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Motorist called “disrespectful” by coroner for refusing to answer questions after causing cyclist’s death

The driver was released after being arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving, and answered “no comment” to every single question asked by the coroner

Fri, Jul 28, 2023 10:36
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Jim Tassell

Driver who killed cyclist could not read number plate three metres away

The family of Jim Tassell, fatally hit on the B3400 in Hampshire in July 2021, pleaded with "anyone who is concerned about an elderly driver to act so other families do not have to go through the pain and devastation"

Tue, Sep 06, 2022 09:05
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist dragged 20 metres along road by partially sighted motorist still battling with insurers

The driver only stopped when other motorists forced him to pull over...

Sat, Sep 25, 2021 08:18
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Horse riding group accuse cyclists of being ‘rude and aggressive’

The New Forest Equestrian Association claimed 'groups of cyclists travelling at speed' had abused walkers and riders...

Sun, Mar 07, 2021 10:22
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Fundraising bike repairer who has found new homes for hundreds of old bikes told he cannot store them on driveway

Martin King was initially told the bikes have to go, but his housing association has since told him that it will help him to find alternative storage

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 12:08
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Hampshire the most dangerous place to be a cyclist in 2019

Police officers in Hampshire attended a total of 567 collisions

Fri, Aug 09, 2019 10:57
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New Forest cyclist unscathed after crashing into tractor bucket on descent

Off-duty paramedic Les Goddard says his cycle helmet saved his life in collision last week

Mon, May 06, 2019 13:15
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Hampshire man pushed off shared use path and into oncoming car

Attacker alleged to have said “you should be cycling on the road”

Sat, May 26, 2018 15:17
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Driver who killed cyclist and scrapped his van to try and cover his tracks has sentence extended for conning pensioners

Fatal collision resulted in protracted police investigation to find the driver responsible

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 16:47
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Hampshire cyclists punched by van occupant in separate incidents yesterday – Police appeal for witnesses

Incidents happened on Sunday near Southampton, police urge anyone with photos or video footage to come forward

Mon, Mar 27, 2017 12:48
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