A driver and a pedestrian have been killed in an auto crash at Obuino Raod in Igbo, Ukwu in Anambra.

Igbo Ukwu is in the Aguata local government area.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the crash in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday, saying that the incident took place on Saturday.

“Eyewitness report reaching us indicates that an unidentified driver of a Lexus car with registration number KSF403GD was on top speed and lost control of the vehicle.

“He knocked down two women crossing the road and crashed into a building by the side of the road. Four people were involved in the crash – two male adults and two female adults,” said the FRSC official.

He added that the victims were taken to a hospital in Igbo, Ukwu, by a good Samaritan.

Speaking further, he disclosed, “The male passenger in the vehicle and one of the female pedestrians sustained injuries, while the driver and the other female pedestrian were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Their bodies had been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.” 

While commiserating with the families of the dead, he warned motorists against speed limit violations. 

The sector commander also advised pedestrians to be watchful when crossing or walking along highways to avoid untimely deaths.