The family of a woman convicted over the death of her friend in a high-speed Lamborghini crash on the M62 have claimed she is "unfit" to serve a prison sentence, according to reports.

Mohammed Shaan Hussain was killed when the Lamborghini he was travelling in crashed at speeds reported to have reached 143mph on the motorway on December 21, 2022. The vehicle, which was being driven at the time, left the carriageway in circumstances that have since been the subject of court proceedings.

Details of the crash shocked many who followed the case, with the extreme speed involved drawing particular attention. The M62 is one of the busiest motorways in the north of England, connecting Liverpool and Manchester with Leeds and Hull, and is used daily by thousands of motorists, making the speeds reportedly reached in the crash all the more alarming to local communities.

Following the woman's conviction in connection with Mr Hussain's death, her family have now spoken out to argue that she is not fit to be held in custody, suggesting that imprisonment would be inappropriate given her circumstances. Such claims are often raised in cases where defendants or their representatives cite medical, psychological or other personal factors as grounds for a lesser or alternative sentence, though no further specifics on the nature of her claimed unfitness have been detailed.

The case has drawn significant public attention, both because of the dramatic nature of the crash and the loss of a young life in such circumstances. Friends and family of Mr Hussain are understood to have followed the case closely as it progressed through the courts, with the death of someone known personally to the driver adding an additional layer of tragedy to proceedings.

Cases involving excessive speed on motorways continue to raise concerns among road safety campaigners, who regularly highlight the dangers posed by high-powered vehicles being driven at extreme speeds on roads shared with ordinary traffic. The M62 in particular has seen a number of serious collisions over the years, prompting repeated calls for greater enforcement of speed limits.

It remains unclear what sentence has been handed down or what stage the legal process has reached regarding any appeal or application relating to the woman's fitness for custody. Further details are expected to emerge as the case continues to be reported on.

The Manchester Evening News will continue to follow developments in this case.

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