The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a truck driver following a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated vehicle along the Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun axis of Lagos State.
the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the truck lost balance while in motion before overturning along the corridor, leading to the fatal incident
He explained that the driver became trapped beneath the overturned vehicle and died instantly due to the impact, while the motor boy sustained multiple injuries and fractures.
LASTMA rescue and recovery teams were said to have responded swiftly to the scene, extricating the deceased and evacuating the injured victim for medical attention.
Bakare-Oki expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured motor boy a speedy recovery, while reiterating the agency’s commitment to road safety enforcement and advocacy.
He urged operators of articulated vehicles to prioritize regular mechanical inspections and maintenance, warning that preventable mechanical failures continue to pose serious risks on Lagos roads.
