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Driver in Fatal Crash Involving Anthony Joshua Charged With Dangerous Driving in Nigeria

Preliminary findings cite excessive speed with a tyre blowout during an overtaking maneuver, ahead of a January 20 court date.

Overview

  • Ogun State police named the driver as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, charging him on four counts including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid national licence.
  • He was granted bail set at five million naira with two sureties and remains in custody until conditions are met, with the case adjourned to January 20 at Sagamu Magistrate Court.
  • The Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and three others struck a stationary truck on the LagosIbadan Expressway, killing team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele and leaving Joshua and the driver with minor injuries.
  • Traffic agencies’ preliminary probes point to over-speeding and a front-tyre burst during an overtaking attempt before the collision, with inquiries continuing into the circumstances of the parked truck.
  • Joshua was discharged from hospital on Wednesday and visited a Lagos funeral home with his mother as the victims’ remains were prepared for repatriation to the UK.