Driver jailed for death of Ecuador politician's daughter

Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida died when a speeding car crashed into her as she walked with her fiancé.

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Psychologist Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida was crossing the road holding hands with her fiancé Michael Williams as they walked home near Wandsworth Bridge, in west London, on 16 March 2022.

Octavian Cadar, 39, drove towards them at about 55mph, more than double the 20mph speed limit, causing the terrified couple to become separated as they fled.

Ms Sagnay, 27, who was known as Charlotte, was hit before she reached the pavement, causing her to somersault in the air and land on a railing and sign post.

She suffered a catastrophic head injury and died at the scene.

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