A 'dangerous' motorist has been jailed for 12 years after she drove through a young father-of-two, killing him instantly, despite being told by her doctor not to drive due to epilepsy.
The Fatal Crash
Nomazwe Moyo, 35, of Eltham Close, Broxtowe, was speeding along Nuthall Road in a Vauxhall Mokka on October 18, 2025, dangerously overtaking other vehicles towards Nottingham city centre. An off-duty police officer had to take evasive action to avoid Moyo crashing into him, and she clipped the wing mirror of another car as she crossed the junction with Aspley Lane.
Moyo continued at excess speed, hitting around 60mph in a 30mph zone, when she crashed into the back of food delivery driver Muhammad Aftab Ahmad, known as Tabi, who was on his moped. The force of the collision knocked the 20-year-old into the path of oncoming traffic, leaving other drivers with no time to react. He tragically died from his injuries at the scene.
Moyo did not stop at the scene but crashed into the back of a taxi just seconds later. Her car, with a smashed windscreen and significant front-end damage, rebounded into oncoming traffic, narrowly avoiding a bus stop and causing other drivers to swerve. She then crashed head-on with a fourth vehicle and was arrested at the scene. Fortunately, all other casualties suffered only minor injuries.
Medical Background
Nottingham Crown Court heard that in March 2025, seven months before the crash, Moyo's doctor had advised her not to drive for 12 months due to her epilepsy and told her to inform the DVLA. However, there was no evidence Moyo experienced a seizure at the time of the crash. When interviewed, Moyo insisted her speed was below 30mph and claimed to have no recollection of the fatal collision, but recalled the fourth crash. After viewing CCTV, she acknowledged driving faster than other vehicles and said she did not believe she had a seizure.
Sentencing
Moyo pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving while uninsured. She was jailed for 12 years and disqualified from driving for life. Judge Michael Auty KC said: 'Tabi's passing has left an immeasurably large hole in the lives of everyone who was touched by his presence. The tragedy of this case is that, entirely unnecessarily, there will now forever be an empty seat at the dinner table at every family gathering. In effect, it is that you drove straight through him as if he wasn't there at all.'
Family Tribute
Tabi's family said his death left a 'deep void' in their hearts, adding: 'Tabi’s kindness, laughter, and warm spirit touched everyone who knew him. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his two young children, whom he loved dearly. Though his life was far too short, Tabi’s legacy of love, joy, and compassion will never be forgotten.'
Police Statement
Louise Melbourne, of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Moyo's reckless decision to drive dangerously with complete disregard for other motorists has needlessly cut short a young life. It was by sheer chance that there were not more fatalities.' She urged motorists to inform the DVLA of medical conditions that could affect driving, as the consequences can be fatal.
Due to previous involvement with the defendant, Nottinghamshire Police has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has instructed a local investigation, currently ongoing.
