Speeding, Dangerous Overtaking Trigger Crash Involving Anthony Joshua – FRSC
Global Mirror News has learned that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking were responsible for the road crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the cause of the accident in an official statement issued on Monday by its Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide.
According to the FRSC, the incident occurred around noon near the Sinoma Area, close to Sagamu, and involved a black Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and a stationary red Sinotruck parked by the roadside.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the FRSC Ogun Sector Command revealed that five adult males were involved in the crash.
Two of the occupants reportedly died at the scene, while one person sustained injuries and two others escaped unhurt. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and was said to have suffered only minor injuries.
Global Mirror News gathered that the injured victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Ajaka, Sagamu.
The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division was also notified to carry out further investigation and documentation.
In its findings, the FRSC explained that the Lexus SUV was suspected to have been travelling above the legally prescribed speed limit when it attempted to overtake another vehicle.
During the manoeuvre, the driver reportedly lost control, leading to a collision with the stationary truck.
The corps stressed that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking remain among the leading causes of fatal road crashes across Nigerian highways, describing both actions as serious traffic violations that endanger lives.
Conveying the condolences of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the FRSC expressed sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash and wished Anthony Joshua and the other injured victim a quick recovery.
The Agency also used the opportunity to caution motorists, especially during the festive season, to avoid speeding and dangerous overtaking, urging road users to place safety above haste.
Global Mirror News reports that the FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer highways through sustained enforcement, prompt rescue operations and continuous public education aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities Nationwide.
