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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

A man who killed a friend in a crash while driving at more than 90mph in a 30mph zone has been jailed. Cory Sewell was over the legal alcohol limit when his grey Mercedes was “momentarily airborne” before it hit a lamppost in Birmingham, on 29 April 2023, killing Hamse Ismali, 28.

There were two other men in the vehicle, one who suffered minor injuries and a second suffered an arm injury during the crash on Penncricket Lane.

Sewell, 27, was jailed for nine years after he pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court to one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The defendant, from Barr Street, Birmingham, was driving between 83mph and 92mph, on the 30mph speed limit road, just before the crash, West Midlands Police (WMP) said.

CCTV footage seen by the force showed the vehicle was “momentarily airborne” as Sewell lost control, before it mounted a footpath and hit a lamppost. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Mr Ismali died at the scene

Source: BBC

In other news – Nineties dance star Dario G has died

 

Dance producer Dario G, whose hits included Sunchyme and Carnaval de Paris, has died at the age of 53. The musician, whose real name was Paul Spencer, had been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer last year.

Dario G

He was positive until the end but this was one battle he could not fight any more,” wrote his family on his official Instagram page. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories. Fellow musicians paid tribute underneath the post. Read more

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