Harry Crowson secures Not Guilty verdict for driver charged after the sad death of Callum Rycroft.

Victim, Callum Rycroft

Mr Shahid Ilyas was unfortunate enough to be behind the wheel of the vehicle which struck Callum Rycroft as he was led across the motorway by his father on 5th August 2023. Callum’s father was convicted of Manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison however Mr Ilyas was charged with Dangerous Driving. He was not accused of being responsible for Callum’s death as all agreed Mr Ilyas could not have done anything to avoid the impact.

A trial took place at Bradford Crown Court to determine if Mr Ilyas drove dangerously after the accident as he attempted to bring his stricken car off the M62 and to a service station. After just over an hour the Jury found him Not Guilty.

Read more: BBC NEWS

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