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| Fatal A19 crash 'destroyed so many lives' | Fatal A19 crash 'destroyed so many lives' |
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| The Mercedes was wrecked when it crashed after coming up behind a Vauxhall Corsa at "alarming speed" | The Mercedes was wrecked when it crashed after coming up behind a Vauxhall Corsa at "alarming speed" |
| The partner of a man killed in a 120mph (190km/h) crash has issued a warning over the dangers of drink and drug-driving. | The partner of a man killed in a 120mph (190km/h) crash has issued a warning over the dangers of drink and drug-driving. |
| Back-seat passenger Richard Jordan died when a Mercedes driven by his work-mate Mark Thompson crashed on the A19 near Houghton-le-Spring on Wearside. | Back-seat passenger Richard Jordan died when a Mercedes driven by his work-mate Mark Thompson crashed on the A19 near Houghton-le-Spring on Wearside. |
| Carol King said the incident "destroyed the lives of so many people". | Carol King said the incident "destroyed the lives of so many people". |
| Thompson, of Seaham, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for more than six years. | Thompson, of Seaham, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was jailed for more than six years. |
| Richard Jordan and his partner Carol King with their daughter Quinn | Richard Jordan and his partner Carol King with their daughter Quinn |
| Newcastle Crown Court heard he lost control of the car after coming up behind a Vauxhall Corsa at "alarming speed". | Newcastle Crown Court heard he lost control of the car after coming up behind a Vauxhall Corsa at "alarming speed". |
| Mr Jordan, of Sunderland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ms King found out she was pregnant with his second child 11 days after his funeral. | Mr Jordan, of Sunderland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ms King found out she was pregnant with his second child 11 days after his funeral. |
| Dashcam images from the August 2019 crash have been released at her request to coincide with a national drink and drug-driving campaign. | Dashcam images from the August 2019 crash have been released at her request to coincide with a national drink and drug-driving campaign. |
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| She said: "People don't realise at the time when under the influence of drink or drugs, all inhibitions and common sense go out of the window. The recklessness completely spirals. | She said: "People don't realise at the time when under the influence of drink or drugs, all inhibitions and common sense go out of the window. The recklessness completely spirals. |
| "Before Richie passed I probably wouldn't challenge somebody who had been drinking, but you see it all the time, people pushing the boundaries. Now I wouldn't think twice about challenging someone I knew who's over the limit. | "Before Richie passed I probably wouldn't challenge somebody who had been drinking, but you see it all the time, people pushing the boundaries. Now I wouldn't think twice about challenging someone I knew who's over the limit. |
| "On the night Richie died that was precisely what happened. A number of decisions were made without thinking or being challenged. It has destroyed the lives of so many people. One moment - getting behind the wheel under the influence of drink and drugs - and for what? | "On the night Richie died that was precisely what happened. A number of decisions were made without thinking or being challenged. It has destroyed the lives of so many people. One moment - getting behind the wheel under the influence of drink and drugs - and for what? |
| "So when you see someone who is considering jumping in the car under the influence, think of Richie. Think of my girls and remember the story you're reading now - a story similar to ones I once read could be your own reality, as it is for me now." | "So when you see someone who is considering jumping in the car under the influence, think of Richie. Think of my girls and remember the story you're reading now - a story similar to ones I once read could be your own reality, as it is for me now." |
| Mr Jordan died before the birth of his second daughter, Gray (left), who is now aged two | Mr Jordan died before the birth of his second daughter, Gray (left), who is now aged two |
| Sgt Glen Robson, of Northumbria Police, said the "harrowing" footage showed getting into a vehicle while under the influence meant "rolling the dice with people's lives". | Sgt Glen Robson, of Northumbria Police, said the "harrowing" footage showed getting into a vehicle while under the influence meant "rolling the dice with people's lives". |
| "As this awful case shows, it can have irreversible consequences and ruin more than one life in an instant," he added. | "As this awful case shows, it can have irreversible consequences and ruin more than one life in an instant," he added. |
| Dashcam footage revealed "the appalling state" of Mark Thompson's driving, police said | Dashcam footage revealed "the appalling state" of Mark Thompson's driving, police said |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Northumbria Police | Northumbria Police |
| Sunderland | Sunderland |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | Houghton-Le-Spring |