Two die as Lexus car collides with motorcycle in Abeokuta

Two men have been confirmed dead in a fatal road crash that occurred on Monday, at Olorunsogo, Leme area of the Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State.  

The crash happened at about 5:45 p.m, involving a black Lexus car with registration number KJA 398 JR and a black TVS motorcycle with registration number AYT 837 QU. 

Witnesses report that the speeding Lexus collided with the motorcycle and the motorcyclist died instantly after sustaining a severe head injury.  

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command, Afolabi Odunsi, told DAILY POST that six persons were involved in the crash,while two lost their lives.

Odunsi ascribed the cause of the crash to speed violation, SPV, underscoring the persistent danger of excessive speed on Nigerian roads.

He said, “FRSC rescue operatives received the distress call at 5:50 p.m., arrived at the scene by 5:55 p.m., and responded within five minutes.

“A total of six adult males were involved in the crash. Unfortunately, two adult males lost their lives, while no injury was recorded among the other persons involved.”

He noted that the FRSC rescue personnel evacuated the victims, deposited the bodies of the deceased at the State Hospital, Ijaye Mortuary, ans recovered personal belongings including an identity card and a Tecno mobile phone.

He quoted the Sector Commander, CC Oludare Ogunjobi, to have commiserated with the families of the deceased and urged all motorists, especially drivers and motorcyclists, to strictly obey speed limits, remain vigilant, and avoid dangerous driving behaviours.

 CC Ogunjobi emphasized that speeding significantly reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes.

He reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring safer roads through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and prompt rescue services, encouraging members of the public to promptly report road traffic crashes and emergencies to the FRSC emergency toll free line.