Anthony Joshua’s driver ‘dealing with fees’ as he’s launched from hospital

Anthony Joshua’s chauffer may face prosecution for the crash that killed two of the fighter’s closest associates in Nigeria as he’s launched from hospital.

The crash, which occurred on 29 December, tragically led to the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. Sina was Joshua’s sport and train rehabilitation coach, whereas Latz was his private coach.

The pairs had their identities confirmed in an announcement from Matchroom Boxing after movies on social media confirmed the fighter being pulled out of the automotive.

Matchroom Boxing had beforehand launched an announcement confirming the deaths of Sina and Latz and giving an replace on AJ’s situation, saying: “Anthony Joshua was concerned in a highway site visitors accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier right now.

“With profound disappointment it has been confirmed that two shut associates and group members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically handed away.

“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can affirm that Anthony sustained accidents within the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and therapy. He’s in a secure situation and can stay there for commentary.”

The horror crash occurred simply over one week after his long-awaited battle in Miami with Jake Paul on 20 December.

Although Joshua gained the bout and even allegedly broke Paul’s jaw in two locations, Jake Paul put out an announcement in help of Joshua.

He stated on X: “Life is rather more necessary than boxing. I’m praying for the misplaced lives, AJ and anybody impacted by right now’s unlucky accident.”

The reason for the crash has been confirmed by authorities, who revealed the Lexus SUV Joshua and his associates have been in ‘misplaced management’ whereas dashing, which brought on the tire to burst while overtaking one other car.

It then crashed right into a parked van.

Now, the boxing champion’s driver is seemingly underneath investigation for harmful driving and will even face prosecution for his function within the crash.

Officers say the truck concerned was seized and has since been held on the Federal Highway Security Corps workplace on the Sagamu interchange in the course of the investigation.

In line with reviews from The Solar, the native employed driver apparently left the scene after the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Guardian reported he may face prosecution for reckless driving, with a supply from the Federal Highway Security Corps saying: “Preliminary reviews point out the driving force exceeded velocity limits and overtook dangerously earlier than the crash.

“These are critical offences underneath Nigerian legislation and might appeal to prison legal responsibility if fatalities are concerned.”

For the reason that crash, Adedamola Joshua, an uncle of Joshua’s, stated in an announcement that the crash has had a profound household affect.

He stated: “The incident shook our household deeply. Although our son, Anthony, is alive, two of his associates, who got here to have a good time with us, misplaced their lives.

“This can be a critical tragedy, not just for our household, however for Ogun State, Nigeria, and the world at massive. We’re deeply saddened that two individuals very near Anthony didn’t survive. Our hearts are with their households.”