Car Driver crushes four pedestrians to death in Rivers State

No fewer than four persons have lost their lives in a fatal road accident along G. U. Ake Road, in Rivers State.

The incident tragic incident occurred when the driver of a car marked ABJ 10 EM, lost control of the vehicle and rammed into some pedestrians at midnight on Monday.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-koko, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the four pedestrians died on the spot.

“One Benson Peter Michael, male, 36 years old, and the driver of a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 10 EM, lost control of the vehicle and collided with six pedestrians.

“Tragically, four of the pedestrians were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to BMH Hospital for medical attention,” Iringe-koko said.

According to her, the driver of the vehicle is currently in custody, while the accidented vehicle had been recovered and taken to the station.

She also revealed that the bodies of the dead victims had been deposited in the morgue of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).

“The case will be transferred to the State Traffic Department for further investigation.

“The Command deeply regrets the unfortunate incident and assures the public that justice will be served,” the PPRO added