A woman sustained serious injuries after she was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, with officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, rescuing and evacuating her for urgent medical treatment.
The incident occurred at EFF Bus Stop inward Marwa on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq.
The agency disclosed that the unidentified motorist fled the scene immediately after hitting the victim, leaving her lying helpless on the busy road with a fractured arm and leg.
LASTMA officials, who were on duty monitoring and controlling traffic within the area, quickly swung into action after the incident.
The traffic officers secured the victim from further danger, moved her away from the road, and contacted the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, for emergency medical support.
The officials also carried out traffic control measures around the scene to prevent another accident and ensure free movement of vehicles along the corridor.
LASAMBUS officials later arrived at the scene and rushed the injured woman to the General Hospital, Odan, where she was admitted for urgent treatment and medical assessment.
Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed concern over the increasing number of hit-and-run cases recorded on Lagos roads.
He described the act as both morally wrong and punishable under the law.
“Every motorist bears an inherent civic and moral obligation to uphold the sanctity of human life. Fleeing the scene of an accident after causing injury to another road user is not only an abdication of responsibility but also a grievous affront to humanity and the rule of law,” Bakare-Oki said.
Bakare-Oki reaffirmed the commitment of the Agency to protecting lives and property through effective traffic management and rapid emergency response operations across the state.
He also commended the collaboration between LASTMA officials and LASAMBUS personnel, noting that their quick intervention played a key role in rescuing the victim and restoring normal traffic flow along the expressway.
The agency also advised motorists to be cautious while driving, comply with traffic laws, and quickly report road accidents or emergencies to the appropriate authorities for prompt intervention.
Woman suffers fractures as hit-and-run driver escapes in Lagos — LASTMA
