Driver who seriously hurt 8-year-old in Kings Heath hit and run jailed
Shahbaz Khan was responsible for a serious RTC in June last year in which he failed to stop despite
A hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a young boy and his sister in Kings Heath has been jailed.
Shahbaz Khan was responsible for a serious RTC in June last year in which he failed to stop despite hitting the pair.
Forensic experts were able to calculate that Khan drove at speeds of over 60mph despite being in a 20mph zone in Kings Heath High Street, with CCTV footage showing him travelling through the red light of the pedestrian crossing and hitting the boy and his sister.
They were taken to hospital with serious injuries, with the young boy, 8, suffering two broken legs and a head injury, while his sister, 21, suffered a broken leg, fractured pelvis and a head injury.
The collision has left both survivors living with the physical and psychological impact of their injuries, even more than 12 months on from the incident.
Immediately after hitting the siblings with his car, Khan attempted to flee the scene, but a member of the public saw him and took a photo of the 29-year-old and his car.
This, along with the large number of witnesses who saw his actions, helped build a strong case against Khan, who was arrested at his home shortly after the hit and run.
Khan, of Park Road, Birmingham, was jailed for two years eight months at Birmingham Crown Court on 28 August.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:"We had two vulnerable road users who showed common sense and good road safety awareness and chose to use a pedestrian crossing correctly which had been placed there to afford them the protection they deserve.
"Sadly the actions of one individual that day changed their lives forever.
"The manner of driving displayed by Khan is completely unacceptable on our roads and he is now paying for the decisions he made that day.
"I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and all the investigation team to thank all the members of public who assisted at the scene and in tracking and identifying the suspect.
"There was no hesitation from anyone to step up and do the right thing.
"We would always encourage anyone who witnesses dangerous driving to report it to us via the usual channels or via Op Snap, where they can submit video footage directly."
To find out more about Op Snap, visit Operation Snap | West Midlands Police