Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said they have apprehended a trailer driver involved in a hit-and-run incident on Monday at Anthony, Lagos.
The driver, operating a trailer owned by Honeywell Flour Mill Plc (registration number JJJ 764 XV), was apprehended after hitting a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the expressway near the Total Filling Station at Anthony Oke, inward Oshodi, LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq said in a statement.
Mr Taofiq said, “The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, sparked significant concern among witnesses and commuters. The pedestrian, who sustained a serious injury, including a broken left leg, was promptly attended to by personnel from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) and transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
“LASTMA officials on duty at the time responded swiftly, pursuing the fleeing driver and apprehending him at Oshodi. He has since been handed over to officers from Mosafejo Police Station for further investigation and prosecution.”
The agency, under the leadership of Bakare-Oki Olalekan, said its thoughts are with the injured pedestrian. It also urged all road users to adhere to traffic laws and prioritise the safety of pedestrians and other motorists.
