Collision

“Accelerate efforts to eradicate cyclist deaths,” demand campaigners from major London universities calling for action on road safety

Academics and students from all London's major academic institutions have joined forces to explore "a safer future for cycling" in the city, action sparked by two staff and one student being killed while cycling in less than a year

National Highways to stop calling collisions ‘accidents’, as campaigners welcome “significant step” in recognising crashes are “not random events, but preventable incidents caused by human actions”

"For far too long, the term 'accident' has masked accountability and allowed society to dismiss the daily tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries as inevitable"

Drug driver who caused horrific crash which seriously injured cyclist avoids jail, given 10-month suspended sentence

The "impatient" driver was overtaking a stalled vehicle at traffic lights in Blackburn, pulling into the opposite lane and hitting a cyclist described as "very fortunate not to have died"

Driver “spoken to” but not arrested by police after mounting pavement and ploughing through cycle rack, injuring cyclist and snapping bike in two in shocking crash

A woman was taken to hospital with “non-life threatening” injuries after the motorist veered off the road, having allegedly “passed out” at the wheel

Woman who drank “five pints and measure of spirit” before killing cyclist on drive home from pub jailed for six years

Vicky Hardy hit Ali Reza Ghaisar while driving drunk at 38mph on a 30mph road, before fleeing the scene

GB cyclist wins Paralympic gold just days after flying over car bonnet when driver pulled out and hit him in Paris

“I was heartbroken, I literally thought this could be my Paralympics done,” Jaco van Gass, who suffered injuries to his knee and face before winning gold in the C3 3,000m individual pursuit, said

“They wouldn’t walk onto a road, but a cycle track?” Cyclist badly injured trying to avoid pedestrian calls for greater protection on newly installed bike lane previously slammed as “hare-brained” by opponents

The local council, however, says the seafront infrastructure was “designed with safety as our top priority”, while other cyclists described the lane’s distinction between cycle and pedestrian zones as “gold standard”

Nine-year sentence for “drunken idiot” drug-driver who told passengers “cyclists should not be on the road” moments before overtaking group ride, hitting and killing cycling club chairman

The court heard Jack Bingley "had been on something of a bender the night before and had also taken cocaine" — the dangerous driver repeatedly ignoring his passengers' calls for him to go back to the scene of the fatal collision after he hit two riders

Drug-driving dad jailed for three years nine months was taking kids to football when he killed cyclist in “utterly avoidable” collision

Matthew Bates initially claimed the cyclist hit the kerb and swerved in front of him, crash investigators refuting the claim and police discovering mobile phone usage after one of the driver's children said he was changing songs and "didn't see a bike"

Cyclist in “never-ending” pain after suffering life-changing injuries in pothole crash told he has no grounds for compensation as hole was 13mm too shallow

Paul Humphries hit a 4.7cm-deep pothole and suffered two cardiac arrests, a broken spine in two places, a severed spinal cord, a puncture to both lungs, numerous fractures and needed his leg amputated below the knee after getting sepsis

E-scooter rider arrested after cyclist left with “life-threatening” injuries in hit-and-run collision – as local police launch crackdown on “constant problem” of e-scooter misuse

A 20-year-old is accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and while disqualified in relation to the crash

Police investigate collision that left four cyclists seriously injured and others with minor injuries

Cambridgeshire Police Road Policing Unit described the crash as "nasty" and confirmed the driver involved remained at the scene and is assisting with their enquiries

Driver who hit nine cyclists in Mallorca, killing one, jailed for three years

Anais Marco was sentenced for manslaughter having smashed into a group ride of German cyclists back in 2018, killing one and injuring eight

Cyclist not guilty of causing pedestrian’s death by “wanton or furious driving” after trial over “3mph” towpath collision

The son of the elderly pedestrian who died addressed renewed call for 'dangerous cycling' laws by suggesting legislation should be updated, but it's "crucial" that cyclists get more infrastructure and "a safe space to cycle" before any "punitive approach"

