It took the intervention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials to save the life of a tanker driver on Monday after he killed a dispatch rider in an accident.
LASMA confirmed the fatal crash at Motorways inward Estate, Alapere, Lagos.
Its General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the accident in a statement on Monday.
He said preliminary findings showed an empty NIPCO tanker, registration TTN-776ZQ, allegedly speeding, rammed into the rider, causing instantaneous death.
“LASTMA officers responded promptly, preventing a breakdown of order as aggrieved riders attempted to attack the tanker driver.
“Officials rescued the injured driver and handed him to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) for urgent treatment at a nearby hospital.
“Police operatives from Alausa Division restored calm, dispersing the crowd and preventing further violence,” he said.
Bakare-Oki condoled with the victim’s family and urged motorists, especially tanker drivers, to obey speed limits and traffic regulations.
He reiterated that reckless driving and speeding remain major causes of road fatalities in the state.
He added that the tanker and wrecked motorcycle were handed to police for investigation and possible prosecution.
