ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)– A couple and their daughter have been killed by a truck driver in an accident in Enugu Agidi, along Enugu-Awka expressway in Anambra State.
The crash, which occurred around 7.20pm on Sunday, also claimed the lives of two other persons, bringing the number to five.
It was gathered that the accident involved a Red Truck and a black Lexus RX330 Jeep with five persons on board.
The truck driver, reportedly drunk, was on top speed when he suddenly lost control and rammed into the Lexus SUV, carrying the couple, their daughter and two friends.
“It was my class mate with his younger brother, a friend, wife of the younger brother and their daughter that the drunk truck driver kill,” a source revealed.
Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi confirmed the incident.
He attributed the cause of the crash to excessive speed, adding that the truck driver took to his heels immediately the crash occurred.
He sympathized with the families of the deceased, warning motorists, especially truck drivers, to avoid speeding and ensure they kept to recommend speed limits.
He said: “An Unidentified driver of a black Lexus RX330 with registration number KJA182HS and an unidentified driver of a Red Truck with no registration number were involved in a fatal road traffic crash at Enugu-Agidi by Awka-Enugu Expressway today 4th September, 2022 at about 1920hrs.
“The probable cause of the fatal crash was excessive Speed. According to eyewitness report, the truck driver was on speed, lost control and rammed into the Lexus SUV.
“Five people (3 male adults, 1 female adult and 1 female child) were involved in the crash. Five of them (3male adults, 1 female adult and 1 female child) were killed.
“FRSC rescue team from RS5.3 Anambra Sector Command took the victims to AMAKU hospital where they were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, and the corpses were deposited at the hospital morgue.
“The rescue team on ground managed traffic and ensured obstruction caused by the crash is removed.
“Kill the speed before it kills you. Drive to Arrive Alive. Let’s keep our road safe from crash,” he warned.