Anthony Joshua was not reported to be driving the car; credible reports say he was a passenger in the back seat of a Lexus SUV involved in the crash in Nigeria. As of the latest updates, authorities have not publicly named who was driving the vehicle, only stating that the circumstances and responsibility for the crash remain under investigation.

What is known so far

  • Anthony Joshua was in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria.
  • Police and road safety officials describe him as a passenger seated in the rear of the vehicle, not the driver.
  • Two other occupants tragically died, while Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Was Anthony Joshua driving the car?

  • Official statements from police and road safety agencies say Joshua was in the back seat of the SUV and do not describe him as the driver.
  • Multiple news outlets note that investigators have not yet disclosed who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash.
  • Some online forum and video discussions speculate about “who caused the accident,” but they do not provide verified evidence that Joshua was driving.

Ongoing investigation

  • Authorities in Ogun State and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps have opened an inquiry into the cause of the crash, including speed, a reported burst tire, and the attempted overtaking maneuver before hitting the parked truck.
  • Until that investigation is completed and officials release more detail, any claim that Joshua was driving remains unconfirmed speculation and should be treated cautiously.

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