A tragic car accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua resulted in the death of two men and has been described by authorities as potentially ‘preventable’.
The accident took place on Monday, December 29, in Nigeria, where 36-year-old Joshua was a passenger. The collision occurred when the vehicle he was in crashed into a stationary truck.
Emergency services arrived swiftly following the incident, with authorities later providing a statement that sheds light on the crash’s circumstances.
Assistant Corps Marshal and FRSC Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide stated that ‘over-speeding’ and ‘wrongful overtaking’ may have contributed to the crash’s preventability.
“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.
“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 highlights eyewitness accounts from the scene that describe the devastating aftermath.
A witness named Adeniyi Orojo told the 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.”
The two individuals who lost their lives were Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both close associates of Joshua.
Sina was Joshua’s long-time strength and conditioning coach and was present at ringside for his recent fight with Jake Paul.
Latif was Joshua’s personal trainer and also established himself as a fitness influencer in Dubai.