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flag A UK taxi driver avoided jail after causing a crash that left a cyclist permanently paralyzed.

flag A 66-year-old taxi driver in Stoke-on-Trent, Khalid Mohammad, avoided jail after being convicted of causing serious injury by careless driving, resulting in a 53-year-old cyclist becoming permanently paralyzed. flag The crash occurred on September 16, 2024, when Mohammad turned left against a red light at a busy junction, striking the cyclist who had a green signal. flag The victim suffered severe spinal injuries requiring long-term care and described lasting emotional and physical pain. flag Mohammad, who admitted fault and expressed remorse, had a clean driving record and lost his job. flag Judge Robert Smith suspended a 19-week prison sentence, imposed a 12-month driving ban, and ordered £500 in court costs, citing the defendant’s personal circumstances and the irreversible harm to the victim.

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