Anthony Joshua’s chauffeur might ‘face prosecution’ after being discharged from hospital
The local driver of the SUV carrying former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly been discharged from hospital.
The British boxing icon’s chauffeur has now given a statement to police, according to local media reports, but could still face prosecution for reckless driving over the crash in Nigeria.
The car crash killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends and team members and left the British boxer injured.
Police are also reportedly still seeking to speak with a truck driver who was allegedly seen fleeing the scene.
As reported by the Sun, a source from the Federal Road Safety Corps said: “Preliminary reports indicate the driver exceeded speed limits and overtook dangerously before the crash.
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“These are serious offences under Nigerian law and can attract criminal liability if fatalities are involved.“
Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died after the vehicle they were travelling in alongside Joshua and another passenger struck a stationary truck along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Monday morning (December 29).
According to a spokesperson for Joshua, the former two-time unified world heavyweight heavyweight champion was in a “stable condition” after being taken to hospital for checks and treatment.
The Ogun State Government confirmed he did not need any emergency medical intervention at the scene, despite unverified footage showing Joshua grimacing in pain.
Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele both posted footage on their Instagram accounts of them playing table tennis.
Ayodele, also known as Latz, was a personal trainer of Joshua, while Ghami acted as strength and conditioning coach for the 36-year-old.
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Joshua’s spokesperson released a statement on behalf of the boxing icon. It read: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.
“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.
“Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment, he is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.”
