Man on trial for cyclist death as passenger evidence disputed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Simon Richardson, 35, is on trial for the death of cyclist Michael Mullins in a collision on 20 April.

Simon Richardson, 35, of Sale, is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court accused of murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving following a collision with cyclist Michael Mullins on 20 April in Lymm.

Richardson's cousin, who was a passenger in his car, gave evidence at trial. She told the court she believed Richardson was aware Mullins was trapped under the vehicle. She described hearing Mullins 'moaning in pain' and said she saw Richardson attempt to pull him from underneath the car. She told her manager the day after the collision that 'he couldn't have survived that'.

Under cross-examination, the defence suggested she was changing her account to protect herself and to make Richardson's position worse. She denied this, telling the court she was simply telling the truth. Richardson's defence case is that he only realised Mullins was underneath the vehicle after he reversed it to return to the main road, when his front seat passenger indicated there was 'something' nearby.

The witness confirmed to the prosecution that she and Richardson had been on 'very friendly terms'.

How it is being reported

• ‘He couldn’t have survived that’ car passenger told manager after crash, jury hearsA passenger told her manager ‘he couldn’t have survived that’ when she spoke about the fatal crash she witness the day before, a court has heard.Northwich Guardian · 22 Oct, 17:13
• ‘He couldn’t have survived that’ car passenger told manager after crash, jury hearsA passenger told her manager ‘he couldn’t have survived that’ when she spoke about the fatal crash she witness the day before, a court has heard.Warrington Guardian · 22 Oct, 17:13

In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Sale · Lymm

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