A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on a west London motorway that claimed the lives of a married couple. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 1, when a black BMW 320i collided with a white Volkswagen Golf on the M4 westbound at Junction 4 in Hillingdon.
Victims identified
Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene shortly before midnight. Mohammed Haglia, 63, one of the occupants of the Volkswagen, was pronounced dead at the scene after receiving treatment from paramedics. His wife, Diljan Hagila, 62, was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition but tragically succumbed to her injuries a week later on June 6.
Suspect charged
A 29-year-old man who was also taken to hospital sustained injuries that were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing. Maninder Singh Brar, 28, of Hayes, was charged on Sunday with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing death while uninsured, and failing to stop following a road traffic collision.
Brar was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of multiple offences, including causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, dangerous driving, fraud, driving a stolen vehicle, and theft of a motor vehicle. He is scheduled to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court later today.
Police appeal for information
Acting Detective Inspector Fiaz Janjua, leading the investigation, expressed condolences: “This is a truly tragic incident, in which two members of the public have lost their lives. Our deepest sympathies remain with the family of Mohammed and Diljan Hagila at this incredibly difficult time. I would urge anyone who may have information that has not yet been shared with police, to come forward and speak to us.”
The family of the couple and the survivor of the collision are being supported by specialist officers. Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 01/7640380/26. Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
