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632,https://northyorkshire.police.uk/news/driver-arrested-following-fatal-a19-collision/,Driver arrested following fatal A19 collision - North Yorkshire Police,"Sadly, the pedestrian – a man in his 40s from the Selby area – died at the scene. The driver, who is in his 20s and from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken into custody where he currently remains as police carry out their investigations. A formal …",https://northyorkshire.police.uk/content/uploads/2016/06/crest-1.png,2016-08-28 15:33:52+00,North Yorkshire Police,2017-09-30 08:45:22.452516+00,2017-09-30 08:45:28.000417+00,4,"Citizens in Policing Find out more about the remarkable people who give up their own time to support the police.
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522,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/delivery-driver-who-mounted-pavement-12782437,Esme Weir was riding a scooter to pre-school with her pregnant mum Jessica Weir,Esme Weir was going to pre-school with her pregnant mum when she was hit by Peter Williams’ pick-up van,http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10758544.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS80708499.jpg,2017-03-22 17:18:28+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-29 21:31:44.705036+00,2017-09-29 21:35:35.286423+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The parents of a four-year-old girl killed by a delivery driver after he mounted a pavement say everyone involved must live with what happened.
Esme Weir was riding a scooter on her way to pre-school with her pregnant mum Jessica Weir when she was hit by Peter Williams’ pick-up van.
Williams denied causing death by dangerous driving following the incident in Neston, Wirral at around midday on Friday, January 15 last year.
The 62-year-old, of Poulton Road, Wallasey, was today found not guilty of this charge and the lesser offence of causing death by careless driving.
He burst into tears when the jury returned its verdict after three hours of deliberation and a three-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
In a statement read by police afterwards, Esme’s mum and her dad Matthew Weir said their lives had “changed forever”.
They said: “Our beautiful daughter Esme Rose was taken from us suddenly in the most horrific of circumstances.
“There are no winners. Both we and the driver have to live with this until our last breath.
“Nothing will ever bring back our daughter Esme Rose – whatever the outcome.”
The jury heard the army veteran, who worked for Neston Building Supplies, was delivering wood to customer Steven Leadbetter.
Both Mrs Weir and Mr Leadbetter said that moments before the collision, Williams stopped to wave the mum and daughter across the street.
Prosecutors argued this meant Williams should have been “on notice” that there was “every chance” they would be on the pavement.
However, he said he did not remember this happening, or Mrs Weir thanking him as she and Esme – dressed in bright pink clothing – crossed the road.
The mum sobbed as she recalled how the Ford Transit went down the narrow street, with cars parked on either side, then turned into her daughter.
Mrs Weir said: “Esme was going ahead and the van came round into the gap and went up on the kerb. Esme was slightly ahead of the van.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
“I shouted ‘no’. I started to run because I realised what could happen. I dropped my bags and ran. I hit the back of the van.
“I saw the wheel hit the scooter at the back which made her fall and the wheel went right over her. I couldn’t get there in time.”
The mum said the driver just looked “confused” and when she asked him “what have you done?” he replied: “I didn’t see her.”
Mrs Weir cradled her daughter in her arms, before neighbours and paramedics tried to save her life.
Esme, who was given the Disney scooter for her birthday, suffered multiple serious traumatic injuries and died at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Simon Mills, prosecuting, said the tragedy could not be described as an “unavoidable accident” and argued Williams failed to see Esme.
Mr Leadbetter said Williams turned “quite sharply”, pulled onto the kerb, rolled back slightly, then accelerated. He said: “He just seemed oblivious to her being there.”
Williams said he drove at around 10mph, saw a space to park and slowed down to stop, then indicated, checked his side mirror and turned.
The driver said: “The lady screamed. I got out the van to see what happened and the little girl was on the floor.
“I went to help her. I had blood all over my hands and the mother picked the little girl up and carried her across the road and took her into somebody’s house.”
Williams could not recall telling one policeman the girl had run out in front of his van, but confirmed he said to a second: “Where did she come from?”
He said: “I didn’t know she was there at the time, because I never seen her.”
Experts disagreed over Esme’s position and when and for how long the 3ft 10in child would have been visible to Williams.
Alistair MacDonald, QC, defending, said his client was “a broken man” who would never drive again.
However, he said unless Williams had “X-ray vision”, he could not have seen Esme through parked cars.
Mr MacDonald said: “Please do not confuse fault with consequence.
“The consequences of this collision could not have been more catastrophic but just because that is so, it does not mean there has to have been fault of the driver.”",200,2016076014119
570,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3204978/Dozens-shoppers-rush-lift-car-air-rescue-trapped-cyclist.html,Dozens of shoppers rush to lift car into air to rescue trapped cyclist,Dozens of good Samaritans rushed to help after a reversing blue Ford BMax car hit and trapped a woman on a bike and crashed into a coffee shop in Oxford city centre this afternoon.,http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/20/16/2B871A2000000578-0-image-a-101_1440083599901.jpg,2015-08-20 15:19:55+00,Mail Online,2017-09-29 22:22:57.162809+00,2017-09-29 22:23:01.739249+00,1,"to have reversed into coffee shop and hit woman
This is the incredible moment dozens of shoppers rushed to the aid of a female cyclist who had been hit by a car and lifted the vehicle into the air to free her.
The good Samaritans rushed to help after a reversing Ford BMax hit a woman on a bike and crashed into the Java&Co coffee shop in Oxford city centre this afternoon.
The unnamed female cyclist was pinned under the blue car with serious leg injuries after the horror smash which happened just after midday today.
Dozens of good Samaritans rushed to help (pictured) after a reversing blue Ford BMax car hit and trapped a woman on a bike and crashed into a coffee shop in Oxford city centre this afternoon
Dramatic video footage shows dozens of selfless shoppers heaving the car up by several feet as others hauled the woman to safety.
In the minute-long clip a group of men can be seen lifting the Ford up onto two wheels as other bystanders help rescue the cyclist.
The wreckage of the bike and what appears to be a brown wicker basket is briefly visible before the group put the car down.
The quick-thinking actions of the shoppers allowed paramedics to treat the woman who was then taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with serious leg injuries.
The selfless shoppers worked as a team to lift the car off the woman while others hauled her to safety
The cyclist was pinned under the blue car with serious leg injuries after the horror smash this afternoon
Local businessman Mehmet Yildirim, 35, was upstairs in Java&Co coffee shop where the crash happened when he filmed the incredible rescue.
He said: 'I was working on my laptop when I heard a bang and felt a shaking, it felt like a big earthquake.
'I looked down and saw the woman lying there next to her bike.
'A group of people quickly gathered and the men started lifting the car up and other people got her free.
'They were calling for anyone who is a doctor and then the ambulance and police turned up soon after.
'It was incredible to see all the shoppers pull together and their quick-thinking could have saved her life.'
Hero Kevin Brown, from Summertown, Oxford, said: 'I was walking by. I didn't see it happen but I saw there was a women underneath the car.
'I was one bloke of about 20 who got the car and started lifting it up.
'We managed to lift it up and pull her out.
'Then we were waiting for the emergency services to arrive. It all happened so quickly.'
Other pictures taken at the scene show the blue Ford on the pavement after it reversed into the coffee shop which has a shattered window.
Andrew Bowen, owner of Java&Co, said it appeared the car had been in reverse when it collided with the woman on the bike.
Witnesses said it appeared the car had been in reverse when it collided with the woman on the bike.
He added: 'I was not here when it happened. The lady may have a broken leg. We are all a bit shaken up.
'We also feel as sorry for the people involved. I feel for everyone here. I hope the lady is okay.'
Thames Valley Police confirmed a female cyclist was trapped under a car but had been freed.
A spokesman said the woman was treated by doctors for about 40 minutes and was then put in an ambulance.
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson added: 'We got a call at 12.09pm to George Street and New Inn Hall Street to a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
'A rapid response crew and an ambulance were sent.",200,201543P295085
574,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38015356,Several injured as bus hits wall,One woman was trapped and 13 other people were injured after a bus crashes into a wall in west London.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/47DE/production/_92489381_62522393-03c1-4577-8cf7-39be33b36b60.jpg,2016-11-17 15:43:45+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 06:56:30.870473+00,2017-09-30 06:56:36.533276+00,1,"Image copyright AFP Image caption One woman was trapped beneath the bus after it left the road
One woman was trapped and 13 other people were injured after a bus crashed into a wall in west London.
A witness said the woman was stuck beneath the double-decker when it left the road and hit a building in Ladbroke Grove, shortly before midday.
The woman was freed and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
None of the other injured people, including the bus driver, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, police said.
Image caption The woman who was trapped suffered minor injuries
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Witnesses filmed the aftermath of the crash
Matt Kyp, who runs a gym opposite where the crash happened, said the bus driver was trying to avoid another crash when he ""ploughed off the road"".
He said the ""bus went from one side [of the road] to the other and picked up pace"".
He said it was a ""big operation to remove the woman"" but said she had been ""talking to the ambulance crew"" from under the bus.
The number 52 bus was had been travelling along Ladbroke Grove towards Victoria when it mounted the pavement near to the junction with Canal Way.
London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it had sent ""multiple resources to the scene"" including four ambulance crews and the Air Ambulance.
Ladbroke Grove has been reopened although the bus remains on the pavement.",200,2016010002212
621,http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/14748225.Van_that_killed_five_year_old_Lennon_Toland_had_mounted_kerb_to_gain_access_to_makeshift_car_park/,Van that killed five-year-old Lennon Toland had mounted kerb to gain access to makeshift car park,A van that killed a five-year-old school boy had mounted the pavement to use an unauthorised entry to a makeshift car park. ,http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/resources/images/5479061/,,Evening Times,2017-09-30 08:34:57.194196+00,2017-09-30 08:34:58.672587+00,4,"doc
A van that killed a five-year-old school boy had mounted the pavement to use an unauthorised entry to a makeshift car park.
Lennon Toland, 5, from Tollcross, had been picking up stones with his dad on the way home from school when he was killed by a van on Dalness Street in Glasgow's east end.
The vehicle owned by Welding Engineers had been gaining entry to an unauthorised site near the firm's offices by crossing the pavement where Lennon was killed.
Read more: Lennon Toland captured in school picture taken days before he was killed by van
Lennon's grandad Brian Toland told the Daily Record: “If Lennon had run out on the road and been knocked down that would be one thing, but he didn’t.
“The wee boy and his dad were doing everything right. Every kid knows you run along the pavement but if you get to a road, you stop and wait for mum or dad.
“The pavement is supposed to be a safe place. If there had been a proper kerb at that point and a road into that piece of land, Lennon would have stopped at it.”
Well-wishers have raised over £8,000 for funeral costs for the p1 pupil.
A crowdfunding page created by the schoolboy's cousin Ross Clift had been inundated with donations and tributes.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are still continuing into the incident.
Sergeant Jackie Dunbar said following the incident: ""It would appear that the boy, a pupil at St Paul's (Shettleston) Primary School on Anwoth Street, Glasgow, was struck by the van, which had come in to Dalness Street from Tollcross Road, as it turned into a car park on Dalness Street.
""It was picking up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
""I would ask that anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, to contact officers.""
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or alternatively through Crimestoppers where information can be given anonymously.",200,201697BD70409
623,http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/trendingacrossscotland/15526514.___I_pray_he_didn___t_hear_the_van_____Mum_opens_up_about_her_grief_one_year_after_son_was_killed_on_way_home_from_school/,'I pray he didn’t hear the van': Lennon Toland's mum opens up about her grief one year after he was killed,THE grieving mother of tragic Lennon Toland has told how she dressed a teddy in the five-year-olds pyjamas to feel closer to him.,http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/resources/images/6814307/,,Largs and Millport Weekly News,2017-09-30 08:38:41.398852+00,2017-09-30 08:38:42.508767+00,4,"doc
THE grieving mother of tragic Lennon Toland has told how she dressed a teddy in the five-year-olds pyjamas to feel closer to him.
Speaking out as the family prepare to mark the first anniversary of his death, Leanne Toland said she hasn’t washed the clothes he was wearing on the day he died.
“I can still remember sitting on the couch and zipping his jacket up, walking him to the door, kissing him and telling him to have a good day at school,” she says.
“I told him how much I loved him. I never thought that would be the last time I would see him.
“I’ve not washed the pyjamas he had on that morning. I put them on his Tigger so I when I’m cuddling it, I feel like I’m cuddling him.
“I still say goodnight to him as if he’s still there, so he can hear me and I still do our Spiderman kiss.”
Lennon, who had just started at St Paul’s primary school in Shettleston, was killed after being struck by a van on September 12, last year.
Twelve months on from the tragedy, 27-year-old Leanne continues to be haunted by thoughts about her son’s final moments.
“The one thing that keeps tormenting me is, did he hear the van?
“I don’t want him to have heard it and been scared. That’s one of the things that no one can answer for me.
“I keep hoping that he didn’t hear it – to think that he did hear it would kill me.
“I hope he never heard it and maybe he went to look and it’s just happened.”
Tragedy struck as Lennon walked home from school with his dad, Andrew Murray.
The youngster had bent down to pick up stones on Dalness Street when a driver from nearby Welding Engineers mounted the pavement to gain access to a makeshift car park and struck him.
Andrew pulled his son from beneath the van but his injuries were so severe that his life couldn’t be saved.
Leanne says the family often go back to the place where it happened to remember their beloved boy.
“It’s good to still go up to the gates because I know he was happy doing what he was doing.
“You feel daft because you’re standing at the gate and there’s not a wee bench or anything.
“I know he would been happy because he was always happy and he loved his stones.”
In the months before his death, excitable Lennon had been looking forward to welcoming his baby sister.
Leanne was six-months pregnant when her firstborn was killed.
Before he passed away, Lennon had picked out the baby’s name and, after giving birth on January 1, Leanne decided to respect his wishes.
Crystal, now nine-months old, has been a welcome distraction to the family.
“Lennon picked the name Crystal but I liked Lucy – he kept arguing with me about it.
“People say ‘you’ve got Crystal and she’ll bring you a lot of joy’, but she’ll never replace him.
“I’m still waking up every day without him.
“I think Crystal knows all about her brother. She’ll just stare at the pictures of him and my mum all the time.”
Lennon’s grandad Brian Toland and uncle Declan Toland have been campaigning to have a swing park built on the land where the youngster was killed.
Lennon’s gran, Karen Pearson, who passed away from cancer five months after the tragedy, created a petition urging the council to make the change.
Speaking at the time, she said the family wanted the land to be turned into something positive for the children who witnessed the accident.
Declan has since re-launched the petition which has attracted more than 7,000 signatures but has yet to receive the council’s go ahead.
He said: “It has thousands signatures, surely that should be enough for something be done?
“People want a change and nothing has been noticed.
“You would think it never happened if we didn’t keep go on about it.
“The kids don’t even walk on that side of the road anymore because they’re too scared of getting knocked down.”
As well as campaigning for the park, the family have created charity project, Lennon Toland’s Legacy.
Every month, the group take on physical challenges to raise money for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
So far they have completed eight challenges including climbing Ben Nevis, a 24-hour cycle and Glasgow Men’s 10k.
Lennon’s caring nature was the driving force behind starting up the charity.
“He was always asking after other wee boys and girls if they were ill.
“He really cared about people and making sure they were alright”, grandad Brian explains.
“He was a great wee boy. We used to say he was like Fred Astaire because his leg was always going – he loved dancing.
“He was our first grandchild so we really spoiled him. Karen would always buy him the full Celtic kit whenever it came out.
“We’ve suffered so much loss, it’s just so hard.
“Lennon’s death is the hardest because he was so young and perfectly healthy – he shouldn’t have been killed. It’s hard. Every day is hard. It doesn’t get any easier.
“You’re like a ship stuck in the rocks, with the tide coming in and out and bits breaking off.”
The bereaved family are preparing to mark the first anniversary of Lennon’s death tomorrow with a special memorial at the place he died.
For Leanne, the loss of her child will never get any easier.
