THE driver of the car involved in a fatal road accident in which Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured has appeared in court.
Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on December 29 last year after their SUV collided with a stationary lorry on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on the way to the former world champion’s hometown Sagamu.
The two-time world heavyweight champion, 36, was treated in hospital for his injuries.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who was driving Joshua when their car crashed, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s licence.
The 46-year-old appeared at Sagamu Magistrates Court in Ogun State on Wednesday, when the case was adjourned until March 13.
Prosecutors told the court they needed more time to prepare evidence.
Joshua was discharged from hospital two days after the Lexus SUV crashed on the busy highway, while Ghami and Ayodele were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Kayode, who was making his second appearance at court, has not entered a plea.
