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A Birmingham driver has admitted killing a heroic schoolgirl – who pushed her friend clear of his speeding car – in an horrific hit-and-run smash.

Naseeb Ellahi, of Ash Road, Saltley, was arrested six days after the Sheffield accident that cost Jasmyn Chan her life.

Her friend was also injured.

The driver was doing more than 60mph – double the 30mph limit – when he ploughed into Jasmyn at 9.20pm on May 9 last year.

One thousand mourners attended the 14-year-old’s funeral in June.

At Sheffield Crown Court, 33-year-old Ellahi admitted causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene and failing to report the accident.

He will be sentenced on January 27.

In a statement, Jasmyn’s family said: “We are pleased this man has finally taken some responsibility for his actions and pleaded guilty in court.

"This won’t bring Jasmyn back but it is a small step towards us feeling some sense of justice.

“Our daughter was beautiful, inside and out.

“We cannot put into words the pain and devastation we still feel in our hearts knowing she is gone.

“As a family we are heartbroken and I don’t know how we will ever get over losing Jasmyn.

“She was a loving, friendly girl who was very giving and we are filled with absolute sadness we will never again see her sweet, smiling face.”

Jasmyn was hit by Ellahi’s car just yards from her home at 9.20pm on May 9 last year.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, she died in hospital.

A charity foundation has been set-up in her memory.

The accident sparked a 12,000-name petition for safety measures on the stretch of road.

After yesterday’s hearing, Chief Insp Stuart Walne, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of Jasmyn, a young girl who had a bright and promising future ahead of her.

“I am very pleased Ellahi has pleaded guilty and saved Jasmyn’s family the harrowing ordeal of a trial.

“They have endured enough pain and heartache losing their daughter in such tragic circumstances.

“I hope they are able to find some comfort and closure knowing the man responsible for taking Jasmyn from them, has accepted that his actions that night were completely inexcusable, by taking responsibility and pleading guilty.”