A former world heavyweight boxing champion is facing a terrifying reality after his driver was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Nigeria. Anthony Joshua, 36, and his personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, 36, were among two people who lost their lives in the fatal crash that also injured Joshua's strength coach, Sina Ghami.
According to eyewitnesses, the Lexus SUV was traveling at a high speed when its tyre burst while attempting an overtaking maneuver. The vehicle then crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans illegally parked on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who has been working for Joshua's team for years, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, as well as driving without a valid license and failing to exercise due care while driving. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20th.
Witnesses say that the Lexus was traveling "beyond the legally prescribed speed limit" when it crashed into the stationary vehicle, which has raised concerns about the state of road safety in Nigeria.
Joshua, who had celebrated a victory against YouTuber Jake Paul just 10 days before the crash, is said to be stable and recovering at a medical facility in Lagos. His mother also paid her respects to Joshua's friends at the funeral home following the tragic incident.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has promised to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the Ogun state government has condemned the incident, saying that it highlights the need for improved road safety measures in the country.
According to eyewitnesses, the Lexus SUV was traveling at a high speed when its tyre burst while attempting an overtaking maneuver. The vehicle then crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans illegally parked on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The driver, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who has been working for Joshua's team for years, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, as well as driving without a valid license and failing to exercise due care while driving. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20th.
Witnesses say that the Lexus was traveling "beyond the legally prescribed speed limit" when it crashed into the stationary vehicle, which has raised concerns about the state of road safety in Nigeria.
Joshua, who had celebrated a victory against YouTuber Jake Paul just 10 days before the crash, is said to be stable and recovering at a medical facility in Lagos. His mother also paid her respects to Joshua's friends at the funeral home following the tragic incident.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has promised to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the Ogun state government has condemned the incident, saying that it highlights the need for improved road safety measures in the country.
. I mean, who drives like they're on a racing track on a busy highway? It's just basic common sense to slow down and follow the rules, right? But no, it seems like some people think they're above the law 
. And now we've got two lives lost and several others injured. The question is, what's being done to ensure this kind of thing doesn't happen again? Shouldn't there be stricter penalties for drivers who engage in this kind of behavior? I'm all for accountability, but is that really enough? We need to start seeing real change on our roads 
. It's time for the government to take a closer look at road safety and come up with some real solutions – not just empty promises 
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this is so sad 
I was thinking about Tony J on Twitter yesterday and now this... he's going through a tough time right now. 
his team must be really stressing out with him being stable but still dealing with this traumatic event. 
i hope the investigation finds out what happened in that accident because it raises some serious concerns 
Nigeria needs to step up its road safety game ASAP 
it's just heartbreaking that lives were lost and people are still recovering from injuries 
can only imagine how tough it must be for his loved ones 
! Anthony Joshua is 36 yrs old & still gettin involved in crazy stuff like dis 
He was drivin like a madman on dat Lagos-Ibadan expressway & now his personal trainer is dead 
The law needs 2 step in & get dis driver's license revoked ASAP 
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This is just awful news, guys... what happened on those roads is senseless! I mean, I get that speed limits are meant to be followed, but 10 days after beating Jake Paul and you're already involved in a fatal crash? It's just too much. And poor Latif Ayodele, who was basically riding shotgun... his family must be going through a nightmare right now.
. I'm glad Anthony Joshua is okay, but you can imagine how shaken he must be after what happened 
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It's just too much to take in.
. You gotta feel for Joshua and his team, they're already dealing with the aftermath of this. The whole thing's got me thinking about road safety in Nigeria - when was the last time they had a major overhaul? It's like they're just hoping for the best, not actually doing anything to prevent accidents 
The fact that his driver was going 'beyond the legally prescribed speed limit' raises serious concerns about Josh's team and their priorities. And what's with the lack of security measures on that Lagos-Ibadan expressway?! It's a miracle more people weren't hurt... or worse, killed! 
it's just devastating. The Federal Road Safety Corps should really get to the bottom of this and make sure that something like this never happens again... Nigeria needs better road safety measures ASAP! 
the state of road safety in nigeria needs to be looked into, its not just about speed limits but also about enforcement and accountability