Two women killed in hit-and-run accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Two unidentified women have died following a fatal hit-and-run incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident occurred Friday evening near Car Park C as the women attempted to cross the busy highway.

According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, Head of Media for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the victims were knocked down by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene immediately. One woman died at the scene, while the second succumbed to her injuries during transport to Redeemed Hospital. Emergency responders confirmed both deaths and their remains were deposited at the hospital morgue.

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At about 1836HRS on 12/06/2026, a fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at Car Park C Outbound, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Two unidentified female pedestrians attempting to cross the road were knocked down by an unknown vehicle, which fled the scene.

TRACE operatives, along with other security agencies, managed traffic and secured the scene. A white Mini Howo truck with registration number AKR 201 XD was later recovered and towed by police. The incident caused a temporary disruption to traffic flow before normal movement was restored after the scene was cleared.

The crash adds to a concerning number of pedestrian fatalities on major Ogun State highways, particularly the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Previous incidents include the death of an unidentified man at Magboro and another pedestrian fatality in Ijebu Ode, both attributed to individuals attempting to cross the road without caution.

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One female victim was confirmed dead at the scene, while the second female victim later died during the evacuation process to the hospital.