GMP’s stark warning after remorseless man killed beloved dad-of-two whilst driving dangerously with Audi driver

Greater Manchester Police have issued a stark warning to drivers after a remorseless man killed a beloved dad-of-two whilst driving dangerously with another Audi driver.

Krishan Patel, 24, was doing more than twice the speed limit on Trafford Road, in Ordsall, Salford, when he hit a taxi in September 2020.

Taxi driver William Welsh, 46, suffered multiple injuries and died two days later. Patel was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. He was jailed for four-and-a-half years.

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Daniel Hawkins, 27, of Station Road, Swinton, pleaded guilty in 2022 to an offence of dangerous driving and sentenced to 30 months imprisonment and banned from driving for three years.

Speaking after Patel’s sentencing hearing, Police Sergeant Andrew Page of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Patel and Hawkins drove with blatant disregard for the safety of other road users and Patel’s actions ultimately led to a man losing his life.

"Patel has failed to take any responsibility for his actions since the incident and despite the overwhelming evidence against him, has failed to admit his guilt.

"I can only hope that as he undertakes his custodial sentence the true gravity of his actions and the lasting effect it will have on all those involved will sink in.

"An innocent life was lost that day, and thoughts are firmly with the victim’s family and I hope today’s sentence and conclusion of criminal proceedings will go some way towards helping them grieve and come to terms with their loss.

“I hope this case also serves as a warning to others of the devastating consequences that can arise from