32-Year-Old Pakistani Driver Who Killed a Jogger Fled to Pakistan, Posted Videos and Photos of Himself Enjoying Life, Then Gave the Court One of the Worst Excuses Ever for His Actions.

A 32-year-old driver who killed a jogger in a speeding crash before fleeing to Pakistan has claimed that he is seriously ill and says he feels sorry for the victim’s family.

Rashid Ali was driving his Range Rover Sport at around twice the 20mph speed limit when he hit 29-year-old Jack Ryan near Battersea Bridge in London on January 13, 2021. Jack was out for a run when he was struck. He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Ali did not attend his trial at the Old Bailey and was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in his absence. He also failed to attend court in September 2024 when he was sentenced to five years in prison and given a five-and-a-half-year driving ban.

Instead of returning to Britain, Ali has remained abroad and has shared social media posts showing him enjoying his life in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, including footage from his wedding. He has said that he is suffering from tuberculosis and other health problems and claims he is terminally ill.

Jack’s partner, Liz Austin, says the family has been left devastated because Ali has not faced the consequences of his actions. She is now calling for a change in the law so that people accused of serious crimes are required to hand over their passports while on bail.

Liz and Jack’s family have also started a petition calling for changes to the Bail Act. They want people facing serious criminal charges to be stopped from leaving the UK and avoiding their court cases or prison sentences.

Ali was later questioned by Channel 4’s Dispatches while he was abroad. During the interview, he again claimed that he was seriously ill but said he planned to return to London in 2027. He also said that he felt sorry for Jack’s family and would eventually face justice.

Jack’s family has strongly criticised Ali for leaving the country and not attending court. His sister Ciara said the family could have shown forgiveness if Ali had taken responsibility for what happened, but she believes there has been no real accountability.

The family says Jack’s death has caused lasting pain. His parents, sister and partner have described themselves as shattered by the loss. They also said that Jack’s young daughter, who was born through IVF using frozen embryos almost a year after his death, will never have the chance to meet her father.

During the case, Ali apologised and said he felt ashamed of himself. However, when he was sentenced to five years in prison, the judge said she could not accept his promise that he would eventually return to Britain to serve his sentence.

The court heard that Ali had been driving between 39mph and 41mph in a 20mph area. CCTV showed the crash, while prosecutors said he had enough time to stop when the traffic lights changed to amber. Instead, he continued driving and hit Jack.

Jack’s family now wants him brought back to the UK to face the consequences of his conviction. They say the case has caused them years of pain and that the justice system should not allow someone convicted of such a serious crime to simply remain abroad and avoid serving their sentence.