One died, six injured in Abeokuta-Ibadan Road head-on collision

The Ogun State Police Command is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in one death and six injuries near Ajobo village along the Abeokuta-Ibadan Road.

The incident occurred at around 2:30 pm on Tuesday and involved a Lexus ES 350, driven by 26-year-old Abiodun Michael, and an Opel Zafira 1.8 Space Wagon, driven by 55-year-old Popoola Ishola Kayode, a resident of Odeda.

Kayode died instantly at the scene, while six passengers in both vehicles suffered varying injuries.

Police spokesperson in the state, CSP Omolola Odutola, said that the crash was caused by Michael’s reckless driving as he approached a sharp bend while heading towards Abeokuta.

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According to eyewitnesses, he failed to slow down, lost control, and collided head-on with the Zafira.

The injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Odeda and later transferred to FMC Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, for specialized care.

Michael, along with other passengers in the Lexus, fled the scene after the crash. Police have launched efforts to locate and arrest him.

Odutola urged the public to assist in the investigation, stressing the command’s commitment to enforcing road safety laws and holding reckless drivers accountable.