Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder
Simon Richardson has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of headteacher Michael Mullins, whom he dragged for over a mile under his vehicle. The judge condemned the driver's disregard for human life in his attempt to flee the scene.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severity of vehicular crimes and the legal consequences for drivers who prioritize evasion over the life of a victim.
Simon Richardson was caught on camera in his Volvo XC90 after hitting Michael Mullins. Photograph: CPS/PA Simon Richardson was caught on camera in his Volvo XC90 after hitting Michael Mullins. Photograph: CPS/PA Greater Manchester Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder Simon Richardson hit Michael Mullins, dragged him for more than a mile under his Volvo XC90, and ran him over
Prefer the Guardian on Google A driver who ploughed into a headteacher who was cycling home from school and dragged him, trapped under his car, for more than a mile has been jailed for life.
Simon Richardson, who ignored give-way signs at a junction before the collision, was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years after a jury last week found him guilty of murder .
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