Anambra State, Nigeria: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state confirmed a fatal incident on Saturday, occurring opposite its Unit Command in Nteje. The crash involved a driver identified as Chinweuba Chidiebere, operating a Toyota Camry with number plate ABJ125JV, and an unidentified driver of a Ford Explorer with number plate ZBL626RL.
Margaret Onabe, the acting Public Education Officer for FRSC in Anambra State, reported that one adult male lost his life, while two other adult males were unharmed.
“A fatal road traffic crash was recorded on July 20, 2024, opposite FRSC Command Nteje by Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway,” she said. “A driver identified as Chiweuba Chidiebere with a private Toyota Camry with registration number: ABJ125JV, and an unidentified driver of a private Ford Explorer with registration number: ZBL626RL were involved in a fatal crash.”
Onabe stated that the probable cause of the crash was attributed to a loss of control.
“According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Camry lost control and crossed to the Ford Explorer lane on a single carriageway and crashed,” she said. “Three male adults were involved in the crash. One male adult was killed, while two male adults were rescued unhurt.”
Onabe added that the FRSC rescue team from RS5.3 Nteje rushed the victim to Chira Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor. His body was then deposited at New Jerusalem Mortuary in 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 deceased victim. He urged motorists to be observant of their environment and always pay full attention to driving. Safety is everyone’s business,” she added.
