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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said it has arrested a driver who allegedly attempted to run away after causing an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.<\/p>\n

This was contained in a statement by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.<\/p>\n

He said the lone accident involved a black Toyota Tundra with registration number FST 222 HV and occurred at the Mosalasi Roundabout on New Ipaja Road.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle, speeding, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a woman who died instantly from the impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe momentum of the vehicle subsequently propelled it into a nearby private premises known to be engaged in the sale of livestock, where it inflicted significant structural damage to the perimeter fence and an adjoining advertising billboard.\u201d The statement said<\/p>\n

It said the driver, upon realising the gravity of the calamity he caused, made a frantic attempt to flee the scene but with the prompt, coordinated and courageous intervention of officials from LASTMA, the suspect was swiftly apprehended and restrained<\/p>\n

It further said LASTMA operatives handed the driver over to security personnel from the Gowon Estate Command, who were present at the scene of the incident, saying that the remains of the deceased woman were respectfully relinquished to officers of the Nigeria Police Force for requisite procedures.<\/p>\n

\u201cSubsequent developments confirmed that the suspect has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing rigorous interrogation by police authorities as part of an ongoing and thorough investigation into the incident,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said it has arrested a driver who allegedly attempted to run away after causing an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. This was contained in a statement by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA. 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