By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Awka
Tragedy struck at Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State as unidentified driver of a trailer with no registration number, Sunday, crushed to death, a motorcyclist without a registration number.
The incident which occured around 16:45 hours led to immediate death of the motorcyclist with Sayang 100 Motorcycle.
According to an eyewitness, Mr Ike Nwuche, the probable cause of the crash was loss of control as a result of excessive Speed from the side of the trailer driver.
"The driver of the trailer was on speed, lost control, hit and crushed the motorcylist beyond recognition and didn't stop," he stated.
Confirming the report, Acting Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RC Margaret Onabe, explained that 3 male adults were involved in the crash but 1 male adult (motorcylist) was killed, and none injured.
"As at the time of filling this report, the FRSC rescue team from RS5.34 Ihialla packed the remains of the dead victim in the body bag and deposited it at our Lady of Lourdes mortuary, Ihialla and cleared all the obstruction. The Sector Commander, Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserated with the family of the dead victim and sends his prayers to the victims repose souls.
" While he warned motorists in Anambra State to avoid speeding and ensure they keep to recommend speed limit. Speed Drills but kills Check your speed and not your watch. Let's keep our road safe from crash he warned," she noted.