Two men jailed over deadly Leeds car race

Two men have been jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Monday after killing a mother and her four-year-old daughter while racing high-performance cars in Leeds, BBC News reported. Justyna Hulboj, aged 27, and her daughter Lena Czepczor died after being struck on 16 January 2023. [1]

BBC News reported that an Audi TT RS hit the victims as they were walking to the girl's nursery along the A61 Scott Hall Road. Hardeep Bhachu, aged 29, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Jasskamal Riyat, aged 37, was sentenced to 16 years. [1]

Bhachu, of Grant Row in Adel, had previously admitted to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, according to BBC News. Judge Singh told the court that the road was not a race track and warned the men of the irreversible consequences of their actions. [1]

Judge Singh stated during sentencing that the deaths caused immense impact and immeasurable consequences for the family members left behind, BBC News reported. [1]