The journey to Birmingham’s M42 airport “changed life forever”, says the partner of the fatal crash victim

The devastated partner of a woman on her way to Birmingham Airport when she was fatally injured by a speeding driver has told how their journey “changed lives forever”. Marzena Kaczorowska died of her injuries two weeks later in hospital.

Mohammed Asif was traveling at over 100km/h when his Audi Q7 crashed into the back of a Skoda Rapid on the northbound carriageway of the M42 near Solihull. Marzena, 53, a front seat passenger in the Skoda, was rushed to hospital for treatment but sadly died from serious head and chest injuries.

Asif, 47, from Coventry, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for nine years following a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court. He was also disqualified from driving for four years which will start on his release from prison and will also have to pass an extended test. Now Marzena’s partner has spoken of his devastation and loneliness at the huge loss in his life.

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Marzena’s heartbroken partner Najmul Wlodzimierz said: “Marzena was my life partner for over 21 years and she was wonderful. On the day of the collision, I was taking Marzena to Birmingham airport so she could go see her family in Poland. This was extremely interesting to her as she had not seen them for a year.

“This was a trip that changed my life forever. Out of nowhere we were hit by a speeding car. I had to learn to live life without Marzena. I’m still not used to it because we’ve been together for so long. I wake up alone, go to work alone, come home alone and spend the evening alone.

“I lost the person I traveled the world with and all I have now are memories. I am completely lost without her and the loneliness is crippling. I just exist without her.”

Sergeant Julie Lyman, from the police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Asif showed a complete disregard for the safety of other road users. The speed at which he traveled that day was totally mindless and irresponsible.

“His actions devastated the deceased lady’s family, including her partner, who was driving the car at the time of the collision. I just hope the sentence gives them some comfort as they begin to rebuild their shattered lives.”

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