Samir Amjid

Samir Amjid, a 23-year-old from Keighley, UK, has been involved in significant criminal legal proceedings related to a fatal road traffic incident.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Incident Date: On April 12, 2024, an Audi RS3 driven by Samir Amjid crashed into a wall on Baldwin Lane near Clayton village, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Khadeeja Mahmood. Amjid was reportedly inhaling nitrous oxide in the moments leading up to the crash and was driving at approximately 87mph, which was described as "grossly excessive". He had also received a six-month driving ban just over two weeks prior to the fatal crash due to multiple endorsements for driving without insurance and had been previously warned about his dangerous driving.
• Charges and Plea: Amjid pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving while disqualified, and causing death by driving while uninsured. He initially denied responsibility for Ms. Mahmood's death but pleaded guilty in February 2026.
• Sentencing Hearing: Amjid was due to be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, but failed to appear. This led to Judge Jonathan Rose issuing a warrant for his arrest.
• Arrest and Remand: West Yorkshire Police confirmed Amjid's arrest on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and he was remanded into custody.
• Sentencing: On Monday, June 22, 2026, Samir Amjid was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court to almost ten years in prison. He was also banned from driving for seven years, with an additional extension of six years and six months.

Public court records from "Open Court Data UK" also show listings for a "SAMIR AMJID" with case reference 13XC0005624 at Bradford Combined Court Centre for Magistrates' Court hearings on June 20, 21, and 22, 2026. However, these entries state "No details available" regarding the specific case details or charges. It is possible these entries relate to initial proceedings or other matters, but the detailed information regarding the fatal driving incident comes from news reports about the Crown Court case.