Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged following a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of the boxer's close friends and left him injured. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared at Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday, facing charges including causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, and driving without a valid licence.
The case has been adjourned until 20 January. The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when Joshua's vehicle collided with a parked truck. The Federal Road Safety Corps suggested speeding and an overtaking attempt were factors, but Ogun state police later attributed the crash to a burst tyre, causing the driver to lose control and hit the stationary truck.
Joshua, 36, was rescued from the wreckage with minor injuries and discharged from hospital on Wednesday. His personal trainer Latif 'Latz' Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami were pronounced dead at the scene. In a joint statement, Matchroom Boxing and 258 MGT confirmed the deaths and said Joshua was in a stable condition.
