Two jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone
Two men have been sentenced to significant prison terms following a fatal car crash in Greater Manchester. Uways Hussain was jailed for 11 years and eight months, while his passenger Usmon Mahmood received a 12-year and nine-month sentence for their reckless driving. The incident, which occurred while they were filming themselves at high speeds, resulted in the death of Sylvester Abayomi, who was struck while driving through a green light.
- ▪Uways Hussain was sentenced to 11 years and eight months for causing death by dangerous driving.
- ▪Usmon Mahmood was sentenced to 12 years and nine months for aiding and abetting the crime.
- ▪The crash occurred at 139mph in a 30mph zone, resulting in the death of Sylvester Abayomi.
- ▪Footage showed the pair running red lights and driving recklessly before the crash.
- ▪The judge described the crash as wholly unnecessary and entirely avoidable.
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Two jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgie Docker,North WestandYunus Mulla, , Reporting from Manchester Crown CourtGMPFrom left, passenger Usmon Mahmood was jailed for 12 years and nine months for aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving, while Uways Hussain, 20, from Burnage, was jailed for 11 years and eight months at Manchester Crown Court earlier for causing death by dangerous drivingA driver and passenger who filmed themselves inhaling from a balloon while at speeds of over 130mph (209kmh) have been jailed over the death of a man their vehicle crashed into. Uways Hussain, 20, from Burnage, was jailed for 11 years and eight months at Manchester Crown Court earlier for causing death by dangerous driving.
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