Jailed: driver who did 50mph through a red light, killing pedestrian in hit-and-run

A hit-and-run driver who mowed down and killed a pedestrian in north London has been jailed for seven years.

Tawanda Marau, 23, of Francis Terrace, Archway, demolished a traffic light before hitting Argon Gashi, 25, on March 1, Blackfriars Crown Court heard.

Marau, who admitted causing death by dangerous driving, had lost control of his car, it was said.

He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after failing to stop at the scene of the crash, at the junction of Camden Road and Royal College Street in Camden.

Marau was caught after a police investigation traced the crash vehicle to the area where he lived.

Handing down sentence, the judge also banned Marau from the roads for nine and a half years.

Det Sgt Cheryl Frost, from the roads and transport policing command, said: "It is likely Marau was travelling at about 50mph through the red traffic signals when he struck Mr Gashi.

"This is a very sad case for all those involved and I would like to thank the Gashi family for their support throughout this investigation."

Marau was given six years in jail for killing Mr Gashi and another year for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.