Man on trial for cyclist's death drove erratically before crash
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
Simon Richardson, 35, is on trial accused of murder after a collision with cyclist Michael Mullins on 20 April.
Simon Richardson, 35, of Epsom Avenue in Sale, is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court accused of murder, manslaughter and dangerous driving following the death of Michael Mullins, a head teacher from Weaverham. Mr Mullins was cycling on Paddock Lane on 20 April when he was struck by Richardson's Volvo at the junction with Dunham Road.
Eyewitnesses told the court they observed Richardson driving 'erratically' and 'extremely fast' shortly before the junction. One witness said the vehicle was travelling in excess of the speed limit, was very close to the car in front, and was 'not travelling in a straight line' but 'all over the place'.
Dash cam footage of Richardson driving prior to the collision has been released by the Crown Prosecution Service. The prosecution alleges that Mr Mullins became trapped underneath the vehicle as it fled the scene and travelled 2.2 kilometres to Wet Gate Lane. Home security footage shows the Volvo swerving from side to side along Wet Gate Lane before mounting a grass verge, then reversing backwards over Mr Mullins' body, the prosecution alleges. Mr Mullins was later found on the grass verge by a motorcyclist who followed a trail of blood from the scene.
How it is being reported
- Watch as man accused of murder drives 'erratically' before fatal crashFootage of the moment a man accused of murder drove ‘erratically’ shortly before a fatal collision with a cyclist has been released.Northwich Guardian · 19 Oct, 17:10
- Watch as man accused of murder drives 'erratically' before fatal crashFootage of the moment a man accused of murder drove ‘erratically’ shortly before a fatal collision with a cyclist has been released.Warrington Guardian · 19 Oct, 17:10
In this story: Simon Richardson · Michael Mullins · Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court · Weaverham · Paddock Lane
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