By Our Reporter
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, has identified over-speeding and wrongful overtaking along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the cause of the crash that killed two persons, and left Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua injured.
The crash which involved a Lexus SUV with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, carrying Joshua, reportedly collided with a stationary truck around 11:00 am on Monday, in front of Sinoma, before Danco, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
FRSC, in a statement made available to newsmen, said the accident involved five persons, with one injured, two unhurt and two others killed.
The statement explained that the driver of the Lexus was over-speeding and wrongfully overtook from the right hand side, thereby ramming into the stationary vehicle.
It added that Anthony Joshua was rushed to an undisclosed hospital by the security officers attached to him and the bodies of the deceased deposited at Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
"An Auto crash occurred today 29th December, 2025 involving two vehicles along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at SINOMA.
"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 statement said.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in his reaction, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victim, Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery.
The FRSC boss reiterated the agency's warning to motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking, excessive speed, and disregard for traffic regulations, particularly on high-speed corridors such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
He urged motorists to exercise patience, maintain lane discipline, and prioritise safety over haste, especially during the festive travel period.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Ogun State, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, has assured members of the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident had commenced.
The police spokesperson noted that Joshua who was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was receiving medical attention.
Babaseyi expressed the Command’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that updates on the incident would be communicated as investigation progresses.
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