Prosecution closes murder case against driver in cyclist death
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
Simon Richardson, 35, is accused of murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving after a Volvo he was driving hit cyclist Michael Mullins on 20 April, killing the 56-year-old head teacher.
Simon Richardson, 35, of Sale, is charged with murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving after a Volvo he was driving struck cyclist Michael Mullins on Paddock Lane on 20 April. Mullins, a 56-year-old head teacher from Weaverham, was cycling home from work when the collision occurred. Richardson did not stop at the scene.
The prosecution closed its case at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after approximately two weeks of evidence. Prosecutor Phil Barnes addressed the jury, stating that it was undisputed Richardson was driving the Volvo that hit Mullins. Barnes suggested that for 'a split second' Richardson may have stopped but decided to continue driving after the crash. 'For a brief moment he might have considered helping the man he had just knocked down,' Barnes said. 'Had he done that, Simon Richardson would not be sitting in the dock charged with murder, as Mr Mullins would still be alive.'
The prosecution's case is that Richardson would have known 'almost immediately' that Mullins was under the car. 'He did not do the right thing. Simon Richardson chose to drive away,' Barnes told the jury. The jury will now deliberate on the charges.
How it is being reported
- Everything the prosecution said in closing statements in Michael Mullins murder trial'He did not do the right thing, he chose to drive away' - here is everything the prosecution said in closing statements in the Michael Mullins murder trial.Northwich Guardian · 26 Oct, 17:18
- Everything the prosecution said in closing statements in Michael Mullins murder trial'He did not do the right thing, he chose to drive away' - here is everything the prosecution said in closing statements in the Michael Mullins murder trial.Warrington Guardian · 26 Oct, 17:18
In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Weaverham · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
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