Court trial linked to death of mum and daughter on Leeds street is halted due to illness
A court trial of a driver accused of racing an Audi TT that ploughed into a mother and daughter has been halted.
Jasskamal Riyat denies two counts of causing death by dangerous driving from January 2023.
But on day four of the trial on Thursday at Leeds Crown Court , it was heard that the 37-year-old’s barrister had taken ill and the trial was unable to continue.
The jury was discharged and a new trial date has been set for August 24.
Riyat, of Buckstone Avenue, Moortown, was behind the wheel of a BMW and is accused of racing the Audi TT RS driver who moments later crashed into and killed Justyna Hulboj and four-year-old Lena Czepczor.
The Audi driver, Hardeep Bhachu, lost control at high speed, hit a kerb and mounted the pavement, killing both.
He has admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and is awaiting sentence.
Bhachu, of Grant Row, Adel, previously asked to be remanded into custody to “take responsibility” and “begin serving the inevitable sentence”.
Meanwhile, Riyat has been bailed to appear again at his rescheduled trial.