Tragic end as truck driver kills man at Owerri Road in Onitsha
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) command in Anambra State has confirmed the death of a man, who was hit by a truck driver while moving on one-way direction at Owerri Road in Onitsha on Sunday.
Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander of the FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka that the accident occurred at about 11: 40 .a.m.
Kumapayi disclosed that the accident was as a result of route violation.
“According to eye-witnesses, the truck driver drove against traffic and hit a man who was crossing the expressway after alighting from a tricycle.
“The man was rushed to Toronto Hospital, Onitsha by men of the Nigeria Police Force before the arrival of the FRSC rescue team from Upper Iweka Outpost.
“The body of the man was deposited at the hospital’s morgue after doctors confirmed him dead, “he said.
He further condoled with the family of the dead man, advising motorists to desist from route violation or one-way driving.
Also warning that the corps will not take it lightly with any motorist driving against traffic.
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Kumapayi equally admonished pedestrians to always use pedestrian bridges where it’s available and to observe traffic drills before crossing the road to avoid accidents.
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