Newly released footage has brought renewed attention to the moments before a devastating road collision in Leeds, England, in which 27-year-old Justyna Hulboj and her four-year-old daughter, Lena Czepczor, lost their lives.

The recordings captured two powerful cars — an Audi TT RS driven by Hardeep Bhachu and a BMW driven by Jᴀsskamal Riyat — travelling alongside one another during the morning rush hour. What began with a conversation about engine power became crucial evidence in a case that raised serious questions about dangerous driving and responsibility on public roads.

According to evidence presented in court, the drivers spoke through their open windows while stopped at traffic lights, discussing the performance of their vehicles. Footage then showed the cars accelerating away, with Riyat filming the Audi and making a remark as it pulled ahead.

The Seconds Before the Collision

The footage became central to the prosecution’s case. Prosecutors argued that the two men were encouraging one another and driving compeтιтively through busy traffic. The Audi was travelling at approximately 89mph on a road with a 40mph speed limit shortly before the collision.

Bhachu then lost control of the Audi, mounted the pavement and struck Justyna and Lena as they made their way to school. Both died at the scene. Riyat continued past the crashed vehicle and left for work without contacting emergency services, according to evidence presented in court.

The case also highlighted how footage from dashcams, mobile phones and CCTV can help investigators piece together a sequence of events. What might initially appear to be separate recordings can become significant evidence when examined alongside witness accounts and other information.

Both Drivers Have Now Been Sentenced

On October 26, 2026, both men were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. Bhachu received 12 years after previously pleading guilty to causing the mother and daughter’s de#aths by dangerous driving. Riyat received 16 years after a jury found him guilty of two counts of causing de#ath by dangerous driving.

Both men were also banned from driving for six years and will have to take extended driving tests before regaining their licences.

For Justyna and Lena’s family, the sentences mark the end of a lengthy legal process, but they cannot undo the loss. The case stands as a stark reminder that speeding and compeтιтive driving on public roads can have devastating consequences for people who have no part in the drivers’ decisions.

Sources:

• West Yorkshire Police — Sentencing of both drivers