Man charged with causing deaths of two teenagers in horror Leeds crash after 'significant' wait

Marcio Domingos, 24, of South Farm Road, Leeds, has been charged with two counts of death by dangerous driving in relation to the fatal crash on the A6120 Ring Road in Meanwood on September 19, 2023.

West Yorkshire Police said he was also charged with one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 13.

The charges relate to the deaths of Polite Moyo, 18, and Mayar Eldessouky, 19.

A hearing was held at Wakefield Coroner’s Court on Wednesday morning (January 28) in to the two deaths.

The coroner, Oliver Longstaff, said that following the deaths a formal request was submitted for the inquests to be suspended while a decision was made as to whether criminal charges would be brought.

He said: “After a significant passage of time this office has been informed that charges have been brought of death by dangerous driving.”

The inquest was indefinitely suspended until after the criminal proceedings have been completed.

Mr Longstaff said: “Whether a coroner’s inquest is necessary can’t be determined at this stage.”

Following the fatal crash the family of Polite Moyo issued a tribute, saying he was a “lovely, handsome gentleman”. The tribute read: “Anyone who knew him knows he was caring and giving to everyone.

“Polite had a pure and beautiful soul and never failed to bring a smile to people’s faces. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.”