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Driver Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Killing 9-Year-Old at Red Light

Qadeer Hussain struck Alice Williams while speeding through a red light in Halifax, leaving her family devastated by the preventable tragedy.

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Overview

  • Qadeer Hussain, 55, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison.
  • Hussain was driving at 49mph in a 30mph zone and deliberately ran a red light, hitting nine-year-old Alice Williams as she crossed the road with her family on July 8, 2023.
  • Alice succumbed to severe head injuries two days later, leaving her family grieving and her younger brother expressing heartbreak in court.
  • Dashcam and CCTV footage were pivotal in proving Hussain's excessive speed and deliberate actions, contradicting his initial claims blaming Alice.
  • Hussain is banned from driving for 10 years and two months and must pass an extended re-test before regaining his license.