Family of three killed in Lagos expressway crash as truck driver escapes
A tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed the lives of a father, mother, and child in the early hours of June 5, 2025. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the crash involved a speeding truck that struck several vehicles, causing a deadly chain reaction. The truck driver fled the scene with his vehicle, leaving two other victims critically injured. Authorities, including Olalekan Bakare-Oki and Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, have called for stricter adherence to speed limits to prevent future tragedies.
What happened
- A heavily loaded truck, allegedly speeding, collided with an Audi carrying a family of three on June 5, 2025, causing a multi-vehicle crash.
- The family—father, mother, and child—were killed instantly, while two other people were critically injured and taken to the hospital.
- The truck driver responsible for the crash fled the scene with his vehicle, evading arrest and accountability.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki of LASTMA described the incident as an "unbearable and irreplaceable loss" and emphasized the dangers of excessive speed.
- The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has seen a rise in fatal accidents, with authorities urging motorists to obey traffic rules and drive defensively.
