Deported illegal immigrant with no driving licence or insurance had sneaked back into Britain two months before killing motorcyclist father-of-two in hit-and-run crash
- Admir Isufaj, 26, caused a collision at a crossroads near Kibworth, Leicestershire
- Steven Duval from Braunstone was hit by Isufaj’s Mini while riding his motorcycle
- Isufaj had earlier been released from prison and deported to Albania but ‘quickly returned’ just two months before the incident
- Despite being flown to hospital after the crash in September last year, Mr Duval sadly passed away from pelvic and head injuries he suffered
- Isufaj pleaded guilty to causing the death of Mr Duval at Leicester Crown Court
- He was jailed for two years and four months and banned from driving for seven years
Admir Isufaj (above) pleaded guilty to causing the death of Steven Duval while having no driving licence or insurance
A deported illegal immigrant sneaked back into the UK before causing the death of a motorcyclist father-of-two in a road accident.
Admir Isufaj, 26, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Steven Duval from Braunstone in a collision while having no driving licence or insurance.
The incident occurred at a crossroads in Wistow, near Kibworth in Leicestershire on September 26 in 2019.
Leicester Crown Court heard that 55-year-old experienced biker, Mr Duval, and a motorcyclist friend were both travelling towards Market Harborough to meet a fellow rider when the tragedy happened on the crossroads of Kilby Road, Kibworth Road and Leicester Road at 11.15am.
Isufaj was driving a Mini One from Fleckney towards Wigston and failed to give way at the crossroads, despite clear road signs, and drove into the path of Mr Duval, who had been riding his Suzuki ‘perfectly properly’.
He was then seen getting out of his vehicle and walking away from the scene with a limp, departing before the arrival of emergency services.
Despite Mr Duval’s friend and other road users being quick on the scene to assist, he sadly later passed away after being taken to a hospital in Coventry by air ambulance.
Isufaj was arrested the following month while travelling to Belfast, Northern Ireland having produced a false Bulgarian driving licence.
Mr Duval was flown to hospital following the collision but sadly passed away having suffered head and pelvic injuries
Earlier last year he was released from prison and deported to Albania but ‘quickly returned’ to the UK before purchasing the Mini in July.
Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: ‘In September last year you had not long been released from prison after serving a sentence for drug related offending, but also for not having a driving licence or insurance.
‘You were deported to Albania but returned. At no time have you been lawfully permitted to drive in this country.
‘Mr Duval was thrown from his motorbike and was conscious for a time and able to speak to those at the scene. He was taken to hospital and sadly died of pelvic and head injuries you inflicted.’
Isufaj’s guilty plea meant he was jailed for two years and four months and banned from driving for seven years.
Mr Duval’s family released a statement after the incident, describing him as a loving husband and father, and saying: ‘Everyone who knew Steve will miss him dearly and cherish their memories of him.’
Neil Bannister, prosecuting, added: ‘She felt scared about what the future would hold, having been with her husband and ‘best friend’ for 36 years. She felt angry about the actions of the driver, who left the scene.’