Driver dies after SUV overturns on Lagos expressway
A tragic accident occurred when a Honda Pilot SUV somersaulted multiple times along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, resulting in the death of the driver. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for LASTMA, confirmed that the vehicle lost control and the driver was trapped in the wreckage. LASTMA officials, along with the Mosafejo Police Division, responded quickly to manage the situation and maintain traffic flow. The remains of the deceased were later evacuated to a public mortuary.
What happened
- Adebayo Taofiq stated that the SUV lost control and overturned several times at Charity Bus Stop inward Iyana Isolo.
- The impact of the crash left the vehicle badly mangled, trapping the driver inside and causing his instant death.
- LASTMA personnel and Mosafejo Police Division worked together to extricate the deceased and manage traffic.
- The State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit evacuated the body to a public mortuary, and the vehicle was handed over to police for investigation.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, expressed condolences and urged motorists to avoid reckless driving and prioritise safety.
