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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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Francesco Mazzoleni

Italian cyclist killed in collision with driver while training

Team confirm 18-year-old rider Francesco Mazzoleni was killed in a collision this weekend "while doing what he loved most"

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:26
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Judge rejects claim Irish track cyclist missed Olympics because of collision with driver, but rider to receive £55,000 damages for injuries

Marc Potts was hit by a driver two years before the Tokyo Olympics, a judge ruling he is entitled to damages but did not miss the Games because of the collision

Sat, Feb 07, 2026 11:02
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Soudal Quick-Step pro Gianmarco Garofoli struck by driver in alleged 100kph hit and run in Tenerife

Pro cyclist struck by speeding 100kph driver in alleged hit and run – despite being “perfectly visible” with hi-vis jersey and flashing light

“He left me on the pavement, as if my life didn’t matter to him,” Soudal Quick-Step rider Gianmarco Garofoli said after the training crash, which left him feeling “helpless, fragile, and completely overwhelmed”

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 10:49
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