The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has verified the tragic incident of a man’s death caused by an articulated vehicle at Mile 12 Market on Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
Adebayo Taofiq, the spokesperson for the agency, conveyed in a statement that the accident occurred on Saturday, involving a truck with the registration LSR 901 XV.
The statement outlined that the victim, who was pushing a wheelbarrow on the main carriageway in Mile 12 Market, fell prey to the accident. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of the truck allegedly lost control due to brake failure, leading to a collision with the victim.
“After the accident, the victim was rescued by LASTMA officers on duty. He later died while being rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
“Some miscreants and hoodlums then attempted to attack the truck driver. He was rescued and taken to Ketu Police Divisional by LASTMA officials with the support of security personnel at the market,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that the driver had been arrested for investigation.
