Family Blames LASUTH for Negligence in Accident Death

The family of 46-year-old Olatunde Joseph Ojelabi has accused the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) of negligence after he died on September 12, 2026, six days post-accident. Ojelabi sustained serious injuries in a road crash on September 6, while driving his family to church.

His brother, Kolawole Ojelabi, claims Olatunde was left without emergency treatment for over six hours after arriving at LASUTH, allegedly due to a lack of available beds. He stated that Olatunde swerved to avoid a commercial tricycle, crashing into a stationary vehicle, which caused severe facial injuries.

Initially taken to a private hospital, he was referred to LASUTH for more intensive care. Kolawole alleged that Olatunde began to convulse and suffered a cardiac arrest due to the delay in treatment.

The family was also instructed to purchase cleaning supplies and medications during his stay in the Intensive Care Unit, raising concerns about the adequacy of communication regarding his treatment.