Man Found Guilty Of 9 Year Old Girl's Death BY Dangerous Driving

Friday, 25 November 2016 13:27

A man has been found guilty of causing the death of a nine-year-old girl in Rawtenstall by dangerous driving.

Mohsen Saddique, 22, of Wheatholme Street, Rossendale was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after nine year old Aleena Kausar was killed following a collision with an Audi A5 on Bacup Road at around 5pm on September 18, 2015.

Aleena suffered serious injuries at the scene and was airlifted to Royal Blackburn Hospital where she sadly later died.

An investigation into the collision found that the Audi had been racing with a Volkswagen Golf, driven by Saddique, prior to the collision.

The vehicles were seen on CCTV footage and were estimated to have reached speeds of up to 64 mph.

Saddique had pleaded not guilty to causing the child’s death but was convicted following a trial at Burnley Crown Court.

The Audi driver, Adil Manir, 19, of Beech Street, Rossendale pleaded guilty to the same charge earlier this year.

Det Insp Mark Haworth-Oates said: “This was a tragic incident which has had a devastating impact on Aleena’s family and the wider community.”

“I’m sure that when Saddique and Manir set out on that journey they had no intention of hurting anyone but their actions show a complete disregard for the safety of other road users and pedestrians. The irresponsible and dangerous way in which they raced their vehicles, in a built up area, at a busy time of day has led to the worst possible outcome, the death of a young girl who was simply walking along the pavement with her mother. “

“This case highlights the fatal consequences that dangerous driving can have and shows just how much damage and heartbreak it can cause. This collision will have a lasting impact on all those involved and my thoughts very much remain with Aleena’s family at this time.”

Both men will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on December 19.

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