A dangerous driver who sped at up to 146mph on the M40 near Beaconsfield has been locked up for 10 years after causing a fatal smash. Trad Almaghrabi, 24, from Uxbridge, crashed his blue Mercedes AMG C250 into a Volkswagen Golf, killing 27-year-old Naweed Hussain instantly. Naweed’s passenger was left fighting for life with serious injuries.
Cowardly Getaway and Shocking Speeding
- Almaghrabi was seen buying booze before flooring it in his Merc.
- He blasted through a 50mph roadworks limit, hitting Naweed’s car at junction 2.
- After the crash, he fled on foot towards Beaconsfield Services while CCTV caught his escape.
- Police found nitrous oxide, cannabis, and a grinder stashed in and under his car.
Justice Served: Jail, Ban, and Car Destroyed
At Aylesbury Crown Court, Almaghrabi pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. He was handed 10 years behind bars plus 2 years for causing serious injury, sentences running at the same time. His licence is banned for nearly 12 years, with a gruelling extended test before he can drive again. The court also ordered his Mercedes to be crushed and slapped him with £1,000 court costs.
Police Condemn Reckless Driving
“The speeds Almaghrabi was driving just before the crash beggar belief,” said Sgt Ed Crofts from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. “His cowardly decision to flee shows utter disregard for the victims. No sentence will ease Naweed’s family’s pain but hopefully brings some justice. Speed kills, and we’ll keep cracking down on these reckless drivers.”
Naweed Hussain was returning home after working at a charity football event. His tragic death is a brutal reminder of how deadly speeding and drink driving remain on UK roads.
