A truck driver identified as Godwin Donatus reportedly crushed to death 49 year-old Gbolahan Aina, today, at Henry Carr Street, Guinness Plc in Lagos State.
The incidence reportedly occurred today around 7:00 a.m.
It was also revealed that the truck with the licence plate KJA-74 XQ reversed and accidentally crushed the victim to death.
A police source revealed that the deceased was declared dead by the doctor on duty.
“One Mack truck with registration number KJA 74 XQ, driven by one Godwin Donatus, while reversing his truck, did not notice that Gbolahan was there and accidentally climbed in him.
“The victim was rushed to Maryland hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” the source said.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, also confirmed the incident.
He added that the body has been deposited at the Maryland Hospital Mortuary for an autopsy.
He said, “The corpse was evacuated to Mainland General Hospital and the body was deposited at the hospital mortuary for an autopsy. Further development will be communicated.“
Meanwhile a mob reportedly set fire to a Hilux Toyota car yesterday night after allegedly killing three people near the Kara-OPIC bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway.
The white Toyota Hilux vehicle with number plate EPE80J was said to have suffered brake failure, after which it lost control and rammed into bystanders at the bus stop, killing three people and leaving two others injured.
