Dangerous driver admits causing death of Halema Akhtar

Halema Akhtar, who was killed by a dangerous driver

A driver has admitted causing the death of Halema Akhtar by dangerous driving, after appearing at Minshull Street Crown Court.

Moneeb Arshad, 28, of Rochdale, appeared at court on Tuesday 17 August, where he pleaded guilty to causing Halema’s death by dangerous driving.

Halema, 44, was struck at a pelican crossing on Yorkshire Street by a blue Audi S4, which had overtaken another vehicle at high speed, during the afternoon of 20 October 2019.

Halema sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition before sadly passing away three days later.
 

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Paying tribute to her, Halema’s family said in a statement: “Halema was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and auntie - the pillar in our family who selflessly supported us all through the good times and bad.

“Her little soul touched us all, and while she could not stay, her spirit changed us all before it sailed away.

“She stands as a tribute to all that surround her - a woman of great beauty, joy and happiness.

“We were blessed to be graced with such an angel.

“Her time with us was short and sweet but her memory we will always treasure and in our hearts she will live on forever.”

Arshad has been released on bail and will be sentenced on 17 September.