Osaretin Igbinedion, the second son of Lucky Igbinedion, a past Edo State Governor, and his nephew, Esosa Oyemwense, died yesterday in a fatal auto crash at around 3am in Texas, United States after their car collided with an 18-wheeler.

Osaretin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration with a degree in marketing, and a minor in economics after which he was awarded a Masters degree in International Management from the Northeastern University.

The news was confirmed in a statement released by the Nigerian Students Association of the University of Houston.

“Good evening, we are deeply saddened by the passage of Esosa and his cousin Osaretin, early this morning. We extend our deepest condolence to the individuals, friends and other loved ones. Having young lives taken so suddenly takes a toll, and we send our thoughts and prayers to all affected.”

Report By Dolapo Omole-Ohonsi