Dispatch rider killed in collision with truck in Lagos
A dispatch rider has died following a collision with a containerised articulated truck along the Ilupeju Bypass in Lagos State. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the incident in a statement. The fatal crash reportedly occurred after the rider struggled for right of way with a commercial minibus, leading to a loss of control and a crash into the moving trailer. LASTMA officials and other emergency agencies responded to the scene for rescue and traffic management.
What happened
- Adebayo Taofiq stated the dispatch rider lost control while struggling for right of way with a commercial minibus, crashing into a moving articulated trailer.
- The collision caused severe injuries, resulting in the rider’s instant death at the scene.
- LASTMA operatives and other emergency agencies responded promptly, recovering the rider’s remains and easing traffic congestion.
- The wreckage and trailer were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, urged road users to exercise caution and highlighted recent efforts to educate dispatch riders on safety and traffic regulations.
