Joshua Gregory killed Nottingham Trent University postgraduate student Oshada Jayasundera, 31, when his car hit him at speed as he was crossing the road.
A man, 28, has been jailed for killing a postgraduate student who was hit by a car being followed by police inJoshua Gregory killed Nottingham Trent University postgraduate student Oshada Jayasundera, 31, when his Ford Focus ST hit him at speed as he was crossing the road.
"He travelled to Great Britain to obtain his third master's degree in project management. During his stay in Britain, he was a studious, humble, law abiding, cooperative, agreeable, and resourceful person who displayed leadership qualities. After hitting Oshada, Gregory continued to drive up Huntingdon Street before his car smashed into a traffic light and bollard.
The IOPC investigation found that police officers involved in the pursuit had acted appropriately in the circumstances. “Now he has been jailed, I hope it brings some degree of closure to Oshada’s family and friends now that the case has been concluded.”
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