A
hit-and-run driver, who killed a 63 year-old pedestrian while
reversing the wrong way down a one-way street, has been jailed.
Adrian
Knox-Hooke, 30, of Baker Street, Enfield, pleaded guilty to death by
dangerous driving at the Old Bailey.
He
was sentenced to six years imprisonment and disqualified from driving
for eight years.
The
court heard that at around 11.50pm on Saturday, August 5, 2017,
Knox-Hooke reversed his Mercedes A180 around 20 metres down Gladstone
Way, a one-way street in Harrow.
As
he carried out the illegal manoeuvre, he collided with Rajesh Naik,
who was crossing the road.
Officers
attended the scene alongside London Ambulance Service and found Mr.
Naik with a serious head injury.
He
was taken to hospital where he died a few days later.
Knox-Hooke
failed to stop at the scene and although he returned on foot minutes
later, he failed to inform officers of his involvement.
An
investigation was launched and he was arrested the next day and
subsequently charged.
Detective
Sergeant Ben Massink from the Met's Road and Transport Policing
Command, who led the investigation, said: "The
sudden death of Mr. Naik was brought about solely by the dangerous
and dishonest actions of a man who has now been sentenced to six
years in prison.
"Although
this outcome will not bring Mr Naik back, we hope it will bring them
some comfort and closure.
"This
was what can only be described as a tragedy and our thoughts remain
with Mr Naik's family and friends."
Mr
Naik's son, Kaushil Naik, spoke on behalf of the family.
He
said: "It
is hard to put into words how painful this incident has been for us,
and to try to convey the grief and loss we feel at the death of my
father.
“It
is beyond words. We are such a close family and all truly love each
other so much, and my father was such a big part of that.
“Losing
him has left a void in our family that only he could fill."
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