A celebrated musician and actor, known professionally as Ghetts, has admitted responsibility in a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a young man. Justin Clarke-Samuel, 41, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at the Old Bailey, appearing via video link from Pentonville prison.
The incident occurred on October 18th, on Redbridge Lane East in Ilford, at approximately 11:33 pm. Clarke-Samuel was driving a BMW when it struck 20-year-old Yubin Tamang, a student who had been sent to the UK by his parents to pursue an education. He failed to stop at the scene.
Court proceedings revealed a harrowing account of the collision. CCTV footage showed Tamang carefully looking both ways before entering the roadway. The impact was devastating, launching him an estimated 60 to 70 feet into the air, scattering his belongings across the street.
Yubin Tamang tragically succumbed to his injuries two days later, on October 20th. He was an only child, and his death has left his family devastated. The prosecutor detailed the immense force of the impact, painting a grim picture of the events that unfolded.
Clarke-Samuel also entered guilty pleas for dangerous driving both before and after the fatal collision. He admitted to consuming Hennessy and Coke roughly two hours prior to the incident, though further charges relating to driving under the influence are still pending.
Following the collision, Clarke-Samuel continued to drive dangerously through residential streets, eventually returning to his home in Woodford. Police discovered his significantly damaged BMW at his address the following morning.
Judge Mark Lucraft, KC, stated that a custodial sentence is inevitable. Clarke-Samuel will remain in custody awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for around February 12th. His career, which includes a recent role in the Netflix series *Supacell* and performances alongside prominent artists, now faces a stark and uncertain future.
The case began with charges of causing serious injury, but was upgraded following Tamang’s death. The court heard details of Clarke-Samuel’s driving in Camden prior to the incident, demonstrating a pattern of reckless behavior.
This tragedy marks a devastating loss for the Tamang family and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of dangerous driving. The court will determine the appropriate punishment for Clarke-Samuel in the coming weeks.
