- The yet-to-be-identified victim died from the severe impact of the collision with the truck with the identification details of FST 887 XD.
A revenue collector for the transport union has lost his life in an accident along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The incident happened on Sunday around the new the New Garage area while the victim was trying to collect dues from the truck driver.
The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement.
Taofiq disclosed that the victim was attempting to cross the expressway in a bid to collect dues from the truck driver when he was hit.
The yet-to-be-identified victim died from the severe impact of the collision with the truck with the identification details of FST 887 XD.
Taofiq narrated, “In a devastating incident earlier today, a lone containerised truck (FST 887 XD) was involved in a fatal accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near New Garage inbound Lagos.
“The tragic event resulted in the immediate death of a revenue collector who was attempting to collect dues from the truck driver. The victim was fatally struck while crossing the expressway, succumbing instantly to the severe impact.
“Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority swiftly responded to the scene, taking decisive action to manage the aftermath of the incident. The remains of the deceased were respectfully handed over to security officers from the Adigboluje Police Division, who are coordinating with the family to facilitate the necessary formalities.”
He added that the driver of the truck fled the scene of the accident upon realising the devastating situation.
“The truck driver, overwhelmed by the severity of the accident, fled the scene in a bid to evade accountability.
“LASTMA Officers promptly removed the obstructing containerised vehicle, which had caused significant traffic congestion, and handed it over to the police for a further comprehensive investigation.”
Reacting to the incident, the LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, stressed the need for revenue collectors to adopt safer methods of collecting dues to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Bakare-Oki, who spoke through Taofiq, expressed regrets over the incident while commiserating with the family of the deceased.
“This harrowing incident starkly highlights the critical need for enhanced safety measures in revenue collection processes, particularly on busy thoroughfares,” stated Mr Bakare-Oki.
“We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased during this grievous time,” Bakare-Oki said
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