Crimes

Truck crushes motorcycle passenger to death in Ogun

A commercial motorcycle passenger has been crushed to death by a truck at Hamadiyah Junction, Oju-Ore in Ota, Ogun State.

The incident was confirmed by the South-West Area Commander of the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Adekunle Ajibade, on Friday.

Ajibade disclosed that the incident, which involved a truck and a commercial motorcycle, occurred on Oju-Ore Road, Ota, at about 3:20 p.m. on Friday.

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He said the passenger was crushed to death when she suddenly fell under the truck, upon collision with the motorcycle.

“The corpse of the female victim has been deposited at the morgue in Ifo General Hospital, Ogun,” he said.

Ajibade stated that the truck had been towed away from the road to ease traffic in the area.

The TRACE commander advised commercial motorcyclists and truck drivers to always obey traffic rules and regulations and desist from dangerous driving to reduce mishaps during festive season.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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