A devastating accident occurred in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and another injured. A commercial motorcyclist, whose identity remains unknown, was crushed to death by a truck carrying sand along East Bye Pass in Oke Osun Area.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with bystanders watching in horror as the accident unfolded. A roadside corn seller, who witnessed the tragedy, was visibly distraught as she recounted the events. “The driver of the truck fled the scene immediately after the accident,” she said.
Another resident, Tajudeen, who claimed to have seen the accident from a close distance, said:
“The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon in Oke Osun along East Bye Pass in Osogbo. It involved a truck and an okada carrying a man wearing a uniform. The motorcyclist was killed on the spot. His lifeless body is on the ground there, while the officer who was wounded has been taken to a hospital in Osogbo here. The driver of the truck, immediately it happened, took to his heels. It was a collision. I was not far from the scene.”
When contacted for an update, the state Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said:
“Traffic section is handling the matter. One life was lost. The situation is under control. A truck and motorcycle were involved in the accident.”
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving practices.
