A speeding truck driver drove through a commercial motorcyclist, causing him to be crushed to death at Ogbunike by Onitsha Awka expressway in Anambra State on September 6.

The crash which occurred around 12.50 pm, involved four persons, the truck driver, two of his passengers, and the deceased cyclist.

An eyewitness said the truck driver hit the cyclist while driving against traffic, adding that he quickly abandoned his truck and took to his heels with two of his passengers.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi confirmed the tragic incident and blamed the accident on route violation. He offered condolences to the family of the victim and warned motorists not to violate route rules as dangerous driving.

“A Fatal traffic crash occurred at building materials junction Obunike by Onitsha-Awka expressway today 6th September 2022 at about 1250hrs.

The crash was between an unidentified driver of a Mercedes Benz truck (commercial) with registration number: ASB280ZH belonging to DO GOOD transport company with fleet number 82, and an unidentified driver of a Haojue motorbike (Private) with registration number: QD618URU.

Four male adults were involved in the crash. One male adult the motorcyclist was killed while none was injured.

FRSC personnel from RS5.33 Nteje took the dead victim to Iyienu Hospital Ogidi where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and his corpse was deposited at the same hospital mortuary.

FRSC men on the ground managed the traffic caused by the crash and ensured obstructions caused were cleared.” he said