Driver on trial for death of cyclist dragged under car

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A driver is on trial for the death of a cyclist struck by a black Volvo in Lymm on 20 April.

Simon Richardson is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for the death of 56-year-old Michael Mullins, a head teacher from Weaverham. The collision occurred in Lymm on 20 April. On the first day of the trial, the jury were shown photos and videos of the black Volvo's journey that evening.

Witness statements described the vehicle being driven at high speed and erratically in the moments before the collision. One witness said the Volvo was 'driving extremely fast, and in excess of the speed limit', and was not travelling in a straight line but was 'all over the place and driving extremely erratically'. Another witness who had been cycling ahead of Mr Mullins said he slowed down to give the cyclist room. He saw the black vehicle approach at speed and described it as 'making no effort to stop at the junction'.

Following the collision, the driver left the scene at speed. Good Samaritans helped search for the body and attempted to save Mr Mullins.

How it is being reported

• Witnesses followed trail of blood to find cyclist dragged by car, court toldGood Samaritans helped search for the body of a cyclist and tried to save him after the driver who 'dragged him' under his car 'made off at speed', a court has heard.Warrington Guardian · 14 Oct, 16:29
• Witnesses followed trail of blood to find cyclist dragged by car, court toldGood Samaritans helped search for the body of a cyclist and tried to save him after the driver who 'dragged him' under his car 'made off at speed', a court has heard.Northwich Guardian · 14 Oct, 16:29

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

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