“I keep thinking to myself that these would be the last days I spent with him.
“This day last year was the day he got his last ever school picture taken with his wee chubby cheeks, glasses on and standing puffing his chest out, dead proud.
“I don’t know how I cope. I just have to get on with it as best I can and stay as strong as I can for Crystal.”",200,201697BD70409
523,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-39356514,Van driver cleared over girl's death,Four-year-old Esmé Rose Weir was run over as she rode her scooter along the pavement to pre-school.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/A22D/production/_95271514_peterwilliamsdeathbydangerous.jpg,2017-03-22 17:39:23+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 21:31:59.111155+00,2017-09-29 21:35:32.677484+00,1,"Image caption Peter Williams told a jury that despite checking his mirrors he had not seen the girl as he mounted the pavement while parking
A delivery driver has been cleared of causing the death of a four-year-old girl by dangerous driving.
Peter Williams, 62, knocked over Esmé Rose Weir in Cheshire in January 2016 as she rode a scooter on the pavement.
Mr Williams, of Poulton Road, Wallasey told the jury at Liverpool Crown Court that despite checking his mirrors he had not seen her as he mounted the pavement to park his van.
He said he had not driven since the incident and vowed never to again.
Mr Williams broke down in tears when the jury returned its not guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
Supporters of the girl's family also wept.
Image copyright Cheshire Police Image caption Scooter-riding Esmé Weir was on her way to pre-school with her mother when she was run over
The jury heard Esmé and her mother Jessica Weir - who was pregnant - were heading to pre-school in Neston when the collision occurred.
Mrs Weir was walking just behind her daughter.
Mr Williams was delivering wood in a Ford Transit tipper van to a property on Gladstone Road.
""The van drove past me,"" said Mrs Weir. ""I didn't think anything about it. Esmé was going ahead and the van came round into the gap and went up on the kerb. Esmé was slightly ahead of the van.
""I started to run because I realised what could happen. I dropped my bags and ran.
""I hit the back of the van. I saw the wheel hit the scooter at the back which made her fall and the wheel went right over her. I couldn't get there in time.""
Mr Williams said he was driving at 10mph and saw a space big enough to park in.
He said he ""slowed to a stop, indicated and checked my mirrors and drove on to the pavement. I heard a lady screaming and I got out the van to see what had happened and there was a little girl on the floor.
Mr Williams said he went to help her before she was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital where she later died.",200,2016076014119
571,http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/20/amazing-moment-crowd-lifts-up-a-car-to-save-a-trapped-cyclist-5353196/,Watch: Amazing moment crowd lifts up a CAR to save a trapped cyclist,People can move mountains when they work together.,"",2015-08-20 17:28:55+00,Metro,2017-09-29 22:23:52.177902+00,2017-09-29 22:23:53.317133+00,1,"To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
A cyclist trapped underneath a car was saved after dozens of heroic shoppers lifted the vehicle off her with nothing but their combined strength recently.
The woman was pinned to the floor in Oxford’s city centre after a Ford BMax crashed into a coffee shop while reversing.
A crowd quickly gathered and, realising the woman was badly injured and needed to be rescued, did just that.
Several people could be seen lifting the car onto two wheels while others pulled the woman to safety.
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However the good deeds didn’t stop there; As one man can be heard trying to organise medical help for the cyclist a woman steps forward and announces she is a nurse before administering first aid.
Mehmet Yildirim, 35, was sat upstairs in the coffee shop when the accident occurred, and managed to film the incredible rescue.
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The woman was treated on the scene before being taken to hospital (Picture: NTI)
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He said: ‘It was incredible to see all the shoppers pull together and their quick-thinking could have saved her life.’
One of the heroic group, Kevin Brown, said: ‘I was walking by. I didn’t see it happen but there was a women underneath the car.
‘I was one bloke of about 20 who got the car and started lifting it up.’
Paramedics arrived on the scene soon after and treated the woman for about 40 minutes before she was taken to hospital in am ambulance.
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ‘We assessed and treated one female patient at the scene for serious leg injuries and she has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital.’
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575,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ladroke-grove-crash-woman-left-trapped-under-bus-after-it-swerved-onto-pavement-a3398256.html,Ladbroke Grove crash: woman trapped under bus which mounted pavement 'avoiding car crash',"A woman was pinned under a double decker bus which mounted the pavement while trying to avoid a car crash, witnesses said today. Thirteen other people who are understood to have been on board the bus were also hurt in the crash in Ladbroke Grove. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the woman was hit by the double-decker near the junction with Canal Way just before noon on Thursday. The woman was trapped under the vehicle. Dramatic pictures show the bus crashed on the pavement with dozens of police officers and paramedics working nearby.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/17/13/an110737513bus-crash-pictur.jpg,2016-11-17 13:15:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-30 06:56:42.37053+00,2017-09-30 06:56:50.248001+00,1,"A woman was pinned under a double decker bus which mounted the pavement while trying to avoid a car crash, witnesses said today.
Thirteen other people who are understood to have been on board the bus were also hurt in the crash in Ladbroke Grove.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after the woman was hit by the double-decker near the junction with Canal Way just before noon on Thursday.
The woman was trapped under the vehicle. Dramatic pictures show the bus crashed on the pavement with dozens of police officers and paramedics working nearby.
A total of 14 people, including the driver of the bus, were injured in the collision. Police said the victims' injuries were not life threatening or changing.
The woman who was trapped has since been taken to hospital after being released by fire crews.
Personal trainer Karim Roundi, 25, who lives opposite the crash scene said he was on a lunch break when he witnessed the collision.
He told the Standard: “Someone stepped out onto a pedestrian crossing and a car slammed on its brakes.
“The car behind went into the back of it and the bus swerved out of the way to avoid colliding into them.
“It lost control and went up onto the pavement and hit a block of flats.
“I didn’t realise it hit a woman at first""
“The top window was smashed so I think people on the top deck must have been hurt as well, you could see them getting off the bus.
“There was a lot of screaming when it happened. I went to Sainsbury’s and came back to see police had locked off the road.”
A police spokesman said: “Emergency services are dealing with a collision in Ladbroke Grove.
“Police were called at 11:51hrs on Thursday, 17 November to Ladbroke Gove near the junction with Canal Way, W10.
“It was reported that a bus had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“London Ambulance Service and London fire Brigade attended.
“A female was reported trapped, she has been taken to a central London hospital; her condition awaits.
“Road closures are in place while emergency services deal.”
Worker Ali Nabi Nur said an air ambulance landed in Emslie Horniman Pleasance park off Bosworth Road.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.51am today to reports of a road traffic collision at Ladbroke Grove.”
“We sent multiple resources to the scene, including four ambulance crews, a single responder in a car, an incident response officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. The first of our medics arrived at the scene in under six minutes.
“We are treating a number of patients and more information will follow.”
Tony Akers, TfL’s Head of Bus Operations, said: “Just before midday today, a route 52 double deck bus, operated by Metroline, was involved in a collision with a pedestrian at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Canal Way.
“Emergency services attended the scene. There will be a full investigation into the incident.”
This story is being updated",200,2016010002212
622,http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15528643.Tragic_schoolboy_Lennon_Toland_s_mum___It_feels_like_they_are_blaming_my_boy_for_being_too_small_to_be_seen___/,Tragic schoolboy Lennon Toland's mum: 'It feels like they are blaming my boy for being too small to be seen’,THE FAMILY of a tragic schoolboy Lennon Toland has claimed that their calls for justice have been ignored.,http://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/6818237/,,HeraldScotland,2017-09-30 08:35:27.275966+00,2017-09-30 08:35:29.453909+00,4,"THE FAMILY of tragic schoolboy Lennon Toland has claimed that their calls for justice have been ignored.
Five-year-old Lennon from Tollcross was killed by a van driver attempting to gain access to a makeshift car park on Dalness Street last year.
One year on from his death, the family believe they have been let down after no charges were brought against the driver.
Lennon’s mum Leanne Toland, 27, has said she feels helpless after promising her son she would get him justice.
She said: “The last thing I said to him was that I would get him justice but I don’t think we’ll ever get that.
“We were told initially that there would be a prosecution but the Procurator Fiscal phoned us on the day my mum died and told us they weren’t taking it forward because there was ‘insufficient evidence’.
“It feels like they’re blaming Lennon, saying that the driver couldn’t see him because he was too small and that where he was is classed as a road.
“He was on the inside of the pavement, which is supposed to be the safest place.
“I want to speak to the driver to tell him how I feel.
“Even though he’ll say he never seen him, I need to tell him what he’s done and how he’s destroyed everything.”
The family have said their grief has been worsened by an apparent lack of compassion by Welder Engineers, based on Dalness Street.
Vans similar to that which was involved in the incident have continued to park on the street where Lennon was killed, which is one of two main routes from St Paul’s primary school.
“The vans are still parking on the pavements and I keep going in and saying to them and they just don’t care”, Leanne explains.
“On the night before his birthday we went and put up banners and cards - it was obvious it was his birthday.
“The next day there was a van parked right where it happened. It’s so disrespectful.
“If it was one of their own children then it would be a different story.
“It’s as if they don’t care. Not one of them came across with a pillow or blanket or to see if he was alright. We didn’t even get an apology.”
Lennon’s uncle, Declan Toland, believes that no one has taken responsibility for what happened.
He added: “You would think it never happened if we didn’t keep going on about it.
“We stayed on that street, there’s been so many incidents and it’s still being allowed to happen.
“I’ve seen women with prams having to walk on the road because there’s no space because of the vans.”
In order to make the area safer for school kids, the family have launched a campaign to have the disused land developed into a swing park.
Karen Pearson, Lennon’s gran, started a petition calling for the council to make the change before she passed away from cancer earlier this year.
More than 7,000 people have backed the campaign but the family fear nothing will ever be done.
Leanne commented: “The council said have said they will only do it if it’s built in the school but that’s not where Lennon died.
“We want it to be open for everyone, any time, not just within school hours for pupils.
“People wouldn’t be able to just go in and use it during school time.
“We want somewhere to go to remember Lennon and for other kids and families to enjoy.
“It’s as if nothing ever happened - no one is doing anything.”
A Crown Office spokesman said: “The Procurator Fiscal received a report in connection with the death of Lennon Toland in Tollcross on 12 September 2016.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, Crown Counsel concluded that there should be no criminal proceedings in respect of this tragic incident. Crown Counsel met with the family at that time to explain the decision.
“Following a request from the family, the original decision not to prosecute was subject to a full review, carried out by a senior member of Crown Counsel who had no previous involvement in the case.
“After a thorough review of all evidence in the case, including CCTV footage and witness statements, senior Crown Counsel confirmed that there was no evidence of careless driving and the original decision not to prosecute was correct in law.
“We wrote to the nearest relatives to explain this decision and a further meeting took place.
“We would be happy to answer any further questions they may have.”
A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: “We have always been supportive of a memorial for Lennon.
“In our view the best site for a memorial play park would be within the school grounds.
“This would provide the safest option and would be very well used by local children.
“This would provide a fitting tribute to a much loved young boy who is sadly missed.”
On the parking issue the spokeswoman added: “While it is not clear how yellow lines could have prevented this tragedy we continue to work with the local community on traffic management issues in the area.”
The Evening Times contacted Welding Engineering, however nobody was available for comment.",200,201697BD70409
624,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-37232655,Man fatally struck by car was 'caring',"A pedestrian who died when a car mounted a grass verge and struck him was ""wonderfully caring"", his family says.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/4E13/production/_90978991_a1cb1e16-fb60-4fb0-8e65-09d6eb3236eb.jpg,2016-08-31 12:07:32+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 08:39:47.639415+00,2017-09-30 08:39:51.712206+00,4,"Image copyright Police handout Image caption Nick Farrimond, from Bamber Bridge, was struck in Pope Lane, Whitestake, on Monday
A pedestrian who died when a car mounted a grass verge and struck him was ""wonderfully caring"", his family has said.
Nicholas Farrimond, known as Nick, suffered multiple injuries after being hit in Pope Lane, Whitestake, Preston, shortly before 01:00 BST on Monday.
The 35-year-old died at the scene.
His family said: ""There is a void in all our lives that will never be filled,"" adding he was ""a kind and most especially funny young man"".
A 32-year-old man, from Preston, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving remains in custody.",200,201604SA16363
631,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14709410.UPDATED__Pedestrian__43__dies_on_A19___Driver_arrested/,UPDATED: Driver bailed after fatal crash on A19,A PEDESTRIAN has been killed in an accident on a North Yorkshire road.,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/5424310/,,York Press,2017-09-30 08:44:55.604294+00,2017-09-30 08:44:56.948578+00,4,"doc
A MOTORIST has been arrested after a pedestrian died in an accident on a North Yorkshire road on Sunday.
North Yorkshire Police said the driver, a man in his 20s from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving on the A19 just south of Brayton, near Selby.
He was released on bail on Monday.
A spokesman said the pedestrian was a local man aged 43.
He said the collision between the pedestrian and a Vauxhall Corsa car happened at 8.29am.
The road remained closed in both directions untli about 2pm while the accident was investigated.
The spokesman said: ""A formal identification of the deceased man has yet to take place and North Yorkshire Police is not yet in a position to confirm his identity.""
Police would like anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything significant in the moments leading up to it to contact them.
Phone 101, select option 2 and ask for Sean Grey or email Sean.Grey@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Quote reference 12160155899 when passing on information.",200,2016120155899
633,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-37212909,Man arrested after pedestrian killed,A man is arrested after a pedestrian is hit and killed by a car in North Yorkshire.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/E4D9/production/_90958585_policegeneric.jpg,2016-08-29 09:15:08+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 08:45:34.997542+00,2017-09-30 08:45:37.906057+00,4,"A man was arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in North Yorkshire.
A man in 40s was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 near Brayton at 08:30 BST on Sunday.
Police said the pedestrian, from the Selby area, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
The 23-year-old driver of the car, from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on police bail.",200,2016120155899
15,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/7890264.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Nottinghamshire | Six people dead in two-car crash,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.842555+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.723801+00,1,"Four people in one car are thought to be young people from the local area Six people have died in a head-on crash on the A614 in Nottinghamshire. Two cars were involved in the collision which happened just after 2300 GMT on Friday, near the Bilsthorpe junction, on Old Rufford Road. Four people in their late teens and early 20s died in one car - two people in their 60s died in the other vehicle. Attempts by two police officers to rescue an elderly passenger from a burning car failed. All six victims, from the local area, died at the scene. [The people of Bilsthorpe] will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost
Local resident Janice Gilbody Supt Bruce Cameron of Nottinghamshire Police said the cars - a Peugeot and a Ford - burst into flames on impact. He said: ""Very bravely, two of my officers actually came across this scene just on routine patrol last night shortly after it happened and went to the burning vehicles and actually pulled out the female passenger from the Ford. ""Unfortunately, she was already dead we believe from the impact of the collision, but they were then beaten back by the fire and couldn't get to anybody else. ""I spoke to a senior fire officer who said he couldn't believe what they did. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. ""They went above and beyond what they are expected to do and displayed exemplary professionalism."" The bodies have now been recovered from the scene and the road was reopened at about 1600 GMT. Police do not believe bad weather conditions played a part in the crash. ""The weather was clear, the road was not icy at the time,"" Mr Cameron said. ""We need to find out the cause of this collision and get some closure for the families if we possibly can. ""We're asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police and help officers find out the cause of this terrible accident."" 'Very dangerous' Local resident Janice Gilbody said: ""[The people of Bilsthorpe] will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost. ""It's yet again another accident on this road... it's very dangerous with the speed and dips... it's a wonder it doesn't happen more often. ""It's a tragedy waiting to happen."" Councillor Bruce Laughton, from Newark and Sherwood District Council, said he had been involved in campaigns to improve the stretch of road for six years. ""The road is a major problem, there have been a number of accidents near this particular junction... we would like to see a roundabout or traffic lights in this area. ""My heart goes out to the relatives of these individuals who have lost their loved ones - we need to get improvement now.""
