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Matthew Isherwood (left), Kevin Dawson (right)

Phone driver who took selfie, watched videos, and sent messages before killing cyclist jailed for five years, as hit-and-run motorist who also struck rider handed suspended sentence

The driver was using Snapchat and Instagram moments before the collision, and sent a message shortly afterwards saying: “I’ve just hit someone”

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 15:46

Four years in prison for drunk and drug driver who killed cyclist with kids in car + “Lethal hazard” fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after rider seriously injured + Cocaine-influenced driver jailed for breaking cyclist’s neck: road.cc sentencing round-up

The third edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Wed, May 27, 2026 16:13

“Lunatic” road rage driver jailed for 18 months after “taking exception to being behind” cyclists and ramming rider off bike twice + Community order for driver who killed cyclist as family “disappointed” + Stolen car rampage: road.cc sentencing round-up

The second edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 14:37

James O’Donnell arrest (Merseyside Police)

Drunk driver who killed cyclist while driving 63mph in a 30mph zone jailed for 11 years

James O'Donnell initially pleaded not guilty before changing his mind before trial

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 17:59

3 years for causing death by dangerous driving, driver who left cyclist in coma avoids prison + ‘legal first’ as cyclist convicted of manslaughter over fatal pavement collision: road.cc sentencing round-up

The first edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 09:24

“A moment of carelessness can change lives”: driver told he will ‘effectively not drive again’ after collision left cyclist in medically induced coma

The cyclist spent 15 days in hospital with serious injuries, including fractures to his pelvis and spine

Sun, Feb 15, 2026 08:30

Driver described as “otherwise decent individual” spared jail after driving into cyclist following road rage argument

Cycling used to be "a major part" of Wadea Taibi's life but he's now left with constant back pain and bouts of dizziness

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 11:33

“My wife’s death should act as warning to drivers”: Widower of cyclist killed by new motorist “driving too fast” a month after passing his test insists lack of prison sentence “sends wrong message”

The couple in their 70s who had been married for almost 60 years were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when they were hit by a new motorist who lost control while "driving too fast for the road" — last month he was sentenced to community service

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 09:34

Banned driver avoids jail after hitting 10-year-old cyclist while overtaking bus on wrong side of road in series of “spectacularly stupid, immature, and reckless decisions”

The motorist, who was banned from driving following a speeding offence at the time of the collision, was handed another 12-month suspension and ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 17:48

Suspended sentence for motorist who killed cyclist with “careless manoeuvre” before driving off and claiming he thought smashed windscreen was caused by falling tree branch

Timothy Cale reversed into the cyclist's path as the rider was descending, the prosecutor telling the driver his manoeuvre "may have saved him a few seconds but led to a catastrophic collision and the loss of life"

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 17:41