Man racing car when pedestrian was killed is jailed

Adam Ross was one of two drivers who were racing at more than 60mph when a pedestrian was killed

A man who was racing his car at twice the legal speed limit when a pedestrian was killed has been jailed.

Adam Ross, 30, of Daisy Street, Bolton, was handed an 11-year-sentence at Bolton Crown Court on Monday for causing death by dangerous driving.

In September 2019, Ross and another driver treated the streets of Westhoughton, Bolton, as “their own personal racetrack”, said Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

Ross fled the scene following the collision and evaded police for months afterwards, said Sgt Andrew Page.

'No remorse'

GMP said the vehicles were travelling next to each other at speeds of more than 60mph when the other driver's vehicle hit a pedestrian, who later died of his injuries.

Ross’ sentencing marks the end of a four-year investigation, said Sgt Andrew Page, who described the day as "extremely poignant".

“Ross has shown no remorse at any point since the fateful collision,” added Sgt Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

He said that Ross had "blatantly lied" during the investigation, adding the defendant had tried to blame his dead best friend in a "distasteful attempt" at innocence.

GMP said the other driver was jailed for seven years and four months for his part in the crash in November 2019.

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