A Toyota Camry Car rammed into a pedestrian crossing the road.
Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps said an unidentified driver of brown coloured Toyota Camry Car with registration number AJL 471 DN had alone a Fatal road traffic crash at the front of UBA Bank Awka by Awka-Enugu expressway yesterday, claiming one life.
A release by the Acting Sector Public Education Officer, DRC Margaret Onabe, said the crash occurred at about 4.40 pm.
According to an eyewitness reports the Camry driver who was at speed while a pedestrian was trying to cross the road, lost control and rammed into the pedestrian and crashed.
Two male adults were involved in the crash. One of the male adults (the driver) sustained injuries, while a male adult (pedestrian) was killed.
FRSC rescue team from Awka Sector Command rushed the victims to Amaku hospital, Awka, where a male adult was confirmed dead and was deposited at the hospital morgue.
The vehicle involved in the crash was handed over to CPS Police Division while the driver is currently receiving treatment.
FRSC Rescue team on the ground managed the traffic and ensured the obstruction caused by the crash was removed.
The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, prayed for the quick recovery of the injured and Commiserated with the family of the dead victim.
He warned motorists in the State to shun Speeding and ensure they keep to recommend speed limit.
Commander Irelewuyi noted that speeding most times cause loss of control and in the end leads to a road traffic crash, and appealed to all to join hands in keeping the road safe from crashes.
