The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested a Togolese driver following a serious, speed-induced road traffic crash at the Adeniji Adele Intersection, inward Ilubirin, Lagos Island.
The incident occurred yesterday, after the driver of a Mazda car (registration number EPE 749 GS) lost control due to reckless speeding and struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road. The victim was severely injured and left lying on the roadway.
The driver attempted to escape from the scene with the vehicle but was quickly pursued and apprehended by LASTMA officers. The suspect was promptly handed over to the Adeniji Adele Police Division for interrogation and prosecution.
Emergency responders from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), alerted by LASTMA personnel, quickly took the injured pedestrian to the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, for urgent treatment.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, strongly warned motorists to prioritize safety and avoid excessive speed, which he noted remains a primary cause of tragedies on Lagos roads. He conveyed his sympathies and wished the injured victim a quick recovery.
