By Peace Udugba
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
The tragic incident occurred along the Adekunle inward Iyana Oworo axis of the bridge when the driver of a Lexus vehicle with registration number EPE 765 JN allegedly rammed into a police officer riding a Bajaj motorcycle.
The police officer reportedly died on the spot, while the driver of the Lexus vehicle immediately turned himself in at the Adekunle Police Division.
Following distress calls from road users, officials of LASTMA swiftly arrived at the scene alongside officers of the Nigeria Police Force to carry out emergency traffic management, ensure public safety, and commence preliminary incident response procedures.
To prevent further accidents and safeguard other motorists, traffic cones and other safety devices were strategically placed around the affected area, while police officers began documentation and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Recovery and evacuation operations were also promptly carried out to remove the damaged vehicles and restore normal traffic flow along the bridge corridor.
Despite the severity of the accident, traffic around the area was effectively managed due to the prompt intervention and coordinated efforts of LASTMA officials deployed to the scene.
Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, stressed the need for motorists to exercise caution, obey speed limits, and avoid reckless driving capable of endangering lives.
He urged road users to cultivate responsible driving habits and comply strictly with traffic regulations in order to reduce the growing number of avoidable road accidents and fatalities across Lagos State.
