A Toyota Venza driver, registration number GWA 659 RD, fled an accident scene after killing a tricycle operator at Egbe Bridge summit, inward Ikotun, Lagos.
The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.
According to Bakare-Oki, the driver, in an act of cowardice and moral dereliction, fled the scene after realising the devastation caused by his impatience and reckless driving.
“Law enforcement authorities have launched a concerted manhunt to apprehend the fugitive motorist and subject him to the full rigours of the law,” he said.
He said preliminary findings indicated the Toyota Venza approached from the Ejigbo axis, attempting a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre atop the bridge.
He added that the vehicle collided with an oncoming tricycle, locally known as a “Marwa”, registration number EPE 245 QM, travelling from Ikotun.
The violent collision killed the tricycle operator instantly, while two passengers – one male and one female – sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractures.
LASTMA personnel rescued the injured from the wreckage, after which Ikotun Police officers took them to the General Hospital, Isolo, for urgent treatment.
Bakare-Oki expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and wished the injured passengers a quick and full recovery.
Reaffirming LASTMA’s commitment to road safety, Bakare-Oki urged motorists to be vigilant and ensure roads are clear before overtaking, especially on elevated roads and bridge crests.
“This tragic incident is a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of impatience and blatant disregard for traffic laws,” he said.
He stressed the need for discipline, foresight, and strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent avoidable tragedies on Nigeria’s roads.