Auto Crash: One dies, 10 injured on Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway
By Joy Abalaka
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed the death of one person, while 10 others sustained various degrees injuries in an accident that occurred at Kobape on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Sunday 26 June, 2022.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ogun state, Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta.
The Sector Commander explained that the accident involved a Toyota Previa marked KSF 145 HN and a Toyota Avensis with registration number AAA 301 HN.
He further explained that the accident occurred at about 6:35 p.m. and was caused by excessive speed and loss of control by both vehicle drivers.
According to him, “Both vehicles were moving on the same lane but at excessive speed and then the two drivers suddenly lost control and veered into the bush.”
The sector commander stated that a total of16 people were involved in the crash which comprised 10 men and six women, adding that 10 people sustained injuries while one man died in the accident.
Umar stated that the injured victims were taken to Idera Hospital, Sagamu and Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, saying that the deceased was deposited at Idera Hospital mortuary.
The Sector Commander however warned motorists on reckless driving, especially during the rainy season.
The FRSC boss in the state also advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations and as well consider other road users.