Mother, Son Escape Death As Lexus SUV Somersaults on LASU–Isheri Expressway
By Rashidat Olushola Okunlade
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a serious lone accident involving a Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle that overturned multiple times at the NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU–Isheri Expressway, with a mother and her son miraculously surviving the incident.
According to preliminary reports, the Lexus Jeep with registration number KJA 39 JT was travelling from Isheri towards Igando when it suddenly lost control, overturning three times before coming to a halt amid heavy morning traffic along the busy corridor.
LASTMA officials stationed in the area responded swiftly, deploying to the scene and carrying out a coordinated rescue operation.
The victims, a mother and her son—were successfully extricated from the wreckage with minor injuries and mild trauma, narrowly escaping what could have been a fatal crash.
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force from the Igando Division provided security support, ensuring crowd control and maintaining order throughout the rescue and evacuation process.
Family members of the victims arrived shortly after and transported them for further medical attention.
To prevent secondary accidents and ease traffic congestion along the ever-busy route near Lagos State University, LASTMA officials promptly cleared the wreckage with support from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The damaged vehicle was subsequently handed over to the police for investigation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed relief that no lives were lost in the incident. He wished the victims a speedy recovery and reiterated the agency’s commitment to rapid emergency response and road safety enforcement.
Bakare-Oki also urged motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits and ensure regular vehicle maintenance, particularly of critical components such as braking systems, warning that excessive speed combined with mechanical faults remains a major cause of road accidents.
