The CCTV footage that brought down hit-and-run London driver, now he’s in jail

A 26-year-old man, Mayan Hirani, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for killing a food delivery worker in a high-speed hit-and-run crash in east London before fleeing the scene.

Hirani, of Grange Crescent, Chigwell, received the sentence at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday after being convicted of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop following the fatal collision.

The incident occurred on March 16, 2024, in Ilford, where Mohammed Furuk Ahmed had briefly parked his vehicle to deliver food. As he attempted to cross the road, he was struck by a Range Rover travelling at between 64 and 68 miles per hour—more than twice the legal speed limit.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and fought to save Ahmed’s life, but he sustained catastrophic injuries and died in hospital the following day.

Rather than stop to render assistance, Hirani sped away from the scene.

Police launched an extensive investigation, using closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and other forensic enquiries to trace the Range Rover to a garage in east London. Hirani was subsequently identified and later admitted he had been behind the wheel at the time of the crash.

Lead investigator, Detective Constable Tristan Hunter, said the conviction marked an important step in securing justice for the victim’s family.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Ahmed’s family and loved ones, who continue to live with the devastating consequences of his death,” Hunter said.

“While no sentence can undo the pain caused by Mr Ahmed’s passing, I hope this outcome provides some measure of justice for his family and demonstrates our commitment to holding dangerous drivers accountable.”

In addition to the prison sentence, the court disqualified Hirani from driving for five years. He must also pass an extended driving test before he can legally return to the road.