The Digest:
The driver involved in the crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends revealed in court that the boxer switched from the front passenger seat to the back moments before the accident due to his height obstructing the view. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode pleaded not guilty to all charges, stating the crash occurred due to a sudden brake failure while driving at 70km/h.
Key Points:
- Driver Kayode testified that Joshua moved to the back seat because his legs blocked the wing mirror.
- He claimed the brakes failed as he attempted to swerve away from a parked truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
- Kayode pleaded not guilty to charges including dangerous driving causing death and driving without a license.
- Bail was set at ₦5 million with four sureties; he was remanded for documentation.
- The driver’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, described the incident as a tragic accident.
- Joshua's friend, Latif, reportedly took the front seat that sustained the worst impact.
- The case has been adjourned to January 20 for trial.
Sources: Guardian Ng
