Crash deaths trial halted due to illness

The trial of a man accused of causing the death of a mother and daughter by dangerous driving has been halted due to illness.

Jasskamal Riyat, 37, is on trial over the deaths of Justyna Hulboj, 27, and four-year-old Lena Czepczor, who died when they were hit by an Audi TT in Scott Hall Road, Leeds, on 16 January 2023.

Prosecutors allege Riyat, who denies the charges, was driving a BMW 1 Series at the time and had been racing Audi driver Hardeep Bhachu prior to the collision.

The trial at Leeds Crown Court, which began on Monday, was stopped on Thursday and has since been rescheduled for August.

Bhachu, of Grant Row, Leeds, pleaded guilty to two counts causing death by dangerous driving in June 2024.

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