James Mitchell was riding his bike illegally around Darlington on Saturday, February 11 with no...

Published: 8:22 am May 12, 2024
Updated: 12:31 am June 18, 2025
A drug-fuelled speeding motorcyclist has been jailed after killing a pedestrian in Darlington last year

James Mitchell was riding his bike illegally around Darlington on Saturday, February 11 with no insurance or driving licence. He was also loaded with cannabis whilst overtaking vehicles and performing ‘wheelies’.

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At around 7pm that night, the victim was walking across Freeman’s Place while pushing his bike when Mitchell hit him at around 60mph.

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