A driver who failed to stop after fatally injuring a cyclist in a collision in...

Published: 6:14 pm August 4, 2023
Updated: 8:16 am October 8, 2025
Driver jailed for fatally injuring cyclist and fleeing the scene – UKNIP

A driver who failed to stop after fatally injuring a cyclist in a collision in Newham has been jailed.

Syed Minhaz Ahmed, 32 , of Third Avenue, Newham, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 4 August where he was sentenced to four years imprisonment, two of which will be served on licence; he was also disqualified from driving for six years and will be required to take an extended retest at the end of the disqualification period.

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