A driver has been arrested for allegedly crushing to death a middle aged woman opposite Green Gate Estate, along Nkwere-33 Road.
The accident which occurred around
3.45pm involved only the Toyota Highlander with registration number LSD931BL.
The deceased was said to be standing by the road side when the driver of the vehicle rammed into her, killing her instantly.
The Sector Public Education Officer,
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo confirmed the crash, attributing it to excessive speed.
He said, “At about 3.45pm today Wednesday 22 July, 2020 a fatal lone Road Traffic Crash (RTC) involving a Toyota Highlander with registration number LSD931BL was recorded opposite Green Gate Estate, along Nkwere-33 Road.
“According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Toyota Highlander lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed and rammed into the woman, who was standing by the road side, killing her instantly.
“The corpse of the dead was deposited at Apex Hospital Mortuary, Nkwelle by the FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit Command, while the driver was arrested by the Police and taken to 33 Police Station.
“The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi sends his condolences to the family of the dead victim.
“He strongly warns drivers against speeding, especially within built-up areas. Drivers should always drive defensively while also applying common sense speed limits.”
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