JUST IN: Truck kills cyclist under LASUTH Bridge in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde –
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a cyclist who was crushed by a DAF articulated truck beneath the LASUTH Bridge in Ikeja on Monday.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred when both the cyclist and the truck driver were approaching the roundabout beneath the bridge. The cyclist, who did not maintain a safe distance, was crushed by the truck at the intersection and died on the spot.
It was learnt that LASTMA officials apprehended the truck driver and handed him over to security personnel from the Ikeja Police Division for thorough investigation and prosecution in accordance with existing laws.
Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, confirmed the accident, describing it as a consequence of traffic law infractions.
In a statement released by LASTMA’s spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, Giwa expressed deep sorrow over the needless loss of life and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying that God grants them the fortitude and comfort to endure their grief.
He also used the incident to caution cyclists and commercial motorbike riders, urging them to exercise heightened vigilance and prioritise personal safety while navigating Lagos roads.
He emphasised that cyclists must strictly adhere to traffic regulations and avoid expressways, highways, and other major arterial routes where the risk of accidents is significantly higher.
The Lagos State Government, through LASTMA, reaffirmed its commitment to rigorous road safety enforcement, continuous public enlightenment, and the protection of all road users—motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians—while urging road users to obey traffic laws to prevent avoidable tragedies.
