The string of coincidences surrounding the death of Alexandra Rita Bento Magni on October 4, 2021, were “entirely extraordinary,” a judge said on Friday (May 24) - but nevertheless led to the death of a “beautiful, kind” mother-of-two at just 30 years old. However, the man responsible for her death - Muhammed Umar, 36, of Calvert Road - was spared prison after the court heard how not only was Alexandra his sister-in-law, but he has been helping to raise her grieving children ever since. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
“The facts of this case are entirely extraordinary,” said His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson. “But you killed her with your bad driving and you must be punished.” Alexandra was waiting reportedly waiting for one of her two children at a bus stop on Phillimore Road, Netherthorpe, at 2.
45pm on October 4, 2021. The shelter was close to a crossroads with nearby Fitzmaurice Road, Eleanor Street and Chapelwood Road. At the same time, Muhammed Umar was driving west on Fitzmaurice Road when he failed to stop to give way at the crossroads.
Tragically, it was at that moment another car, a Renault Clio, was travelling up Chapelwood Road. The driver was “slightly” over the speed limit and had no insurance - but ultimately they were not held responsible for what happened next. Advert.
