Woman dies as two Toyota Sienna collide on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge

Ebun Emmanuel – May 5, 2026

Tuesday, May 6, 2026 recorded a fatal head-on collision between two Toyota Sienna vehicles (LSR 809 GV and LSR 695 HM) in Lagos State, leading the death of a woman.

The incident occurred along the Third Mainland Bridge, at the Ilaje inward the Iyana Oworo area.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the “severity of the impact underscores the grave consequences of reckless driving behaviours, particularly excessive speeding.”

While the details of the accident remains sketchy as of the time of writing, it was gathered that the incident resulted in the loss of one female adult, a mother, while her 30-year-old daughter who was in the same vehicle survived the collision.

LASTMA spokesman, Taofeek Adebayo, said one of the drivers absconded from the scene.

“However, the second driver was promptly apprehended by LASTMA personnel and subsequently handed over to the police to facilitate thorough investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with the law,” he added.

He said LASTMA operatives who were on routine surveillance along the bridge institutes essential traffic control measures to avert further complications.

“Safety cones were strategically deployed to cordon off the accident scene and ensure the protection of other road users.

“Personnel from the Oworonsoki Police Division equally responded expeditiously to the emergency call and were fully engaged at the scene to carry out comprehensive documentation and initiate necessary statutory procedures.

“The remains of the deceased have been evacuated by security operatives, while LASTMA officials, in synergy with other relevant agencies, maintained a vigilant presence to ensure efficient traffic management and prevent any secondary incidents,” he said.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, once again admonished all motorists to eschew reckless driving, particularly excessive speeding, which remains a predominant cause of fatal road accidents.