A drink-driver, who killed a father-of-two in the early hours of the morning as the victim crossed the road, has been locked-up for five years and four months.
Imran Ali, 27, of Highview Gardens, Edgware, North London had been boozing before jumping behind the wheel of his Toyota Avensis and colliding with Georgia-born Yuriy Amoev, 35.
He pleaded guilty at Wood Green Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol in Watford Way, Hendon on December 12, last year and was also disqualified for six years.
At 3:00am Ali ran over Mr. Amoev outside Hendon Central Underground Station (pictured) and then crashed into the central traffic barrier.
The victim was declared dead at the scene.
Ali was arrested after failing a roadside breath test.
“Let this be a stark warning to anyone who still thinks that it is acceptable to drink and drive,” said Detective Sergeant Geoff Harper of the Metropolitan Police’s Road Death Investigation Unit.
“This time last year a family were devastated by the loss of a father to two young children because Ali gratuitously chose to get in his car when he had been drinking.
“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Amoev.
“The Metropolitan Police Service will continue to carry out operations targeting those who drink and drive, particularly during the Christmas period, to make the roads safer for everyone who uses them.”
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