FRSC says over-speeding and wrongful overtaking caused the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua, leaving two people dead
FRSC Blames Over-Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking for Crash That Killed Two, Injured Anthony Joshua
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has attributed the fatal road crash involving Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking, confirming that the incident claimed two lives and left the boxer injured.
NewsHeadline247 gathered that the crash occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, specifically in front of Sinoma, before Danco, in Ogun State.
The accident involved a Lexus SUV with registration number KRD 850 HN, conveying Joshua, which reportedly rammed into a stationary truck.
In a statement made available to journalists, the FRSC disclosed that five persons were involved in the crash.
According to the Corps, one person sustained injuries, two were unhurt, while two others died as a result of the impact.
The statement explained that the driver of the Lexus SUV was over-speeding and overtook wrongly from the right-hand side, leading to the fatal collision.
“An auto crash occurred today, 29th December 2025, involving two vehicles along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway at SINOMA,” the FRSC said.
“Sagamu Unit of FRSC rescue team were at the scene as soon as they were informed.
“Five people were involved; one was injured, two were unhurt, while two were killed in the crash.
“The cause of the crash was due to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking by the driver who overtook from the right-hand side, thereby ramming into a stationary vehicle.”
The FRSC added that Anthony Joshua was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital by his security detail, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the Livewell Hospital Morgue in Sagamu.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed that a comprehensive investigation into the incident has commenced.
Speaking on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that Joshua, who was seated at the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was currently receiving medical attention. Babaseyi expressed the Command’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the public that updates would be provided as investigations progress. Read More
