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Birmingham crash victim Kasar Jehangir jailed over police chase | 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. | 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. | Kasar Jehangir, 25, was jailed for three years for dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply in November 2016. |
He was one of two men who threw heroin from an Audi while being chased by police on the M6 in 2015. | He was one of two men who threw heroin from an Audi while being chased by police on the M6 in 2015. |
Lucy Davis and Lee Jenkins have also been named as victims of the crash. | Lucy Davis and Lee Jenkins have also been named as victims of the crash. |
Mr Jehangir - released earlier in 2017 and under probation service supervision - died on Sunday 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. | The car was in a crash with a taxi on Lee Bank Middleway, near the city centre. |
Taxi driver Imtiaz Mohammed and his passengers, 42-year-old Mr Jenkins, and his partner 43-year-old Ms Davis from Kingstanding in Birmingham, died after the vehicle was smashed on its side. | Taxi driver Imtiaz Mohammed and his passengers, 42-year-old Mr Jenkins, and his partner 43-year-old Ms Davis from Kingstanding in Birmingham, died after the vehicle was smashed on its side. |
Ms Davis' family said: "Lucy was a beautiful and fun-loving mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend who brought happiness to the lives of all she met. Rest in Peace our Lady in Red." | Ms Davis' family said: "Lucy was a beautiful and fun-loving mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend who brought happiness to the lives of all she met. Rest in Peace our Lady in Red." |
Her relatives have also taken to social media to express their "unbearable" pain. | Her relatives have also taken to social media to express their "unbearable" pain. |
Mr Jenkins' employer, University Hospitals Birmingham said: "The trust extends its deepest condolences to the family of Lee Jenkins and also to his friends and colleagues at this very sad time." | Mr Jenkins' employer, University Hospitals Birmingham said: "The trust extends its deepest condolences to the family of Lee Jenkins and also to his friends and colleagues at this very sad time." |
Mr Mohammed, 33, has been 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, has been 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. |
Post mortem examinations on all six of the victims are expected to be completed later. | Post mortem examinations on all six of the victims are expected to be completed later. |
Sgt Alan Hands, from the force's collision investigation unit, says investigations are ongoing. | Sgt Alan Hands, from the force's collision investigation unit, says investigations are ongoing. |
Any witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. | Any witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. |