Telford Drug Driver Hits Pedestrian in BMW at 68mph in 30mph Zone

A Telford man was jailed for hitting a pedestrian while driving a BMW at 68mph in a 30mph zone, causing serious injuries to the victim.

Telford Drug Driver Hits Pedestrian in BMW at 68mph in 30mph Zone
Telford Drug Driver Hits Pedestrian in BMW at 68mph in 30mph Zone

Telford: A man named Ahmed Lal drove a BMW at 68mph in a 30mph zone. He hit a pedestrian crossing Watling Street on June 18, 2023.

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, including a fractured foot, pelvic bone, and hip. He also had bruises on his chest and left eye. The impact was so strong that the victim ended up in the backseat of the car.

Lal, 24, was arrested at the scene and tested positive for cannabis. He was taken into custody right away.

After his arrest, police found out he had given them false information. They later discovered he had fled to Stoke-On-Trent.

Officers quickly tracked him down. Lal faced multiple charges, including causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs.

CCTV footage showed him driving erratically before the crash. He was on a provisional license and didn’t display L plates on the car.

Lal was found guilty of all charges and sentenced to five years in prison on January 28. A police spokesperson said his actions were irresponsible and caused serious injuries.

They hope the judge’s sentence brings some closure to the victim, who has already suffered enough.

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