Cyclist killed in collision with articulated truck at LASUTH Bridge
A cyclist lost his life on Monday in a road traffic accident beneath the LASUTH Bridge at the traffic light corridor inward Airport Road, Ikeja, following a collision with a
A cyclist lost his life on Monday in a road traffic accident beneath the LASUTH Bridge at the traffic light corridor inward Airport Road, Ikeja, following a collision with a DAF articulated truck.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, the accident occurred as both the cyclist and the truck were approaching from the Maryland axis and attempted to navigate the roundabout under the bridge simultaneously.
According to him, "The cyclist was reportedly unable to maintain a safe clearance from the moving truck. Within a matter of moments, the situation escalated disastrously, resulting in the cyclist being violently crushed and succumbing to fatal injuries on the spot."
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LASTMA noted that its officials on duty were on duty in the area responded promptly to the incident.
The truck driver, who reportedly attempted to flee the scene, was immediately apprehended and handed over to officers of the Ikeja Police Division for further investigation and possible prosecution.
To prevent further accidents and restore traffic flow, officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SHEMU) were invited to evacuate the remains of the deceased from the road.
Reacting to the tragedy, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, expressed deep sadness over the loss of life and extended condolences to the victim’s family.
He prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved as they mourn their loss.
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Hon. Giwa also cautioned cyclists and commercial motorcyclists to exercise greater care on Lagos roads, urging them to prioritise their safety at all times.
He stressed that cyclists must obey traffic regulations and avoid expressways, highways and other major roads where the risk of accidents is high.
According to him, "The Lagos State Government has over time, sustained intensive sensitisation initiatives through public jingles and documentary campaigns aimed at enlightening cyclists and other vulnerable road users on the necessity of confining their movements to inner roads, away from highways and high-risk corridors. This safety directive equally applies to skateboard users and other non-motorized conveyances.”
The state government, through LASTMA, reaffirmed its commitment to strict traffic enforcement, sustained public enlightenment and the protection of all road users, while appealing to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to act responsibly and obey traffic laws to prevent avoidable tragedies.
