Anthony Joshua: Truck Driver On The Run After Fatal Crash
The truck driver at the centre of the crash that almost killed Anthony Joshua has reportedly gone on the run. Nigerian police confirmed they want to speak to the man, in his 30s, in relation to Monday’s collision which killed two of the champion boxer’s friends.
The authorities also confirmed the truck had been parked illegally on the hard shoulder of the dangerous highway north of Lagos. It comes as the local driver of the SUV carrying Joshua may still face prosecution for reckless driving.
Joshua’s close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both 36, lost their lives in the crash. The Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided head on with the parked truck, which is understood to be used to transport soya beans.
“He was parked on the side of the highway which is illegal, he had not broken down and he was not with the vehicle when the accident happened,” a Nigerian officer told the Daily Mail.
Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele both posted footage on their Instagram accounts of them playing table tennis.
Ayodele, also known as Latz, was a personal trainer of Joshua, while Ghami acted as strength and conditioning coach for the 36-year-old.
Joshua’s spokesperson released a statement on behalf of the boxing icon. It read: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.
“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.
