A reckless driver reportedly driving against traffic has killed a family of five and their house help, in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.



The incident occurred at Umudibia community, maternity junction, close to the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri on Sunday, August 5, 2023.



The family head identified as Arthur, alias Agwu Oti Aka, was a disabled Para-Badminton Silver Medalist. He was scheduled to represent Nigeria in a Disabled Badminton competition in the United States on August 14, 2023.



Arthur was riding a motorcycle with some of his children, while another two motorcycles carried his wife, house help, and other children when the accident occurred.



While Arthur, his wife and their 14-month-old child died on the spot, his house help and two sons passed away later in an Owerri hospital.



A neighbour of the deceased family, Prince Mekoyor, who confirmed the tragic incident on Wednesday, August 9, revealed that the reckless driver believed to be intoxicated, swerved off his lane and struck the family.



“Arthur as I fondly called the deceased was living in the same house with me at Weathral till this last Sunday when he perished with his family. He has only one hand and was about to represent the country on Disabled Badminton competition in the USA on the 14th August 2023. He runs a restaurant at Polynek school junction,” he explained.



According to Mekoyor, the driver was not the owner of the RX 3:30 Lexus SUV but had borrowed the vehicle to withdraw money for a drink purchase at Holy Family junction Poly Nekede.



He recounted that the driver sped off to an ATM at the Master’s Energy fuel station on Aba Road in Owerri. On his return, the driver lost control of the vehicle’s steering at Maternity Junction Polynek and collided head-on with Arthur’s family.



“He was on top speed on his way back and he lost control of the steering at Maternity junction, Umuokoto on Polynek-Ihiagwa road. He ended up knocking down a man and the entire family of Arthur face to face. Arthur and his family were on their way home at 11:05pm whereas the suspect was heading back to the joint after collecting money at the ATM," Mekoyo said



"He left his right lane and rammed into Arthur and family. Arthur was carrying his wife and his last born (daughter) of one year and two months on his red Windy Motorbike, whereas another bike was carrying his maid and two boys of about 7 and 5 years. He died on the spot with his first child whereas the wife, baby, second child, house help and the bike man died at FMC Owerri,”



He also disclosed that another man who was on the same lane was equally knocked down with his wife and kid by the same car and seriously wounded.



Spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the accident, said three of the persons involved in the accident were receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital.



Justina Opara, the Badminton Coach in Imo State, who confirmed the tragic incident, described Arthur as a hardworking individual who had represented the state and the country in national and international competitions. 3:30



https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2023/8/reckless-driver-crushes-family-of-five-to-death-in-imo-2.html

The driver should be killed immediately

The owner of the car is also culpable.... You drop your car keys to someone that obviously can't drive and he is drunk, a high performance lexus

V6 Benz , Lexus , BMW are high performance cars

.

This is really bad!

May their souls rest in peace!

Terrible

DevilishMan:
Trust me, there is ewedu and gbegiri in the driver's stomach if you check.

Shut the fvck up if you have nothing reasonable to contribute,not everything should be used for fun.

Going home with your Family by 11pm.

Night Waka no good @all.

So heartbreaking,Rip to them,i pray that idiot is found and dealt with.

virginprincess:
Shut the fvck up if you have nothing reasonable to contribute,not everything should be used for fun.

Na Mumu dey worry am.😒

I wanted to Reply him BUT

I said no need bantering words with Attention Seeking Fools this morning. 😕

Ignore him If he Replies you!

[quote author=Vinnie2000 post=125034214]
Na Mumu dey worry am.

😭😭😭😭 this is sad. Some of these reckless drivers are taking drugs. Sooooo sad RIP

Vinnie2000:


Going home with your Family by 11pm.

Night Waka no good @all.

And on a bike at it,,, a large family like that....

virginprincess:
Shut the fvck up if you have nothing reasonable to contribute,not everything should be used for fun.

What is actually provoking you?

The Ewedu or Gbegiri?

Or both?

🤪🤪

InnalilLah wa innailLaihi rajiun
Omg 😲

This is sad and very unfortunate. My God give the family fortitude 2 bear this.

Full generation wiped out.
Jesus!!!!!!

[quote author=JASONjnr post=125034561]
What is actually provoking you?
The Ewedu or Gbegiri?
Or both?

Sad stuff

R.I.P

What a really really really sad story. I hope the man was caught.

He should face his punishment.

That is why it is always good to drive or walk along the road defensively.

Always assume that every on coming driver is a mad man, a potential accident.


So sad, may it be well with their souls.

The way some people drive, you'll think if they are in a hurry to go to heaven.....

That's why I no dey follow dem dey drag road.....once I notice you're driving recklessly behind my keke,into just give you chance make you pass.......

Las las,life no get part2......So make we dey try ply our roads carefully,after all our roads no kukuma dey good enough for fast and speedy driving.

Rip to the dead.

We need stricter driving laws in Nigeria

Vinnie2000:


Going home with your Family by 11pm.

Night Waka no good @all.

What's wrong with 11pm? So accident no dey happen in the morning and afternoon abi?

Rip to them

I know this road. The most risky road to be on a bike ever. Each time I drive in this road, I de drive slowly and I make sure all my mirrors are pointed correctly to avoid any blind spots. The bikes there are ruthless all na northerners. Very careless, meth guzzling Okada riders.

Creamypie:
The driver should be killed immediately

Supported

😔😔this is so sad!

Human lives lost....................
................., gone with the wind just like that!

May they find rest!

Vinnie2000:


Going home with your Family by 11pm.

Night Waka no good @all.

people have been crushed by 911 while laying on their beds abeg

type RIP and move

Why use bike for all your family (at night for that matter)
The dead man no try ooo

RIP

Look at that wonderful angel there...they should kill the driver by hanging immediately.