LASTMA Arrests Reckless Driver After Hitting Pedestrian On Lagos Highway

A yet-to-be-identified pedestrian has landed in hospital after being struck by a reckless driver around the Oshodi area of Lagos State.

The victim, who sustained multiple injuries, was rescued by the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday.

According to the spokesperson of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, the reckless driver was apprehended by the agency’s officials at the scene and handed over to police officers from the Mafoluku Police Station for further investigation.

“In a harrowing incident that occurred today, the driver of a Toyota Camry, bearing the registration number KTU 447 EV, recklessly sped through a busy section of Ewenla/Charity near Oshodi, heading towards Mile 2. Tragically, the driver’s negligent actions resulted in the grievous injury of a pedestrian, who sustained severe bodily harm after being struck by the vehicle

“The victim, who had suffered serious injuries across multiple parts of his body, was promptly rushed to Comfort Hospital in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi for urgent medical care,” he said.

The LASTMA image-maker urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, emphasizing that the safety of pedestrians and other road users is paramount.

Meanwhile, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has sympathised with the victim.

He also reiterated the agency’s commitment to ensuring that road safety laws are strictly enforced to prevent such tragedies in the future.