Dangerous driver jailed after killing passenger in head-on fatal Tipton collision
Richard Strickland was sentenced to 11 years for causing the death of his passenger in a head-on collision.
A dangerous driver has been jailed after killing his passenger in a head-on collision in Tipton.
Richard Strickland was driving along Alexandra Road in his Mercedes on the evening of January 3, 2024, while Deepak Nayyar, 43, was sat in the passenger seat.
Strickland was speeding and veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway, colliding head-on with a van.
Deepak Nayyar was taken to hospital with serious injuries and passed away in hospital on February 1, 2024.
The driver of the van was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries and Strickland was also taken to hospital with serious head and leg injuries.
Strickland, 47, of Jonah Drive in Tipton, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving.
He admitted the offences at an earlier hearing and was sentenced to 11 years in prison at Wolverhampton Crown Court on July 6.
In tribute to Deepak Nayyar, his family said: “Deepak had the whole world to experience, he had everything to live for.
“Deepak was a loud, funny jolly person and kept all the family going.
“He was lovely, lively bubbly person. He always had a listening ear for all his loved ones and friends, he was loved by everyone.
“When Deepak laughed, everyone laughed with him.”
Detective Sergeant Julie Lyman, Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Strickland showed a complete disregard for everyone’s safety and a man sadly lost his life.
“Deepak was clearly well loved by his family and friends and our thoughts remain with them.”