The driver of the Honda Saloon car, bearing registration plate EPE 984 DV, who collided with Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweepers as they performed their duties along Gbagada Expressway on Monday morning, has surrendered to the police.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, verified the incident to our correspondent on Tuesday. Hundeyin stated that the driver would face charges in court on Tuesday for manslaughter.
He said, “The owner of the Honda Saloon car turned himself in yesterday (Monday) night and he will be taken to court today for manslaughter.”
“It was not murder, it was an accident and was not deliberate, so he will be charged with manslaughter.”
It was earlier reported that the driver after crushing the two LAWMA sweepers took off leaving his car.
He was reported to have rammed into the sweepers while allegedly trying to escape from officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
However, the Ministry of Transportation in a statement on Monday night denied the involvement of LASTMA officials in the accident, stating that anyone found culpable after investigation will be punished accordingly.
The statement partly read, “Immediate investigation revealed that no LASTMA officer was involved in the unfortunate incident.
“The Ministry of Transportation wants to assure members of the public that the outcome of the police investigation will be ma