Driver and passenger jailed following fatal 100mph crash after inhaling nitrous oxide
Two men have been sentenced to prison following a fatal crash in Manchester while under the influence of nitrous oxide. Uways Hussain, the driver, was sentenced to over 11 years, while Usmon Mahmood received a longer sentence for his role in the incident. The crash resulted in the death of 50-year-old Sylvester Abayomi, who was on his way to work at the time.
- ▪The crash occurred on March 9, 2026, at 4:30 AM.
- ▪Hussain was driving at speeds exceeding 100mph and ran a red light before colliding with Abayomi's vehicle.
- ▪Both defendants were inhaling nitrous oxide and handling mobile phones during the drive.
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