A lone vehicular crash involving a black Toyota Tundra bearing registration number FST 222 HV tragically claimed the life of an innocent female pedestrian on Sunday June 8, at the Mosalasi Round about, situated along New Ipaja Road in Ipaja axis of Lagos State.
Preliminary investigation indicate that the vehicle, traveling at an excessive speed, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounting the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a woman who died instantly from the impact.
The momentum of the vehicle subsequently propelled it into a nearby private premises known to be engaged in the sale of livestock, where it inflicted significant structural damage to the perimeter fence and adverting billboard.
According to eyewitness at the scene, the driver, upon realizing the gravity of the calamity he had caused, made a frantic attempt to flee the scene.
However, the prompt intervention of the officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the suspect was swiftly apprehended and restrained.
In accordance with protocol, LASTMA operatives handed the driver over to security personnel from the Gowon Estate Command, who were present at the site of the incident.
The remains of the deceased woman were also released to officers of the Nigeria Police Force for requisite procedures.
Subsequent development confirmed that the suspect has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing rigorous interrogation by Police authorities as part of an ongoing and thorough Investigation into the incident.
-9News Nigeria.
