Anthony Joshua's Driver Embroiled in Fatal Crash Nightmare in Nigeria
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded for Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, after his driver was charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, who has been a longstanding member of Joshua's team, is also facing charges related to driving without a valid license and failing to exercise due care while behind the wheel.
According to reports, the Lexus SUV in which Joshua was traveling at high speed lost control after attempting an overtaking maneuver. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans that had been parked on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Miraculously, Joshua and his personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, survived with minor injuries, but both victims suffered fatal head trauma.
Kayode was taken to Lagoon hospital in Ikoyi for observation after being granted bail, which stood at 5 million naira (£2,580), pending his court appearance on January 20th. The driver's driving skills came under intense scrutiny following the incident, with investigators alleging that he exceeded the speed limit and failed to exercise due caution.
As Joshua prepares to return to the boxing ring early this year, the news of the fatal crash raises serious questions about his team's safety protocols. Prior to the accident, Joshua had celebrated a victory against YouTuber Jake Paul in the US just 10 days prior.
The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the accident, with officials stating that both patients are now stable but will continue to be monitored closely by medical teams. The Federal Road Safety Corps has vowed to investigate the incident further and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
As the world watches Joshua's case unfold, one thing is clear – safety should always be the top priority in high-stakes pursuits like professional sports.
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded for Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, after his driver was charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, who has been a longstanding member of Joshua's team, is also facing charges related to driving without a valid license and failing to exercise due care while behind the wheel.
According to reports, the Lexus SUV in which Joshua was traveling at high speed lost control after attempting an overtaking maneuver. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans that had been parked on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Miraculously, Joshua and his personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, survived with minor injuries, but both victims suffered fatal head trauma.
Kayode was taken to Lagoon hospital in Ikoyi for observation after being granted bail, which stood at 5 million naira (£2,580), pending his court appearance on January 20th. The driver's driving skills came under intense scrutiny following the incident, with investigators alleging that he exceeded the speed limit and failed to exercise due caution.
As Joshua prepares to return to the boxing ring early this year, the news of the fatal crash raises serious questions about his team's safety protocols. Prior to the accident, Joshua had celebrated a victory against YouTuber Jake Paul in the US just 10 days prior.
The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the accident, with officials stating that both patients are now stable but will continue to be monitored closely by medical teams. The Federal Road Safety Corps has vowed to investigate the incident further and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
As the world watches Joshua's case unfold, one thing is clear – safety should always be the top priority in high-stakes pursuits like professional sports.
this is just insane... like what kinda speed was anthony joshua going? and his driver was driving without a license lol what a nightmare... and now he's gonna have to deal with all these charges... 5 million naira bail seems harsh tho 
i feel bad for latif ayodele, the personal trainer who survived but still got hurt badly 
at least anthony joshua is okay, but his team's safety protocols need a serious overhaul ASAP 
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. I mean, driving with no license? That's just reckless and can't be taken lightly. And what about those two people who lost their lives? Rest in peace, guys 
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. It's not like Joshua could've predicted that Kayode would be driving with no license, but it doesn't excuse the fact that he was behind the wheel in the first place.
. Safety should always come first, especially when you're dealing with high-stakes activities like boxing.
this news got me thinking about how crazy it is when rich people think they're above the law just 'cause they're famous 
. Anthony Joshua's driver lost control of his car doing 60+ mph on a Lagos expressway? that's just insane! 
and the fact that he had no license? wow, what a great way to start the year - getting two people killed over reckless driving 
. I guess that's why they say "pride comes before a fall"... and now we're seeing the consequences of this driver's ego getting in the way of basic human life 
what kind of safety protocols are we talking about here? the fact that kayode was granted bail before even going to trial is insane 
and now they're gonna investigate him further? like, come on... get it together nigeria 
the nigerian government needs to get to the bottom of this ASAP so people can learn from their mistakes 5 million naira bail for that is just insane 
hope he gets charged properly 
Joshua better make sure his team is on top of their safety game before he steps back into the boxing ring 
doesn't add up. And what about Joshua himself? Does he get to just 'get back to boxing' like nothing happened? Meanwhile, we're left wondering how his team is supposed to ensure safety protocols when their driver can't even follow basic traffic laws...