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Sophie Doughty

Harrowing footage released of moment drug driver killed Sunderland dad Richie Jordan

This is the moment a drug-fuelled driver lost control of his car and killed loving dad Richie Jordan.

The 33-year-old was a passenger in the Mercedes that was being driven by work colleague Mark Thompson when it overturned on the A19, near Sunderland, after reaching speeds of more than 120mph.

Thompson was found to be over the limit for both drink and drugs and is now behind bars after pleading guilty to to causing death by dangerous driving.

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