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ICYMI: How ‘Reckless Driver’ Killed Nigerian Lady In US
Eko Hot Blog reports that a “reckless” Metro bus driver in Houston, Texas, has been blamed for the death of Damilola Matuluko, a Nigerian lady living in the United States (US).
Matuloko was reportedly knocked down and killed last Friday while walking south on Smith Street to her place of work just after 7:30 in the morning.
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Before her demise, she recently joined the City of Houston Human Resources in December 2023.
According to multiple reports by the US-based news outlets, the Nigerian lady was in the crosswalk and was given the go-ahead to cross by the pedestrian light before the impatient driver rammed her over, leading to her death.
“The video we’ve been able to review so far indicates the pedestrian was in the crosswalk. The pedestrian had a walk signal, so it appears the pedestrian was legal in crossing the street at the time,” a statement credited to a Metro police, Lt. Tim McClelland, as reported by Fox26, a US-based news medium, explained.
The cop also faulted the driver for not yielding the right of way to Matuluko and waiting for her to cross before knocking her down.
“I’m told anytime something like this happens, the driver is immediately taken for drug and alcohol testing to check for any possible impairment,” McClelland added.
Damilola Matuluko, a Nigerian lady killed in Houston, Texas
While mourning her death, a statement that was also credited to Jane Cheeks, a director from the deceased’s workplace, read, “Damilola Matuluko joined the City of Houston HR Operations Employee Relations team in December 2023, supporting the Houston Public Works Department.
“Although Damilola had only been with the HR Department for a short time, she had become a beloved and impactful team member. She will be sincerely missed by her colleagues in the City of Houston.”
Meanwhile, a travel agent, who goes by the name Toccanada on Instagram, described the deceased as her school daughter who was “respectful and peaceful”, saying, “You will always be remembered.”
Olanike Bamidele added, “Your name will forever be part of my success in this country. Damilola was a lady with a heart of gold.”
“I saw this sad news this morning (Monday), and I was in shock. (I) knew her way back in HopeBay College at Maza Maza, a friendly and easygoing person,” a Nigerian who goes by the name Henscorpltd on Instagram partly wrote.
This is the second incident within a few weeks after another Nigerian medical doctor, Uzochukwu Igboanugo, was killed in a horrific accident in the same city in the US.
According to reports, the 32-year-old Nigerian man lost his life after an intoxicated driver collided with his car as he was returning home from work.
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His father, Ikb Igboanugo, announced the death of the young Nigerian doctor via his Facebook page.
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