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Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph Christmas crash as he fled police
Evan Forde, 32, ploughed into a BMW while tearing through north London streets at more than three times the speed limit - instantly killing 22-year-old Brazilian student Maria Carolina Do Nascimento A driver has admitted to killing a 22-year-old woman in a Christmas Day horror crash after tearing through north London streets at more than 140mph. Evan Forde, 32, was behind the wheel of a Mercedes when he smashed into a BMW on Hendon Way, Brent Cross, at around 3.45am on December 25, 2022. Despite the 40mph speed limit, Forde was caught at more than three times that - a devastating impact that killed passenger Maria Carolina Do Nascimento instantly. The brazilian student died at the scene despite desperate efforts by paramedics to save her. On Tuesday at the Old Bailey, Forde pleaded guilty to causing Ms Nascimento's death by dangerous driving. Shameless hit and run driver who killed pregnant woman's unborn baby jailed Moments before the crash, police in a marked car had signalled for Forde to stop, but he sped off. Scotland Yard said officers did not pursue him. Within minutes, they were told his car had ploughed into another vehicle. Forde and his passengers then fled the wreckage on foot. Ms Nascimento's grieving relatives wept as he admitted the offence in court. Forde's barrister, Tasmin Malcolm, said he had "always accepted" he was driving the Mercedes. She added: "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 said small differences in speeds were irrelevant, given the defendant had reached "top speeds of over 140mph". Judge Anthony Leonard KC adjourned sentencing until October 22, granting Forde conditional bail. He told him: "You have pleaded guilty to a very serious charge. 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." The Metropolitan Police confirmed it had referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is standard procedure in such circumstances.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Mercedes driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day minutes after fleeing from police
A Mercedes driver has admitted to killing a 22-year-old woman in a 140mph hit and run on Christmas Day. Evan Forde, 32, was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes when he crashed into the back of a BMW early on December 25 2022. Maria Carolina Do Nascimento Migel, who was a passenger in the BMW was declared dead at the scene in Brent Cross, north London. Forde reached speeds of more than 140mph on a 40mph stretch of Hendon Way and hit the other car at around 3.45am. After the crash the occupants of the Mercedes did not stop for police and fled the scene on foot. Shortly beforehand, police officers on patrol in a marked vehicle had indicated for Forde's car to stop. However, the vehicle drove off from police and there was no pursuit, Scotland Yard had said. Police were later informed that the same car had been involved in a collision. Forde reached speeds of more than 140mph on a 40mph stretch of Hendon Way and hit the other car at around 3.45am On Tuesday, Forde appeared at the Old Bailey and pleaded guilty to causing the Brazilian'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. 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. 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.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Driver pleads GUILTY to killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled police in his Mercedes
Judge tells driver that a prison sentence will be "inevitable" 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.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Driver pleads GUILTY to killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled police in his Mercedes
Judge tells driver that a prison sentence will be "inevitable" DEATH SMASH Driver pleads GUILTY to killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled police in his Mercedes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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 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. 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. 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. 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. "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.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
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 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. 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. 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. 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. "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. Previously the Metropolitan Police said it had made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as is routine in such circumstances.
