A Mercedes driver who killed a woman in a 140mph crash on Christmas Day has been jailed, with the judge saying he had done "absolutely nothing" to help the victim's family or police.

Evan Forde, of Bedford, was driving a black Mercedes when he crashed into the back of a BMW early on December 25 in 2022.

Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, 22, who was a passenger in the BMW, died at the scene in Brent Cross, north London .

The accident occurred on a 40mph stretch of Hendon Way at around 3.45am after Forde's vehicle had reached speeds of more than 140mph, the Old Bailey heard.

On Wednesday, Forde, 32, was jailed for 12 years and disqualified from driving for 18 years, having previously admitted causing Ms Do Nascimento's death by dangerous driving.

Image: Evan Forde. Pic: Metropolit

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