A tragic hit-and-run accident occurred in the Onipanu area of Lagos State on Saturday night, resulting in the death of one person.
According to Nosa Okunbor, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the accident happened around 9 pm.
An eyewitness reported that the driver of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the victim, who sustained a head injury. Despite receiving urgent medical attention from LASEMA’s Pre-Hospital Care Unit officials, the victim died due to severe injury.
The LASEMA team rushed to the scene and transported the victim to the Trauma Centre in Gbagada for further treatment. However, the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The deceased’s body was handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit for further action.
This incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run accidents and the importance of drivers taking responsibility for their actions on the road.
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