Table of Contents
- Driver Charged with Reckless Driving
- Victims Identified
- Details of the Accident
- Investigation and Statements
- Family Statements
- Safety Concerns on the Highway
Nigeria officials have announced that Anthony Joshua’s driver is anticipated to be charged with reckless driving within the next two days.
The driver has been identified as Kayode Adeniyi, 47, who is part of Joshua's team during his visits to the West African country.
AJ’s vehicle was left severely damaged after the tragic accidentCredit: News Central TV
Joshua, center, was close friends with both men who lost their lives in the crash — Sina, left, and Latif Ayodele, rightCredit: instagram/@healthy_mindset
At the time of the horrific crash, AJ and the locally hired driver were seated on one side, while the former heavyweight champion's close friends Sina and Latz were on the opposite side, both of whom tragically died on impact.
What We Know So Far…
- Anthony Joshua
- Boxer's two friends identified as victims
- Details have emerged
- Heartbreaking last videos captured in the ill-fated SUV
- Joshua remains hospitalized with minor injuries
- Joshua’s upcoming fight
- Fury and his father expressed condolences to Latif and Sina
Sadly, both Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were traveling with AJ in Nigeria, died instantly when the Lexus SUV they were in collided with a truck on the notorious Lagos-Ibadan highway.
Adeniyi was discharged from a Lagos hospital late on New Year’s Eve and has reportedly provided a statement to authorities.
Local media previously reported that he could still face charges for reckless driving.
The driver of the truck that collided with Joshua’s SUV reportedly disappeared shortly after the tragic accident.
He remains at large as Nigerian police urgently search for him.
Local driver Adeniyi is believed to have been interrogated for hours regarding the moments leading up to the fatal crash.
A police source informed The Daily Mail: “The driver was released after treatment for minor injuries and was then taken to the state police headquarters for questioning.
“He is in stable condition and was able to provide us with his account of events leading up to the crash. We expect a charging decision within the next 48 hours, but the bank holiday may cause delays.
“It is possible he could be in court on Friday, depending on how quickly the process moves, and it would be for reckless driving.”
Following the tragic accident, a source from the Federal Road Safety Corps stated: “Preliminary reports indicate that the driver exceeded speed limits and made dangerous overtaking maneuvers before the crash.
“These are serious offenses under Nigerian law and can result in criminal liability if fatalities are involved.”
Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped with his life
Anthony Joshua with his mother Yeta Odusanya, who has rushed to his side to aid in his recovery
Joshua’s SUV collided with
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