Driver pleads GUILTY to killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled police in his Mercedes
DEATH SMASH Driver pleads GUILTY to killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled police in his Mercedes
A DRIVER has pleaded guilty to the killing of a 22-year-old woman on Christmas Day in a 140mph horror crash.
Evan Forde, 32, was driving his Mercedes in Brent Cross, north London, when he crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
2
Evan Forde, 32, pleaded guilty to killing a 22-year-old woman at the Old Bailey today
Credit: Alamy
2
Maria Carolina Do Nascimento died at the scene in 2022
Credit: PA
Advertisement
He then proceeded to flee from the police on foot in the early hours of the morning on December 25, 2022.
Brazilian Maria Carolina Do Nascimento was a passenger in the BMW that Forde crashed into.
The young woman tragically passed away at the scene.
The accident occurred on a 40mph stretch of road in Hendon Way at around 3.45am.
Advertisement
Despite the speed limit, Forde had been driving at speeds of more than 140mph.
This resulted in Nascimento's tragic death, despite the London Ambulance Service rushing to the scene and desperately trying to save the girl.
Shortly before the fatal crash, police officers on patrol in a marked vehicle had indicated for his car to stop.
However, the vehicle drove off from police and there was no pursuit, according to Scotland Yard.
Advertisement
Moments later, cops were informed that the same car had been involved in a collision.
The occupants of the Mercedes did not stop for the police as they proceeded to flee the scene on foot.
Moment unsuspecting painter is sent flying through air in terrifying crash after car comes out of nowhere
On Tuesday, Forde appeared at the Old Bailey where he pleaded guilty to causing Ms Nascimento's death by dangerous driving.
Members of the victim's family wept in court after he admitted the offence.
Defence barrister Tasmin Malcolm said Forde had "always accepted" he was driving the Mercedes.
Advertisement
She said: 'Undoubtedly the speed Mr Forde was driving will be an aggravating feature to the court.
'It is important we are satisfied of the accuracy of the material relied on by the Crown.'
Prosecutor Frederick Hookway observed that small variations of the speeds involved in the case were unlikely to have an impact given the defendant had reached 'top speeds of over 140mph'.
Judge Anthony Leonard KC adjourned sentencing until October 22 and granted Forde continued conditional bail.
He told him: "You have pleaded guilty to a very serious charge.
Advertisement
"There was perhaps no option other than to do so given the state of the evidence.
"However, the fact you pleaded at this stage will be taken into account at sentencing.
"You must understand the most likely result - if not the inevitable result - will be you sent to prison."
Previously the Metropolitan Police said it had made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as is routine in such circumstances.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Famous ice cream seller pictured serving customers before brutal fatal stabbing
A famous ice-cream seller who was stabbed to death in the street has been pictured for the first time. Detectives have named the man who died after a stabbing in Wembley, north-west London on Tuesday as 41-year-old Shazad Khan. Police say his family are being supported by specialist officers. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He remains in custody alongside a 31-year-old woman, who was detained at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, reports The Mirror. Police said they responded to "reports of an altercation" in Monks Park, Wembley, at 6.10pm on Tuesday. Shazad was given emergency treatment by paramedics, but was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have named the man who sadly died following a stabbing in north-west London as 41-year-old Shazad Khan (Image: Met Police) In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Met Police's Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, local policing commander for north-west London, said: "Our thoughts remain with Shazad's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. "This incident will rightly cause concern across the community, but intelligence at this stage leads us to believe there is no wider threat to the public. "Detectives are conducting a thorough and fast-paced investigation, and locals can expect to see an uptick in police presence in the area. "Anyone with any information – particularly dashcam or doorbell footage from the time of the incident – is urged to speak to us as a matter of urgency." Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, a local resident living in nearby Tokyngton Avenue, said he was childhood friends with Mr Khan. Speaking at the scene, he told reporters: "I got a call from one of my cousins. "This guy, we know him – he's a famous ice cream guy. He got stabbed yesterday. "I came here and his body was still here, and police had cordoned off the area. "We don't know the reason why, but all that we know is that a guy with a grey hoodie stabbed him eight times. That's what I've been told. The scene of the incident in London (Image: PA) "I know his brothers as well – they're all local. We all used to play cricket and football here in Monks Park. He started selling ice cream about a year ago." Mr Butt said the victim was married and had a young daughter. The victim's ice-cream van, which had been parked on the road at the time of the incident, was well known locally for having a large teddy bear, the witness added. A second witness, who did not want to be named, said the ice-cream van was towed away from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Watch shocking moment TV reporter is ROBBED by bike-riding phone snatcher live on camera
