Vehicle Crushes OAU Student To Death

Tragedy struck at the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, after a 200-Level Biochemistry student, Tayo Akerele was crushed to death by vehicle while crossing the main road.
Tayo who was said to have gone to buy water, was coming in opposite direction when the driver lost control of the vehicle after the tyre burst on motion was immediately rushed to the OAU Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) but unfortunately she died five days after.
According to an eyewitness: “The tyre and the rim got disloctaed and moved in the victim’s direction. Though she tried to avoid the objects, but she ended up being hit by the vehicle’s tyre,” the source said.
Tayo who was described as an easy going student, friendly will be greatly missed as a roommate, of the deceased said Tayo’s death had left a huge hole in their hearts, adding that the pain would linger forever in their hearts. She said none of the roommates could sleep, following the unfortunate incidence.