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Deliveroo riders’ illegally modified e-bikes

Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 16:49
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North End Road, Fulham

Tipper truck driver with previous motoring convictions who killed cyclist in London avoids prison ‘by the skin of his teeth’ after trial that took more than three years to reach court

Tristan Renshaw - who has driving convictions dating back almost 30 years for dangerous driving and driving without a licence - was sentenced to an 18-month suspended sentence, a 12-month driving ban and 150 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of causing death by careless driving

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 17:27
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Fan struck by team car driver on Alpe d’Huez

Tour de France fan hit by team car driver in chaotic scenes on Alpe d’Huez, as Movistar rider forced to quit race after slamming into back of UAE vehicle

The spectator was treated by Tour medical staff after appearing to be hit in the leg just before turn 6 on the iconic climb

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 23:42
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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
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Stephane Goyard minute’s silence

Tributes paid to French YouTuber who died during major gravel event after being hit by driver

Announcing Stéphane Goyard's death, his brother wrote "My sorrow is immense, we still had so many projects together."

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:29
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Łukasz Litewka

Polish MP killed while cycling after being hit head-on by driver who allegedly fell asleep at wheel

Tributes have been paid to 36-year-old politician and animal rights activist Łukasz Litewka, whose death has sparked calls for improved cycling infrastructure in Poland

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 13:15
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Fatal collision sign

There’s nothing like the death of a cyclist to reveal how sickeningly awful some people in your local community can be

George Hill offers his thoughts on some hateful and disturbing comments on social media following the death of a cyclist in his local area

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 17:04
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Lucy John (via South Wales Police)

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
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Clifford Cage cycling on pavement moments before hitting Jim Blackwood

“No longer can cyclists endanger pedestrians with impunity”: British legal ‘first’ as e-bike rider handed suspended sentence for killing 91-year-old while cycling on pavement due to near misses with drivers

"I hope this case illustrates the need for those cyclists who show scant regard for the rules of the road to think again”

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 16:16
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2022 Tour du Rwanda

“A very sad moment”: Two killed and six injured as driver of race vehicle veers off road into crowd at Tour of Rwanda

“This accident reminds us of the importance of road safety and always remain vigilant, whether driving or cheering on the riders along the race,” Rwanda’s sports minister said

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 11:04
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