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A devastating accident occurred on Thursday, resulting in the tragic death of a commercial motorcyclist who was fatally injured while riding against traffic on Carter Bridge, Lagos.
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The deceased, reportedly travelling from Ebute Ero, collided head-on with a fast-moving vehicle as it ascended Carter Bridge from Ilubirin. The forceful impact of the collision led to the immediate death of the motorcyclist, while the vehicle driver fled the scene.
Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) promptly arrived at the scene of the accident and swiftly alerted officers from the Central Police Station at Adeniji Adele and Shemo.
Together, they coordinated efforts to retrieve the lifeless body of the rider, while LASTMA officials handed over the motorcycle to security authorities for further investigation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased.
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He strongly reiterated the importance of strict adherence to traffic laws, particularly stressing the prohibition of commercial motorcycles on highways and other restricted routes as mandated by the Lagos State government.
The general manager underscored that non-compliance with these regulations not only jeopardises the safety of the riders but also endangers the lives of other road users.
LASTMA remains committed to upholding public safety and is intensifying its efforts to minimise the occurrence of such tragic incidents on Lagos roads.
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