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524,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/15172995.Driver_who_knocked_down_and_killed_four_year_old_Esme_Weir_tells_court__I_did_not_see_her_/,Driver accused of knocking down and killing four-year-old Esme Weir tells court 'I did not see her',A delivery driver who knocked over and killed a four-year-old girl as she scooted along a pavement has told a jury that he had not seen her.,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/resources/images/6141897/,,St Helens Star,2017-09-29 21:32:23.904342+00,2017-09-29 21:35:24.723094+00,1,"doc
A delivery driver who knocked over and killed a four-year-old girl as she scooted along a pavement has told a jury that he had not seen her.
Little Esme Weir was accompanied by her pregnant mum on her way to pre-school when the tragedy happened on January 15 last year in Gladstone Road, Neston.
Four-year-old Esme Weir
The driver of the Ford Transit tipper truck involved in the incident, Peter Williams, is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court denying a charge of causing her death by dangerous driving.
62-year-old Williams, of Poulton Road, Wallasey, has told the jury of seven women and five men that when he mounted the pavement so as not to block the road he did not see anyone on it.
The court has heard that shortly before this he allegedly waved Esme and her mum Jessica Weir across the top of the road as he was at the junction with Brook Street and Jessica waved back in thanks.
Questioned about this by his barrister, Alistair MacDonald, QC, Williams, who got his driving licence when he was 18 and in the Army, said he did not remember that happening.
“I can’t say it didn’t happen - but I don’t remember it,” he said.
He said he drove down Gladstone Road, where there were cars parked on both sides, at 10mph and then saw a space big enough to park in on his left hand side opposite the house where he was to deliver timber.
Williams said that he “slowed to a stop, indicated and checked my mirrors and drove onto the pavement. I heard a lady screaming and I got out the van to see what had happened and there was little girl on the floor.
“I went to help her. I had blood al over my hands and the mother picked the little girl up and carried her across the road and took her into somebody’s house.”
Flowers and other tributes placed at the roadside in Neston last January
Paramedics and hospital medics tried to save Esme but she had suffered fatal traumatic multiple injuries.
He maintained he had checked his passenger window and mirrors and did not see the victim.
The jury has heard that the front nearside corner of the van struck her scooter, knocking her off and the wheel the ran over her.
Williams said he has not driven since: “I won’t be driving any more. not after that tragic accident.”
He also said he has not slept properly since it happened.
The case continues.",200,2016076014119
572,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/13616091.UPDATE__Paramedics_praise_heroes_who_lifted_car_to_free_trapped_woman_cyclist___VIDEO/,UPDATE: Paramedics praise heroes who lifted car to free trapped woman cyclist + VIDEO,Paramedics have praised the quick-thinking actions of a group of people who lifted a car to help rescue a trapped female cyclist.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/4149883/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-29 22:25:56.135255+00,2017-09-29 22:25:57.391583+00,1,"doc
Paramedics have praised the quick-thinking actions of a group of people who lifted a car to help rescue a trapped female cyclist.
The heroes rushed to help the woman, who was trapped under the blue Ford outside Java&Co coffee shop in New Inn Hall Street, following a collision just after noon.
The quick actions of the group allowed paramedics to immediately treat the woman, who is now at the John Radcliffe Hospital with serious leg injuries.
Michelle Archer from South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), said: ""We would like to thank those members of the public who came out of local premises and were in the street at the time of a collision in Oxford this afternoon.
""Their quick actions to rescue a lady who had become trapped underneath a car meant that as soon as our paramedic arrived on scene they could start that vital immediate treatment.""
Father-of-two Matthew Horwood was one of the people who lifted the car and freed the trapped cyclist.
He said: ""I'm not a hero I just did what someone else would do. I would do the same for anyone, my wife, you, Joe Bloggs down the road.
""I just did what was needed, to get the car off her.
""I hope she is okay and I'm glad she is with the best people now.""
The amazing effort was captured on film by Mehmet Yildirim, who was upstairs at the coffee shop at the time.
He said: “It was like a big earthquake - it was a terrible shake.
“I put my head out of the window and saw the women lying there, next to her bike.
“Some people lifted the car off her before the ambulance and police turned up.""
Thames Valley Police spokeswoman Connie Primer said a female cyclist was trapped under a car but had been freed.
Kevin Brown, from Summertown, was passing by when the incident happened.
He said: ""I was walking by. I didn't see it happen but there was a women underneath the car.
""I was one bloke of about 20 who got the car and started lifting it up.
""We managed to lift it up and pull her out.
""Then we were waiting for the emergency services to arrive. It all happened so quickly. I was just walking by.""
He added the woman was treated by doctors for about 40 minutes and was then put in ambulance.
South Central Ambulance Service spokeswoman Michelle Archer said: “We got a call at 12.09pm to George Street and New Inn Hall Street to a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
“A rapid response crew and an ambulance were sent. We assessed and treated one female patient at the scene for serious leg injuries and she has been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital.”
George Street was shut while emergency services treated the woman but has since reopened, but New Inn Hall Street remains shut.
Owner of Java&Co Andrew Bowen said it looked like the car had been in reverse when it collided with a woman on a bike.
Mr Bowen added: ""I was not here when it happened, I was on my way from Abingdon when I received the call.
""[The lady] may have a broken leg. We are all a bit shaken up.
""We also feel as sorry for the people involved.
""I feel for everyone here. I hope the lady is okay.
""We are closed but the window should be boarded up and we could be open in an hour.""
Window to be boarded up. Shop owner Andrew Bowen says it should be cleared in the next hour. pic.twitter.com/7Y8aQlGt04 — Michael Race (@OxMailMichaelR) August 20, 2015
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576,http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/woman-trapped-against-wall-bus-9279107,Woman trapped under bus and 13 injured after it mounts pavement to avoid crash,"The London Victoria-bound bus mounted the pavement after its driver swerved to avoid a collision with a car in Ladbroke Grove, west London, according to witnesses",http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9279200.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Ladbroke-Grove-London-November.jpg,2016-11-17 18:02:09+00,mirror,2017-09-30 06:56:52.549747+00,2017-09-30 06:56:54.257422+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A woman was pinned against a wall by a double-decker bus and 13 other people were injured after it mounted the pavement in a busy street.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was rushed to hospital after being freed by firefighters following the ""horrific"" collision in Ladbroke Grove, west London, this morning.
The bus driver and 12 passengers were also injured in the crash, which happened close to a zebra crossing at 11.51am.
Police closed the road while fire crews worked to free the trapped woman, who witnesses feared had been killed, and paramedics treated the wounded. An air ambulance also landed nearby.
(Image: Alamy)
(Image: Alamy)
Matt Kyprianou, 29, club manager at nearby Anytime Fitness in Ladbroke Grove, said the bus had swerved to avoid a crashing into a car before mounting the pavement and hitting the woman.
He told the Mirror: ""It was horrific. It was terrible.
""I heard a sound that sounded like a car crash. I looked up straight away and saw the bus swerve to avoid a white Audi. It just carried on going and I could see that it was going to hit the pedestrian.
""It went straight into her and crushed her against the wall. I was sure that she was dead. It must have been going at 15 to 20mph and I thought: 'Oh my God, she's dead.""
""She was pinned between the bus and the wall. People were screaming and crying.""
(Image: PA)
Incredibly, the trapped woman suffered only minor injuries and is understood to have already been discharged from the central London hospital where she was taken for treatment.
None of those hurt were thought to be in a life-threatening or life-changing condition.
A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: ""We await confirmation of how many people have been taken to hospital.
""There has been no arrest at this stage.""
(Image: Alamy)
(Image: Alamy)
The London Victoria-bound bus mounted the pavement after its driver swerved to avoid a collision between two cars ahead, according to another witness.
Karim Roundi, 25, told the London Evening Standard: ""Someone stepped out onto a pedestrian crossing and a car slammed on its brakes.
“The car behind went into the back of it and the bus swerved out of the way to avoid colliding into them.
“It lost control and went up onto the pavement and hit a block of flats.""
He added: ""There was a lot of screaming when it happened.""
(Image: Alamy)
(Image: Alamy)
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ""We sent multiple resources to the scene, including four ambulance crews, a single responder in a car, an incident response officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team.
""We also dispatched London's Air Ambulance. The first of our medics arrived at the scene in under six minutes.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: ""We were called at 11:52am to reports of a bus colliding with a wall.
""One woman was trapped under the bus and was released, and was taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
""We sent two fire engines and one rescue unit. We finished shortly after 12:30pm.""
Transport for London said it had launched an investigation into the crash.
A spokesman said: ""Just before midday today, a route 52 double deck bus, operated by Metroline, was involved in a collision with a pedestrian at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Canal Way. Emergency services attended the scene.
""There will be a full investigation into the incident.”",200,2016010002212
625,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-37213252,Driver arrested over pedestrian death,A pedestrian is killed when a car mounted a grass verge and struck him.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/86D4/production/_90961543_popelanewhitestakegoogle.jpg,2016-08-29 18:18:53+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 08:40:11.165483+00,2017-09-30 08:40:13.298826+00,4,"From the section
Image copyright Google Image caption The victim was from Bamber Bridge
A pedestrian was killed when a car mounted a grass verge and struck him.
Police said a red Peugeot got near a taxi on Pope Lane, Whitestake, Preston then drove up on the verge and hit the victim shortly before 01:00 BST.
A 35-year-old man from Bamber Bridge, suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene, said police.
A 32-year-old man from Preston was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving.",200,201604SA16363
634,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-37290116,Police name pedestrian crash victim,A pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car in North Yorkshire is named by police.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0A0E/production/_91047520_richardgrainger.jpg,2016-09-06 15:19:39+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 08:45:49.881511+00,2017-09-30 08:45:52.89356+00,4,"Image copyright North Yorkshire Police Image caption Richard Grainger, 43, from Brayton, was struck by a car and killed on the A19
A pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car in North Yorkshire has been named by police.
Richard Grainger, 43, from Brayton, was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 near Brayton, Selby, on the morning of 28 August. He died at the scene.
A passenger in the vehicle remains in a serious condition at Leeds General Infirmary.
Two men, including the driver, who were arrested in connection with the crash have been released on bail.
Police have appealed for witnesses.",200,2016120155899
640,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15213538.Prepare_for_jail__death_driver_told/,"Prepare for jail, death driver told",A YOUNG man has been warned to prepare himself for jail for causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving.,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/6004595/,,York Press,2017-09-30 09:37:30.971628+00,2017-09-30 09:37:31.625314+00,4,"doc
A YOUNG man has been warned to prepare himself for jail for causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving.
Ryan David Jones, 24, was racing his Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 at Brayton when he hit Richard Grainger, 43, on Sunday August 28 last year, said the prosecution.
Dominic Benjamin Hippe, 28, who was also ordered to attend court following the crash at about 8.30am, did not appear and is now on the run.
Several members of Mr Grainger's family and friends were at York Magistrates Court when Jones, 24, of Fostergate, Selby, pleaded guilty to causing his death by careless driving.
District judge Adrian Lower said Jones' actions had also seriously injured one of his passengers, as well as killing Mr Grainger.
He told Jones: “Given the nature of your driving, given what took place, I must sent the case to the crown court. How you are sentenced is entirely a matter for the crown court, but I am not excluding the possibility you could go to prison on April 27 and you must prepare yourself for that.”
Jones was released on bail until he appears before York Crown Court on April 27 and was disqualified from driving until then. The length of the driving ban will be decided by the sentencing judge.
He was represented by Mark Whitfield. Dressed in a suit, he spoke softly only to confirm his name, age and address, during the hearing
The district judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Hippe, 28, of Mill House Caravan Site, Moss Road, Askern near Doncaster.
He is alleged to have used a BMW without insurance on Doncaster Road, Selby on August 28.
He is also alleged to have committed fraud between August 19 and October 5 last year not disclosing his motoring convictions and that he had been banned from driving when applying for car insurance, and to have failed to answer bail at Fulford Road Police Station on March 3 during the police investigation into his actions.
The A19 road was closed for more than five hours by the crash.",200,2016120155899
525,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/esme-weir-tragedy-first-picture-10758461,"Esme Weir - ‘Our little princess has gone to heaven,’ say parents","""Our little princess has gone to heaven,"" say distraught mum and dad",http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10758544.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS80708499.jpg,2016-01-19 16:05:57+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-29 21:33:02.813556+00,2017-09-29 21:35:11.872731+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
This is little Esme Weir, who was knocked over and killed in Neston.
The four-year-old was playing near to Stanney Fields Park at noon on Friday when she was struck by a van .
She was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Arrowe Park Hospital , where she later died.
Today, the first picture of Esme was released along with a touching tribute from her parents, who described her as ‘our little princess.’
In a statement, they said: “Sadly on Friday January 15 our beautiful daughter Esmé Rose Weir tragically passed away following a road traffic collision on Gladstone Road, Neston.
“We would like to thank everybody who helped at the scene, residents of Gladstone Road, paramedics and all the staff at Arrowe Park Hospital.
“We have been overwhelmed with all the love, support and spirit of the community in Neston and all at St Winefride’s Church. “Our little princess has gone to heaven and will be deeply missed and will remain always with us in our hearts and thoughts.”
“God bless and sleep tight Esmé. Love always, Mummy & Daddy.”
Heartfelt floral messages are continuing to be laid along the street to the youngster, along with dolls, cuddly toys and a pink balloon bearing the word “princess”.
After being struck, Esme was rushed into a nearby house where efforts were made to resuscitate her, but they were in vain.
Differing reports were given about Esme walking back from a nearby playgroup, or riding on her scooter.
The driver of the van, a 62-year-old man, was also taken to hospital to be checked over.
Enquiries into the incident are continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 345 of January 15.
Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 1111.",200,2016076014119
573,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/temple-crash-cyclist-left-with-lifechanging-injuries-after-being-hit-by-lorry-a3307241.html,Cyclist left with 'life-changing' injuries after being hit by lorry,"A cyclist has suffered life-changing injures after being struck by a lorry in central London during rush hour. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the male rider was hit by the lorry on Victoria Embankment. The cyclist and lorry collided at the junction with Temple Place at about 7.20am. The rider, whose age is currently unknown, was taken to an east London hospital by paramedics. One witness said the cyclist was ""smashed up"" by the lorry and described the scene as ""absolute madness"".",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/07/29/09/templecrash.jpg,2016-07-29 09:17:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-29 22:32:11.640691+00,2017-09-29 22:32:19.276315+00,1,"A cyclist has suffered life-changing injures after being struck by a lorry in central London during rush hour.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after the male rider was hit by the lorry on Victoria Embankment.
The cyclist and lorry collided at the junction with Temple Place at about 7.20am.
The rider, whose age is currently unknown, was taken to an east London hospital by paramedics.
One witness said the cyclist was ""smashed up"" by the lorry and described the scene as ""absolute madness"".
Another described seeing the rider knocked over by a truck.
A new segregated cycle superhighway opened along Victoria Embankment in April this year.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ""We sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and a Motorcycle Response Unit to the scene alongside London's Air Ambulance.
""The first of our medics were at the scene in under seven minutes.
“We treated a man at the scene for a head injury and took him as a priority escorted by the doctor from the air ambulance to hospital.""
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the cyclist's injuries are thought to be life-changing.
The driver stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.
Road closures remained in place for more than four hours following the collision.",200,201601TD00085
577,https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2206124/13-injured-and-a-woman-trapped-under-a-bus-after-it-swerves-onto-pavement-to-avoid-car-crash/,13 injured and a woman trapped under a bus after it swerves onto pavement,A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital after she was trapped under a bus after it swerved onto the pavement to avoid a car crash. She was eventually freed by emergency services after she was hit by th…,https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/composite-buscrashscene.jpg?strip=all&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2016-11-17 15:19:39+00,The Sun,2017-09-30 06:57:46.970695+00,2017-09-30 06:57:51.111504+00,1,"Emergency services raced to the scene after the woman was struck by the vehicle with dozens of police and paramedics swooping on the street
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A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital after she was trapped under a bus after it swerved onto the pavement to avoid a car crash.
