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Five-year sentence for van driver who killed cyclist while distracted by Facebook and Instagram

Simon Draper claimed his 13-month-old son was using the phone, a defence rejected by jurors at Swansea Crown Court

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 10:59
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Distracted driver who crashed into and killed cyclist then claimed infant son was using his phone found guilty

Off-duty police officer Lynwen Thomas was killed when she was hit by Simon Draper, who had been switching between apps on his phone then claimed his 13-month-old son had it

Fri, Oct 21, 2022 17:56
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Van driver who killed cyclist was distracted by Instagram and Facebook, court hears

Simon Draper says it was his 13-month-old son who was using the phone when he hit and killed off-duty police sergeant Lynwen Thomas on the A40 last February

Tue, Oct 18, 2022 12:31
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Driver admits killing off-duty police officer in crash in Wales as she rode bike

Simon Draper pleaded guilty to causing death of Lynwen Thomas by careless driving, but denies more serious dangerous driving charge

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 16:18
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‘Incredibly talented’ police officer killed after being hit by motorist while cycling

The 37-year-old was 'well respected' among her colleagues

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 14:26
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