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Hit-and-run driver who killed father and son as they cycled together jailed for 12 years

Paul Yates overtook another vehicle and lost control, killing Dean Jones and his 16-year-old son, the driver walking over to the critically injured cyclists before fleeing the scene and causing another collision a short time later

Tue, May 28, 2024 16:37

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Six teens arrested after cyclists targeted in hit-and-run crashes in Melbourne

One victim remains in hospital in serious but stable condition

Sun, Feb 04, 2024 14:09

Melbourne hit-and-run driver (screenshot)

Two 16-year-old boys arrested by police in Australia after horrendous hit-and-run incidents saw two cyclists mown down

The separate incidents a short time and distance apart in Melbourne shook the Australian cycling community after footage was shared and prompted 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans to speak out about Australian drivers' "bad attitudes" towards cyclists

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 17:08

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Cadel Evans calls out Australian drivers’ “bad attitudes” towards cyclists after two riders seriously injured in deliberate hit-and-runs filmed and uploaded to social media

The 2011 Tour de France winner and former world champion called for improvement to "attitudes and education", the Australian cycling community left shocked and fearful following a horrific double hit-and-run in Melbourne this week

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 11:09

Cloned number plates warning as cyclist injured in hit-and-run “in limbo” 10 months on

With "no further lines of inquiry" the police investigation has been closed, Stephen Mead frustrated that the driver who left him with fractures to his arm and leg has not been traced

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 10:26

Hit-and-run driver admits being high and drunk before leaving cyclist with severed foot in “unforgivable and incomprehensible” collision

Niamh McDonnell pleaded guilty to the charges, the court hearing her partner alerted the authorities after finding the cyclist's "ripped off" foot wedged into the front of the car when she arrived home

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 10:05

Teens who allegedly filmed themselves killing cyclist now accused of trying to kill second bike rider

The pair, now named as 18-year-old Jesus Ayala and 16-year-old Jzamir Keys, have been charged over the hit-and-run of retired police chief Andreas Probst who was killed while cycling last month

Sun, Sep 24, 2023 10:39

Disturbing footage allegedly shows teenager kill cyclist in shocking hit-and-run

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder in relation to the incident which saw retired police chief 64 year-old Andreas Probst killed in Las Vegas last month

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 10:39

Teenage cyclist, after hit-and-run in Birmingham

Father of 16-year-old cyclist demands hit-and-run driver who left his son “for dead” be brought to justice

The teenage cyclist suffered serious head injuries and is now struggling with memory loss and a speech impediment

Sun, Sep 03, 2023 12:38

Smashed windscreen of car involved in hit-and-run collision which killed cyclist in Wantage

“Dreadful” hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before “calmly” boarding train to London jailed for five and a half years

Edward Hinchliffe, on licence from prison for sex offences at the time of the fatal crash, struck triathlete Simon Chesher before driving through a red light and repeatedly hitting the kerb with a smashed windscreen

Fri, Sep 01, 2023 14:32