Man Pleads Guilty After Horrific Aldwych Crash Kills Young Woman
Fatal Smash Shakes Aldwych Near King’s College
A driver has admitted causing death by dangerous driving after a deadly crash tore through Aldwych in central London.
On the morning of Tuesday, 18 March 2025, at 11:41am, chaos erupted on The Strand close to King’s College London when a vehicle ploughed into pedestrians. 20-year-old Aalia Mahomed died instantly in the horror smash.
Her family described Aalia as “bright, kind and beautiful.” Her death has devastated the local community.
Caught Within Minutes – Driver Now Faces Court
Christopher Jackson, 27, from Southampton, was arrested less than seven minutes after police arrived at the scene.
Following a full probe by the Met Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, Jackson pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on Monday, 2 February to:
- Causing death by dangerous driving
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving (two counts)
Met Police Praise Public for Speedy Arrest and Justice
“Our thoughts remain with Aalia’s friends and family,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Donna Smith. “We know nothing can undo what’s happened, but we hope today’s guilty plea brings a small measure of comfort.
Thanks to our officers’ dedication and the public who stepped in, justice is being served.”
Shocking Sequence of Events Revealed
The investigation uncovered chilling details behind the deadly crash:
- Jackson was tasked with collecting two electric vehicles from Bush House in Aldwych that morning.
- He sped out of the courtyard towards iron gates blocking the pedestrian zone on The Strand.
- Jackson crashed through the gates, which hit a 28-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man. Both suffered life-changing injuries.
- He then sped over a flower bed, briefly going airborne before hitting Aalia, who was sitting on a nearby bench, unaware.
- Jackson’s vehicle finally stopped next to the wall of St Mary-Le-Strand church.
Forensic experts found no mechanical problems with the vehicle. Statements from over 170 witnesses, including police officers, helped piece the full story together.
Jackson remains in custody ahead of his sentencing on Friday, 6 March.
