Dangerous driver who killed man returning from night out in junction crash is jailed
A driver who went through a red light and crashed into another car, leaving one man dead and another with life changing injuries, has been jailed.
Sami Azizi was locked up for eight years on Wednesday at Birmingham Crown Court for causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving on New John Street West in Birmingham.
The 22-year-old from Gaton Road in West Bromwich, who was also banned from driving for nine years, was driving a blue BMW at speed along New John Street West shortly before 4am on July 31, 2021 before going through a red light at the junction of Summer Lane.
Azizi's BMW collided with a grey Mercedes that had gone through a green light, causing both cars to spin and collide into street furniture.
A 24-year-old man, who was a passenger from the Mercedes died, while another 24-year-old man continues to recover life-changing injuries sustained in the collision.
Azizi was arrested at the scene and was later charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, to which he pleaded guilty in court.
DC Gina Scott from the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said: “Azizi ruined the lives of two people and their families that night when he chose to drive dangerously and not stop at a red light.
“The occupants from the other car had enjoyed a night out and were returning home when this tragic incident took place.
"Azizi’s driving and disregard for other road users’ safety has caused unimaginable pain for the family of the man who died and left another with life-changing injuries.
“The sentence can never bring the young man back, but I hope this sentence brings justice to his family.”
