Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a roadside hawker following a fatal crash at Okokomaiko, even as it successfully rescued seven injured passengers from a separate accident at Ogudu inward Toll Gate.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA said its officials responded promptly to both incidents, mitigating further casualties and ensuring swift emergency intervention.
According to the statement, the fatal accident at Okokomaiko involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY, which resulted in the death of an adult male hawker.
“LASTMA officials responded swiftly to the distress call, securing the accident scene and evacuating the remains of the deceased from the carriageway,” the statement read.
It added that officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Ketu Division subsequently conveyed the body to Badagry Mortuary for necessary procedures.
In a separate development, the agency disclosed that its personnel also intervened in a collision at Ogudu inward Toll Gate involving a Mazda commercial bus with registration number MUS 231 YA and a Lexus Jeep marked FKJ 23 HL.
The statement noted that seven passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crash.
“LASTMA personnel also intervened promptly. The incident resulted in injuries to seven passengers, all of whom were rescued at the scene,” Taofiq stated.
Emergency response efforts were bolstered by security operatives from the Ogudu Police Division, while officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) evacuated the injured victims to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
LASTMA further disclosed that all vehicles involved in both accidents have been handed over to the police for detailed investigation into their causes.
Reacting to the incidents, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, reiterated the agency’s call for heightened road safety awareness among motorists.
He urged drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds, and remain vigilant at all times, especially during late-night hours when visibility and alertness may be reduced.
“Motorists must exercise increased caution on the roads to prevent avoidable tragedies,” he said.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining efficient traffic management across Lagos State.
