BMW driver faces jail for killing couple on M4

A BMW driver who killed a couple in a horrifying hit-and-run on the M4 is facing years in jail.

Maninder Singh Brar, 28, ploughed into a white VW Golf near junction 4 on he motorway in Hillingdon, west London on 1 June.

Mohammad Hagila, 63, died at the scene while his wife Dil Jan, 62, who was a passenger in the Golf, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She died in hospital on 6 June.

A 29-year-old man, was also injured in the crash and taken to hospital.

Police were called at 11:37pm but Brar had fled the scene in his damaged black BMW 320i.

Brar admitted two counts of manslaughter, two counts of causing death whilst uninsured, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, handling stolen goods and failing to stop following a road traffic collision at Isleworth Crown Court.

He will return for sentence at the same court on 23 August.

Acting Detective Inspector Fiaz Janjua, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said: ’This is a truly tragic case in which two innocent members of the public have lost their lives.

’Our deepest sympathies and support remain with the family of Mohammed and Dil Jan, who have suffered an unimaginable loss. Our thoughts are with them as they face this incredibly painful and difficult time.

’The fact Brar has now pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter reflects the seriousness of his actions and the devastating consequences they had for those involved.

‘This case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that dangerous driving can have and the profound, lasting harm it can cause to innocent road users, their families and the wider community.’