The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.

Teenager Sustains Head, Leg Injuries

Oke-Osanyintolu said the teenager sustained injuries to his head and legs in the crash.

He explained that LASEMA’s Cobra Team arrived at the scene at about 4:32 p.m., just two minutes after the incident was reported, and found the victim in urgent need of medical attention.

The emergency responders administered immediate assistance before transporting the teenager to the Trauma Centre for further treatment.

The permanent secretary said the rapid response was aimed at ensuring the victim received definitive medical care as quickly as possible.

LASEMA Warns Against Reckless Driving

Following the incident, Oke-Osanyintolu urged motorists to avoid reckless driving and speeding and to comply with traffic regulations.

He also advised pedestrians to use pedestrian bridges and designated crossing points instead of attempting to cross busy roads and expressways.

The hit-and-run driver was not identified in the report.

Separate Crash Recorded in Onipanu

Earlier on Wednesday, the Cobra Team responded to another road crash near the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Onipanu, inward Fadeyi.

The accident, which occurred at about 5:10 a.m., involved a HOWO truck with registration number T-36016LA and a black Toyota Camry marked FST-970KS.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, preliminary investigations attributed the crash to reckless driving and speeding by the truck driver.

LASEMA, in collaboration with the police and officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, diverted traffic while recovery operations were carried out to prevent further accidents.

The Toyota Camry was towed to the Onipanu Police Station, while the truck was driven to the station.

No death was recorded in the early-morning crash, and the road was subsequently cleared and reopened to traffic.

Recent Hit-and-Run Incident Involving Police Inspector

The latest incident comes days after another hit-and-run crash in Lagos reportedly claimed the life of a female police inspector, Mercy Bassey.

Bassey was reportedly knocked down while carrying out route-lining duties ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s arrival in Lagos.

According to an earlier report by PUNCH, she was allegedly hit by a black Highlander SUV while crossing the Third Mainland Bridge at the Adekunle intersection, inward Lagos Island.

The recurring incidents have renewed concerns over road safety, responsible driving and the need for motorists to comply with traffic regulations in Lagos.