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Birmingham crash victim Kasar Jehangir jailed over police chase | |
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One of the six victims of a multi-car fatal crash in Birmingham had served a prison sentence over a 130mph police pursuit, the BBC understands. | |
Kasar Jehangir, 25, was jailed for three years for dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply in November 2016. | |
Jehangir was one of two men who threw heroin from an Audi while being pursued by police on the M6 in 2016. | |
He was released earlier in 2017 and was under probation service supervision. | |
Mr Jehangir is thought to have been killed while travelling in an Audi with Tauqeer Hussain, 26, and Mohammed Fasha, 30, who also died. A fourth man, aged 22, was seriously injured. | |
The car was in a crash with a taxi on Lee Bank Middleway, near the city centre, on Sunday. | |
Taxi driver Imtiaz Mohammed, a man aged 42 and a woman, 43, died after the vehicle was smashed on its side. | Taxi driver Imtiaz Mohammed, a man aged 42 and a woman, 43, died after the vehicle was smashed on its side. |
Mr Mohammed, 33, described by relatives as a "happy, loving and friendly guy", was on his last job before heading home to his wife and family, according to his brother. | Mr Mohammed, 33, described by relatives as a "happy, loving and friendly guy", was on his last job before heading home to his wife and family, according to his brother. |
The family of Mr Mohammed, who had five daughters and one son, said his death came the day before his daughter's fourth birthday. | The family of Mr Mohammed, who had five daughters and one son, said his death came the day before his daughter's fourth birthday. |
West Midlands Police said all victims were from the Birmingham area and specialist officers were supporting their families. | West Midlands Police said all victims were from the Birmingham area and specialist officers were supporting their families. |
Any witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. | Any witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. |