Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Summary
A court heard that the driver of a car carrying boxer Anthony Joshua tried to pass another vehicle when the car crashed, killing two of Joshua’s team members. The driver faces charges of dangerous driving and driving without a license, and a second man denies obstructing traffic.Key Facts
- The crash happened last December near Lagos, Nigeria, as the group traveled to visit Joshua’s father.
- The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, tried to overtake a moving truck before losing control and hitting a parked lorry.
- Two of Anthony Joshua’s team members, his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami, died in the accident.
- The stationary lorry’s driver, Abubakar Adamu, 35, denies obstructing traffic.
- Police found debris and soya beans from the lorry’s load at the crash site.
- Joshua was in the car but was asleep during the crash; police have not yet taken his statement.
- The trial will continue on September 10.
- Anthony Joshua paid tribute to his lost team members on social media after the crash.
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