Firas Zeineddine, 46, has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of Cheryl Woods, 61, and her daughter Sarha Smith, 40, in an M4 motorway crash on October 20, 2023. Initially charged with dangerous driving, he admitted to lesser charges of careless driving, accepted by the prosecution. The court emphasized the importance of Tesla's recorded footage from multiple cameras in the investigation. Family tributes highlighted Woods as a cherished mother and grandmother, while Smith was recognized for her altruism and familial devotion. Sentencing is scheduled for April 28, 2024.
Firas Zeineddine has pleaded guilty to two charges of causing death by careless driving in a crash that killed mother and daughter Cheryl Woods and Sarha Smith.
The fatal crash on the M4 was supported by evidence from the defendant’s Tesla, which recorded the incident through multiple cameras.
Cheryl Woods and Sarha Smith were described as devoted mothers and grandmothers by their family, leaving behind a significant impact on their loved ones.
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