LASTMA Rescues Woman Injured In Hit-and-Run Crash On Lekki-Epe Expressway

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a woman who sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.

The incident occurred on Monday at EFF Bus Stop, inward Marwa, when an unidentified motorist allegedly struck the victim and fled the scene, leaving her critically injured on the roadway.

According to a statement issued by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, traffic officers on routine monitoring patrol promptly responded to the emergency.

The agency said its personnel secured the victim from further danger, evacuated her from the expressway and alerted the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) for medical assistance. Traffic management measures were also immediately implemented to prevent secondary accidents and maintain the flow of vehicles in the area.

LASTMA disclosed that the victim sustained fractures to her arm and leg and was subsequently transported by LASAMBUS officials to General Hospital, Odan, for urgent medical treatment and further evaluation.

Commenting on the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the increasing incidence of hit-and-run crashes in the state, describing the act as both morally reprehensible and a violation of the law.

He stressed the responsibility of all road users to safeguard human life and urged motorists to remain at accident scenes to provide assistance when crashes occur.

Bakare-Oki also commended the swift collaboration between LASTMA and LASAMBUS personnel, noting that their prompt intervention was instrumental in preserving the victim’s life and restoring normalcy to traffic along the corridor.

He further advised motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and promptly report road accidents and emergencies to relevant authorities to facilitate timely response and assistance.