Driver behind catastrophic crash that killed Adelaide mother avoids life sentence

An extreme speeder who killed an Adelaide mother in a horror crash has avoided a life sentence in a decision that left the victim's father almost speechless.

Bhupinder Singh was today sentenced to five years and two months in prison for causing the death of Christine Sandford in a 2023 traffic collision at Windsor Gardens. 

Singh, then 22 years old, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. 

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The incident occurred when his V8 Ford Mustang, travelling at approximately 160 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone on North East Road, collided with Sandford's vehicle.

The court heard Singh was observed tailgating and swerving through traffic before the crash. 

Sandford's car was reportedly propelled 30 metres upon impact, killing her immediately.

"There are no winners... nothing will bring Christine back," her father, Chris Turner, said outside court.

Despite Singh's overwhelming remorse the judge was scathing of his actions, saying he deliberately drove at extreme speeds and created a catastrophic situation which ultimately was impossible for Christine to survive.

The court previously heard Singh didn't help his victim because his turban came off, but today the judge explained he'd instead asked a witness to call for help. 

Singh's request to serve his sentence under home detention, citing racial discrimination experienced while in custody since May, was denied. 

He will be eligible to apply for parole in 2029 and has been banned from driving for 15 years.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.