A man has been confirmed dead after an accident involving a motorcycle at Awkuzu junction, on Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Anambra State, at noon on Christmas Day.
Confirming the incident on Friday, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, said the accident was caused by speeding and loss of control
According to him,
The crash involved a lone Cater motorcycle with registration number PMG259QA.
two male adults were involved in the accident which saw one of them die.
Eyewitnesses also confirmed that two male adults on a motorcycle were involved in the crash, which occurred as a result of speeding and loss of control.
The driver of the motorcycle who sustained some degree of injuries was taken to Chira Hospital, Awkuzu by FRSC rescue team from Nteje unit command.
The passenger of the motorcycle was also taken to the same hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. His body was afterwards deposited at the morgue.
While condoling with the family of the dead, Kumapayi urged motorcycle riders to avoid speeding and ensure they use helmets to avoid head injury in the event of a crash.
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