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CCTV footage of Cain Byrne (pictured) driving

Unlicensed driver who inhaled laughing gas before and after killing 81-year-old cyclist at pedestrian crossing jailed for more than 11 years

The 20-year-old driver — who had 27 prior convictions and two passengers in his vehicle at the time — fled the scene after hitting the cyclist, with the judge describing his behaviour as “appalling”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 12:04
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Kieran Hunt

Hit-and-run driver jailed for 13 years for killing cyclist before torching car in attempt to destroy evidence

Keiran Hunt sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 15:54
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Cyclist suffers life-changing injuries in collision

“People need to see the human cost of collisions”: Cyclist who suffered life-changing injuries shares camera footage of horrific high-speed crash caused by van driver

Motorist involved avoided jail and was banned from driving for a year, having claimed they didn't see David Walters, that despite the cyclist wearing hi-vis clothing and using lights when the van driver smashed into him from behind on a B-road in Wales

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 15:05
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George Ivers’ car

One year in jail for hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before trying to cover his tracks

Police also found videos on George Ivers' phone of him driving at high speed and skidding his car

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 11:19
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Mary Emerson-Reed

Speeding motorist jailed for 10 months for killing cyclist claimed he couldn’t see hi-vis-wearing rider due to oncoming headlights – but police say “no excuse” for pensioner’s driving

Mary Emerson-Reed was killed while cycling home from a folk festival, after being struck from behind by Alan Morris, who was driving at 69mph in a 60mph zone

Thu, May 29, 2025 14:39
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Herbert Park Road and Morehampton Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Disqualified lorry driver who sped through red light and left cyclist in coma avoids further jail time – as judge rules initial nine-month term was not “unduly lenient”

Kevin McMenamin, a former Gaelic football star with a “very long history” of driving offences, dragged a cyclist in her late sixties along the road – but prosecutors’ claims his five-year ban was “too generous” were dismissed by a Dublin appeals court

Fri, May 09, 2025 11:14
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Lucas Akins and Adrian Daniel

Professional footballer jailed for 14 months for killing cyclist in “avoidable” crash after failing to give way at junction

Mansfield Town player Lucas Akins has also been banned from driving for two years after admitting causing the death of 33-year-old father Adrian Daniel by careless driving

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 16:08
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Hawleys Lane, Warrington

“Careless” driver banned for a year after breaking cyclist’s leg in bike lane crash

Driver denied causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving over incident which left cyclist with two breaks to left leg

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 13:07
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Drummond Road, Inverness

Driver who blamed the sun after breaking cyclist’s elbow banned from driving for 12 months and fined £520

Motorist admits "careless driving" after failing to see cyclist "directly in front" of him, causing collision which left rider in hospital for treatment on fractured elbow

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 11:01
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Arbroath Road, Dundee

Brother-in-law of former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf fined £450 for crashing into cyclist at red light while driving uninsured car

Ramsay El-Nakla was also handed six penalty points on his driving licence after leaving the cyclist with minor injuries

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 18:26
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