Ryan McElroy aged 35 of Apfel Lane in Chadderton, pleaded guilty to causing Death by Dangerous Driving
He was the driver of a Vauxhall Crossland which it was later established was driven at speeds of up to 60 mph in a 30-mph limit down Mount Road in Gorton when it collided into the driver’s side of a black Vauxhall insignia.
The Vauxhall insignia, containing two occupants was attempting to perform a turn in the road when their car was suddenly struck by the reckless driver.
The passenger of the Vauxhall Insignia – a suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident and died on Thursday 8 December three days after the collision.
He was later confirmed to be 25-year-old Louis Dube whom his family provided a moving tribute mourning his loss.
The driver of the Vauxhall Insignia – a 30-year-old woman, who was later confirmed to be Louis’s friend – also sustained serious injuries which she continues to recover from
McElroy was also issued a further disqualification from driving for 12 and a half years.
Chief Inspector Ronald Neilson of GMP Specialist Operations team said: “My thoughts are of course with Louis’s family and loved ones at the difficult and saddening time. I truly hope that the sentencing of Ryan McElroy – a dangerous and reckless individual – brings your family and loved ones some form of closure.
“Ryan McElroy’s actions that evening was appalling and sickening. He knowingly and willingly chose to drive his car that evening whilst intoxicated on drugs and alcohol. He showed absolutely no regard for the law or other road users that evening. Sadly, Louis and his friend were caught in the crossfire of his shameful actions and now we have lost another life to reckless driving.
“I would urge the public, to please think before you drive. Think not only of yourself, but your family, your friends, your loved ones and most importantly think about other people who you could hurt, who’s lives you could change if you drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
“Do not be complacent, do not drive if you have taken anything or drank alcohol. Leave plenty of time before you drive, because it might just cost you your life in prison or your life completely.”
