The son of Kayode Adeniyi, the driver charged in the fatal car crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua, has publicly defended his father, claiming the incident was a tragic accident caused by sudden brake failure.
In an interview outside court, 19-year-old Ifeoluwa Adeniyi stated, "Dad is not a fast driver, he was following the speed limit and then the brakes failed. He said he was pushing the pedal, but nothing was happening." He added that the family was deeply upset and expressed sorrow for the deaths of Joshua’s two friends.
Boxer’s Last-Minute Seat Change
Reports also reveal a striking detail: Anthony Joshua had moved from the front passenger seat to the rear of the SUV shortly before the collision, a change reportedly made to improve the driver's visibility. The two friends who died, Sani Ghami and Latif Adeyole, had only arrived in Nigeria hours earlier for a holiday visit.
Witness Testimony and Charges
A witness in court described Adeniyi as an experienced and competent driver who had worked for Joshua for years. The witness asserted the crash would not have occurred if a truck had not been illegally parked on the roadside, which the driver attempted to avoid.
Despite these claims, Kayode Adeniyi has been formally arraigned on charges including dangerous driving and driving without a valid license. The case continues as investigations into the exact cause of the accident proceed.
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