The driver involved in the fatal road accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, may be prosecuted for reckless driving, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
The source disclosed that preliminary findings by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicated the vehicle was driven at excessive speed and involved in wrongful overtaking—offences considered serious violations of traffic regulations and punishable when they result in loss of life.
Investigators are said to be finalising documentation for submission to the Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division, which is working with prosecutors to determine appropriate charges. Prosecution for dangerous or reckless driving causing death is reportedly being considered.
The source also confirmed that Joshua sustained a fracture in one of his legs during the crash.
Although authorities have yet to issue an official public statement, the incident has reignited public concern over road safety and accountability on Nigerian highways.
The accident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, claiming the lives of two of Joshua’s close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
