Road crash kills one in Anambra

A fatal accident occurred on Saturday along the Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State, directly opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps Unit Command, resulting in the death of one person.

Eyewitnesses report that a fatal collision occurred between two vehicles: a Toyota Camry with license plate number ABJ125JV, driven by Chinweuba Chidiebere, and a Ford Explorer with license plate number ZBL626RL.

According to sources, the accident occurred when the driver of the Toyota Camry, Chinweuba Chidiebere, lost control of the vehicle and veered into the oncoming lane of the single carriageway, colliding with the Ford Explorer traveling in the opposite direction.

Confirming the accident, Margaret Onabe, the acting Sector Public Education Officer for FRSC in Anambra State, said three male adults were involved in the crash, adding that one male adult died, while two male adults were rescued unhurt.

Onabe said, “A fatal road traffic crash was recorded on July 20, 2024 opposite FRSC Command Nteje by Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway.

“A driver identified as Chiweuba Chidiebere with a private Toyota Camry with registration number: ABJ125JV, an unidentified driver of a private Ford Explorer with registration number: ZBL626RL was involved in a fatal crash.”

Onabe stated that the probable cause of the fatal road traffic crash was attributed to loss of control.

“According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Camry lost control and crossed to the Ford Explorer lane on a single carriage way and crashed.

“Three male adults were involved in the crash. One male adult was killed, while two male adults rescued unhurt,” Onabe said.

Onabe also added that the FRSC rescue team from RS5.3 Nteje, rushed the victim to Chira Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor and his corpse deposited at New Jerusalem mortuary Nteje.

“The team managed traffic and ensured obstruction caused by the crash was cleared.

“The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserated with the family of the dead victim.

“He urged motorists to be observant with their environment and always pay full concentration to driving. Safety is everyone’s business,” she added.