August 6th 2023.
Syed Ahmed, a 32-year-old driver from Newham, east London, was sentenced to four years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving. He was driving at 65mph on a 30mph road when he hit cyclist Jay Kristiansen, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. Jay died the following day in hospital.
Ahmed did not stop after hitting the cyclist and fled the scene before abandoning his vehicle, only handing himself in to police around 33 hours after the incident in July 2020.
The family of Jay Kristiansen released a statement following his sentencing. They described Jay as a ‘funny and caring young man’ with ‘a great kindness and love of animals’. They also spoke of his hopes and dreams that he will never be able to realize.
Acting Detective Sergeant Liz Carrey said Ahmed had shown no regard for public safety. She commented that it is right he has received a custodial sentence, as it serves as a warning of the potential consequences of driving recklessly.
The tragedy of Jay Kristiansen’s death is a sad reminder of the devastation that can be caused by dangerous driving. We should all be more mindful of the speed limit and the safety of others when driving.
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