She was eventually freed by emergency services after she was hit by the number 52 double-decker in Ladbroke Grove, north West London, at 11.51am on Thursday.
Alamy Fire crews and paramedics worked to free the trapped woman from beneath the bus
Another 13 people who were taken to Central London Hospital were believed to be bus passengers, police said.
Emergency services raced to the scene after the woman was struck by the vehicle with dozens of police and paramedics swooping on the street and even an air ambulance attending.
A total of 14 people, including the trapped woman and the bus driver suffered injuries but they were fortunately described as ""not life threatening or changing"".
Alamy The bus allegedly swerved off the road to avoid crashing into a car at which point it struck the pedestrian
PA:Press Association A woman was left trapped underneath a bus and 13 others were injured when it swerved off the road to avoid a collision
Matt Kyp Police cordoned off the area after the woman was struck
14 people injured after bus crashed into a wall in Ladbroke Grove, west London
Pictures and videos shared on social media showed fire crews at the cordoned-off area and an air ambulance leaving the scene. One picture showed the bus on the pavement.
A police spokesman said: “Emergency services are dealing with a collision in Ladbroke Grove.
“Police were called at 11:51hrs on Thursday, 17 November to Ladbroke Gove near the junction with Canal Way, W10.
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“It was reported that a bus had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“London Ambulance Service and London fire Brigade attended.
“A female was reported trapped, she has been taken to a central London hospital; her condition awaits.
“Road closures are in place while emergency services deal.”
Air ambulance leaves scene of Ladbroke Grove bus crash
Ali Nabi Nur An air ambulance was called in along with dozens of cops and paramedics
PA:Press Association A metropolitan police spokesperson said that no one sustained: ""life changing or threatening injuries"".
Worker Ali Nabi Nur told The Standard that an air ambulance landed in Emslie Horniman Pleasance park off Bosworth Road.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.51am today to reports of a road traffic collision at Ladbroke Grove.”
“We sent multiple resources to the scene, including four ambulance crews, a single responder in a car, an incident response officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team.
Alamy Live News Another car also appeared to have been involved in the collision in a minor way
""We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. The first of our medics arrived at the scene in under six minutes.
“We are treating a number of patients and more information will follow.”
Drivers were warned to expect delays.
No arrests have been made.",200,2016010002212
626,http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-08-29/police-appeal-after-man-killed-following-preston-crash/,Police appeal after man killed following Preston crash,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed following a collision in Whitestake in the early hours of this morning - August 29.
Around 12.50am, a silver Toyota Avensis approached an address on Pope Lane close to the junction of Green Lane.
The owner of the vehicle, a 44-year-old taxi driver, was waiting to collect a fare when a red Peugeot 106 neared his car.
Officers believe as the Peugeot got closer to the Toyota, it mounted a grass verge, colliding with a pedestrian.
The Peugeot then collided with a tree, before coming to stop on its side.
The victim, a 35-year-old man from Bamber Bridge, suffered multiple injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Police closed the road for six hours while accident investigators attended.
Sgt Tracey Ward, of the Lancashire Police Roads Policing Team, said:",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-30 08:40:31.940115+00,2017-09-30 08:40:33.019154+00,4,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed following a collision in Whitestake in the early hours of this morning - August 29.
Around 12.50am, a silver Toyota Avensis approached an address on Pope Lane close to the junction of Green Lane.
The owner of the vehicle, a 44-year-old taxi driver, was waiting to collect a fare when a red Peugeot 106 neared his car.
Officers believe as the Peugeot got closer to the Toyota, it mounted a grass verge, colliding with a pedestrian.
The Peugeot then collided with a tree, before coming to stop on its side.
The victim, a 35-year-old man from Bamber Bridge, suffered multiple injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Police closed the road for six hours while accident investigators attended.
Sgt Tracey Ward, of the Lancashire Police Roads Policing Team, said:",200,201604SA16363
635,http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/arrested-man-released-after-fatal-collision-in-selby-1-8093509/amp,Arrested man released after fatal collision in Selby,"","",,"",2017-09-30 08:46:05.449898+00,2017-09-30 08:46:06.522092+00,4,"A driver has been released on bail as police continue to investigate a fatal collision near Selby.
Police were called to the incident involving a Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 just south of Brayton at 8.30am yesterday.
Sadly, the pedestrian – a man in his 40s from the Selby area – died at the scene.
The driver, who is in his 20s and also from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was taken into custody for questioning and has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.
North Yorkshire Police is not yet in a position to confirm the victim’s identity.
Witnesses are asked to call 101, select option 2 and ask for Sean Grey, quoting incident number 12160155899.",200,2016120155899
641,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2016/08/29/tributes-paid-to-bubbly-care-home-manager-hit-by-car-while-walking-with-fiance/,Tributes paid to 'bubbly' care home manager hit by car while walking with fiance,Tributes have been paid to a care home manager who died after being hit by a car while out walking with her fiance.,https://www.expressandstar.com/resizer/ytcgsVUImCiBc5dlk4dBPc8-g34=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/https%3a%2f%2farc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com%2fpublic%2fDNKPWRMK3VDI7GZSMFG5RMF7MU,,"",2017-09-30 09:40:41.894593+00,2017-09-30 09:40:44.296421+00,4,"Stephanie Grainger, aged 48, from Cheslyn Hay, and her partner were struck down when a car mounted the pavement and hit a road sign before hitting them.
It happened at around 10.30pm on Beacon Street, Lichfield, on August 12.
A note on flowers laid near to the scene said: ""Our thoughts are with you and your family on this sad loss. God Bless"".
Another tribute stated: ""Rest in peace to the poor lady who lost her life in a tragic accident on August 12. Our thoughts are with the family.""
While another read: ""Rest in Peace. Our thoughts are with the loved ones you left behind.""
A Vauxhall Astra was being driven around the city centre when the driver suddenly lost control at the Morrisons island, Beacon Street. The pair were out walking following an evening out in the city centre.
The couple were both hit in the collision, but the man suffered only minor injuries, whilst Miss Grainger was more seriously hurt.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics who later took her to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
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Police confirmed that she was in a critical but stable condition in hospital shortly after the accident but she later died on August 13.
Ms Grainger was the manager of Springfield House care home, based in Oaken Drive, Codsall.
A statement released by the care home reads: ""Colleagues at Springfield House and throughout the company Brighter Kind, which ran the home, are shocked and very sad about Steph's untimely and tragic death, as a result of injuries that she sustained in an accident.
""Steph, who was home manager at Springfield, was a bubbly and charismatic person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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""Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Steph's family and to her fiance who was injured in the same accident.""
Staffordshire Police confirmed that a 20-year-old male from Lichfield and a 19-year-old male from Walsall, who were detained in connection with the incident, have been bailed until October 10.
Witnesses are urged to call police on 101.",200,2016210094985
526,http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/delivery-man-cleared-causing-neston-12781152,Man cleared of causing Esme Weir's death by dangerous driving,Peter Williams found not guilty following fatal collision on Gladstone Road in January 2016,http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10758544.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS80708499.jpg,2017-03-22 15:27:49+00,chesterchronicle,2017-09-29 21:33:22.569602+00,2017-09-29 21:33:23.326605+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A delivery driver has been cleared of causing the death of a four-year-old girl by dangerous driving following an emotionally charged trial.
Sixty-two-year-old Peter Williams held his head in his hands and wept as the jury returned its not guilty verdict at Liverpool Crown Court today (March 22).
Little Esme Weir was riding a scooter to pre-school along the pavement of Gladstone Road in Neston when she was struck by the Ford Transit pickup van Mr Williams was driving on January 15 last year.
Mr Williams, of Poulton Road in Wallasey, hit Esme as he mounted the pavement to make a delivery of wood and then ran over her.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Her pregnant mum Jessica Weir was walking behind her and saw the devastating tragedy unfold.
The youngster, who was from Neston, was rushed to Arrowe Park Hospital but sadly died as a result of multiple serious injuries.
Army veteran Mr Williams, who worked for Neston Building Supplies, has always maintained he never saw Esme.
He told the court during his three-day trial he drove at around 10mph down the narrow road, which had cars parked on either side, then saw a space to park.
He said he slowed down to stop, indicated, checked his side mirror, then drove on to the pavement so his van didn’t block the road.
Mr Williams denied that the accident happened because he failed to look properly, saying: “Where that little girl came from, I don’t know.”
Earlier in the trial, Mrs Weir sobbed as she described how she saw the wheel of the van hit her little girl’s Disney scooter – which she received as a birthday present – and go ‘right over her’.
Giving evidence, Mr Williams said he had not slept properly since and told the court: “I won’t be driving anymore. Not after that tragic accident.”
The jury spent just over three hours deliberating before returning their not guilty verdict.",200,2016076014119
627,http://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/update-man-arrested-after-fatal-crash-near-preston-1-8094107,UPDATE: Man arrested after fatal crash near Preston,A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was killed in an early-morning crash outside Preston.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.8094106.1472465765!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-30 08:40:52.210964+00,2017-09-30 08:40:54.525059+00,4,"Have your say
A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was killed in an early-morning crash outside Preston.
The 35-year-old man, named locally as Nick Farrimond, had been walking by the side of the road at Whitestake in the early hours of yesterday, when he was hit by a car.
Emergency services were called at about 12.50am, following reports of a collision close to the junction of Pope Lane and Green Lane in Whitestake.
Police said a red Peugeot 106 was believed to have mounted a grass verge, colliding with a pedestrian.
The collision was witnessed by a 44-year-old taxi driver who had been waiting to collect a fare in his silver Toyota Avensis, at an address on Pope Lane.
As the taxi driver waited, the red Peugeot neared his car.
Officers believe, as the Peugeot got closer to the Toyota, it mounted the grass verge.
The Peugeot collided with a pedestrian and then hit a tree, before coming to stop on its side.
The victim, from Bamber Bridge, suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police closed the road for six hours while accident investigators attended the scene.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses.
Sgt Tracey Ward, of the Lancashire Police Roads Policing Team, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts remain with this man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are appealing for information and would ask anyone who can help to come forward and contact police.
“If you were in the Pope Lane area and witnessed the incident or saw either vehicle prior to the collision, please contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 0067 of August 29.
A 32-year-old man from Preston was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving.
He was in custody on Monday.
Coun Paul Wharton, of Farington Parish Council, described the news as “awful” and offered his thoughts to the man’s family.
He said: “Condolences to the family of the person involved.”
Readers took to social media to express their shock and sadness following the crash.
Emma Russ, via Twitter, wrote: “Salt of the earth xx.”
On Facebook, he was described as a “lovely guy”, with messages saying “RIP”.
Deborah Maitland added: “Terrible to hear and such a waste of an innocent life.”
Leanne Lewicki said: “Rip Nick xx thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time.”",200,201604SA16363
636,http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/arrested-man-released-after-fatal-collision-in-selby-1-8093509,Arrested man released after fatal collision in Selby,A driver has been released on bail as police continue to investigate a fatal collision near Selby.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimage/1.8093508.1475047812!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-30 08:46:20.828975+00,2017-09-30 08:46:23.042745+00,4,"A driver has been released on bail as police continue to investigate a fatal collision near Selby.
Police were called to the incident involving a Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 just south of Brayton at 8.30am yesterday.
Sadly, the pedestrian – a man in his 40s from the Selby area – died at the scene.
The driver, who is in his 20s and also from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was taken into custody for questioning and has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.
North Yorkshire Police is not yet in a position to confirm the victim’s identity.
Witnesses are asked to call 101, select option 2 and ask for Sean Grey, quoting incident number 12160155899.",200,2016120155899
642,https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/driver-charged-causing-womans-death-12771462.amp,Driver charged with causing woman's death in Lichfield crash,Man to appear in court charged over death of Stephanie Grainger in collision on Beacon Street,http://i1.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article12771522.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/DCR_BEM_200317beaconstreet.jpg,2017-03-20 22:12:44+00,birminghammail,2017-09-30 09:41:18.471748+00,2017-09-30 09:41:21.024632+00,4,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man has been charged with causing the death of a woman in a crash near a Lichfield supermarket.
Stephanie Grainger was critically injured after being hit by a car near Morrisons in Beacon Street on August 12.
The 48-year-old was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham but died a few days later on August 16.
Harry King, from Lichfield, has now been charged with causing her death by dangerous driving.
The 21-year-old is set to appear at Cannock Magistrates Court in April.
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A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “Harry King will appear before magistrates in Cannock next month charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
“King was charged following a detailed investigation and will appear before magistrates on April 21.”",200,2016210094985
644,http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/man-taken-hospital-head-injury-10702332,Man taken to hospital with head injury after Frodsham collision,Frodsham High Street has now been fully re-opened,http://i4.chesterchronicle.co.uk/incoming/article10700967.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS79842941-1.jpg,2016-01-07 18:37:07+00,chesterchronicle,2017-10-01 08:13:55.205055+00,2017-10-01 08:13:56.544668+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man in his late fifties has been taken to hospital with a head injury following a collision in Frodsham this afternoon (Thursday January 7).
North West Ambulance Service confirmed that a patient had been transported to Aintree Trauma Hospital by heli-med, after the incident outside the town's Morrisons, which involved a pedestrian and a white Ford Fiesta.
Police have now reopened Frodsham High Street after a closing it to deal with the accident.
Emergency services including police, a rapid response vehicle, ambulance, advanced paramedics and heli-med were all on the scene shortly after the incident happened at around 2.30pm.
Cheshire police have thanked the public for their patience during the road closure.
All lanes are also now reopened on the A55 eastbound in Chester, after a car smashed into a barrier just after 4pm.
There were no reported injuries in the incident, but it was causing heavy traffic between the Sainsbury's and Posthouse roundabouts.
Lanes have now been cleared and traffic has eased significantly.",200,2016076006303
654,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dads-car-crushed-toddler-3529476,Dad's car crushed toddler,A FATHER crushed his son to death with his car in a freak accident when he tried to calm the youngster down.,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article3294620.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/00082C0C-5F0B-1006-967780BFB6FA0000.jpg,2005-07-04 15:30:00+00,liverpoolecho,2017-10-01 12:13:31.963123+00,2017-10-01 12:13:34.112173+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A FATHER crushed his son to death with his car in a freak accident when he tried to calm the youngster down.
Joshua Caddick was killed when Lee Caddick's Ford Fiesta jumped backwards on a driveway and pinned the toddler and his grandmother against a relative's vehicle.
Today Liverpool coroner's court heard how Mr Caddick's car shot back when he tried to turn on the vehicle's radio to relax his 22-month-old son.
The toddler had been staying with grandmother Dorothy Poole for the day at her home in Ford Road, Prescot, when his father arrived to collect him shortly before 6.45pm on June 2.
The inquest heard Joshua had been known to panic when he was put in his car seat.
Mr Caddick would calm him by turning on the radio for the few seconds it took his father to get into the car.
Joshua and Mrs Poole were between the Fiesta and his aunt's Fiat Punto when Mr Caddick tried to turn the radio on.
PC James Keenan, of Merseyside police, told the inquest: ""He turned the key a little too far and engaged the starter motor.
""The vehicle had been left in reverse gear and the car jumped backwards, jamming Joshua and his grandmother against the Fiat.""
Mrs Poole, 50, suffered leg injuries but her grandson was rushed to Whiston hospital with a severe brain injury. He was later transferred to Alder Hey hospital, but died three days later.
Coroner Andre Rebello recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Joshua's parents released a statement which read: ""We would like this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and sympathy.""",200,200505CH00453
189,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/family-hits-out-after-killer-1015852,Family hits out after killer driver's sentence is cut,A GRIEVING family hit out after a killer driver had two years chopped off her jail sentence yesterday.,"",2009-03-27 00:00:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 21:55:52.942398+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.280981+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A GRIEVING family hit out after a killer driver had two years chopped off her jail sentence yesterday.
