A traditional head in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Chief Moses Ajala has been crushed to death.
A source told Vanguard newspaper that the accident happened at Aroje on Ogbomoso-Ilorin old road.
The ruler, Abese Alayede, was hit by a fast-moving car when he tried to cross the road.
The Toyota Camry car with Lagos registration number LSR 16 JN was said to be heading towards Ilorin when it ran into the man and killed him on the spot.
Further information gathered also added that the traditional head alighted from a vehicle and tried crossing the road.
The remains of the chief have been deposited at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
