LASTMA apprehends truck driver over deadly badagry expressway crash, separate Iyana-Iba accident injures two

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA has confirmed two serious road crashes along the Badagry Expressway corridor, including a fatal accident involving a heavily loaded bucket truck and a separate multiple-vehicle collision at Iyana-Iba Flyover that left a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger injured.

In the first and more tragic incident, a heavily loaded bucket truck reportedly caused a fatal crash near the Iyana-Iba Flyover inward the Lagos State University gate, killing an innocent pedestrian and a motorcyclist.

Preliminary findings showed that the truck, said to be speeding from Volkswagen toward Badagry, first knocked down the pedestrian. Instead of stopping, the driver allegedly continued driving. A motorcyclist, assisted by another sympathizer, attempted to intercept the vehicle, but the truck reportedly rammed into the motorcycle during the pursuit, killing the rider instantly while the companion escaped unhurt.

Operatives of LASTMA’s Night Gang Surveillance and Monitoring Patrol Team quickly arrived at the scene, evacuated the remains of the deceased trapped beneath the truck, and secured the area. The truck driver was arrested and handed over to security operatives at the PPL Police Post, Okokomaiko, alongside officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps Federal Road Safety Corps for investigation.

The remains of both victims were later released to their families after due procedures, while the truck and motorcycle were removed and detained pending investigation.

In a separate incident at the Iyana-Iba Flyover inward Volkswagen, a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger sustained severe injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash.

The accident occurred when a Lexus saloon car (SMK 504 KH) allegedly violated traffic restrictions on the flyover and rammed into the motorcycle carrying the victims. The impact pushed the motorcycle into a Toyota Corolla (KTU 308 HN) ahead, resulting in a chain collision.

LASTMA operatives immediately cordoned off the area to prevent further crashes and coordinated rescue operations. The injured victims were rushed to Oyems Hospital, Iyana-Iba, where they are currently receiving treatment, with passersby assisting in the rescue effort.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, described both incidents as avoidable tragedies caused by reckless driving and disregard for traffic laws. He warned against speeding by articulated vehicles and illegal use of restricted routes, stressing the need for strict compliance with road safety regulations.