Driver jailed for killing friend

Steven Britton gave himself up to police a few days after the crash

A 21-year-old man who ran over his friend and left him dying on a Salford road has been jailed.

Steven Britton was driving away from police when he crashed into Adam Jama, 18, who was on an off-road motorbike, Manchester Minshull Crown Court heard.

Britton carried on for 50 yards down Phoebe Street before his friend fell off the bonnet. He then drove off.

Britton, of Ordsall, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for five years and four months.

'Cowardly actions'

Days after the crash in March last year, Britton, of Cloughfield Avenue, handed himself in to police.

On being charged he said: "I am sorry to him and all his family. I'll go to jail for what I've done."

Adam Jama died in hospital

A police officer had spotted Britton in a VW Golf GTi moments before the crash.

Britton sped away and the officer turned his car around to pursue him, but was about 200 yards (183m) behind.

The officer, whose journey was recorded on a camera inside the police car, did not see the crash and pulled up when he saw Mr Jama in the road.

Det Sgt Julie Connor, from Greater Manchester Police, said:

"He (Britton) drove recklessly and without a second thought for anyone else prior to the collision.

"To compound matters he fled the scene, leaving Adam, his so-called friend, dying in the road.

"His actions were cowardly and act as a stark reminder of the fatal consequences of driving at speed."

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Video from inside the police car captured the speed of the pursuit