A tragic hit-and-run incident on the Lekki-Epe Expressway has claimed the life of a truck driver, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed on 1 January 2026.
Details of the Fatal Crash
The accident occurred at Shangotedo inward Eleko. A fully-laden 40-foot containerised truck with registration number T-7740-LA overturned after losing balance. Upon receiving distress calls, the LASTMA 24-Hour Night Gang swiftly secured the scene to prevent further collisions.
A Heartbreaking Turn of Events
In a deeply distressing development, the truck driver was struck by a recklessly speeding vehicle while he was in the process of deploying a “C” caution sign to warn other motorists. The driver of the speeding vehicle fled the scene without offering assistance, leaving the victim with grievous injuries that led to his instantaneous death.
LASTMA rescue operatives promptly evacuated the deceased from the carriageway. The remains were formally handed over to officers from the Elemoro Police Station, who responded to an emergency alert from LASTMA personnel.
Investigation and Official Condolences
The Director of LASTMA's Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, stated that a comprehensive investigation is underway to identify, track, and prosecute the fleeing culprit.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, visited the accident scene. He conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, describing the event as a heartbreaking yet preventable tragedy. Bakare-Oki issued a stern caution to all motorists.
He emphasized the need for heightened safety consciousness, strict compliance with traffic laws, and observance of regulated speed limits as stipulated by the Lagos State Government. He stressed that excessive speed and disregard for warning signs remain lethal contributors to road fatalities.
LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing road safety regulations and passionately appealed to all motorists to uphold patience, vigilance, and reverence for human life, especially during highway emergencies.
