Footage has captured the moment an uninsured and disqualified driver raced his friend through the streets before a fatal horror crash. The clips, released by Greater Manchester Police, show the driver, Craig Norman, reaching speeds of over 75mph in a 30 zone as he raced his 'lifelong' friend, James Dickson, who later died in the collision.
Mr Dickson, a father-of-three, reached speeds of up to 99mph in a 30mph zone as Norman followed him in his Audi, reaching more than 70mph himself. Manchester Crown Court heard that 37-year-old Mr Dickson then hit another car when he tried to overtake it, before losing control and ploughing into some railings on the side of the road. The collision saw extensive damage to the car and the surrounding area.
In footage released by Greater Manchester Police, the two cars can be seen driving at high speeds through Little Hulton and edging forward at traffic lights moments before the major crash on Manchester Road East on July 19.
