International boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a fatal car accident.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) first findings, Anthony Joshua’s car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway was caused by high speed and improper passing.
Joshua’s Lexus Jeep collided with a stalled truck on the Sagamu axis of the road near the Sinoma district on Monday, killing two persons.
Joshua was just slightly hurt in the accident, which happened at lunchtime.
According to a statement from the FRSC, Joshua’s jeep “lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre” and “travelled beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor,” which resulted in the collision.
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“The primary causes of the crash, being excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, constitute serious traffic violations and remain among the leading causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways,” the statement reads.
The corps added that two dead individuals have been conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu.
The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division (MTD) has also been duly notified, and further investigation will be launched into the cause of the accident.
“To this end, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed on behalf of the entire Management and staff of the Federal Road Safety Corps extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the injured victim, Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery,” the statement reads.
Although born in England, Joshua often visits his native home in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
He was also in Nigeria last year, where he hung out with celebrities and also presented President Bola Tinubu with a signed boxing glove.
The latest visit comes a few days after Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in an exhibition heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Centre, Miami.
We will keep you updated on developing stories around the accident.
