Anthony Joshua car crash may have been ‘preventable’ if not for ‘over-speeding’ say authorities

A fatal car crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua that sadly killed two men, may have been ‘preventable’, claim authorities.

Joshua, 36, was a passenger in the deadly car crash, which took place on Monday December 29 in Nigeria. The incident was caused when the vehicle he was traveling in collided with a stationary truck.

As soon as the tragedy occurred, emergency services rushed to the scene, with authorities now releasing a statement that gives a further insight into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal and FRSC Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash might have been preventable if not for ‘over-speeding’ and ‘wrongful overtaking'.

"The Federal Road Safety Corps wishes to confirm a fatal road traffic crash that occurred today Monday, 29 December 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck," Ogungbemide said.

"Preliminary reports from the Ogun Sector Command indicate that the crash occurred at about 1200HRS and was promptly reported to the Corps. FRSC operatives arrived at the scene within three (3) minutes of notification, enabling swift rescue operations, evacuation of victims, effective traffic control, and prevention of secondary crashes.

Anthony Joshua, pictured here following his victory over Jake Paul, was injured in the crash (Giorgio VIERA / AFP via Getty Image)

"The incident involved two vehicles: a black Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD 850 HN (private) and a stationary red commercial Sinotruck with unknown registration number. A total of five adult males were involved in the crash. Two persons sadly lost their lives, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor injuries.

"The injured victim was evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division (MTD) was duly notified for further investigation and necessary documentation.

"Preliminary findings indicate that the Lexus Jeep, which was suspected to be travelling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking 'maneuver' and crashed into a stationary truck well packed by the side of the road.

"The primary causes of the crash being excessive speed and wrongful overtaking constitute serious traffic violations and remain among the leading causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways."

The official statement also adds further insight into reports from eyewitnesses at the scene, which described the devastating aftermath.

Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami (pictured here with Anthony Joshua) were both killed in Monday's crash (sina_evolve / Instagram)

One man named Adeniyi Orojo, told outlet Punch: "It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him.

"There was also a passenger sitting beside the driver, making four occupants in the Lexus that crashed. His security detail was in the vehicle behind them before the crash.

"Other eyewitnesses and I began the rescue and flagged down oncoming vehicles to assist. A few minutes after the crash, officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived. The passenger beside the driver and Joshua died on the spot."

Two people were tragically killed in the crash, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who were both members of Joshua’s team and close friends of the boxer.

Sina had worked as Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach for many years, even cheering him on ringside during his most recent fight with Jake Paul.

Latif on the other hand, worked as Joshua’s personal trainer, as well as crafting a career for himself as a fitness influencer in Dubai.