Drink-driver who killed baby daughter in crash still on the run as police launch urgent appeal

Thames Valley Police have renewed their appeal to find a drink-driver who fled before being jailed for killing his seven-month-old daughter in a crash.

Emmanuel Sakyi, 31, was convicted at Aylesbury Crown Court in his absence and sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.

However, the Milton Keynes father absconded before his trial and remains on the run.

Officers have now stepped up efforts to locate Sakyi following the arrest of a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting him to evade capture.

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She has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

The fatal collision happened on December 4, 2022, when Sakyi drove his grey Peugeot 508 into oncoming traffic between Bond Avenue roundabout and Fenny Lock roundabout in Milton Keynes.

His vehicle collided head-on with a Fiat 500 while he was more than two-and-a-half times the legal drink-drive limit.

His daughter, Emmanuela, suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

Prosecutors said the seven-month-old had not been properly restrained in a suitable child seat.

Sakyi fled the scene on foot but was later arrested by police.

He subsequently failed to attend court, with both his trial and sentencing taking place in his absence.

As part of the renewed appeal, Thames Valley Police has released collision reconstruction footage alongside images showing the devastation caused by the crash.

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Sakyi is described as a black man of medium build, around 5ft 3in tall, with black hair and brown eyes.

Police have warned members of the public not to approach him if he is seen, urging anyone with information to call 999 immediately.

Detective Inspector Justin Thomas, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Nearly four years ago, seven-month-old Emmanuela lost her life because her father chose to drink-drive.

"Emmanuel Sakyi should be behind bars. Instead, he remains at large."

He added: "Emmanuela's death was entirely preventable."

The baby's mother, Ruth Oppong, 34, received a suspended sentence of one year and nine months after being convicted of aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving and causing unnecessary suffering or injury to a child.

Anyone with information about Sakyi's whereabouts is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 20260622-2396.

Members of the public can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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