The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Monday, rescued a female victim who sustained fractures to her arm and leg in a hit-and-run accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The LATSMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, isaid the incident occurred at EFF Bus Stop inward Marwa, where an unidentified motorist allegedly knocked down the victim and fled the scene, leaving her critically injured.
“The unfortunate occurrence, which transpired today, involved an unidentified motorist who reportedly absconded immediately after knocking down the victim, leaving her critically exposed and unattended along the busy expressway,” Taofiq said.
Taofiq said LASTMA officials monitoring traffic along the corridor immediately evacuated the victim from the roadway and alerted the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).
He added that the agency also implemented traffic control measures to prevent secondary accidents and maintain the free flow of traffic on the expressway, and that LASAMBUS officials subsequently arrived at the scene and evacuated the victim to the General Hospital, Odan, for urgent medical attention and further evaluation.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the growing incidence of hit-and-run cases, describing such acts as morally and legally unacceptable.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property through proactive traffic management and emergency response interventions across the state.
“Every motorist bears an inherent civic and moral obligation to uphold the sanctity of human life. Fleeing the scene of an accident after causing injury to another road user is not only an abdication of responsibility but also a grievous affront to humanity and the rule of law,” Bakare-Oki said.
He also commended the collaboration between LASTMA and LASAMBUS personnel, noting that their swift response ensured the victim’s timely evacuation and the restoration of normal traffic flow along the affected route.
(The Whistler)