Ashley Smith, 33, had taken drink and drugs the night before she killed dad-of-two Colin McGregor as he walked his labrador.
She fell asleep at the wheel and mounted the pavement, throwing Colin, 40, into trees. He died instantly and the dog died later.
Smith was originally sentenced to seven years but the Appeal Court reduced it to five years - saying her driving did not fall into the worst category.
Colin's widow Lynn, 37, said: ""What the judges have done is beyond belief. My husband's death destroyed our family and this decision is a total insult. I am disgusted.
""These judges should come to my house and hear my daughter crying for her dad at night.""
Colin's dad Ronald, 66, said: ""It happens all the time. They never get more, they get less.
""My son never got an appeal. She hit him on the inside of the pavement.""
Smith, of Kirriemuir, Angus, had been staying in Dundee for the weekend and went to bed at 5am after taking drink and drugs.
She set off for home about 3pm and stopped at a restaurant in Forfar where witnesses thought she looked ""rough"" and ill.
Colin, also of Kirriemuir, died after she hit him on a pavement beside the A926 as he walked his dog at about 7pm.
Witnesses at the scene said hysterical Smith said: ""I should have stayed where I was but I wanted to get home.""
Tests revealed traces of ecstasy, cannabis and alcohol in a blood sample taken from Smith two-and-a-half hours after the crash. Her alcohol level was below the legal limit.
Smith admitted causing death by dangerous driving in June 2007 while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Lord Eassie, who heard the appeal with Lord Reid, said it was a tragic case. But he added: ""Sadly, the courts have to deal with cases of tragic death caused by very much worse driving than in the present instance.""
Lynn branded the system a ""farce"". She added: ""Everything is in favour of the perpetrator - the victim is an after-thought.""
Lynn still lives with her two young daughters Jessica, eight, and Rachel, six, at the family home. She came face to face with the killer days after Colin's death.
She said: ""I knew who Ashley Smith was and I had to face her in my daughters' school playground days later. I couldn't believe she had the cheek to show her face.
""I never saw her show any remorse but now she could be out of prison in just a couple of years.""",200,2007930002682
527,http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/heartbroken-parents-neston-girl-esme-12786684,Parents of Esme Weir speak out after driver is cleared of wrongdoing,Four-year-old Esme was killed in a collision on Gladstone Road last year,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12767210.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/esmecollage.jpg,2017-03-23 14:43:43+00,chesterchronicle,2017-09-29 21:33:37.106218+00,2017-09-29 21:33:38.153417+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The grieving parents of Esme Weir have said ‘there are no winners’ after the delivery driver who knocked down and killed their ‘beautiful’ little girl as she scooted along the pavement was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Peter Williams broke down in tears when a jury found him not guilty of causing the four-year-old’s death by dangerous driving following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday (March 22).
Little Esme and her mum Jessica Weir were on their way to pre-school when Mr Williams, of Poulton Road in Wallasey, mounted the pavement of Gladstone Road in Neston to deliver some wood on January 15 last year.
The Ford Transit pickup van that the 62-year-old was driving hit the youngster and then ran over her.
The Weir family, who are from Neston, say they and Mr Williams must all now live with the tragedy.
After the jury returned its verdict, a police spokesman read aloud a powerful statement on their behalf outside court, which told how their lives ‘changed forever’ when Esme died ‘in the most horrific of circumstances’.
He said: “The family have had to endure this trial and relive this utterly tragic event due to the driver Peter Williams pleading not guilty.
“There are no winners – both we and the driver have to live with this until our last breaths.
“Nothing will bring back our daughter Esme Rose, whatever the outcome.”
The trial heard that Gladstone Road was narrow and cars were parked on both sides of the street.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Mr Williams told the court that he never saw Esme and denied that the accident happened because he failed to look properly.
His barrister Alistair MacDonald QC described him ‘a broken man’ who would never drive again.
The family’s statement continued: “This chapter of our continued journey is now at an end. We can now start the grieving process in peace.”
They added their thanks to the paramedics and staff at Arrowe Park Hospital for their ‘valiant efforts’ to try to save Esme’s life, and to Cheshire police and the Crown Prosecution Service.",200,2016076014119
579,http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ladbroke-grove-crash-sees-bus-hit-pedestrian-with-13-others-injured_uk_582dc4c7e4b09025ba318de4,Ladbroke Grove Crash Sees Bus Hit Pedestrian And Injure 13 Other People,The bus reportedly swerved to avoid a car crash.,https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/582dc8ea1a00002500cc86ba.png?ops=2000_1000,2016-11-17 15:23:43+00,HuffPost UK,2017-09-30 06:58:08.521312+00,2017-09-30 06:58:14.095896+00,1,"A woman was reportedly pinned under a double decker bus in north-west London on Thursday in an accident that injured 13 other people.
Police said the woman, believed to be in her 30s, has been taken to a central London hospital with minor injuries following the incident at Ladbroke Grove, near the junction with Canal Way, about 11.51am.
The Evening Standard quoted a witness as saying the bus crashed after trying to avoid a car accident in front of it.
Thirteen other people who were on the bus, including the driver, were also hurt, police said, adding that “nobody is thought to be in a life-threatening or life-changing condition”.
Aftermath of the bus/pedestrian collision on Ladbroke Grove! Lady was talking to ambulance crew when she was being placed into ambulance 👍🏽 pic.twitter.com/T1nwdLOgR2 — Matt Kyp ✌️ (@februarysownkyp) November 17, 2016
Traffic delays in Kensal Green and Queen’s Park area after 14 people injured in Ladbroke Grove bus crash https://t.co/eehA54e06p pic.twitter.com/jYPRDhmXBe — Brent&Kilburn Times (@bktimes) November 17, 2016
Routes 23 52 70 228 295 316 452 are diverted following the closure of Ladbroke Grove at Canal Way due to a traffic collision — TfL Bus Alerts (@TfLBusAlerts) November 17, 2016
Witness Karim Roundi, 25, who lives opposite the crash scene told the Standard that the accident happened after “someone stepped out onto a pedestrian crossing and a car slammed on its brakes”.
He said: “The car behind went into the back of it and the bus swerved out of the way to avoid colliding into them.
“It lost control and went up onto the pavement and hit a block of flats.”
Road closures are in place while emergency services deal with the incident, police said.",200,2016010002212
628,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-39381189,Driver charged over death of pedestrian,"Nicholas Farrimond died after being found near an overturned car, police said.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/112BA/production/_95303307_2430d7d3-7a32-45a7-b025-c5c4056ad428.jpg,2017-03-24 12:30:27+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 08:41:57.896205+00,2017-09-30 08:42:01.788615+00,4,"Image copyright Lancashire Police Image caption Nick Farrimond was struck on Pope Lane in Whitestake
A man has been charged over the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
Nicholas Farrimond, from Bamber Bridge, died at the scene after being hit by a Peugeot on Pope Lane, Whitestake, in August 2016, Lancashire Police said.
Police said the 35-year-old was found during a search near the car, which was on its side in a nearby field.
Leo McCarthy, 32, of Robin Hey in Leyland, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
He is due to appear at Preston Magistrates Court on 30 March.",200,201604SA16363
637,http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2016-08-29/man-arrested-and-bailed-after-fatal-a19-collision/,Man arrested and bailed after fatal A19 collision ,"A 23-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail following fatal collision on A19 near Selby.
Police were called to an incident involving a Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian on the A19 just south of Brayton at 8.30am on August 28.
A pedestrian – a man in his 40s from the Selby area – died at the scene.
The driver, who is in his 20s and from Selby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail.",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-30 08:46:48.368836+00,2017-09-30 08:46:49.282952+00,4,"",200,2016120155899
643,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/driver-charged-causing-womans-death-12771462,Driver charged with causing woman's death in Lichfield crash,Man to appear in court charged over death of Stephanie Grainger in collision on Beacon Street,http://i1.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article12771522.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/DCR_BEM_200317beaconstreet.jpg,2017-03-20 22:12:44+00,birminghammail,2017-09-30 09:41:41.55172+00,2017-09-30 09:41:43.404993+00,4,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man has been charged with causing the death of a woman in a crash near a Lichfield supermarket.
Stephanie Grainger was critically injured after being hit by a car near Morrisons in Beacon Street on August 12.
The 48-year-old was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham but died a few days later on August 16.
Harry King, from Lichfield, has now been charged with causing her death by dangerous driving.
The 21-year-old is set to appear at Cannock Magistrates Court in April.
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A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “Harry King will appear before magistrates in Cannock next month charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
“King was charged following a detailed investigation and will appear before magistrates on April 21.”",200,2016210094985
645,http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/frodsham-road-closed-after-pedestrian-10700914,Frodsham road closed after pedestrian and car involved in accident,The accident occurred near Morrisons in Frodsham,http://i1.chesterchronicle.co.uk/incoming/article10700948.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS79843760.jpg,2016-01-07 15:58:09+00,chesterchronicle,2017-10-01 08:14:10.29874+00,2017-10-01 08:14:11.547859+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Police and air ambulance crews are currently on the scene of a road traffic collision on Frodsham High Street.
The incident involves a pedestrian and a white Ford Fiesta and happened at the junction of High Street and Church Street today (Thursday January 7), outside Morrisons in the town.
(Image: Google Street View)
Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.30pm and closed the road in order to deal with the incident.
They are still at the scene and traffic is expected to be slow in the area. It is not known at this stage whether anyone has been injured.",200,2016076006303
870,http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/bishop-auckland-driver-admits-killing-4489866,Bishop Auckland driver admits killing men collecting conkers,A hit-and-run driver who killed two men out collecting conkers today admitted causing death by dangerous driving.,http://i2.thejournal.co.uk/incoming/article8543954.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/The-Journal.png,2009-01-15 14:21:00+00,journallive,2018-04-23 21:08:26.460733+00,2018-04-23 21:08:28.796769+00,1,"A hit-and-run driver who killed two men out collecting conkers today admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
Banned driver Anthony Whittaker, 26, of Chesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, was driving a white Rover 45 when he hit Bryan Hardwick, 26, and his friend David Weatherburn, 40, on the A688 near Bishop Auckland.
The men were returning from a trip collecting conkers with Mr Hardwick’s young children last October.
Mr Hardwick was killed instantly and Mr Weatherburn was taken to hospital where he died a week later.
Mr Hardwick’s two-year-old son Liam was seriously injured in the collision when his pushchair was hit.
His three-year-old daughter Brogan, who was also with the group, escaped unhurt.
Two people who were in the Rover were also seriously injured when it hit the group and crashed into a field.
At Durham Crown Court, Whittaker, dressed in a dark blue Adidas tracksuit top, spoke only to confirm his name and to admit two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, theft and driving when disqualified.
He denied a single charge of drink driving.
Judge Richard Lowden adjourned the case until March for trial of issue and sentence.
He said: ``You will be sentenced on that date when I will hear evidence relating to whether or not you had anything to drink at the time of causing this death.""
Whittaker was remanded in custody.",200,200811SA24338
196,http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/08/19/fatal-alton-towers-coach-crash-scene-in-pictures/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.97779+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.950665+00,1,"",404,2008218014881
528,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/perry-barr-hit-run-crash-12315630,Hit-run crash victim was bus driver with 'heart of gold',Father-of-three Paul Foster died outside in early-morning tragedy,http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12315775.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Paul-FosterJPG.jpg,2016-12-13 16:45:59+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:41:15.825704+00,2017-09-29 21:41:18.412411+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A dad killed in a hit-and-run crash outside a landmark city greyhound stadium has been named as bus driver Paul Foster.
The 61-year-old was knocked down by a white Transit van in Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, as he walked to a bus depot at 6.25am on Saturday.
The driver fled the scene as Mr Foster lay dying outside Perry Barr dog track.
The father-of-three’s devastated family said he had a “heart of gold”.
They said in a statement: “He was a true gentleman with a heart of pure gold who would do absolutely anything for anybody.
“A loving husband to Linda and a very special dad to Mark, Sharina and Paul… he was always there through any situation.
“He was the best granddad any kid could wish for and will never be forgotten; he was our absolute rock.
“We are devastated beyond belief.
“Our family has been torn apart.
“He was our world.”
A man aged 58-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the crash.
He was later bailed and West Midlands Police said it believed some witnesses had not yet come forward.
Sgt Alan Wood, from the force’s Collision Investigation Unit, said he particularly wanted to hear from drivers or bikers with dash or helmet-cam footage.
He said: “The circumstances surrounding Mr Foster’s death are still unclear – and the fact we’ve arrested a man is only the very start of our enquiries.
“We believe there were a number of other road users in the area at the time.
“They may not have seen the crash but could still hold important information
“I’m particularly appealing to people who have dash-cam footage to get in touch as they could have caught the vital minutes before or after the collision.”
Anyone with information should email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.",200,2016200147876
580,http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/17/woman-trapped-under-bus-after-it-swerved-to-avoid-crash-6264785/,Woman trapped under London bus after it swerved to avoid crash,It happened shortly before noon today.,http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/ad_226335114.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&crop=0px%2C93px%2C2500px%2C1313px&resize=1200%2C630,2016-11-17 14:31:21+00,Metro,2017-09-30 06:58:14.158223+00,2017-09-30 06:58:14.981546+00,1,"Share this article with Google Plus
Fourteen people were injured in the crash (Picture: Paul Davey)
A woman was trapped under a double-decker bus earlier today after it mounted the pavement while trying to avoid a car crash.
TfL offers to pay for funerals of Croydon tram crash victims
Fourteen others, including the driver, were also injured in the crash in Ladbroke Grove, near Canal Way, just before noon on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they found the woman trapped under the number 52 bus for a short while.
The accident happened in Ladbroke Grove (Picture: PA)
One woman was trapped under the bus for a short while (Picture: Paul Davey)
Dramatic pictures show the bus crashed on the pavement with dozens of police officers and paramedics working nearby.
The passengers were rushed to Central London Hospital where their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Witness Karim Roundi, 25, who lives opposite the crash scene said he was on a lunch break when he witnessed the collision.
MORE: Thieves stole ramp belonging to woman paralysed in car crash
He told the Evening Standard: ‘Someone stepped out onto a pedestrian crossing and a car slammed on its brakes.
‘The car behind went into the back of it and the bus swerved out of the way to avoid colliding into them.
‘It lost control and went up onto the pavement and hit a block of flats. I didn’t realise it hit a woman at first’.
Pictures and videos shared on twitter showed emergency services at the cordoned-off area and an air ambulance leaving the scene.
(Picture: Paul Davey)
A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman: ‘Emergency services are dealing with a collision in Ladbroke Grove.
Croydon tram was going three times speed limit when it crashed killing seven
‘Police were called at 11:51hrs on Thursday, 17 November to Ladbroke Gove near the junction with Canal Way, W10.
‘It was reported that a bus had been in collision with a pedestrian. London Ambulance Service and London fire Brigade attended.
‘Road closures are in place while emergency services deal with the incident. There has been no arrest at this stage.’",200,2016010002212
629,http://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/driver-jailed-over-death-of-nicholas-farrimond-1-8660886,Driver jailed over death of Nicholas Farrimond,A driver has been jailed for hitting and killing a man who was walking home from a party.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.8660885.1500553045!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-30 08:42:11.762488+00,2017-09-30 08:42:16.315395+00,4,"A driver has been jailed for hitting and killing a man who was walking home from a party.
Leo McCarthy, 33, of Robin Hey, Leyland was given six years imprisonment for causing the death of 32 year old Nicholas Farrimond (pictured) from Preston.
McCarthy had previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
On Sunday, August 28 last year, Nicholas Farrimond was at a house party with friends at Pope Lane, Whitestake. A taxi was ordered to take him and other revellers home.
The taxi arrived at around 12:50am and as Mr Farrimond was about to go inside to collect his friends, he was struck on the pavement by a Peugeot 106, driven by Leo McCarthy who had been drinking and had taken drugs.
