Colin Agyei

Colin Agyei, 32, of Knottingley, was sentenced to six years imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court for causing the death of a five-year-old child in Beeston. On 7 July 2022, Agyei drove his vehicle into Back Camberley Street, ignoring a no-entry sign, and collided with the child, who subsequently died from his injuries.

Agyei admitted to a lesser charge of careless driving but was found guilty of the more serious offence of causing death by dangerous driving following a trial. During the proceedings, the court heard that the collision was avoidable had the defendant complied with road signage.

In a victim statement provided to the court, the child's mother expressed the ongoing emotional impact of the loss and the ordeal of the judicial process. West Yorkshire Police described the incident as a tragic and avoidable event that occurred when the victim was caught unaware by a vehicle on a street rarely used by traffic.