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Crime & Punishment of Monday, 4 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Overspeeding truck driver kills man in Anambra

The truck drivee was driving against traffic The truck drivee was driving against traffic

Tragedy hit Anambra after a truck driver who was allegedly driving against traffic on Sunday in Onitsha killed a road user at Mgbuka First Gate on Owerri Road, Anambra State.

Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the incident happened at about 6 .p m. on Sunday. January 4. He added that it was caused by route violation, speed, and loss of control.

“Eyewitnesses said an unidentified truck driver with Reg. No. KMC41XR, was driving against traffic on top speed when he lost control and knocked down a man crossing the road.

“The driver of the truck was later arrested and handed over to the police by FRSC rescue team.

“The victim was taken to an undisclosed hospital by good Samaritans before the arrival of FRSC team from Upper-Iweka.

“The victim was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and his body was deposited at the mortuary,” the FRSC boss said.

Kumapayi further warned motorists to desist from driving against traffic, saying it could lead to a fatal crash, according to Daily Post.

He advised them to always obey traffic signals.