Anthony Joshua's driver charged after crash kills two in Nigeria

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The driver was charged with dangerous driving and bailed while the case continues.
Anthony Joshua's driver charged after crash kills two in Nigeria
A What happened
Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash in Ogun state, Nigeria, that killed two of Joshua's team members. The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, faces four charges including reckless driving and driving without a valid license. The driver was granted bail and the case is set for January 20. This legal action follows a fatal accident that injured Joshua and took the lives of his close friends and team members, highlighting the seriousness of road safety enforcement.

Key insights

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    Legal charges against driver: Driver faces multiple charges including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid license.

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    Fatal crash impact: Two of Anthony Joshua's team members died and Joshua was injured, underlining the crash's severity.

Takeaways

The driver involved in the fatal crash with Anthony Joshua's team members faces serious legal charges, showing accountability efforts in Nigeria's road safety system.

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