Man jailed after 'beloved carer' killed in Smethwick collision
In tribute, the victim's son said: “She worked hard her entire life. Even on the day she was killed, she was coming home from work"
A man has been jailed after a 'beloved carer' was killed after a collision in Smethwick last year.
On 28 August, Baljit Kaur, aged 62 died after being hit by a vehicle on Thimblemill Road.
Baljit was dropped off home by her work colleague. She stepped out of the vehicle, on to the pavement but was hit by a white Mercedes.
Police say the Mercedes was being driven at speed and lost control as it approached a bend. The car then mounted the kerb and collided with four parked cars including the one Baljit was in the process of getting out of.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, Baljit was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Mercedes, Erjon Aliaj, aged 35, was arrested at the scene by officers and was consequently charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Aliaj of no fixed address appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court today (2 Mar) and was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
In tribute, Baljit’s son said: “She worked hard her entire life. Even on the day she was killed, she was coming home from work. For the last 22 years, she worked as a carer – looking after everyone, her clients, her friends and especially me. She was my strength, my rock, my whole world.
“Her death was a huge loss to me, our family and the whole community.”
Detective Sergeant Julie Lyman from Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Aliaj was driving dangerously and at speed.
“He lost control of the vehicle and killed an innocent woman as a result of his reckless actions.”