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Anthony Joshua's Driver Charged Following Fatal Crash in Nigeria

Atragic incident involves former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua's driver being charged over a crash that claimed the lives of two of his team members.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Anthony Joshua's Driver Charged Following Fatal Crash in Nigeria
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In brief

Anthony Joshua's driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in Nigeria that injured the boxer and fatally wounded his personal trainer and strength coach. The incident occurred on a highway in Ogun State, where the vehicle collided with a stationary truck. The driver faces multiple charges and the case has been adjourned until January 20.

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a deadly crash in Nigeria that injured the boxer and killed two of his team members, police reported.

On Friday, 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faced charges at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, with accusations that include causing death by dangerous driving.

The crash occurred on Monday when the vehicle carrying Joshua, his personal trainer Latif Ayodele, and strength coach Sina Ghami collided with a stationary truck on a highway in Ogun State, near Lagos. Unfortunately, both Ayodele and Ghami did not survive the accident.

Joshua sustained injuries from the crash and was hospitalized, but he has since been discharged as of Wednesday.

Authorities have charged Mr. Kayode with four offenses: causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license, according to police sources.

The case will return to court on January 20 for further proceedings.

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