“Remember Mohammed, remember the ultimate price someone’s actions cost him.”

The family of a young man killed in a crash in Sheffield have urged young drivers to think about the consequences of dangerous driving after the man responsible was jailed.

“We want young drivers to understand that a moment of joy can take away a life and the impact it has on families is forever,” Mohammed Waheed’s family said.

Killer driver Hamza Hussain was sent to begin a prison sentence of five years, four months a few moments ago, for causing the death of teenager Mohammed Waheed, who was a passenger in the vehicle | 3rd party

placeholder image — Killer driver Hamza Hussain was sent to begin a prison sentence of five years, four months a few moments ago, for causing the death of teenager Mohammed Waheed, who was a passenger in the vehicle | 3rd party

Earlier this week, on May 19, 23-year-old Hamza Hussain was sentenced after causing the death of his friend in a crash near Bramall Lane in 2024.

The court heard Hussain had been driving a powerful car at speed when he lost control at the Bramall Lane roundabout.

Mohammed died in the collision, while two other passengers were injured.

Police said Hussain fled the scene after the crash, leaving his injured friends behind.

During the hearing, Mohammed’s family shared emotional victim impact statements describing the devastation caused by his death.

They said: “Every day feels like a bad dream we can’t wake up from. It feels impossible to accept this has really happened.

“Losing Mohammed has changed our lives, and while we grieve his loss, we also grieve his future that he will now never live.”

The family said they hoped other young drivers would reflect on the lasting consequences reckless driving can have.

They added: “No length of sentence will bring Mohammed back, but we hope other drivers can see how two lives have been destroyed; Mohammed lost his life and Hamza’s will be forever changed.”

“We want young drivers to understand that a moment of joy can take away a life and the impact it has on families is forever and has a rippling effect across us all and the wider circles of friendships and communities.

“Remember Mohammed, remember the ultimate price someone’s actions cost him.”

According to police, Hussain told officers he had been out with friends the day before Eid and had been excited for the evening before the crash happened.

Mohammed’s family are now encouraging parents to speak to newly qualified drivers about road safety, peer pressure and the responsibilities that come with driving.