Driver who ran red light and killed 9 year old girl in Halifax jailed for more than 8 years

A man who ran a red light and hit and killed a nine year old girl in Halifax has been jailed for eight years and four months.

55 year old Qadeer Hussain, of Essex Street, was behind the wheel of a black Vauxhall Corsa which struck Alice Williams on King Cross Street on July 8 2023.

She passed away in hospital a few days later.

Hussain admitted causing death by dangerous driving at Bradford Crown Court in February and was sentenced earlier today.

Upon release from prison he will also serve a 10 year 2 month driving ban.

In a statement, Alice’s family said:

"Qadeer Hussain destroyed our daughter Alice and devastated us. We want drivers to look at Alice and think about what can happen when they take risks and drive too fast."

"We assume that her killer regrets his actions today.

We are very grateful to all the people who have helped us - the medical staff who tried to save her, the charities who have supported us, the police and witnesses.

"Their videos proved what he did and we urge anyone who can to please buy a dashcam.

"Lastly, we want our wonderful girl to be known for more than just her tragic, needless death. Alice was ours – a happy, bright bookworm; a funny, loving and gentle daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. We will always be so proud of her."

Detective Sergeant Steve Suggitt, of West Yorkshire Police, said:

"Today’s sentence will not bring Alice back to her family, but I hope it provides a level of closure that Hussain has been prosecuted for his actions."

"This was a truly tragic incident and our thoughts remain with Alice’s family and those affected by what happened."

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