He suffered serious injuries which proved fatal.
McCarthy fled the area, leaving the Peugeot on its side in a nearby field.
Sergeant Tracey Ward from the Road Policing Unit, said: “This case highlights the dangers of people driving under the influence of drink or drugs which we sadly see too often. In this instance, the potential risk became reality for Leo McCarthy, resulting in the death of a man who had just been enjoying the bank holiday with friends.
“This result will never bring Nicholas back but I hope it goes some way towards helping his family to come to terms with their loss.”",200,201604SA16363
638,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15331202.Man_not_charged_in_relation_to_death/,Man not charged in relation to death,A CAR criminal who drove at twice the speed limit in the run-up to a fatal traffic accident has not been charged with any offence relating to the…,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/6430323/,,York Press,2017-09-30 08:48:29.340301+00,2017-09-30 08:48:30.020632+00,4,"doc
A CAR criminal who drove at twice the speed limit in the run-up to a fatal traffic accident has not been charged with any offence relating to the death, York Crown Court heard.
But Dominic Benjamin Hippe, 28, has been jailed for motor related offences following the police investigation into the crash that killed Richard Grainger, 43, as he walked his dog near Brayton on August 28 last year.
Judge Andrew Stubbs QC told Hippe: ""Since you were 16, you have shown a complete cavalier attitude to the driving laws of this country. You seem to approach them as something that simply doesn't apply to you.""
Last month, Nick Adlington, prosecuting, told York Crown Court how Hippe entertained his friend Ryan David Jones, 24, by performing handbrake turns and ""doughnuts"" in a supermarket car park on August 28.
Then the pair drove their cars together at twice the speed limit through Brayton. As they left the village, Jones hit Mr Grainger, 43, and killed him.
Jones, of Fostergate, Selby, admitted death by careless driving and is currently serving a 16-month prison sentence.
When Hippe appeared separately for sentencing, James Gelsthorpe, prosecuting, said the CPS had decided after ""carefully considering"" the matter, not to charge Hippe over the manner of his driving on August 28.
Instead, he had been charged with car insurance fraud and driving without insurance on August 28, offences Hippe, of Moss Road, Askern, near Doncaster, admitted, as he admitted failure to answer police bail.
The judge said. ""I can only sentence this defendant on the basis of the decision taken by the CPS"" and jailed Hippe for 12 months and two weeks and banned him from driving for two and a half years.
Defence solicitor advocate Graham Parkin said Hippe worked hard on a farm and his family would suffer if he was locked up.
Mr Gelsthorpe said Hippe got car insurance for two days on August 20 and one day on August 22 by lying about his convictions. His 47 convictions are mostly car related including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, taking vehicles without consent, driving without insurance and without a valid licence.
Mr Gelsthorpe said Hippe had stopped immediately after the fatal crash, but had driven off after ten seconds.
""However despicable that is, that is not reflected in any criminality before the court,"" said the judge.",200,2016120155899
646,http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/frodsham-crash-death-results-82-12130116,82-year-old gets suspended sentence for death by careless driving,"William Baxter, 59, was killed in an accident on the A56 in Frodsham in January",http://i4.chesterchronicle.co.uk/incoming/article10700967.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS79842941-1.jpg,2016-11-07 09:00:00+00,chesterchronicle,2017-10-01 08:14:23.427023+00,2017-10-01 08:14:24.67089+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An 82-year-old woman has been spared jail after being convicted of causing the death of a 'much loved' father through careless driving.
Jean Blackmore was given a suspended sentence at Chester Crown Court on Friday (November 4) after her ‘careless driving’ claimed the life of 59-year-old William Baxter.
Blackmore of Westfield Road, Runcorn was driving along the A56 in Frodsham at around 2.20pm on January 7 earlier this year when she entered a filter lane to cross the road for the Morrisons car park entrance.
As Blackmore crossed the road, she collided with a white Ford Fiesta which shunted across the road with force.
Mr Baxter, who was stood at a bus stop next to the Morrison’s car park entrance with his step son, Adam Halsall, was hit by the Ford Fiesta and sustained a serious head injury.
He was flown by air ambulance to Aintree Hospital before being transferred to Walton, but sadly died 17 days later from his injuries.
A victim impact statement by Mr Baxter’s step son, Mr Halsall, was read to the court by prosecutor Adrian Farrow.
Mr Halsall said: “I was with dad at the time of the collision.
“We were told dad may make a recovery which we were hopeful for.
“My mum, due to ill health, relied heavily on dad.
“The decision was taken to withdraw life support. That was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.
“On Saturday, January 23, we received a call informing us dad had passed away.
“Since then, life has not been the same, he was a big part of my life.
“I’ve lost not only my dad, but my best friend. There is not a day goes by that I don’t think about it.”
Mr Baxter’s partner, whose victim impact statement was also read out by Mr Farrow, said she will ‘never be the same’ and explained how her ‘life ended at the beginning of this year’ following the fatal accident.
Gareth Roberts, defending Jean Blackmore, told the court: “This was not a deliberate act of bad driving and she will live with this for the rest of her life.
“She is distraught her actions have take the life of another.
“The events of that day will not leave Mrs Blackmore as they will never leave the other family.
“She understands the law and realises she cannot drive again until she is able to do so.”
His Honour Judge Patrick Thompson described how a ‘moment of carelessness’ resulted in ‘devastating consequences’.
“This is a dreadful scenario for everybody concerned,” he said.
“This case is a tragedy and no sentence I can pass on can compensate for the life of a much loved father and partner.
“I take into consideration Mrs Blackmore’s actions were careless but not deliberate and that you are deeply remorseful.
“This accident has clearly had devastating consequences for Mr Baxter’s family and I offer sincere condolences.”
Judge Thompson explained he was suspending a six month prison sentence for 12 months and handed Blackmore a five year driving ban.
“You may feel it is appropriate never to drive again,” he concluded.
“Mr Baxter was clearly a very good man and I’m sure he will be missed very much.”",200,2016076006303
529,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/man-arrested-over-perry-barr-12304163,Man arrested over Perry Barr hit-and-run tragedy,"Victim, 61, was a bus driver, according to local reports",http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12301266.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Perry-Barr-live-picJPG.jpg,2016-12-11 12:18:12+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:41:34.922919+00,2017-09-29 21:41:37.07978+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A man has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash victim was left to die on one of Birmingham’s busiest streets.
The 61-year-old was hit by a white Transit van outside Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium in Aldridge Road, Perry Barr , at around 6.25am on Saturday.
The driver fled the scene, leaving the van behind .
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A 58-year-old was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after giving himself up to officers.
He was being questioned on Sunday.
The road was closed for several hours, causing problems for Christmas shoppers heading for Birmingham city centre.
The victim’s devastated relatives were being supported by specialist police officers.
But police were not naming him until Monday as his body had yet to be formally identified.
Sgt Alan Wood, of West Midlands Police’s collision investigation unit, said: “We continue to investigate the circumstances around the collision and still need people to come forward with information.
“We strongly believe that there are a number of drivers who will have seen what happened and if they haven’t already spoken to me or my team then please contact us at your earliest opportunity.
“We would like to thank the public for their help especially with the information received so far following the appeal.
“The family have been informed of the arrest and our thoughts are with them at this time.”
Flowers were left at the scene of the crash in memory of the victim, who was believed to have been a bus driver.
Greyhound stadium worker Anita Seal said on the Mail’s Facebook page: “I’ve just finished my morning shift at the track come out to find flowers.
“My thoughts are with his family, such a horrible tragedy.”
Anyone with information should email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.",200,2016200147876
581,http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2016-11-16/elderly-woman-killed-by-tractor/,Woman killed by tractor ,"A woman in her 60's has been killed by a tractor near St Mewan, St Austell.
She and another driver had parked their cars (a Peugeot 108 and a Fiat Punto) on the grass verge of the A390 after a minor crash on Tuesday 15th November.
Both vehicles and the driver of the Peugeot were then struck by a passing tractor.
The driver of the Peugeot sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Police are in the process of informing next of kin. The road was closed for six and a half hours while recovery was completed.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen what happened to contact them by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or buy calling 101 quoting log 573.",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-30 07:01:36.051498+00,2017-09-30 07:01:36.560421+00,1,"A woman in her 60's has been killed by a tractor near St Mewan, St Austell.
She and another driver had parked their cars (a Peugeot 108 and a Fiat Punto) on the grass verge of the A390 after a minor crash on Tuesday 15th November.
Both vehicles and the driver of the Peugeot were then struck by a passing tractor.
The driver of the Peugeot sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Police are in the process of informing next of kin. The road was closed for six and a half hours while recovery was completed.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen what happened to contact them by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or buy calling 101 quoting log 573.",200,2016500128344
630,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/chorley/15421494.Driver_jailed_for_killing_man/,Driver jailed for killing man,A DRIVER has been jailed for killing a man in a collision in Whitestake last year.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/6609383/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-09-30 08:42:58.444206+00,2017-09-30 08:42:59.111764+00,4,"doc
A DRIVER has been jailed for killing a man in a collision in Whitestake last year.
Leo McCarthy, 33, of Robin Hey, Leyland was given six years imprisonment for causing the death of 32 year old Nicholas Farrimond from Preston.
McCarthy was handed the sentence on Monday at Preston Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
On Sunday 28 August, Nicholas Farrimond was at a house party with friends at an address on Pope Lane. A taxi was ordered to take him and other revellers home.
The taxi arrived at around 12.50am and as Mr Farrimond was about to go inside to collect his friends, he was struck on the pavement by a Peugeot 106, driven by Leo McCarthy who had been drinking and had taken drugs. Nicholas sadly suffered serious injuries which proved fatal.
McCarthy fled the area, leaving the Peugeot on its side in a nearby field. He was traced hours later and subsequently arrested.
Investigating officer, Sgt Tracey Ward from the Road Policing Unit, said: “This case highlights the dangers of people driving under the influence of drink or drugs which we sadly see too often.
“In this instance, the potential risk became reality for Leo McCarthy, resulting in the death of a man who had just been enjoying the bank holiday with friends. McCarthy will have to live with knowing that his actions resulted in Nicholas Farrimond’s death for the rest of his life, as will Nicholas’ own family.
“What makes McCarthy’s actions even more despicable is that he panicked and fled the scene.
“Sadly this result will never bring Nicholas back but I hope it goes some way towards helping his family to come to terms with their loss so they can move forward with their lives.”",200,201604SA16363
639,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15254770.Speeding_driver_killed__innocent_decent__dog_walker/,"Speeding driver killed ""innocent decent"" dog walker","A SPEEDING motorist who killed an ""innocent, decent"" father out walking his dog has been jailed.",http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/6286950/,,York Press,2017-09-30 08:49:47.188605+00,2017-09-30 08:49:47.862328+00,4,"doc
A SPEEDING motorist who killed an ""innocent, decent"" father out walking his dog has been jailed.
Nick Adlington, prosecuting, said Ryan David Jones, 24, closely followed by Dominic Benjamin Hippe, 29, was driving south at twice the speed limit through Brayton at 8.30am on the Sunday of last August's Bank Holiday weekend.
Jones lost control of his Vauxhall Corsa on a wide left-hand bend. It spun round and hit Richard Grainger, 43, and his dog Bailey on the pavement. Mr Grainger was thrown into a wall and Bailey was thrown 26 metres in the air. The car then crashed into a tree and rebounded into the middle of the A19 Doncaster Road.
Jones had only passed his driving test four months earlier.
In a statement, Mr Grainger's widow Rachel wrote that his death had affected every part of their family's life.
""Nothing can ever be the same any more,"" she wrote.
In addition to immediately killing Mr Grainger and severely injuring Bailey, the crash also left Jones' friend and passenger Reece Powell, 23, with a neck broken in four places and two fractures in his back. He is now registered disabled and will never work as a roofer again.
The Corsa's second passenger, Anthony Johnson, suffered a fractured skull.
Jones' barrister Andrew Espley said he had not driven on a public road since and was so full of remorse his character had changed from a lively young man to someone who was very withdrawn.
""He will have to live with the knowledge that he killed an innocent, decent man,"" he said.
Judge Andrew Stubbs QC told Jones: ""This was determined bad driving, not far short of dangerous driving.
""Mr Grainger, who had his back to your vehicle, had no chance to know what was happening.""
Jones, of Fostergate, Selby, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. In addition to the 16-month prison sentence, he was banned from driving for three years and eight months and ordered to take an extended driving test before driving alone again.
Mr Adlington told York Crown Court Jones and Hippe met in a supermarket car park where Hippe had been performing handbrake turns and doughnuts with his BMW.
The pair had then headed south in convoy 20 metres apart through Brayton doing 60 mph to 70 mph in the village's 30 mph and 40 mph zones and were probably doing the same when Jones lost control.
The judge said Hippe had been ""driving like an idiot"" in the car park and Jones had chosen to drive at speed.
Hippe, of Mill House Caravan Site, Askern near Doncaster, pleaded guilty to fraud by lying that he had no motoring convictions when obtaining car insurance, driving without insurance and skipping bail and will be sentenced in four weeks' time.
Mr Adlington said the prosecution could not say that the two drivers were racing and Hippe was not accused of involvement in Mr Grainger's death.",200,2016120155899
647,http://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2016/11/11/gallery/suspended-sentence-and-driving-ban-for-82-year-old-from-runcorn-who-killed-pedestrian-84013/,Suspended sentence and driving ban for 82-year-old from Runcorn who killed pedestrian,An 82-year-old woman has been spared jail after being convicted of causing death by careless driving.,"",2016-11-11 13:49:00+00,"",2017-10-01 08:16:48.39102+00,2017-10-01 08:16:55.86972+00,1,"An 82-year-old woman has been spared jail after being convicted of causing death by careless driving.
Jean Blackmore, of Westfield Road, Runcorn, was given a suspended sentence at Chester Crown Court on Friday, November 4, after she was convicted of causing the death of 59-year-old William Baxter in Frodsham.
Blackmore was trying to turn out of Morrisons car park on the A56 in Frodsham at around 2.20pm on January 7. She started to cross the road but collided with a white Ford Fiesta which was, in turn, shunted across the road and collided with a bus stop across the road.
Mr Baxter was standing at the bus stop with his step son Adam Halsall when he was hit by the car and sustained a serious head injury.
He was flown to Aintree Hospital by air ambulance before later being moved to Walton but he died 17 days later from his injuries.
Blackmore was given a six month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and a five year driving ban.",200,2016076006303
655,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/car-horror-toddler-dies-3530666,Car horror toddler dies,A TODDLER knocked down on a driveway by his parents' car has died in hospital.,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article3296176.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/000CAAEB-1C98-1202-BBC080BFB6FA0000.jpg,2005-06-06 15:50:00+00,liverpoolecho,2017-10-01 12:14:00.383904+00,2017-10-01 12:14:02.580514+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A TODDLER knocked down on a driveway by his parents' car has died in hospital.
Josh Caddick, aged 22 months, suffered major injuries when he and his grandmother, Dorothy Poole, were crushed between two vehicles in Mrs Poole's driveway.
The youngster was in his grandmother's arms as the car struck them - neighbours said at the time they thought someone had started the car and it jumped back as it was left in gear.
Josh was rushed to hospital, but died at Alder Hey last night with his family at his bedside.
In a statement released by Merseyside police on their behalf, parents Lee and Jane Caddick said: ""Josh passed away last night, we are donating his organs to help other children.
""We would like to thank both Whiston and Alder Hey hospitals for their care and attention to our son and for the support offered to the rest of our family.""
The accident happened outside Mrs Poole's home in Ford Road, Prescot, at 7pm on Thursday.
Mrs Poole, 50, suffered leg injuries in the accident and needed hospital treatment.
Josh was initially taken to Whiston hospital, before being transferred to Alder Hey children's hospital.
Police were today not saying who started the car.
A spokeswoman for the force said: ""An investigation is now under way but at this stage it looks like a very tragic accident.""
One neighbour said of the accident: ""There was a car across the driveway and a car in the drive.
