Truck driver flees after crushing revenue collector to death on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Eric Patrick 

A yet-to -be identified revenue collector has been killed by a truck driver along Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

This was made known in a statement by the Director Of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq and shared on LASTMA's X.com handle on Saturday.

According to the statement, the deceased died after he was hit by a lone containerized truck (FST 887 XD) along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near New Garage inbound Lagos.

Taofiq stated that the deceased was on duty, trying to collect revenue from the truck driver when he was involved in the tragedy.

The statement read, “The tragic event resulted in the immediate death of a revenue collector who was attempting to collect dues from the truck driver.

“The victim was fatally struck while crossing the expressway, succumbing instantly to the severe impact.

“Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to the scene, taking decisive action to manage the aftermath of the incident.

“The remains of the deceased were respectfully handed over to security Officers from the Adigboluje Police Division, who are coordinating with the family to facilitate the necessary formalities. The victim’s wife, upon hearing the shocking news, rushed to the scene of the accident.

“The truck driver, overwhelmed by the severity of the accident, fled the scene in a bid to evade accountability.

“LASTMA Officers promptly removed the obstructing cobtainerized vehicle, which had caused significant traffic congestion, and handed it over to the police for further comprehensive investigation.

"The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family, expressing profound regret over the tragic incident.”

However, Bakare-Oki called for immediate action from transport union leaders, urging them to educate their members on the imperative of adopting safer methods when collecting dues, especially in high-risk areas like expressways.

Bakare-Oki further stated that the tragic incident highlights the critical need for enhanced safety measures in revenue collection processes, particularly on busy roads.

“We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased during this grievous time,” he said.