger in the Suzuki sustained severe eye injuries and was urgently transported to the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, for emergency medical treatment,” he said.

Adebayo added that LASTMA personnel quickly responded to the scene, coordinating efforts with officers from the Ebute-Ero Police Division, LASMABUS and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Response Unit.

“The authority expresses deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and remains unwavering in its dedication to promoting road safety and preventing such a tragic occurrence,” he said.