A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in Ondo town, the administrative center of Ondo West Local Government Area in Ondo State, as a motorcyclist lost his life after being crushed by a truck.
The motorcyclist, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly collided with the truck while riding his motorcycle recklessly.
The fatal crash took place near the Oke-Igbala junction in the Odojomu area of the town.
An eyewitness named Lomi revealed that the victim was speeding before the collision occurred.
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Another resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared that the motorcyclist unexpectedly veered into the path of the oncoming truck, resulting in the tragic accident.
Despite efforts to warn the motorcyclist, it was too late to prevent the collision.
The driver of the truck attempted to brake upon noticing the motorcyclist, but unfortunately, it was not enough to avoid the devastating outcome.
Following the incident, the deceased’s body was transported to the morgue, while the driver of the truck and his companion fled the scene.