Akashdeep Singh jailed for fatal M40 crash

Akashdeep Singh has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for causing a fatal crash on the M40 near Gaydon on September 28, 2024, which resulted in the death of a woman in her 50s. Singh, who was driving a Peugeot Boxer van and was already disqualified from driving, initially pleaded not guilty to charges of death by dangerous driving but changed his plea before trial. The collision involved five vehicles, and Singh fled the scene on foot, prompting a manhunt by Warwickshire Police. He ultimately pleaded guilty to causing death by driving whilst disqualified and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, leading to his conviction. In addition to his prison sentence, Singh has been disqualified from driving for another seven years following his release. The court's decision reflects a serious stance on dangerous driving and its repercussions.