Driver abandons SUV, flees after killing tricycle passenger
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An unknown driver of a Lexus SUV on Saturday morning rammed into a tricycle, killing one of the passengers instantly while other occupants sustained varying degrees of injury.
The SUV driver escaped the accident scene with other occupants of the vehicle after the incident, which occurred at Peoples Club by Limca Road, Obosi, close to Onitsha.
Police authorities in the state have confirmed the incident, saying that the deceased was quickly evacuated to the morgue while those who sustained injuries were taken to hospital for treatment.
Spokesperson for Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the area has also been condoned off to avoid violence, while the abandoned SUV has been recovered.
He said in a statement that the Anambra State Police Command has commenced investigation into the fatal motor accident.
Parts of the statement read: “The accident occurred in the early hours of today, 16th August 2025, at People’s Club/Limca Road, Obosi, involving a Lexus Jeep and two tricycles popularly known as Keke.
“Police operatives attached to Isiowulu Division quickly responded, secured the area, recovered the abandoned vehicle, and evacuated the victims to a hospital, where one was later confirmed dead.
“Preliminary information at the disposal of the Command reveals that the driver of the Lexus Jeep rammed into the tricycles, resulting in the unfortunate death of one occupant.
“Others sustained varying degrees of injury. The vehicle was subsequently abandoned at the scene as its occupants fled.”
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident and appealed to residents of the area to remain calm and cooperate with the police, as efforts are being intensified to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
