Three individuals tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident on Friday along the Akungba-Ikare Road in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Reportedly, the collision occurred between a Toyota Camry with license plate LND 592 GX and two commercial buses. An eyewitness stated that the car's driver abruptly opened the door, striking a motorcycle carrying the victims, causing them to fall onto the road, where they were struck by another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
Regrettably, the victims succumbed to their injuries on the scene. The driver of the car fled to avoid potential violence, while locals set the vehicle ablaze in anger.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo Sector Commander of the Road Safety Commission, Mr. Ezekiel Son’Allah, attributed the accident to reckless overtaking and violation of traffic regulations by the involved vehicles.
Son’Allah emphasized the importance of adherence to traffic laws and suggested the installation of speed breakers to prevent future tragedies on the road.
