Man accused of hitting cyclist at 65mph in murder trial
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:33 · Archive
A man accused of murder reached speeds of 65.8mph before hitting cyclist Michael Mullins on 20 April, a court heard.
Simon Richardson is on trial for murder at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. A police officer gave evidence that the Volvo was travelling at 65.8mph on Dunham Road before the collision and around 55.1mph shortly before the junction with Paddock Lane, where it struck cyclist Michael Mullins, 56, on 20 April.
Following the collision, Richardson allegedly drove the vehicle 2.2km with Mr Mullins trapped underneath. The car continued onto Mill Lane at around 42-43mph, passing through a 30mph zone. A pool of blood was found at a junction on Wet Gate Lane, where the court heard evidence suggesting the Volvo had stopped before moving away again.
Police evidence pointed to tyre marks showing the wheel had been turned to the right while stationary. The vehicle then continued towards a farm on the lane, where it swerved across the road before mounting the verge where Mr Mullins was later found.
How it is being reported
- Man accused of murder reached speeds of 65mph before hitting cyclist, court hearsA Volvo reached speeds of 65.8mph before hitting cyclist Michael Mullins, a court has heard.Northwich Guardian · 15 Oct, 16:56
- Man accused of murder reached speeds of 65mph before hitting cyclist, court hearsA Volvo reached speeds of 65.8mph before hitting cyclist Michael Mullins, a court has heard.Warrington Guardian · 15 Oct, 16:56
In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Weaverham
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