Truck kills woman on commercial motorcycle in Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a woman in an accident on Toll Gate, Sango-Ota in Ogun state .
Mr Akeem Ganiyu, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, told newsmen in Ota that a truck, with registration number XC 791 LSR, heading to Lagos from Abeokuta, lost control due to brake failure and rammed into two vehicles and a commercial motorcycle at about 12.45am on Sunday .
He stated that two males and a female were involved in the accident.
The unit commander revealed that the female passenger on the motorcycle was killed by the truck, while those in the vehicles escaped unhurt.
“The corpse of the victim was later taken to the mortuary of the General Hospital, Ifo in Ogun,” he said.
Ganiyu advised motorists to ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before putting them on the road.
He also advised them against over speeding that could lead to loss of lives, adding that commercial motorcyclists should always use their helmets to prevent head injuries in the event of crashes.
