Four killed, one injured in Ogun crash

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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta

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Four persons were killed and another injured in a fatal road crash that occurred early Wednesday on the Ibadan-Lagos route at Straight Gate, Ogun State.

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, confirmed that the crash occurred at about 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

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According to a statement signed by Chief Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, Public Relations Officer, FRSC Ogun State Sector Command,

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Eight persons were involved in the accident, with four male adults confirmed dead, one male adult injured and three others escaping unhurt.

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Two vehicles were involved in the crash: a blue Mitsubishi Cabstar, with registration number FGE 753 XA, and an ash-coloured HOWO truck, with registration number T-695 KT.

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According to the FRSC, preliminary investigation indicated that speed violation and wrong overtaking were responsible for the crash.

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The Corps said the Mitsubishi driver, who was allegedly travelling at high speed, rammed into the moving truck while attempting to overtake.

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It added that fatigue was also identified as a contributing factor, as the driver was reportedly fatigued during the journey.

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The FRSC said its rescue team received the distress report at 4:33 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 4:39 a.m., recording a six-minute response time.

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The injured victim was rescued and taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the FOS Mortuary, Ipara.

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The crashed vehicles were subsequently handed over to the Police Motor Traffic Division, MTD, Isara Division, for further investigation and necessary action.

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Reacting to the incident, the Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists to avoid speeding, fatigue and unsafe overtaking, particularly during early-morning journeys.

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Ogunjobi advised drivers embarking on long-distance trips to get adequate rest before setting out and to overtake only when it was safe and permissible.

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The Sector Commander said, “Motorists must avoid speeding, fatigue and unsafe overtaking, especially during early-morning journeys. Drivers are advised to take adequate rest before embarking on long-distance trips and to overtake only when it is safe and permissible to do so.”

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He further urged motorists to prioritise safety on the roads, stressing the importance of responsible driving.

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The FRSC reiterated its safety message to motorists: “Drive with care. Better to be late than never.”

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