Tragic Accident: Okada Rider Killed, Passenger Injured in Collision with Dangote Truck – LASTMA Responds Swiftly

Tragic Accident: Okada Rider Killed, Passenger Injured in Collision with Dangote Truck – LASTMA Responds Swiftly

Apapa, Lagos – 23 October 2024* – A tragic accident occurred earlier today involving a commercial motorcyclist (Okada rider) and a Dangote truck at Area B, near Point Road, en route to Airways, Apapa. The crash resulted in the immediate death of the motorcyclist and left his female passenger critically injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident was caused by reckless driving on the part of the Dangote truck driver, who lost control of the vehicle and collided with the motorcyclist. The impact of the crash led to the motorcyclist's death at the scene, while the passenger was severely injured.

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials arrived swiftly at the scene, rescuing the injured passenger and rushing her to Apapa General Hospital for emergency medical treatment. The truck driver and his assistant fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle, which was later secured by LASTMA in collaboration with the Area B Police Station. The truck has since been handed over to the police for further investigation.

In response to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep concern over the growing incidents of reckless driving by truck drivers and emphasized the need for strict adherence to speed limits and regular vehicle maintenance. He also urged commercial motorcyclists to avoid using restricted routes, including highways and bridges across Lagos.

Mr. Bakare-Oki extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased motorcyclist and wished the injured passenger a swift recovery. He called for all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to avoid further tragedies.

**Adebayo Taofiq**  

Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.