Tricycle rider crushes Ogun pedestrian to death

A yet-to-be identified female Pedestrian was crushed to death yesterday by TVS tricycle rider in a road accident that occurred on Ile-Oba area on the Ogijo/Ita-Oluwo/Ikorodu road, axis of Ogun State.

Police said the victim was knocked down, while attempting to cross the road when the tricycle, en route to the Ogijo main park.

21-year-old Usman Abdullahi, now in police custody rode the tricycle marked Lagos BDG 561QN, whose wreckage has been impounded by police and of Ogijo Divisional Police for further inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) Unit.

Spokesperson for the Nigeria police Command in Ogun State, CSP Omolola Odutola said in a statement that the victim who sustained a severe head injury, was taken to Omowunmi Hospital in Kusela, Ogijo where she succumbed to her injuries.

She said police officers who were first responders had taken swift action to secure the accident scene where they conducted measurements, and gather photographic evidence.

She said, “Motor traffic Department has further warned road users to adhere to driving rules and avoid needless fatal crashes as the Command implores anyone with relevant information about the victim’s identity to come forward.

“The public is reminded to exercise caution on the roads, especially in high-traffic areas, to prevent further tragedies. More updates will be provided as the investigation progresses”, according to CSP Odutola.

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