A devastating crash on Nottingham's roads has been brought to a sombre conclusion with Nomazwe Moyo, 35, being sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the fatal collision. In February, she pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving without insurance at Nottingham Crown Court.
The incident occurred on 18 October last year when Muhammad Aftab Ahmad, a 20-year-old food delivery driver known as Tabi, was tragically struck by Moyo's vehicle on the A610 Bobbers Mill Bridge, Alfreton Road. Police reported that Moyo was driving at approximately 60mph in a 30mph zone, recklessly overtaking other vehicles as she headed towards Nottingham city centre. An off-duty police officer was forced to take evasive action moments before the fatal crash.
Investigations revealed that despite being advised by her doctor to stop driving for 12 months due to her epilepsy in January last year, Moyo continued to drive and failed to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of her medical condition. While there is no evidence to suggest she suffered a seizure at the time of the crash, her blatant disregard for medical advice and traffic regulations proved fatal.
After clipping the wing mirror of one car, Moyo's vehicle hit Mr Ahmad, sending him into the path of oncoming traffic, leaving another driver with insufficient time to react. Moyo failed to stop at the scene, instead colliding with a taxi before crashing head-on with a fourth vehicle. The incident has sparked an IOPC referral due to previous involvement with the defendant.
Inspector Louise Melbourne from Nottinghamshire Police's serious collision investigation unit described Moyo's actions as 'reckless', stating it was by chance that there were not more fatalities. The family of Mr Ahmad paid a heartfelt tribute, describing him as a cherished son, brother, husband, father and the heart of their family whose kindness, laughter and warm spirit touched everyone who knew him.
The family's statement noted that his death has left a deep void in their hearts, adding 'his passing will forever be remembered with sadness'. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of driving recklessly and ignoring medical advice.