A fatal traffic crash has claimed the life of a motorcycle rider at Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday.
The crash was between an unidentified driver of a Nissan Caravan with registration number GDD 623 XA and an unidentified rider of a Kasea motorcycle without a registration number.
It was reported by an eyewitness that the crash was caused by speeding and driving against traffic.
SRC Florence Edor, Sector Public Education Officer of the Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, who confirmed the accident in a statement, said that the motorcycle rider with his passenger was riding against traffic when they were knocked down by the speeding Nissan driver.
She said twelve persons were involved in the crash comprising (nine male adults and thee female adults).
The occupants of the motorcycle were rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital by the FRSC rescue team from Ihiala Command and the rider was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and his body deposited at Angles Mortuary, while the passenger who sustained serious injury is receiving treatment at the hospital.
The bus and the motorcycle were taken to Uli Police station by men of the Nigerian Police and obstruction caused by the crash has been cleared.
She said state sector command sends its condolence to the deceased family, and he wishes the injured victim quick recovery.
The command warned motorists to avoid speeding which usually leads to a traffic collision.
It also warned motorcycle riders to desist from riding against traffic and they should always wear their safety helmet while riding their motorcycle to avoid head injury when there is a crash.