""It appeared as if they had been crushed between the two.""",200,200505CH00453
284,http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Pensioner-admits-causing-death-86-year-old-South/story-25831391-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.450964+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.08513+00,1,"",410,201450CS2F001
530,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2016/12/11/man-arrested-over-birmingham-hit-and-run-death/,Man arrested over Birmingham hit-and-run death,A man has been arrested over the death of a pedestrian in a hit-and-run collision involving a van in Birmingham.,https://www.expressandstar.com/resizer/LQOPzNnfNqwyakKzgGQ8SLkZJHo=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/https%3a%2f%2farc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com%2fpublic%2fIOWIZLJYQNETVPSRG2XSAJVYWQ,,"",2017-09-29 21:42:14.479293+00,2017-09-29 21:42:17.703073+00,1,"The collision happened at around 6.25am on Saturday in Aldridge Road outside the Perry Barr Greyhound Racing track.
A 61-year-old man, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Following a police appeal for information a 58-year-old man came forward and is being questioned by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Officers investigating the crash are appealing for people who may have witnessed the collision to come forward as they may hold vital information.
Sergeant Alan Wood, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: ""We continue to investigate the circumstances around the collision and still need people to come forward with information.
""We strongly believe that there are a number of drivers who will have seen what happened and if they haven't already spoken to me or my team then please contact us at your earliest opportunity.
""We would like to thank the public for their help especially with the information received so far following the appeal.
""The family have been informed of the arrest and our thoughts are with them at this time.""
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt Alan Wood by emailing: FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org",200,2016200147876
582,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-37997159,Driver killed by tractor on grass verge,A driver is killed after being hit by a tractor on a grass verge.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/D378/production/_92463145_dc_police_car_2013.jpg,2016-11-16 09:56:53+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:02:17.856226+00,2017-09-30 07:02:20.24701+00,1,"Image caption The road was closed for more than six hours for investigations
A driver has been killed after being hit by a tractor on a grass verge, police have said.
The woman had parked her Peugeot on the side of the A390 near St Mewan in Cornwall after a minor collision with another car, Devon and Cornwall police said.
""Both vehicles and the driver of the Peugeot were struck by a passing tractor,"" a spokesman said.
The woman, aged in her 50s, died at the scene on Tuesday.
The road was closed for more than six hours.
The name of the woman has not yet been released.
More on the tractor death story, plus more Devon and Cornwall news",200,2016500128344
648,https://nottstv.com/victim-of-fatal-wollaton-road-accident-is-named/,"","","",,"",2017-10-01 08:18:33.379614+00,2017-10-01 08:18:34.008694+00,1,"",403,201631C005016
656,http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/toddler-killed-in-driveway-car-accident-1-732340,Toddler killed in driveway car accident,"A RAINHILL toddler was crushed to death in a freak accident outside his grandmother's home, writes Phil O'Brien.",http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/WWSH-masthead-share-img.png,,"",2017-10-01 12:14:26.88215+00,2017-10-01 12:14:28.460813+00,1,"A RAINHILL toddler was crushed to death in a freak accident outside his grandmother's home, writes Phil O'Brien.
Joshua Caddick died from a severe brain injury three days after the tragedy on June 2 in Ford Road, Prescot.
The 22-month-old was with his grandmother, Dorothy Poole, while his father Lee attempted to put the radio on in his Ford Fiesta, which he normally did to calm his son down before putting him in his car seat.
A Liverpool inquest heard how Mr Caddick flicked the ignition too far and the car shot backwards on the driveway and forced the youngster and Mrs Poole against another vehicle.
The 50-year-old suffered leg injuries while her grandson was rushed to Whiston Hospital before being transferred to Alder Hey Hospital.
PC James Keenan told the inquest: ""The vehicle had been left in reverse gear and the car jumped backwards, jamming Joshua and his grandmother against the Fiat.""
Coroner Andre Rebello recorded a verdict of accidental death.",200,200505CH00453
871,http://metro.co.uk/2009/03/12/driver-jailed-over-conker-collectors-deaths-528945/,Driver jailed over conker collectors' deaths,A hit-and-run motorist who killed two men out collecting conkers was jailed for 10 years today.,https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/gavelrex_65x657.jpg?quality=80&strip=all,2009-03-12 16:40:24+00,Metro,2018-04-23 21:08:33.574387+00,2018-04-23 21:08:34.48805+00,1,"Share this article with Google Plus
A hit-and-run motorist who killed two men out collecting conkers was jailed for 10 years today.
Banned driver Anthony Whittaker, 26, was behind the wheel of his girlfriend’s white Rover 45 when he hit Bryan Hardwick, 26, and David Weatherburn, 40.
The two friends were returning from a trip collecting conkers with Mr Hardwick’s young children last October when the crash happened on the A688, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Mr Hardwick was killed instantly and Mr Weatherburn was taken to hospital where he died a week later.
Whittaker, who has never held a driving licence, had at a previous hearing at Durham Crown Court admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of driving while disqualified and theft.
However, he denied a charge of driving with excess alcohol.
A hearing was held today to determine whether he had in fact been drinking.
Judge Peter Bowers ruled that the defendant had been drinking at the time of the fatal crash.
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Passing sentence, the judge said: “You have two deaths on your conscience and you also have people seriously injured by the way you drove.
“The cowardly thing you did was run away and the despicable thing you did was lie and lie again to try and wriggle out of it.
“The maximum sentence for this type of offence has got to be reserved for the very worst cases.”
The judge sentenced Whittaker to 10 years’ imprisonment and banned him from driving for 17 years.
He also passed sentences of six months for theft and four months for driving while disqualified, to run concurrently.
A packed public gallery clapped and cheered as Whittaker was led away by two dock officers.",200,200811SA24338
531,http://www.itv.com/news/central/2016-12-13/tribute-to-true-gentleman-who-died-after-hit-and-run/,Tributes to 'true gentleman' who died after hit and run,"A 61-year-old man who has died after a hit and run in Birmingham has been described as “a true gentleman” by his family.
Dad-of-three Paul Foster died following a collision in Aldridge Road near Perry Barr dog track in Birmingham on Saturday.
An investigation is still on-going as West Midlands Police continue to appeal for information to help trace the driver.
Police have since arrested and bailed a 58-year-old man in connection with the incident.
They are now asking motorists or cyclists who were driving in the area at the time to get in touch as they may have dash or helmet-cam footage.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1172238/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-29 21:42:36.976405+00,2017-09-29 21:42:37.864761+00,1,"A 61-year-old man who has died after a hit and run in Birmingham has been described as “a true gentleman” by his family.
Dad-of-three Paul Foster died following a collision in Aldridge Road near Perry Barr dog track in Birmingham on Saturday.
An investigation is still on-going as West Midlands Police continue to appeal for information to help trace the driver.
Police have since arrested and bailed a 58-year-old man in connection with the incident.
They are now asking motorists or cyclists who were driving in the area at the time to get in touch as they may have dash or helmet-cam footage.",200,2016200147876
583,https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2154099/update-man-arrested-after-fatal-crash/,UPDATE: Man Arrested After Fatal Crash,A 25 year old has been released on bail after the collision near St Austell,https://cml.sad.ukrd.com/image/345907.jpg,,Pirate FM,2017-09-30 07:02:50.967372+00,2017-09-30 07:02:51.595208+00,1,"4:13pm 17th November 2016
(Updated 4:13pm 17th November 2016)
A man has been arrested after a woman died following a collision with a tractor near St Austell.
Police say two cars and a driver were caught in the crash on the A390 near St Mewan.
It happened after they pulled onto a verge following a minor shunt on Tuesday evening.
Officers are in the process of telling the woman's family.
A 25-year-old man from Bodmin was arrested at the scene on suspicion of manslaughter.
He has been bailed until February.
Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: ""Police were notified shortly after 5pm on Tuesday 15th November 2015 of a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the A390 near St Mewan, St Austell.""
Police say a Fiat Punto and a Peugeot 108 were parked on a grass verge when it happened, following a minor shunt.
The spokesperson continued: ""The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her sixties, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Police are in the process of informing next of kin.
""The driver of the tractor, a 25-year-old man from Bodmin, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of manslaughter and following questioning has been released on police bail until 17th February 2017 while police complete their enquiries.
""The road was closed for six and a half hours while recovery was completed.
""Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident to contact them by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting log 573 of 15th November 2016.""
4:13pm 17th November 2016",200,2016500128344
649,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cleaner-hit-pensioner-van-asked-9409446,Cleaner ran over pensioner and asked the dying woman 'Where did you come from?',"Sarah Codrington performed CPR on Gwendoline Barker and one officer heard her say 'I think I have killed her', court was told",http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9410110.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-SWNS_PENSIONER_RUNOVER_01.jpg,2016-12-07 17:44:59+00,mirror,2017-10-01 08:19:40.372157+00,2017-10-01 08:19:41.251497+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A cleaner hit a pensioner with her van and asked the dying woman ""Where did you come from?"" a court heard.
The tragic incident occurred as victim Gwendoline Barker was pulling a shopping trolley as she walked to her home nearby.
Cleaner Sarah Codrington, 49, was leaving a house to head to another job when she allegedly backed her van into the 86-year-old pedestrian.
Immediately after the collision Codrington began to give CPR to Mrs Barker, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.
(Image: Geograph/Richard Croft)
Two men arrived and helped before an ambulance crew took over, but Mrs Barker could not be revived, the Nottingham Post reports.
Codrington, who works as a gardener and cleaner, has pleaded not guilty to causing death by driving without due care and attention.
Codrington had parked nose first, partly on gravel and partly on the drive of the house in Wollaton, Nottingham.
That left her needing to reverse when leaving on January 14, said James Bide-Thomas, prosecuting.
Mr Bide-Thomas told the court: ""The issue is whether her driving fell below that of a reasonable, careful and competent road user.""
Codrington, of Long Eaton, Derbyshire, had called at the Humberston Road home of Joyce Dean, 83, where she did two hours of cleaning before they had tea.
Mrs Dean said in a statement: ""She didn't seem stressed or in a rush.""
When police arrived, Codrington was kneeling beside Mrs Barker and giving her chest compressions.
One officer heard her say 'Oh my god, I think I have killed her', court was told.
His statement added: ""Codrington was visibly shaking and extremely concerned for the welfare of the lady.""
Another officer said the 49-year-old driver told him: ""I think it was the rear wheel. I reversed off the drive. She must have been behind it.""
When the impact took place, Codrington thought she had ""a flat tyre.""
Later Codrington made a statement saying: ""I realised it was a person in the road. I remember saying 'Where did you come from?
""I am very sorry about this tragic incident and wish to express my sincere condolences to the family.""
The trial continues.",200,201631C005016
872,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7831104.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Driver admits double death charge,"","",,"",2018-04-23 21:08:41.0832+00,2018-04-23 21:08:41.720841+00,1,"Bryan Hardwick was killed and his two-year-old son, Liam, was injured
A man has admitted causing death by dangerous driving after two men were hit by a car while returning from a conker collecting trip.
Bryan Hardwick, 26, died on the A688 in County Durham on 10 October. His friend, David Weatherburn, 40, died nine days later in hospital.
Anthony Whittaker, 26, of Bishop Auckland, also admitted theft and driving whilst disqualified.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in March.
Whittaker, of Chesmond Avenue, was driving a Rover 45 which hit the family group before crashing into a field.
The two men died, and Mr Hardwick's two-year-old son, Liam, who was in a pushchair, was seriously injured.
Two other people in the vehicle, one of them a 14-year-old boy, were injured.
Appearing at Durham Crown Court on Thursday, Whittaker denied a charge of drink-driving.
Judge Richard Lowden adjourned the case until March.
He said: ""You will be sentenced on that date when I will hear evidence relating to whether or not you had anything to drink at the time of causing this death.""
",200,200811SA24338
45,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_M5_motorway_crash,2011 M5 motorway crash - Wikipedia,"",https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/2011_M5_crash.jpg,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.987101+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.760357+00,1,"2011 M5 motorway crash The M5 on 5 November 2011, the day after the crash Date 4 November 2011 ( ) Time 20:25 UTC Location Bathpool and Creech St Michael (near Taunton), Somerset, England Coordinates Coordinates: Deaths 7 Non-fatal injuries 51 Property damage 34 vehicles; road surface scorched, debris fused into road surface; safety barrier damage Charges 1 person charged under health and safety laws Verdict Not guilty M5 motorway crash Location in Somerset and England
The scene of the crash on 4 November 2011.
Looking southbound towards the crash site (2006).
On 4 November 2011, a multiple-vehicle collision occurred on the M5 motorway near Taunton, Somerset, in South West England. The crash involved dozens of cars and articulated lorries, and a large fireball ensued.[1]
Seven people were killed and 51 others were injured, making the pile-up the deadliest on a British motorway since 13 people – 12 of them children – died in a minibus crash on the M40 in 1993.
In October 2012, a man who had organised and was operating a fireworks display for Guy Fawkes Night at Taunton Rugby Club's ground, which is adjacent to the motorway, was charged with seven counts of manslaughter. In January 2013, the manslaughter charges were dropped and instead he faced a single charge under health and safety laws of failing to ensure the safety of others. In December 2013 he was found not guilty of the charge.
In April 2014, the West Somerset coroner concluded that the accident was caused by dense fog, and that smoke from fireworks may have been a contributory factor, but was not the prime cause of the incident.[2]
Circumstances [ edit ]
At 8:25 pm on Friday 4 November 2011, 34 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on the northbound carriageway of the M5 motorway near junction 25 at Bathpool and Creech St Michael, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) northeast of Taunton.[3] The vehicles included cars, vans and lorries, some of which exploded and started a fire. Flames rose up to 20 feet (6 m) high.
