Driver Charged by Nigeria Police After Deadly Joshua Accident
Nigerian authorities have moved forward with formal charges against the driver involved in a fatal highway collision earlier this week that claimed two lives and injured British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Driver Faces Multiple Charges
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged on Friday by police in Ogun state with a series of serious offenses. According to police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include:
- Reckless and dangerous driving causing death.
- Driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property.
- Driving without a valid license.
Kayode has been granted bail set at five million naira (approximately $3,500 USD) but remains in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions. His court appearance is scheduled for January 20.
The Fatal Incident
The accident occurred on Monday along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwest Nigeria. Kayode was behind the wheel of a Lexus SUV carrying Anthony Joshua and two of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Reports indicate the vehicle collided with a stationary truck.
Tragically, Ayodele and Ghami died at the scene. Joshua and the driver sustained what were described as minor injuries.
Preliminary Investigation Findings
The initial investigation by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) suggested the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed. Their findings also indicated that a tire burst occurred prior to the collision, which may have been a contributing factor to the driver losing control.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian public and the international sports community, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety on the country’s major highways. As the case moves to the courts, the focus will be on the judicial process and the pursuit of accountability for the lives lost in this sudden tragedy.
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