The driver involved in the road accident that left former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, injured may be prosecuted for reckless driving, sources familiar with the investigation have revealed. Findings by the Federal Road Safety Corps reportedly showed that the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed and engaged in wrongful overtaking, offences considered serious breaches of traffic regulations when fatalities occur.
According Vanguard, the source, investigators are finalising documentation to be forwarded to the Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division, which is working with prosecutors to determine appropriate charges. Prosecution for dangerous or reckless driving causing d+ath is said to be under consideration.
The source further confirmed that Joshua sustained a fracture in one of his legs during the cr@sh. Although authorities are yet to issue an official statement, the incident has sparked renewed public discussion on road safety and accountability on Nigerian highways.
The accident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
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