OniFoto: Eyewitness describes how the accident allegedly happened
An eyewitness has shared details of the tragic accident that claimed the life of photographer and biker Kola OniFoto on Sunday afternoon in Lagos.
The account was shared by a Facebook user identity as Rita Egwu.
Eyewitness shares how the accident occurred
According to the eyewitness, who arrived in Lagos between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., the crash occurred during that time frame. She stated that the vehicle Kola collided with was not parked but was making a U-turn when the accident happened.
She also recalled hearing a driver at the scene exclaim in shock, “Ahhh, the speed too much,” suggesting that speed may have played a role in the impact.
The eyewitness emphasized that Kola was fully kitted in protective riding gear from head to toe at the time of the crash, noting that he was not casually dressed but properly equipped for riding.
She described the other vehicle involved as a nude or light-brown Toyota Corolla. The collision reportedly left a dent on the passenger-side door and broke the side mirror.
According to her account, the driver of the car immediately stopped and, along with other passengers, stepped out to assist. She said Kola was still breathing at the time, and efforts were made to see if CPR could be administered.
Emergency responders’ swift arrival
Emergency responders arrived quickly. The eyewitness reported that an ambulance reached the scene within five minutes, and officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were present shortly after. She noted that their swift response may bring some comfort to the family, as help came promptly.
The eyewitness added that several bystanders recorded the aftermath of the incident, though she said she could not bring herself to look closely at the scene.
Kola OniFoto, known for his work as a photographer and his love for motorcycles, has since been mourned by friends and followers online.
The post reads …
“An eye witnessed just called me. I will put it in comments. I feel like putting it there.
This is an eye witness report. I’m sure Punch or The Guardian newspapers may report it tomorrow.
The vehicle kola hit, was not stationary, but making a Uturn.
She said even their driver was saying that,
” ahhh the speed too much.”
She said he was fully kitted in protection gear from head to toe. So it’s not like he just wore shirt and trousers. He dressed appropriately.
She arrived lagos she says between 3pm to 4pm. So that’s when it happened
She said the driver stopped and went down with some other passengers to see if CPR could be administered, because he was still breathing.
* she said in 5 minutes the ambulance arrived! LASTMA were there one time( im sure the family will be happy to hear that he got help on time). She said its like their office is near there because there arrived really fast! I’m glad they did. 👏 👏
The car that kola hit was a nude coloured Corolla. Light brownish. The impact left a dent in the passenger side door and broke the mirror side .
She had no idea until she opened my page this evening that it was someone she knows online thats why she called. She said many people recorded, but she couldn’t look at the gore.
Chai Kola! I wish he hadn’t bought the bike but at least he was happy with it. Life is so full of surprises. Kai.
Riders love speed sha. That’s the thrill.
May he rest in peace.”
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