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Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin jailed for four years

Sentence one year short of the five-year term prosecutors in Italy had sought for the German lorry driver

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 16:48

“We do not want revenge, but justice”: Plea deal for lorry driver accused of killing Davide Rebellin rejected by Italian court

The driver had requested a plea bargain which would have seen his sentence halved to three years, but will now face trial in May, as the classics star’s family described the verdict as a “nice surprise”

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 13:16

Lorry driver accused of killing Davide Rebellin requests plea bargain, in bid to halve proposed prison sentence to three years

The Italian pro’s family is firmly opposed to the deal, citing Wolfgang Rieke’s previous hit-and-run and drink driving offences

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 19:19

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German court approves extradition of lorry driver involved in Davide Rebellin’s death

Wolfgang Rieke faces charges of traffic homicide and failure to render assistance in relation to crash that killed ex-pro cyclist

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 09:16

Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin arrested in Germany – almost seven months after retired classics star’s death

According to prosecutors in both Italy and Germany, the motorist turned himself in earlier this week and is currently being held in extradition custody

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 14:59

Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin failed to stop at scene of fatal collision because he didn’t think he was at fault, says brother

The motorist has continued to drive for his brother’s transport company in Germany following the crash that killed the retired Italian pro in November

Wed, May 03, 2023 14:55

Internet troll who wrote “Run over one cyclist to educate 100” cleared by judge

Italy’s pro cyclist union slams ruling, which it says shows that “inciting violence against cyclists isn’t a crime”

Fri, Dec 16, 2022 13:22

Davide Rebellin made me fall in love with professional cycling (and all its flaws)

Ryan Mallon travels back in time to his teenage years to reflect on the late Italian’s legacy and one beautiful, chaotic week in March 2008

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 11:43

Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin reportedly got out of cab, looked at dead cyclist, then drove off

Driver who fled scene of fatal crash on Wednesday and was traced to Germany has previous convictions in Italy

Fri, Dec 02, 2022 18:06

I’m fortunate I can try to contemplate why a driver would knock me off my bike: Davide Rebellin didn’t get that chance

After she was hit by a driver who didn't stop just days ago, the news of Rebellin's death was especially pertinent for road.cc reviewer Emma Silversides

Thu, Dec 01, 2022 16:47