Dispatch rider dies in Lagos truck accident

A fatal accident occurred at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos, involving two trucks and a dispatch rider, resulting in the rider's death. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, stating their response team was promptly dispatched after receiving a distress call.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that reckless driving and wrongful road use by the truck drivers caused the accident.

According to LASEMA's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, initial findings indicate that reckless driving and improper road usage by the truck drivers led to the crash. The accident unfolded when a FAW truck reportedly collided with an Iveco truck as both drivers vied for the right of way. Subsequently, the Iveco truck struck the dispatch rider from behind, causing fatal injuries.

Law enforcement officers from the Okota Division were involved in evacuating the deceased's remains to the morgue. To alleviate traffic congestion, the two involved trucks were moved to a layby. The operation, which included personnel from LASEMA and the Nigeria Police Force, successfully concluded, and the road was reopened for motorists.

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He said the FAW truck hit the Iveco truck while both drivers were allegedly struggling for right of way.

Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu extended condolences to the dispatch rider's family and reiterated the Lagos State Government's commitment to road safety. He urged commercial drivers to refrain from dangerous practices such as reckless driving, illegal overtaking, and lane disputes, emphasizing that strict adherence to traffic laws is crucial for preventing avoidable fatalities on Lagos roads.

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He urged commercial drivers to desist from reckless driving, wrongful overtaking and dragging for lanes.