A reward of up to £7,500 has been offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest of Emmanuel Sakyi, a father who killed his seven-month-old daughter in a head-on drink-driving crash. Sakyi was convicted in absentia last month of causing death by dangerous driving and sentenced to 15 years in prison, but he remains at large.
Fatal Crash on Bletcham Way
The collision occurred on Bletcham Way in Milton Keynes in December 2022. Sakyi was driving a grey Peugeot 508 with his daughter Emmanuela on her mother's lap in the passenger seat. He was twice over the legal alcohol limit and drove on the wrong side of the road for a considerable distance before colliding head-on with a green Fiat 500. Emmanuela suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital.
Guilty Verdict and Sentencing
At Aylesbury Crown Court, jurors heard that Sakyi's driving was "demonstrably far below" the standard of a reasonable motorist. He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, but he failed to appear for his trial and has been on the run since.
Crimestoppers Reward
On what would have been Emmanuela's fourth birthday, Crimestoppers announced the reward for information passed directly to the charity that leads to Sakyi's arrest. Beth Simpson, Crimestoppers regional manager for South Central West, said: "This is an appalling case involving the death of a baby girl – even worse, her death was as a result of the actions of her father, who was behind the wheel. Someone, somewhere will know where Emmanuel Sakyi is located. If you have information but don’t feel able to speak to police, you can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously."
How to Provide Information
The reward is only payable for information given directly to Crimestoppers, not to the police. The independent charity can be contacted by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website, and a reward code must be requested during initial contact. Police urge anyone who sees Sakyi not to approach him and to call 999 immediately.
