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Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Charged, Bail Set Ahead of Jan. 20 Hearing

Police cite preliminary findings of speeding, a tyre blowout, impact with an illegally parked lorry.

Overview

  • Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was arraigned at Sagamu Magistrate Court on four counts, including dangerous driving causing death and driving without a valid licence.
  • Bail was set at 5 million naira with two sureties, and he remains in custody until conditions are met with the case adjourned to January 20.
  • The Dec. 29 collision on the LagosIbadan Expressway killed trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami, while Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.
  • Road-safety agencies say the Lexus SUV was over-speeding, suffered a front-tyre burst during an overtaking attempt, and then struck a stationary lorry that police say was illegally parked.
  • Police said the driver initially left the crash scene before receiving hospital treatment and being taken into custody, as the wider investigation continues.