Eight-year jail sentence for hit-and-run driver under influence of alcohol and cannabis when she killed cyclist

Jessica Berry fled the fatal collision but was arrested shortly after thanks to members of the public spotting her badly damaged vehicle before passing the collision scene nearby and alerting the police

Driver who failed roadside eyesight test given suspended sentence for killing cyclist returning home from cycling club ride

Police found 83-year-old James Wardle was unable to read a number plate 20 metres away, the driver having failed to see Glyn Straw, colliding with him from behind and causing him to go over the roof of the car

Drunk driver with six empty beer cans in SUV rams two cyclists, before driving over stricken rider, in shocking hit-and-run in Texas

The driver has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated, as cyclists call the incident “attempted murder”

Cyclist says he’s been “failed” after attorney’s office claims “not enough evidence” to prosecute pick-up truck driver who crashed into Arizona group ride, killing two

New video shows the driver sobbing right after the crash which left two dead and eleven injured in Arizona, amidst allegations that he had been “Snapchatting” while driving

Gordon Ramsay says helmets are “crucial” for cyclists no matter “how short the journey is”, after accident leaves him with a terrible bruise

“Please, please please please, wear a helmet because if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here now,” said the celebrity chef, adding that he was lucky to be alive after his crash

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British cyclist to miss Tour of Britain after being hit by driver who tried to “squeeze huge 4×4 past at high speed” on country lane blind bend before returning to “verbally abuse and threaten” female rider

"Clearly the driver couldn't wait ten more seconds to overtake me"

Cyclist in critical condition after collision on major motorway, second cyclist also taken to hospital

Police say the investigation into the incident on Sunday evening is "ongoing"

Police investigate RideLondon incident as cyclist seriously injured in collision with driver on closed road course

The sportive participant sustained serious spinal injuries, the driver leaving the scene having hit the rider on a road that was meant to be closed to non-event traffic

Strava asked to remove popular segment after pedestrian death in cyclist collision

The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures

James May rubbishes “nonsense” ideas to regulate cyclists in response to fatal collision

Former Top Gear presenter said regulation was "completely against the spirit" of riding a bike and "trying to cure the world's problems by adding more admin is pointless and expensive and makes life miserable"

Cyclist hit by driver turning into no-entry road “should be prosecuted”, says Mr Loophole – but Jeremy Vine claims motorists who believe cyclist was at fault “should have their driving licence rescinded”

The clip showing the cyclist being struck by a turning motorist – who was allegedly attempting a U-turn to avoid traffic – has sparked a fierce debate on social media

Motorists urged to use Dutch Reach technique after cyclist killed in collision

The driver who opened the door that Martin Walczak hit as he cycled past has not yet faced action, the police confirmed — the cyclist's family now calling on drivers to "safeguard" others by using the door-opening technique recommended in the Highway Code

Careless driver jailed for 10 months and given two-year driving ban for seriously injuring two cyclists

Zahin Ali "tipped upside down" the victims' lives, Thames Valley Police said, the two women suffering life-changing injuries in the roundabout collision

Ferrari driver destroys bike rack after losing control of sports car on 20mph street, police confirm no further action for collision

Ross Mendham, a former Dragons' Den contestant who earned £60,000 of investment on the show, appeared in court yesterday having been arrested for breach of bail conditions, although Norfolk Police have said he will not face action for the crash

Family of pensioner killed in pavement collision with cyclist on “electric bicycle” call for tougher laws to punish riders who kill or cause serious injuries

The Department for Transport replied saying there are "already strict laws in place for cyclists", as West Midlands Police confirms bike seized and cyclist "assisting with our enquiries"

“If you’re not paying attention you can seriously hurt someone”: Cyclist whose back was broken by careless driver calls on road users to “be considerate”

"I just want to put a spotlight on the fact there are a lot of cyclists on the roads and drivers have to be aware"