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Two men sentenced to nearly 25 years in jail after fatal 139mph crash on Manchester's Kingsway that killed Sylvester Abiyomi
Uwe Sussain and Ousmane Mahmood have been sentenced to a combined 25 years following a fatal collision on Manchester's Kingsway in March. They filmed themselves travelling at over 100mph on 30mph roads, hitting 139mph. It marks the first time a passenger has been convicted for aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving.
Two men have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 25 years in prison following a fatal collision on Kingsway in Manchester earlier this year. The crash, which occurred in March, resulted in the death of 50-year-old Sylvester Abiyomi, described by his partner Denise as the most caring soul and gentle person you could ever meet.
Uwe Sussain and Ousmane Mahmood filmed themselves consistently travelling at speeds exceeding 100mph on roads with a 30mph speed limit, reaching a top speed of 139mph before the fatal impact. The footage they recorded became key evidence in the prosecution's case against both men.
The case marks a legal first in the United Kingdom. It is the first time a passenger has been convicted for aiding and abetting causing death by dangerous driving. Mahmood, who was the passenger in the vehicle, was found to have encouraged and facilitated the dangerous driving that led to Abiyomi's death.
The sentencing sends a clear message that passengers who encourage reckless driving can face serious criminal consequences. Legal experts have noted that this precedent could change how courts approach cases where passengers play an active role in dangerous driving incidents.
Sylvester Abiyomi's family expressed their grief at the loss, with his partner saying he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The community has rallied around the family, calling for stronger enforcement against dangerous driving on urban roads where speed limits exist to protect pedestrians and other road users, GB News reported.