An unlicensed driver who sped through a red light crashing into another car and causing it to plough into a couple walking their dog has been jailed.
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One victim Ian Seibel died after five days in hospital, while his wife and the driver of the other vehicle were injured.
Manpreet Singh Brar had been driving unlicensed for years before the fatal crash and was caught driving again afterwards, in contravention of his bail conditions.
The 33-year-old pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court on Thursday to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and grievous bodily harm, and unlicensed driving.
Family left the courtroom when confronting dashcam footage of the crash was played.
It showed Brar's vehicle ploughing into another car that moved into the intersection after the light turned green.
Both vehicles then hit the the couple and their dog walking across the road.
The court was told Brar was travelling at 85km/h in a 60km/h zone and did not brake before the crash.
Mr Seibel, 51, died in hospital five days later, while the driver of the other car Maria Garcia required extensive surgery.
Brar was sentenced to five years behind bars, suspended after serving 20 months.
The court heard he is in Australia on a partner visa that would automatically be cancelled due to his conviction.
Once released he is expected to be deported to India, leaving his wife and two children - one born last week - in Brisbane.
Australian Associated Press
