Death Crash: Alleged Car Racers In Court

Hina Shamim & Crash Scene

Two drivers accused of racing each other at over twice the speed limit and causing the death of a 21 year-old student, who was struck by a car near her campus, have appeared in court.

Farid Reza, 36, of Surbiton Road, Kingston-upon-Thames and William Spicer, 28, of Somervell Road, Harrow had been on bail for over a year while specialist police accident investigators collected evidence.

Wimbledon Magistrates Court heard it was Reza's powerful BMW M3, which inflicted fatal injuries to Hina Shamim in Penrhyn Road, Kingston-upon-Thames.

He attempted to have his address kept a secret, even citing European Human Rights legislation, but after objections from Square Mile News the application was dismissed.

L to R: Reza & Spicer

The court heard Miss Shamim had just left her flat and was walking to the library when struck by Reza's BMW, which the prosecution say was travelling at 67mph while racing Spicer from traffic lights.

Both men are charged with causing the death of Miss Shamim, by dangerous driving, on March 31, last year.

Reza is additionally charged with causing serious injury to Fawad Reza by dangerous driving.

The magistrates declined jurisdiction and no pleas were indicated by the defendants.

They were both bailed to appear at the Old Bailey on July 11.