Dangerous driver who injured three people jailed

A motorist who injured three people in a crash outside a university campus has been jailed for three years and nine months.

Nottinghamshire Police said Muhammad Asim was speeding when he ignored a red light near Nottingham Trent University's Clifton site at about 1:40 BST on 20 September 2024.

The 20-year-old, of Constance Street, New Basford, Nottingham, crashed into another car, with one of his own passengers – a woman in her 40s – suffering "a severe brain injury and multiple fractures".

Asim - who police said "ran from the scene without helping" - admitted three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday.

Police said a camera about 150m (492ft) away from the scene of the crash captured Asim's BMW travelling at more than double the 40mph speed limit.

It hit a Ford Fiesta that was turning off the A453 into College Drive, with three occupants from the two vehicles left with serious injuries.

Asim fled the scene with only minor injuries, police said, adding that when he was found by officers about an hour later they discovered he was over the alcohol limit.

Once released, he will be disqualified from driving for five years, and must pass an extended retest before regaining his licence.

Det Con Liah Lane, from Nottinghamshire Police, said Asim "compounded" his problems by fleeing "without helping the numerous people who were obviously injured".

"Whatever his motivations for travelling at the speed he did, his decision-making behind the wheel caused immense damage," she said.

"The injuries inflicted during this collision should serve as a sobering reminder of the consequences of dangerous driving."

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