Driver jailed after woman seriously injured in Whitehawk collision
Fharharde Uddin, 28, received a nine-year sentence after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice
A driver has been jailed after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision in Whitehawk Crescent.
Fharharde Uddin, 28, of no fixed address, struck the woman known to him on 19 August 2023. The impact left her with life‑threatening injuries that required emergency surgery.
Following the collision, Uddin was seen attempting to force the victim into the rear passenger seat of his vehicle. A Major Crime Team investigation led to charges of attempted murder and perverting the course of justice.
On 6 December 2024 at Lewes Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. At his sentencing today (25 July) at Hove Crown Court, he was handed a nine‑year prison term.
Detective Sergeant Jack Sagar said: “Uddin has now received his sentence following a complex investigation into the events that occurred on 19 August 2023.
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