Anthony Joshua's Driver Charged in Fatal Nigeria Crash
A Nigerian court is set to hear the case of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, Anthony Joshua's driver, who is accused of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on a highway in south-west Nigeria. The incident occurred on December 29th and resulted in the deaths of two people: Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami.
According to eyewitnesses, Kayode was driving at an excessive speed when his tyre burst while trying to overtake another vehicle. The Lexus SUV then crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, resulting in the fatal accident.
Kayode has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a valid licence, and "driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property". He was granted bail of 5m naira (£2,580) but will remain in custody until he meets the conditions.
Joshua and his mother paid their respects to Ayodele's family at a funeral home after the crash. The former world heavyweight champion suffered minor injuries while Joshua's driver received treatment for his own injuries before being kept under observation for two days.
The Ogun state government stated that both patients were stable and did not require emergency medical intervention. A full medical team has been assembled to monitor their conditions closely.
It remains unclear how high Kayode was travelling when the tyre burst, but investigators believe he was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the incident. The case is set to be heard in court on January 20th.
A Nigerian court is set to hear the case of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, Anthony Joshua's driver, who is accused of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on a highway in south-west Nigeria. The incident occurred on December 29th and resulted in the deaths of two people: Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami.
According to eyewitnesses, Kayode was driving at an excessive speed when his tyre burst while trying to overtake another vehicle. The Lexus SUV then crashed into a stationary lorry carrying soya beans on the hard shoulder of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, resulting in the fatal accident.
Kayode has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a valid licence, and "driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property". He was granted bail of 5m naira (£2,580) but will remain in custody until he meets the conditions.
Joshua and his mother paid their respects to Ayodele's family at a funeral home after the crash. The former world heavyweight champion suffered minor injuries while Joshua's driver received treatment for his own injuries before being kept under observation for two days.
The Ogun state government stated that both patients were stable and did not require emergency medical intervention. A full medical team has been assembled to monitor their conditions closely.
It remains unclear how high Kayode was travelling when the tyre burst, but investigators believe he was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the incident. The case is set to be heard in court on January 20th.
... I mean, who expects that their driver is gonna cause an accident that's fatal? 
Anthony Joshua's career just got hit with so many drama after drama - first the loss, then his personal life, now this... poor guy's getting a lot of grief 
. The speed limit should be a no-brainer, but I guess some people just don't care 
. It's good that Joshua and his mom were there for Ayodele's family though - that's the kind of class act we need more of in this world 
. Fingers crossed Kayode gets the justice he deserves 
, but also hoping Joshua can get back to what he does best - boxing 
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. it's like, you never think about the risks involved when driving, but sometimes that's exactly what happens. poor Adeniyi Kayode, 46 years old, and two other lives lost... the thought of him speeding is giving me the shivers 
I just hope justice is served and he faces the consequences of his actions 
. One can't help but wonder about the role of complacency and reckless behavior in such incidents. A driver, entrusted with the lives of his passengers, is found to be driving at excessive speeds, ignoring road safety protocols, and ultimately leading to devastating consequences 
. A more substantial bail might have been in order, especially given the lack of an immediate plea from the prosecution to dismiss the case entirely.
so adenyiyi kayode was driving that fast and his tire just bursts like wat r de chances of dat happenin lol 
anyway two ppl are dead including anthony joshuas trainer latif and strength coach sina ghami rest in peace 
and joshua's mum went to pay her respects 2 ayodele's family which is really sweet of her 
and his name is Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode... I mean, who names their kid after a car model? 
that's like buying a new Lexus yourself! 
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