One person has died while three others sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving a Lexus Jeep 350 along the Lagos Coastal Road, inward Eko Hotel.

The accident occurred on Friday morning, October 2, 2026, when the grey Lexus Jeep, with registration number LSD 554 KV, reportedly lost control, crashed into a roadside pole and overturned.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq.

According to the agency, its operatives monitoring traffic along the Coastal Road promptly arrived at the scene, secured the affected section and coordinated emergency response efforts.

The three injured victims were rescued from the wreckage with assistance from good Samaritans and taken to Duck-Yard Hospital within the Military Zone for urgent medical attention.

Security personnel from Victoria Island also reinforced the rescue operation, while LASTMA officials removed the wreckage from the road to prevent further accidents and restore traffic flow.

The agency said relevant emergency and security agencies were also involved in rescue, investigation and safety operations.

Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists to exercise caution while driving.

He warned that excessive speed, reckless driving and loss of control could have devastating consequences for motorists and other road users.

Bakare-Oki advised drivers to maintain safe speeds, remain vigilant and comply with traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.

He also urged motorists and members of the public to report road crashes, vehicle breakdowns, obstructions and other emergencies through LASTMA’s toll-free short code, 3367, for prompt assistance.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are subject to further investigation.