Two men get 12‑year and 11‑year terms for Manchester crash

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for causing the death of a 50-year-old man in a high-speed collision in Manchester after a night of reckless driving and inhaling nitrous oxide. Uways Hussain, 20, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months, while Usmon Mahmood, 23, received 12 years and nine months at Manchester Crown Court on Friday.

The court heard that Hussain was driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI, belonging to Mahmood, in the early hours of March 9. After driving at extreme speeds throughout the night, Hussain ran a red light at the junction of Green End Road and Kingsway at approximately 4:30 a.m. and collided with a Volvo S40 driven by Sylvester Abayomi, who was on his way to work. Mr. Abayomi suffered catastrophic injuries and died later that morning.

Video evidence presented in court showed the defendants repeatedly driving at speeds well over 100 mph, reaching a maximum of 139 mph in a 30 mph zone, while inhaling nitrous oxide from balloons. Footage depicted Hussain driving with one hand on the wheel, running red lights, and weaving through traffic. Prosecutor Rachel Shenton stated that Mahmood, the passenger, was heard at times shouting encouragement.