By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
A commercial motorcyclist was on Sunday crushed to death by an articulated truck along Nnewi-Otolo Road, Nnewi, Anambra State.
The accident, which occurred at about 12.05pm around Igwe Orizu junction, involved three male adults.
The Nation gathered that the deceased was carrying two persons when they were hit by the truck, leaving his passengers with varying degrees of injury.
A witness said the driver sped off immediately but said they were unable to get the registration number.
The State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Andrew Kumapayi confirmed the incident.
He said: “A fatal Road Traffic Crash involving a M/Benz Tipper and one Yamaha Mate90 motorcycle both without registration number occurred at about 12.05pm today Sunday 16 February, 2020 at Igwe Orizu junction, along Nnewi-Otolo Road, Nnewi.
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“A total of 3 people where involved in the crash, all male adults. One died and one sustained injuries.
“The injured victim was taken to Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi while the dead was deposited at Akwudo mortuary, by FRSC rescue team from Nnewi Unit Command.”
While consoling the family of the deceased and wishing the injured speedy recovery, Kumapayi reiterated the importance of using crash helmet by motorcyclists, just as he advised motorists to always drive and ride defensively.
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