The run-away truck driver of a Mack Trailer that ran into a dwelling house and killed three occupants of the building in Totoro Abeokuta, the state capital, has eventually been arrested.
After the arrest of the driver, Olatoyosi Abiodun, the state Police Command on Friday 31st of March 2023, arraigned him before Isabo magistrate court, Abeokuta.
A release from the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, made available to the Press, said the driver, who ran away from the scene of the incident, was later arrested, and charged to court on six count charges of dangerous driving, causing the death of three persons, as well as causing damage to three other vehicles among other charges.
“The driver, Olatoyosi Abiodun who drove a Mack tanker trailer with registration number Lagos T 1532 LA on the 24th of March 2023, lost control of the truck and ran into a dwelling house after crushing three other vehicles and subsequently caused the death of three occupants of the house.
“The driver escaped from the scene and ran away, but was later traced to Ibadan, where he was arrested on the 27th of March 2023, and subsequently arraigned before the court on six count charges.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Frank Mba, has warned drivers, especially those driving articulated vehicles to always ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before putting such vehicles on the road.
“The CP also warned drivers of articulated vehicles to always be mindful of other road users while on the wheel to avoid unnecessary loss of life on roads”, the statement conclude.
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