Driver sentenced to over eight years for killing nine-year-old Alice Williams

Qadeer Hussain, 55, was sentenced to over eight years in prison and banned from driving for more than ten years after causing the death of nine-year-old Alice Williams by dangerous driving in Halifax. Hussain ran a red light at nearly 20mph over the speed limit, striking Alice as she crossed the street with her mother and younger brother in July 2023. The court heard he made a deliberate decision to speed through the red light, believing no one was crossing, and initial claims about his speed and Alice's actions were disproven by evidence. Alice died two days later from catastrophic brain injuries, and her family spoke of their enduring grief and the devastating impact on their lives. The tragedy has prompted her family and police to release footage of the incident to raise awareness about the consequences of reckless driving. Authorities hope the case serves as a stark warning to drivers about the dangers of ignoring traffic laws.