An 18-year-old Accrington man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two friends by dangerous driving.
Zahid Ali, of Richmond Hill Street, Accrington admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving at Burnley Crown Court today. He will be sentenced on August 2.
Kaiser Hussain, 16, and Sajid Khan, 19, who were also from Accrington, died after a red BMW saloon, being driven by Ali, collided with a wall and two parked cars on Marsden Road around 9pm on Thursday, March 10.
Kaiser was pronounced dead at the scene whilst Sajid died later at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Ali and a third passenger, a 20 year old man also from Accrington, were treated at Royal Blackburn Hospital for non life threatening injuries.
Sergeant Steve Wignall said: "This was an incredibly tragic incident and my thoughts are firmly with Kaiser and Sajid's families.
"Ali's actions that evening led to the death of two young men who had their whole lives ahead of them as well as leaving two families completely devastated.
"This case highlights the most heartbreaking consequences of reckless speeding, which played a huge part in this collision, and should serve as a strong warning to people not to drive in this way.
"Lancashire Constabulary will not tolerate this type of behaviour on the county's roads and we are determined to bring to justice those people who choose to drive in such an irresponsible manner."
