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• Anthony Joshua’s chauffeur has faced charges of causing death through reckless driving.
• Two individuals from Joshua’s team lost their lives when their SUV collided with a parked truck in Ogun State.
• Prosecutors additionally charged the driver with careless driving and operating a vehicle without a proper license.
• Joshua sustained injuries in the accident but was eventually released from the hospital in a stable state.

The Nigerian authorities have accused the driver of former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua of causing a death through reckless driving after a deadly car accident that resulted in two fatalities.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared in court on Friday at the Sagamu Magistrates’ Court regarding an incident that took place on Monday on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

What legal accusations will Anthony Joshua encounter?

Police sources told the BBCProsecutors brought four charges against him, such as causing death through dangerous driving, reckless and careless driving, failing to drive with proper care, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

A collision occurred when a Lexus SUV, occupied by Joshua and his group, struck a parked truck on a heavily trafficked highway. Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, were declared deceased at the location.

Joshua, who was riding in the car, suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he was released on Wednesday following medical confirmation that he was in a stable state.

The accused was given bail worth 5 million naira (£2,578), but was kept in custody until the requirements for his bail are met. The case is scheduled to be brought up again on January 20.

The incident occurred only 10 days following Joshua’s victory against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the United States.

He was said to be getting ready to make a comeback to the boxing ring at the start of this year.

How did Anthony Joshua escape death?

As previously reported, new information has come to light regarding the alarming traffic accident involving the professional boxer.

As per media coverage, Joshua’s survival is credited to alast-minute seat swap alongside one of the passengers.

In conversation with the media, the driver’s attorney, Olalekan Abiodun, stated that Joshua was initially seated in the front, but the driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, requested him to switch places.

“I know the trip began in Lagos, and at first Joshua was sitting in the front, but the driver asked him to switch seats. He did this because Joshua is a large man and couldn’t see the side mirror properly, so he moved to sit behind the driver. According to what I’ve been told, Latif then took Joshua’s place,” Olelakan said.

Was Anthony Joshua’s chauffeur skilled?

Protecting his father, 19-year-old Adeniti Ifeoluwa, said his father had been driving Joshua for the last three years and made every effort to prevent the accident.

He proposed that the parked truck driver was also accountable for the accident, having allegedly illegally parked beside the road.

Kayode was released on a bail amounting to KSh 450,000 and is still in custody until the bail requirements are met. The case is set for January 20.