Killer driver facing jail

A Mercedes driver who mowed down a builder at up to 55mph is facing jail for causing the man’s death. Brian Wallace, 62, was struck by Tayfun Sakir’s black C-Class motor as he crossed Forest Road, Walthamstow, east London. As Sakir, 23, approached the Hoe Street junction the lights turned green and he moved to overtake a Fiat Punto which moved away slowly. Sakir was driving well above the 30mph limit when he ploughed into Mr Wallace, throwing him into…