One Dead, Two Injured in Ogun Road Accident

A tragic road accident on Ogijo Road, Sotubo, in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, claimed the life of a 38-year-old Sonia Company employee, Mariam Olatuga, while leaving two others severely injured.

The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. 

The crash, which occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m., involved a TVS motorcycle with registration number SUA 148 VH and an ash-colored Toyota Camry with registration number MUS 808 JA.

Accident Details

According to SP Odutola, the motorcycle rider, carrying two passengers, attempted to cross the road without checking for oncoming traffic. A speeding Toyota Camry collided with the motorcycle, leading to the fatal incident.

“The crash involved a Toyota Camry driven by a 30-year-old man, Babatunde Solomon, and a TVS motorcycle ridden by Ebenezer Joshua, who was transporting two passengers: Odujobi Damilola and Mariam Olatuga,” Odutola said.

All three motorcycle occupants sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu. Unfortunately, Mariam Olatuga was pronounced dead on arrival by medical staff, while the rider and the second passenger are receiving treatment.

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Investigation Underway

The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The damaged Toyota Camry and motorcycle have been recovered for safety and Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) inspection.

“The accident scene was visited, and evidence, including photographs, was collected. Further updates on the investigation will be provided,” Odutola stated.

Related Incident

In a separate incident reported on December 30, 2024, a male victim lost his life, and seven others sustained injuries on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway when their vehicle suffered a burst tire, according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency.

FAQs

• What caused the accident on Ogijo Road?

The accident occurred when a motorcycle rider, carrying two passengers, failed to check for oncoming vehicles while crossing the road, resulting in a collision with a speeding Toyota Camry.

• What is the condition of the injured victims?

The injured victims, including the motorcycle rider and a passenger, are receiving treatment at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital and are reported to be responding to treatment.

• What actions are being taken by the authorities?

The police have commenced an investigation and recovered the damaged vehicles for inspection. They have also gathered evidence from the scene and are working to determine further details surrounding the incident.