Driver dies, two injured in Sagamu-Ikorodu highway crash

By Joy Akinsanya

One person died while two others were injured when a vehicle lost control and rammed into a culvert in Arigbabu area of Sagamu-Ikorodu Highway, in Sagamu Local Government of Ogun State on Sunday.

This was confirmed in a statement by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency(TRACE) on Sunday.

While confirming the lone road crash, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, TRACE Public Relations Officer, said the accident occurred about 7:00a.m on Sunday.

Akinbiyi said the accident involved a white Mazda mini truck with no registration number.

He added that a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle allegedly lost control and rammed into a culvert, leading to his death on the spot.

“The Mazda mini truck was heading towards Ikorodu when the accident occurred.

“The driver died instantly, while two male passengers sustained injuries,” Akinbiyi said.

He said that the deceased’s remains had been taken away by his family members before the arrival of rescue teams, while the injured victims were also rescued and taken home by relatives.

He said that some personnel of the TRACE and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives were on ground to control traffic and ensure the evacuation of the wrecked vehicle to Papa Oscar Cage at Sotubo in Sagamu.

Akinbiyi advised motorists to always rest well before heading for work, warning that “driving while fatigued can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.(NAN)