A tipper truck crushed a 9-year-old girl to death in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, as police arrest the driver and launch investigation into the fatal accident.
A tipper truck on Sunday crushed a nine-year-old girl to death in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The fatal incident occurred at Supare Junction along Supare Road, throwing the community into mourning.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident to journalists in Akure on Monday, stating that the driver of the vehicle had been arrested.
“The Police Command in Ondo State regrets to confirm a fatal motor accident in Akungba-Akoko, resulting in the death of a nine-year-old girl,” Jimoh said.
He explained that the victim was reportedly knocked down by an unregistered Mercedes-Benz tipper truck and was rushed to a hospital, where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
According to the police spokesperson, the vehicle involved in the accident has been recovered for inspection, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Jimoh said the command commiserates with the family of the deceased and assured the public that justice would be served.
He also urged motorists to exercise caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable tragedies.
The police added that a thorough investigation had commenced to establish the exact cause of the accident and ensure accountability.
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