A drink-driver who smashed into the side of a car at 100mph, instantly killing a man, has been jailed for 12 years. 

Asadul Karim, was almost three times the legal drink drive limit when he lost control of his vehicle at the Spittals Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon.  

The 31-year-old was also found to be disqualified from driving and had no insurance.  

Karim was driving a silver Mercedes along the A141 and approached the roundabout at around 11:30pm on July 12, 2021.  

He ploughed into the side of a Honda Civic that was waiting at a red light.  

The Hunts Post: The aftermath of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon.The aftermath of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

The driver, Mark Rulman, from Warboys, was killed instantly. 

Karim failed a breath test, and provided a reading of 103 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath.  

The legal limit is 35 micrograms.  

Karim, of Montrose Gardens, Mitcham, London, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, while disqualified and without insurance. 

He was sentenced on July 14 at Peterborough Crown Court to 12 years in prison. 

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The Hunts Post: The aftermath of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon.The aftermath of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

Detective Sergant Craig Wheeler, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Yet another life is lost due to the selfish actions of a drink-driver.  

“This horrifying case has brought unimaginable heartache to the victim’s family. 

“Karim knew he had consumed alcohol, but selfishly he had no regard for the safety of others.  

“He made the decision to drive intoxicated, whilst he was already disqualified from driving and in a manner and speed which was incredibly dangerous.” 

The force operates a dedicated, confidential, 24/7 hotline for members of the public to report drink or drug driving - 0800 032 0845.  

The Hunts Post: An aerial view of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon.An aerial view of the fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

In a tribute released at the time, Mr Rulman’s family said: “Mark was a private man with a great sense of fun and a sharp but sarcastic sense of humour.

"His quick wit and insight were key to his character, endearing him to his many friends. 

“He had a very analytical, scientific mind and a thirst for knowledge.

"He was also a keen gamer, lover of music and film and a life-long New England Patriots fan, having been born in Maine, USA. 

“Loved and adored by his family, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends alike. Goodnight Mr Brachiosaurus!” 

The Hunts Post: Mark Rulman from Warboys died when his blue Honda Civic was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes S350 in July 2021.Mark Rulman from Warboys died when his blue Honda Civic was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes S350 in July 2021. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

The Hunts Post: Drink driver Asadul Karim, 31, has been jailed for 12 years for causing a fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon.Drink driver Asadul Karim, 31, has been jailed for 12 years for causing a fatal crash at the Spitalls Interchange roundabout, near Huntingdon. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)