An accident on the Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State has resulted in one fatality.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, noting that it occurred across from their Unit Command in Nteje.
The crash involved a driver named Chinweuba Chidiebere, who was driving a Toyota Camry with the number plate ABJ125JV, and an unidentified driver of a Ford Explorer with the number plate ZBL626RL.
According to Margaret Onabe, the acting Public Education Officer for FRSC in Anambra State, one adult male died in the accident, while two other adult males were rescued without injuries.
“A fatal road traffic crash was recorded on July 20, 2024, opposite FRSC Command Nteje by Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway,” she said.
“A driver identified as Chiweuba Chidiebere with a private Toyota Camry with registration number: ABJ125JV, an unidentified driver of a private Ford Explorer with registration number: ZBL626RL was involved in a fatal crash.”
Onabe stated that the probable cause of the fatal road traffic crash was attributed to loss of control.
She said, “According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Camry lost control and crossed to the Ford Explorer lane on a single carriageway and crashed.
“Three male adults were involved in the crash. One male adult was killed, while two male adults were rescued unhurt,” Onabe said.
Onabe added that the FRSC rescue team from RS5.3 Nteje rushed the victim to Chira Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor and his corpse deposited at New Jerusalem Mortuary Nteje.
“The team managed traffic and ensured obstruction caused by the crash was cleared. The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserated with the family of the dead victim.
“He urged motorists to be observant with their environment and always pay full concentration to driving. Safety is everyone’s business,” she added.