A driver ‘intended to go through a red light’ shortly before colliding with a traffic light that killed a 70-year-old woman, prosecutors allege.
Mohamed Mahamoud, 38, was travelling along Princess Road, in Moss Side, in his Toyota Auris at speeds of 40mph when he came to the junction with Great Western Street on July 29, 2021, Manchester Crown Court heard.
As the lights began to change to amber he was 90 metres away, but did not slow down, jurors heard. He got to 43 metres from the lights when they changed to red, it was said. READ MORE: Partners in crime…the couple separated for first time in 25 years after being locked up for their part in 'deplorable' riot At the same time a taxi moved from the middle lane into the left lane and stopped at the lights.
Mr Mahamoud then ‘slammed on his brakes’ and veered onto the pavement before colliding with the traffic light, prosecutors said.
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