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Drug driver who killed teenage cyclist while speeding at 70mph in 30mph zone jailed for eight years

Police investigation found "incredibly reckless" driver was at more than twice the speed limit and had cocaine and cannabis in his system at the time of the collision

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 16:52

Carl Donaldson and A1068, Ashington, Northumberland

Cyclist shoved into ditch by hooded BMW passenger – spotted trying to “spook” other riders and locals – slams “complete lack of effort” by police to trace attacker

The cyclist broke his shoulder blade after being pushed from his time trial bike during the shocking attack, which also saw three motorists drive around the stricken rider as he clambered back onto the road

Thu, May 16, 2024 10:12

Drink driver jailed for 32 months for killing cyclist in New Year’s Day crash was “travelling well in excess of 20mph speed limit”

Craig Wagner told police he had "lost control" of his vehicle, officers finding the cyclist's helmet still embedded in the car's windscreen

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 16:10

Police officer borrows bike to chase dangerous driver who fled on foot

The impromptu pursuit match ended in the motorist being arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

Sun, Jan 08, 2023 15:21

11-year-old boy killed in “devastating” collision with bus driver while cycling

Mason French was riding his bike on Lizard Lane in Whitburn, South Tyneside, at the time of the tragic crash

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 17:07

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Man arrested as 13-year-old cyclist remains in critical condition following serious collision

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 11:15

Two arrested after cyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run

The incident happened in Sunderland in the early hours of Sunday morning and saw a man in his 40s die at the scene

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 09:22

Coach driver who close passed cyclist avoids fine thanks to incorrectly worded police letter

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admits "procedural error" meant 14-day Notice of Intended Prosecution window passed

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 14:39

Drug driver seen speeding at 80mph before hitting cyclist sentenced to 30 months in prison

Fleeing the scene John Sinclair tried to force his way into a passing car before he was tackled by a member of the public

Sat, Jan 15, 2022 11:18

8 in 10 close pass videos result in action against driver, says police force

Northumbria Police encourages people to continue to send in footage as Road Safety Week starts

Mon, Nov 16, 2020 18:56