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Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Charged in Nigeria After Fatal LagosIbadan Collision

Joshua has been declared clinically fit to recover at home by Lagos officials.

Overview

  • The Sagamu Magistrates’ Court charged driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, with dangerous and negligent driving, driving without due care causing injury and damage, and driving without a license, and set bail at 500,000 naira with remand until payment.
  • The December 29 crash occurred on the LagosIbadan highway when the Lexus carrying Joshua struck a parked truck, killing team members Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami and injuring the boxer.
  • Police and road safety officials say preliminary findings point to excessive speed and a tyre failure, and investigators have described the ongoing probe as confidential.
  • After his discharge on December 31, Joshua visited a Lagos funeral home with his mother to pay respects, and his promoter says he will remain in Nigeria during his recovery.
  • The victims’ remains were being repatriated to the United Kingdom, with some media reporting their return to London on Friday.