Speeding truck crushes motorcyclist to death in Akure

A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday morning along Oda Road in Akure, Ondo State, claiming the life of a motorcycle rider.

Eyewitnesses said the unfortunate incident happened when a speeding truck lost control and ran over the victim’s motorcycle, killing him instantly.

According to reports, the deceased — whose identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report — was on his way home after dropping his child off at school when the accident happened.

“The incident occurred in a flash, leaving residents and passersby in shock,” a witness said.

“The man had just dropped his children at school and was on his way home when the tipper crushed him. It was a very sad scene.”

It was gathered that the truck driver immediately fled the scene as soon as the accident occured.

At the time of filing this report, the body of the deceased had been evacuated.

Police say efforts are underway to apprehend the driver.

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, said they were on the matter and details will be made public once investigations were concluded.