"Prosecutors said Ghetts had consumed alcohol on the night of the incident, adding that he ran several red lights and failed to stop after the crash. His car was identified by a damaged wing mirror casing on the road that police traced to his address."
"Ghetts, also known for starring in the Netflix superhero series Supacell, told the court that he felt "extreme regret, shame, and remorse" about Tamang's death, adding, "This may be the only chance that I get to apologise. It was truly an unintentional act on my part and I am so sincerely sorry for the suffering and emotional distress that I have caused.""
Ghetts, the influential grime artist born Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of Nepalese student Yubin Tamang in a hit-and-run incident in Ilford, London. The 41-year-old admitted to dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving after driving at 60mph in a 30mph zone while under the influence of alcohol. He ran multiple red lights and failed to stop after the collision. Police identified his vehicle through a damaged wing mirror casing found at the scene. Ghetts expressed extreme regret and remorse in court, characterizing the incident as unintentional and apologizing for the suffering caused to the victim's family.
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