A tragic accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday evening when a speeding vehicle fatally struck a 43-year-old pedestrian, Lookman Raji, near the Oremeji Bus Stop. The incident took place around 6:45 p.m., as Raji, a resident of Toyin Oremeji Street in Ibafo, attempted to cross the highway.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver of the vehicle, whose identity is still unknown, was speeding and failed to notice the pedestrian crossing. After hitting Raji, the driver fled the scene, leaving the victim to die at the spot. The police have launched an investigation into the hit-and-run incident, and efforts are underway to track down the driver.
The Ogun State Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Odutola Omolola, confirmed the incident and stated that the investigation remains active. “We are working tirelessly to locate the driver. Statements from witnesses are being collected, and a rough sketch map of the accident scene is being created to assist the search,” she said.
The body of the deceased was identified by his family and taken to the Real Divine Touch Hospital in Ibafo. Local authorities have urged residents to be cautious when crossing highways, especially the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where such accidents are unfortunately common.
This incident marks the second fatal hit-and-run accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within a week. On Boxing Day, two male pedestrians were also killed near the Kara Bus Stop while attempting to cross the highway without proper caution.
The police are advising anyone with information about the identity of the vehicle or its driver to come forward and help with the investigation.