A fatal road crash was reported at Lake, opposite OANDO fuel station by 1000 blocks before boromeo- round about Onitsha, on Friday at about 12:50 pm.
According to a statement from the Sector Public Education Officer of Anambra FRSC command, SRC Florence N Edor,
A driver of a Mark Truck with registration number, AGB 338 YV by name, Ogbodo Uche Peter knocked down a yet to be identified middle age woman walking along the road in a road accident.
Eyewitness report indicated that the crash was due to Speeding.
Three (3) persons were reportedly involved in the Crash comprising of 2 male adults and 1 female adult.
The female – who was hit by the truck, was rushed to Toronto hospital by FRSC rescue team from Upper Iweka Outpost but later confirmed dead by the Dr on duty and her body deposited at the Morgue.
The driver was thereafter apprehended and handed over to Nigeria Police.
In reaction, the Sector Commander of the State FRSC, Andrew Kumapayi warned motorist to desist from speeding especially in built up areas.
He advised that a recommended speed limit of 50km/hrs should be applied in built up areas so as to guide against loss of control.
He also warn pedestrians to be watchful while walking along the road is better to walk on the left side of the roads facing on coming vehicle so as to guide against being knocked down by Speeding drivers.
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