The identity of the man behind the wheel during the tragic car accident involving heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been revealed. A photo of the 47-year-old driver, Adeniyi Kayode, has now surfaced online, accompanied by serious legal charges filed against him.
Driver's Identity and Charges Laid Bare
According to a report by the Daily Mail, the driver involved in the December 29 incident is Adeniyi Kayode. The charges brought against him, as cited in the report, are severe and multiple. They include: dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, having no driver's license, and driving without due care and attention causing bodily harm or damage to property.
The accident, which occurred on December 29, resulted in the devastating loss of two of Anthony Joshua's friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Previous eyewitness accounts described a harrowing scene where Joshua was reportedly pulled from the wreckage by bystanders, an act that may have saved his life.
Public Outcry and Divided Opinions
The emergence of the driver's photo and details has ignited a firestorm of reactions on social media. Many commenters focused on the revelation that Kayode allegedly did not possess a valid driver's license. One user pointedly stated, "He didn’t have a drivers license."
However, the court of public opinion is far from unanimous. A significant number of reactions have expressed sympathy for the driver or shifted blame to other factors. Some users questioned the fairness of the charges, with one asking, "I don’t understand . Wat offense did he comit?" Another pleaded, "Leave the poor man alone."
Many pointed fingers at the parked truck involved in the collision. Comments like "what's a big truck doing right on a by pass?" and "This’s not fair enough. He tried his best to avoid that accident if not for that parked truck" highlight this perspective. Others suggested a double standard in justice, noting "Laws in Ghana and Nigeria only works severely and effectively if it involves the rich and high ranks."
Eyewitness Account of the Crash Sequence
Further details on how the crash unfolded came from a Nigerian man, Adekunle Raphael, who shared his eyewitness account. He explained that the driver of Joshua's car was attempting to overtake another vehicle to catch up with the boxer's convoy. This maneuver led to the car colliding with a stationary truck. The impact was catastrophic, splitting the vehicle in two and leading to the fatal injuries of Joshua's friends.
This tragic incident continues to unfold as the legal process begins against Adeniyi Kayode. The combination of a high-profile figure like Anthony Joshua, a fatal outcome, and the serious charges against an unlicensed driver ensures the story remains in the public eye, sparking debates about road safety, accountability, and justice in Nigeria.
