FRSC Says Anthony Joshua Cr+sh Was Caused By Excessive Speed, Wrongful Overtaking

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed excessive speed and wrongful overtaking for the fatal road cr+sh involving world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

In a statement on Monday, the Corps confirmed that the acc+dent occurred on December 29, 2025, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying Joshua and a stationary commercial truck.

According to preliminary reports from the Ogun Sector Command, the cr+sh happened at about 12:00 noon and was immediately reported to the FRSC.

Operatives arrived at the scene within three minutes, carrying out rescue operations, evacuating victims, managing traffic and preventing secondary accidents.

The incident involved a black Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD *** HN and a stationary red Sinotruck with an unknown registration number. Five adult males were involved in the cr+sh. Two persons d+ed, one sustained inj¥ries, while two others escaped unh¥rt. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and suffered minor inj¥ries.

The inj¥red victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Ajaka, Sagamu.

The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division was informed for further investigation and documentation.

FRSC said preliminary findings showed that the Lexus Jeep, suspected to be travelling above the prescribed speed limit, lost control while attempting to overtake and cr+shed into the stationary truck, which was properly parked by the roadside.

The Corps noted that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking are serious traffic offences and remain leading causes of fatal cr+shes on Nigerian highways.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, on behalf of the FRSC management and staff, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished Joshua and the injured victim a speedy recovery.

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