Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 23rd December 2024, at 16:00hrs
He has been remanded into custody to appear at court in January
A man from Nelson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified following the death of Safia Karieem.
In an update released today, Lancashire Police said:
“You may remember us telling you about a fatal collision in Nelson last week. Today, we have an update for you.
A man has been charged following an investigation.
We received a report of the collision between a blue Volkswagen Golf and a pedestrian on Manchester Road, Nelson at around 8:30pm on 15th December.
The pedestrian, 51-year-old Safia Karieem was very sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this difficult time.
Following an investigation, and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Abubakar Mahmood, 19, of Farrer Street, Nelson was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified.
He was remanded into custody and appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court this morning. He has been further remanded into custody to appear at Burnley Crown Court on 20th January.
We are continuing to appeal that if you have any information or footage, and haven’t yet spoken to us, to please get in contact.”
You can report on 101 quoting log 1156 of 15th December.
The daughters of Safia who sadly died following the collision in Nelson have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘the most awesomest mum’.
Paying tribute, her daughters said:
“In loving memory of our dear mother, who dedicated her life to caring for others in the community.
“Her untimely and unnecessary death has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled.
“She was a beacon of light and kindness to those who knew her, and her absence is keenly felt by those whose lives she touched.
“May her legacy of compassion and selflessness live on in the memories we hold dear.
“Rest in peace our dear mother. You will be forever missed and cherished in our hearts.”
Her eldest daughter, 26-year-old Tahreem, paid a personal tribute:
“There are no words to express the depth of my sorrow & the void you have left behind.
“Your love was boundless; your kindness was unmatched.
“The way you are taken from us is unbearable, and the pain of losing you is overwhelming!
“I love you a lot mum.”
Safia’s youngest daughter, 13-year-old Rijja said:
“I just want to say that my mum was the most awsomest mum I could ever ask for. She would always ask me if I was okay and if everything was okay at school.
“Hearing the news hurt my heart but she is in a better place now and I hope she gets lots of presents in heaven and meets my grandparents.
“People dying is normal, but it still hurts knowing they won’t stay forever. I never got a chance to say goodbye or that I love her but one day I will get the chance and one day and we will be a happy family again.
“She was truly amazing and did great things!”
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