A reckless driver of a Toyota Camry with registration plates, LND 125 VD was said to have escaped death after the irate youth sets his car ablaze over killing of an unidentified pedestrian in Sagamu area of Ogun state today 18th of August 2024. The tragic road accident happened on Akarigbo Road, Sabo, Sagamu, Ogun State, which resulted in the death of an unidentified pedestrian and led to the mob setting a vehicle ablaze on Sunday......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The sad incident according to eye witness happened around 11:30 a.m. when the driver of a Toyota vehicle, with the number plate LND125VD reportedly lost his control and collided with a Bajaj motorcycle, registered FFF450VH, ridden by a man identified as Friday Oni. The impact of the collision reportedly threw both Oni and a nearby pedestrian into an open drainage.
The pedestrian and the motorcyclist were immediately rushed to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) for medical attention. Unfortunately, the pedestrian succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Shortly after the incident, the driver of the Toyota vehicle reportedly disappeared from the scene to evade arrest. In response, a group of irate youths set his abandoned vehicle on fire before law enforcement and other emergency response teams arrived at the scene.
Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident and stated, “The driver of the vehicle was reported to be heading towards Kara, Sabo, Sagamu, when he lost control and collided with the motorcycle rider, who then struck a pedestrian. Both victims were thrown into a gutter.”
She added that the pedestrian’s body had been taken to the OOUTH morgue, while the damaged vehicle and motorcycle were recovered and secured in Sagamu for further investigation.
The situation has underscored the growing tensions and frustrations among locals regarding road safety in the area. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
