Driver admits causing deaths of two women in crash

Amanda Riley, 49, and Linda Philips, 72, died following the crash on 26 December 2023

A man has admitted killing a mother and daughter and injuring three others in a crash in 2023.

Linda Philips, 72, and Amanda Riley, 49, died near the junction of Kitts Green Road and Mackadown Lane in Birmingham, on 26 December 2023.

Mohammad Ibrahim, from Sheldon, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The 25-year-old was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at the same court on 16 July.

Four other people were taken to hospital with injuries following the crash.

Police said at the time that a BMW 4 Series, a MG ZS and a quad bike were involved in the collision, and Mrs Philips and Ms Riley were both passengers in the MG.

On Wednesday, Judge Andrew Smith KC said Ibrahim, who was driving the BMW, would be facing jail due to the "combined gravity" of the charges he had admitted.

"You know that the serious charges you have pleaded guilty to will lead to you receiving a substantial term of imprisonment," he said.

A family tribute released in the weeks after their deaths described Ms Philips as a "dearly loved" wife and great-grandmother and Ms Riley as a "beautiful and much-loved" mother and grandmother.

"Amanda's parents, daughters, and grandchildren loved her so much, and Amanda was the apple of her grandchildren's eye," the statement said.