National Police Chiefs Council drink and drug drive campaign

As part of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) summer drink and drug drive campaign, Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler has spoken out about the consequences of breaking the law.

DS Wheeler, who examines the cause of crashes on roads in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, has recently been investigating the death of a man after a drink-driver crashed into the side of his car at 100mph.

Asadul Karim, 31, of Montrose Gardens, Mitcham, London, lost control of his Mercedes at a roundabout near Huntingdon on July 12, 2021, killing 36-year-old Mark Rulman, from Warboys, instantly.

Asadul Karim was jailed for 12 years for causing death by dangerous driving while disqualified and without insurance. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

Karim was jailed for 12 years for causing death by dangerous driving while disqualified and without insurance.

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DS Wheeler said: "An innocent man died as a result of Karim’s actions, which caused unimaginable pain to this family.

“We unfortunately see cases like this across Beds, Cambs and Herts where people selfishly drink or take drugs and then drive, putting their own lives and others at risk.

“Our family liaison officers have to tell innocent and unexpecting families that their loved ones have died as a result of people not abiding by the law.

“The message is simple, do not drink or take drugs and drive – get organised, order a taxi or a designated driver. Don’t risk the lives of innocent people on the roads who are just driving to get home.”  

Since the beginning of 2022, 4,175 drink and drug drive arrests have been made across the three counties.

Enforcement as part of the national drink and drug drive operation will run until August 27.

If you know of someone drink or drug driving, please call our confidential hotline on 0800 032 0845.