The unbelievable footage went viral on social media GRAB AND GO Watch shocking moment TV reporter is ROBBED by bike-riding phone snatcher live on camera THIS is the shocking moment a TV reporter is robbed by a bike-riding phone snatcher live on camera. The jaw-dropping footage showed the journalist preparing to speak outside a prison in Brazil - before a brazen cyclist swooped in and grabbed her mobile. 3 This is the shocking moment TV reporter was robbed on air Credit: newsX 3 She was about to go live on camera as a cyclist swooped in Credit: newsX Advertisement 3 She reported the ordeal to local police Credit: newsX TV reporter Beatriz Casadei was moments away from speaking on morning news programme Balanco Geral when the terrifying ordeal unfolded. She was standing outside Pinheiros Provisional Detention Centre IV in Sao Paulo, just by the prison's gates. In the astonishing clip, she is seen holding her phone and staring at the camera - before a cyclist suddenly comes into the frame. Advertisement He stretches out his arm and in one smooth movement rips the device from her hands. Read more world news BRUTAL CHOKE Horror moment cop chokes 'phone thief' to death as bystanders beg him to stop At breakneck pace, he continues to ride off as the reporter looks completely stunned. She reels back in shock and appears to walk towards the thief. Beatriz had been waiting for her cue to go live when the crook struck. Advertisement She went to a police station after the startling ordeal to register the crime. Luckily, she was unharmed and later returned to work. Staggering footage of the robbery has now gone viral on social media. Shock moment TV reporter screams as she is mugged moments before going live on air by motorbike phone snatcher The shocking footage emerged just weeks after a strikingly similar ordeal was caught on camera, which also unfolded in Brazil. Last month, another news reporter became the victim of an attempted mugging just moments before going live on air - with the crime caught on camera. Advertisement Brazilian journalist Clara Nery was gearing up to appear on camera when a phone robber swept in. The clip of her begins with her typing a message on her phone in the run up to the broadcast. But in the background, a man on a motorbike slowly closes in on her as she continues texting. As he drives past, he tries to swipe her phone straight out of her hand. Nery screams in shock and swears at the man. Advertisement However, she later confirmed she was able to keep hold of the device as she had a tight grip on it. She said: "I had my back turned when this man rode by on a motorcycle on the sidewalk and tried to take my phone. "In the video, you can see the moment he puts his hand on my phone and takes it from me. "Luckily, I was holding on tightly."
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Kneecap rapper mobbed by supporters as he appears in court over ‘Hezbollah flag' terror charge
Controversial performer has vowed to defend himself RAPPER IN DOCK Kneecap rapper mobbed by supporters as he appears in court over 'Hezbollah flag' terror charge A KNEECAP rapper was mobbed by supporters as he appeared in court charged with a terror offence. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of supporting a proscribed terror organisation. 6 Liam Og O hAnnaidh was pictured arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court today Credit: Reuters 6 A crowd of supporters had gathered outside the court Credit: PA Advertisement 6 O hAnnaidh was swamped as he went outside Credit: PA The 27-year-old allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag at a gig in London. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address when appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today. The court heard three hours of legal arguments, with the performer listening to proceedings through an Irish language interpreter. Advertisement O hAnnaidh was supported by his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh. He was released on conditional bail until September 26. Crowds of supporters had gathered outside to show their support for the performer. Fans held signs which read "Free Mo Chara" while others waved Palestine and Irish flags. Advertisement O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying the flag during a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, North London, in November. Prosecutor Michael Bisgrove previously told the court: "It's not about Mr O hAnnaidh's support for the people of Palestine or his criticism of Israel. "He's well within his rights to voice his opinions and solidarity, as is anybody else. "The allegation in this case is a wholly different thing and deals with a video recording showing that, in November of last year, Mr O hAnnaidh wore and displayed the flag of Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation, while saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. "Of course, support for the one is not the same as support for the other. Advertisement "So the issue in this case, and the reason it has come to court, it centres on the apparent support by Mr O hAnnaidh of a proscribed terrorist organisation." In a statement following his charge, Kneecap said: "We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves." O hAnnaidh and fellow band members Naoise O Caireallain and J J O Dochartaigh were greeted by loud cheers and chants of "Free Palestine" at a previous court appearance. The Metropolitan Police imposed conditions limiting where a planned demonstration outside the court could take place today. In response, the rap group described this move as a "calculated political decision" that was "designed to try and portray support for Kneecap as somehow troublesome". Advertisement Kneecap have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise in the past. The group, which was formed in 2017, displayed messages about the war in Gaza during their set at US music festival Coachella in April. A criminal probe was also launched into comments made my the group during their performance at Glastonbury in June. The investigation was later dropped after the Crown Prosecution Service chose to take no further action. 6 The mob gathered outside Westminster Magistrates' Court Credit: PA Advertisement 6 A woman joined the throng of Kneecap fans Credit: PA
