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Trial begins for driver involved in fatal crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua
A Nigerian court heard that the vehicle carrying Joshua crashed during an overtaking maneuver, resulting in the deaths of two team members.
The short version
- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is on trial in Nigeria, facing charges including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid license, both of which he denies.
- Court testimony stated that Kayode lost control of a Lexus SUV while attempting to overtake a truck, crashing into a parked lorry and killing Joshua's trainer Latif Ayodele and coach Sina Ghami.
- A police witness testified that investigators have not yet obtained a formal statement from Anthony Joshua.
- The trial proceedings have been adjourned until September 10.
Key facts
- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid national driver's licence following a fatal collision in Ogun State, Nigeria.[BBC News]
- The crash resulted in the deaths of Anthony Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, who were asleep in the vehicle at the time.[BBC News]
- Abubakar Adamu, the driver of the stationary lorry involved in the collision, pleaded not guilty to a charge of obstructing traffic.[BBC News]
- A police inspector testified that both vehicles had been removed from the scene prior to his arrival, and noted that police have not yet taken a statement from Joshua.[BBC News]
- The trial was adjourned until September 10.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unconfirmed when or if investigators will take a formal statement from Anthony Joshua, with police stating efforts to reach him are ongoing.[BBC News]