Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash
Aadil Sabir pleaded guilty to causing the death of William Bailey by dangerous driving.
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Aadil Sabir, 31, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of William Bailey by dangerous driving. He also admitted causing serious injury to Azfur Khan and Hamad Zaman. The pleas were entered via video-link from Wales at the Old Bailey on Thursday.
Fatal Collision Details
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The fatal incident occurred at junction three of the M4 in west London on October 29, 2023. Police were called at 11:39am to reports of an overturned Mercedes car on the eastbound carriageway near the Cranford Park Interchange. Emergency services attended and found four people injured inside the vehicle. William Bailey, a rear passenger, died at the scene. Two other men sustained life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital, while a fourth person was treated for minor injuries.
The crash caused disruption on the approach to Heathrow Airport. Social media posts at the time showed the car on fire and firefighters working to extinguish the flames.
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Sabir had been due to face trial but entered his guilty pleas on Thursday. Judge Simon Mayo KC warned Sabir that he faced a "lengthy custodial sentence". A pre-sentence report was ordered, and sentencing has been fixed for November 23. Sabir was granted continued conditional bail and an interim driving disqualification was imposed.
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+What happened on the M4?
On October 29, 2023, a Mercedes car overturned on the M4 eastbound carriageway near junction three. The collision resulted in the death of one passenger, William Bailey, and serious injuries to two others, Azfur Khan and Hamad Zaman.
+Who is Aadil Sabir?
Aadil Sabir, 31, is the driver of the Mercedes involved in the fatal M4 collision. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury to two passengers.
+What is the next step for Aadil Sabir?
A pre-sentence report has been ordered for Aadil Sabir. He is due to be sentenced on November 23, and Judge Simon Mayo KC has warned him that he faces a lengthy custodial sentence.
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