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Head Teacher Dragged to Death: Driver Found Guilty
30 Oct
Summary
- A driver was convicted of murder after a teacher was dragged over a mile.
- The victim was cycling home when the fatal collision occurred.
- The convicted driver fled the scene before stopping to dislodge the cyclist.
A driver, Simon Richardson, has been convicted of murder following the death of a head teacher, Michael Mullins. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of April 20 in Warburton, Greater Manchester. Richardson crashed into Mr. Mullins, who was cycling home from work.
The court heard that Richardson drove through a junction and collided with the cyclist. Prosecutors alleged that Richardson fled the scene, later stopping to attempt to dislodge Mr. Mullins before driving on with the injured man trapped beneath his vehicle.
A motorcyclist discovered Mr. Mullins alone on a grass verge in Lymm, Cheshire, following a trail of blood. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. Richardson was also found guilty of dangerous driving and faces sentencing.