Fifty-one people were injured and seven were later confirmed dead.[1] Sixteen casualties were treated at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and 26 at Yeovil District Hospital.[4] A surgeon was flown by helicopter from the major trauma centre at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to cope with the load and the types of multi-system trauma, including multiple fractures and chest, abdominal and lung injuries.[4]
Fifteen fire engines from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service attended, travelling from stations across the region.[5] By 8:30 am on 6 November the emergency services had removed the vehicles from the crash site, but both carriageways of the motorway, between junctions 24 and 25, remained closed for repair work. The formal identification of the fatalities had not yet taken place.[6]
A 40-metre (130 ft) stretch of road was damaged by fuel spillage from vehicles and a 60-metre (200 ft) stretch was damaged by intense fire and explosions. Two lanes of the southbound carriageway reopened at about 5 pm on 6 November,[7] and the motorway was fully re-opened in both directions four hours later, in time for the Monday morning rush-hour.[6]
Aftermath and reaction [ edit ]
One of the lorries involved was from the food company Samworth Brothers, and another was from Samworth subsidiary Ginsters.[8][9] Two of the company's drivers were killed and another was injured in the crash.[10] On 8 November, the seven people who died were named: lorry drivers Terry Brice and Kye Thomas; father and daughter Michael and Maggie Barton; grandparents Anthony and Pamela Adams; and Malcolm Beacham.[11]
One eyewitness described the scene of the crash, saying: ""It was a horrific accident. There were a number of explosions and black smoke. It's not something you expect to see on the motorway, it was more like a scene from Afghanistan.""[12]
Investigation [ edit ]
Initially, an assistant chief constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Anthony Bangham, told reporters that it was feared more bodies were still trapped in badly-burnt vehicles, some of which had been ""burnt to the ground"" and were unrecognisable. After an overnight forensic search no further bodies were found.[13]
Police stated that a fireworks display taking place at Taunton Rugby Club just before the accident occurred was a ""major line of inquiry"", as ""a blanket of thick smoke"", which could have drifted from the display, was lying across the motorway at the time of the crash.[7][14] The club's location was described as only ""a few hundred metres"" away from the M5.[15] Bangham went on to say: ""Accountability is clearly something we will look at ... it is a crime investigation as well as a road policing investigation.""[7] He added that driving conditions were ""difficult"", and that there was fog in the area at the time of the accident.[9] Justine Greening, the Transport Secretary, told the House of Commons that it might take weeks to determine the cause of the crash.[10] An inquest into the deaths was opened at the Old Municipal Building in Taunton on 10 November.[16][17]
A report by consultants Balfour Beatty-Mott McDonald into warning systems on the motorway in April 2010 advised the Highways Agency to upgrade the current fog warning system, which must be manually activated if fog is seen on the road, either via CCTV or from police calling in to the control centre. On the night of the crash, the agency said it did not receive any such reports, so the signs were not switched on.[18]
On 13 March 2012, following media reports that interim findings from the investigation showed fog rather than drifting smoke was to blame,[19] police issued a statement to clarify that they had not published any conclusions to the investigation.[20]
Prosecution [ edit ]
On 19 October 2012, Geoffrey Counsell, a 50-year-old man from Somerset who had provided the fireworks display at Taunton Rugby Club, was charged with seven counts of manslaughter. He appeared at Bristol magistrates' court on 12 November[21][22] and was bailed until 4 December when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court for an initial preliminary hearing.[23] Counsell was bailed again until an additional preliminary hearing at the court on 15 January 2013.[24]
At the 15 January hearing the manslaughter charges against Counsell were dropped. He instead was charged with a single count of failing to ensure the safety of others, under health and safety laws.[25] His trial began on 19 November[26] and concluded on 10 December when the judge directed the jury to find him not guilty of the charge, stating that Counsell had ""no case to answer"" and that there was not sufficient evidence that he should have foreseen smoke from the display might drift and mix with fog to form thick smog.[27]
After the trial Counsell criticised the police and local council for being ""motivated by a desire to find someone to blame for this terrible accident, simply for the sake of it"", saying that the Highways Agency, Taunton Deane Borough Council and Avon and Somerset police were all consulted before the event but ""no objection of any kind was raised"".[28]
See also [ edit ]",200,2011520104001
532,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-man-killed-hit-12301230,Live updates: Man killed in hit-run crash,Police hunting white van driver who fled after early-morning collision,http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12301266.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Perry-Barr-live-picJPG.jpg,2016-12-10 13:14:54+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:43:36.296764+00,2017-09-29 21:43:38.332505+00,1,"A man has been killed in a hit-and-run crash outside Birmingham's landmark Perry Barr greyhound stadium .
It happened in Aldridge Road at 6.25am on Saturday.
The victim, a pedestrian, died at the scene after he was hit by a white Transit van.
He has not been named by West Midlands Police but his family have been told of the tragedy and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The force said the driver left the scene.
Officers appealed for help in tracing him.
Sergeant Alan Wood from the force’s collision investigation unit, said: “Investigations are on-going to locate the driver and we are currently examining the van, which was left at the scene.
""I would appeal for the driver or anyone who knows who it might be, to do the right thing and call us on 101.”
Aldridge Road remains cordoned off while investigation are on-going.",200,2016200147876
584,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-37844390,"Pedestrian, 89, hit by car dies",A woman aged 89 dies in hospital after being hit by a car which crashed and rolled onto its roof in New Milton.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/1651E/production/_92222419_mediaitem92222418.jpg,2016-11-02 10:31:49+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:10:41.189901+00,2017-09-30 07:10:43.488096+00,1,"Image copyright Kai Leedham Image caption The car crashed and rolled onto its roof in Whitefield Road
An 89-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a car in Hampshire.
The crash, involving a Rover which rolled over onto its roof, happened in Whitefield Road, New Milton, shortly before 14:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Police said the woman, from New Milton, was taken to hospital but died of her injuries shortly after.
The driver of the car, a 79-year-old woman from Lymington, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital, police said.",200,2016440413349
650,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4009516/Cleaner-ran-killed-pensioner-reversed-van-driveway-thought-bump-flat-tyre.html,Cleaner killed pensioner as she reversed van out of driveway,"Gwendoline Barker, 86, pictured, was walking past a neighbour's house in Nottingham when she was run over by a van. Driver Sarah Codrington, 49, thought she had a 'flat tyre'.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/12/07/14/3B21CFF600000578-0-image-a-61_1481121356625.jpg,2016-12-07 14:36:13+00,Mail Online,2017-10-01 08:21:09.485132+00,2017-10-01 08:21:14.863964+00,1,"A pensioner died after she was struck by a cleaner as she reversed out of a driveway, a court heard.
Gwendoline Barker, 86, was walking past a neighbour's house in Nottingham when she was run over by a van.
Driver Sarah Codrington, 49, told police thought the bump she felt had been a 'flat tyre', Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.
Gwendoline Barker, 86, pictured, was walking past a neighbour's house in Nottingham when she was run over by a van. Driver Sarah Codrington, 49, thought she had a 'flat tyre'
Codrington tried to perform CPR but Mrs Barker was pronounced dead at the scene. Police heard the driver say 'oh my God, I think I have killed her,' when they arrived.
Codrington, of Nottingham, has denied causing death by driving without due care and attention at Nottingham Magistrates Court.
The court heard how Codrington, who also worked as a gardener, was leaving client Joyce Dean's home for another job when she reversed into Mrs Barker, who was pulling a shopping trolley.
In a statement, Mrs Dean, 83, said Codrington had done two hours of cleaning before they had tea. She added: 'She didn't seem stressed or in a rush.'
Prosecutor James Bide-Thomas said Codrington hit Mrs Barker shortly after 11am on January 14.
One police officer who attended the scene said in a statement: 'Codrington was visibly shaking and extremely concerned for the welfare of the lady.'
Another officer said the cleaner told him: 'I think it was the rear wheel. I reversed off the drive. She must have been behind it.
Codrington tried to perform CPR but Mrs Barker was pronounced dead at the scene. Pictured, the road where the incident took place
'When the impact took place, Codrington thought she had ""a flat tyre"".'
In her own statement, Codrington said: 'I realised it was a person in the road. I remember saying ""Where did you come from?"" I am very sorry about this tragic incident and wish to express my sincere condolences to the family.'
Collision investigator PC David Abbott said her van had no side windows and extra care was needed when reversing.
The nearside wing mirror could not be adjusted inside the vehicle and was pointing 'more skywards' than it should have been.
He told the court: 'There is a considerable blind spot which precluded her from seeing Mrs Barker until the manoeuvre was over.'
Carl May-Smith, defending, said: 'It is quite possible she was reversing at low speed, one or two miles an hour.' PC Abbott replied: 'Possible.'
Mr May-Smith suggested Mrs Barker may have halted as the van approached her.
She said: 'It is possible, having reached the van, she stopped and was unsure what to do.' The officer answered: 'It is possible.'
The trial continues.
",200,201631C005016
658,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4613815.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Merseyside | Boy hit by his parents' car dies,"","",,"",2017-10-01 12:15:09.028125+00,2017-10-01 12:15:09.782317+00,1,"Josh Caddick, who was 22 months old, suffered serious head injuries after he was struck by the car on Ford Road in Prescot last Thursday evening.
He was treated for a fractured skull at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, where he died on Sunday.
A family statement read: ""Josh passed away last night. We are donating his organs to help other children.""
It also said: ""We would like to thank both Whiston and Alder Hey Hospitals for the care and attention they gave to our son, and the support they offered to the rest of the family.""
Josh was thought to have been behind the car when it was started in gear, making it jump backwards and hit him.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the accident to contact them.",200,200505CH00453
873,http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/4199442.Hit_and_run_driver__reached_100mph_/,Hit-and-run driver 'reached 100mph',"A hit-and-run motorist driving at speeds of up to 100mph killed two men who were out collecting conkers, a court has been told.",http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/resources/images/846017/,,Evening Times,2018-04-23 21:09:23.65198+00,2018-04-23 21:09:24.383959+00,1,"A hit-and-run motorist driving at speeds of up to 100mph killed two men who were out collecting conkers, a court has been told.
Banned driver Anthony Whittaker, 26, was behind the wheel of his girlfriend's white Rover 45 when the vehicle hit 26-year-old Bryan Hardwick and his friend David Weatherburn, 40, Durham Crown Court heard.
Whittaker, of Chesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, has admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of driving while disqualified, and theft - but he denies drink-driving.
The two victims were returning from a trip collecting conkers with Mr Hardwick's young children last October on the A688, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, told the jury that many witnesses described seeing a white Rover 45 being driven dangerously at high speeds around the Bishop Auckland area for several hours before the crash.
Motorist Michael Slater told police he thought Whittaker was driving on the A688 at speeds of between 90mph and 100mph. Crash experts estimated at the point of impact the defendant was driving at around 63mph.
Mr Hardwick was killed instantly when the car slammed into a pedestrian refuge in the middle of the A688. Mr Weatherburn was taken to hospital, where he died a week later.
Mr Hardwick's two-year-old son Liam was seriously injured when he was knocked from his pushchair by the force of tg collision. Mr Hardwick's three-year-old daughter Brogan, who was with another group of friends a short distance away from the crash scene, escaped unhurt.
Two people in the rear of the Rover were also seriously injured after it struck the group and crashed into a field.
Whittaker fled the scene and hid at a cousin's house, the court heard. He told her: ""We hit them. One of them got flung from here to the Paki shop - about 100 feet. There must be someone dead. There has to be.""",200,200811SA24338
877,http://www.becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk/news/five-children-still-in-hospital-after-horror-crash-1-554903,Five children still in hospital after horror crash,"Five children remain in hospital today after being injured in a horrific accident when a car mounted the pavement and ploughed into them.Police said that nine children and one adult were injured when the car collided with them in Worlingham, near Beccles, yesterday afternoon.Firefighter blogs about the crash","",,Beccles and Bungay Journal,2018-04-24 13:37:56.238881+00,2018-04-24 13:37:58.393057+00,1,"Five children still in hospital after horror crash
Five children remain in hospital today after being injured in a horrific accident when a car mounted the pavement and ploughed into them.
Police said that nine children and one adult were injured when the car collided with them in Worlingham, near Beccles, yesterday afternoon. Firefighter blogs about the crash
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Five children remain in hospital today after being injured in a horrific accident when a car mounted the pavement and ploughed into them.
Police said that nine children and one adult were injured when the car collided with them in Worlingham, near Beccles, yesterday afternoon.
A class of Year 5 pupils from Worlingham Middle School were on a supervised walk around the village when the incident happened shortly before 2pm.
A Suffolk police spokeswoman today said that three children taken to Beccles Hospital were discharged yesterday.
Three children taken to the James Paget University Hospital at Gorleston remain in hospital.
Three children and an adult man were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The adult and one child have been discharged, while two children remain in hospital.
A 40-year-old woman from Lowestoft who was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving has been released on police bail and is due to return to Lowestoft police station on November 6.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about the crash to contact PC Paul Carr of the serious collision investigation team on 01473 613500.
Firefighter blogs about the crash
",200,200937L017392
887,https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/432407/response/1073428/attach/3/2298.F1%20Audit%20Report%20WCC.Final%20Designers%20and%20Client%20Response%20redact....pdf?cookie_passthrough=1,"","","",,"",2018-07-02 10:34:01.368296+00,2018-08-01 12:05:46.372198+00,5,"",200,201601TD00085
888,https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-30553947,Teen jailed over charity ride death,A teenager who crashed into and killed a cyclist during a charity bike ride is sentenced to five years in prison.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79848000/jpg/_79848039_christiansmith.jpg,2014-12-19 16:43:57+00,BBC News,2018-08-01 12:04:32.004024+00,2018-08-01 12:05:49.431416+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Christian Smith was on a 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" fundraising ride
A teenager who killed a cyclist during a charity bike ride has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Bethany Mackie, 18, was more than twice the legal alcohol limit when her car hit Christian Smith, 38, from behind.
He was cycling alongside his wife on the last leg of a 24-hour, 248-mile ride across Kent and Sussex on 22 March.
The father of three was pronounced dead at the scene on the A2990 Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield, Whitstable.
Mackie, of Beltinge Road, Herne Bay, had previously admitted causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.
She was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court.
The court heard after she crashed into Mr Smith she carried on up the road for 400 metres.
Image caption Bethany Mackie was more than twice the legal drink-drive limit
A black box device fitted by Mackie's insurance firm to her car revealed she had been driving at up to 76mph on the 60mph road moments before the crash.
Mr Smith's widow Katie Smith read a victim impact statement before the sentencing.
She said: ""I was alone with him on that road and I tried desperately to save him, but I couldn't.
""This is something I will always feel guilty for. A short time later I had to wake up my 12, nine and five-year-old to tell them that their daddy was dead.
""The sounds that they made can only be described as horrifying. I have heard that sound many times over the last few months - from my own mouth as well as theirs.""
Mr Smith was raising money for the mental health charity Mind.
More than £82,000 has been raised on his JustGiving webpage, eclipsing his £1,000 target figure.",200,2014460239555
533,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/watch-urgent-tv-appeal-find-13274330,TV appeal to find driver involved in crash which killed grandfather,Paul Foster was killed instantly after a white transit van hit him following a collision with a car near Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium,http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12315775.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Paul-FosterJPG.jpg,2017-07-04 08:47:22+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:44:58.091901+00,2017-09-29 21:45:00.64515+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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An urgent TV appeal has been launched by police to catch one of the drivers who caused a road traffic collision which killed grandfather Paul Foster.
61-year-old Foster was walking to work when he was struck by a white transit van which killed him instantly after it collided with a car.
Described as a loving and caring man, bus driver Paul was walking to work at around 6.25am on December 10 along the Aldridge Road, near to the Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium.
Just metres away from Paul, a dark coloured car undertook the van and hit it, sending it spinning onto the pavement and into Mr Foster.
Unfortunately, the impact killed him instantly and the driver of the car is still wanted by police.
The van driver left the scene on foot and handed himself to police later the same evening.
Sharina Kelly, daughter of Paul, spoke to BBC Crimewatch Roadshow, felling she will never get closure for the death of her father: ""He was everything a grandfather should be.
""I don't think we will ever get closure, but we want to know what happened and how it happened.
""It's torn the family apart.""
Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit for West Midlands Police, said: ""We're desperately wanting to speak to the driver of this vehicle. It failed to stop at the scene of the collision.
""It carried on down the Aldridge Road, down College Road and into the Kingstanding area of Birmingham.
""We urge the driver to do the right thing and come forward.""
Anyone with information on the driver can call police on 101, and can now reach investigators using the Crimewatch Roadshow number of 08000 468 999.",200,2016200147876
585,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14836578.UPDATE__89_year_old_pedestrian_dies_after_car_crash_in_Hampshire/,UPDATE: 89-year-old pedestrian dies after car crash in Hampshire,AN 89-year-old pedestrian has died after a car crash in Hampshire.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/5641181/,,Daily Echo,2017-09-30 07:10:54.082393+00,2017-09-30 07:10:54.774288+00,1,"doc
AN 89-year-old pedestrian has died after a car crash in Hampshire.
Police rushed to New Milton after a Rover was reported to have mounted the pavement and hit the woman on Station Road.
Emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the crash, which happened at about 1.57pm yesterday.
The pedestrian was rushed to hospital but police have confirmed she has died.
The driver, a 79-year-old woman from Lymington, is being treated for serious injuries at Southampton General Hospital.
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesman said: ""A call came into us at 13:57, reporting a car had gone off the road, hit a lamppost then subsequently hit a female pedestrian.
""We sent three ambulances to the scene.""
""One of South Central Ambulance Service's senior officers also attended, as did the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance car.""
Both women were taken to Southampton General Hospital.
A woman who works in New Milton High Street said: “It looks like the car went straight across Whitefield road and up onto the footpath before flipping onto its roof.
“When the car went up onto the path it demolished a number of signs and took out a telegraph pole.
“It looks quite serious. Whitefield Road and parts of Station Road are closed and the police aren’t even letting pedestrians walk along the road.”
Another shopowner said she saw a number of police, ambulance, and fire service vehicles.
""I didn't see too much as I was busy in the shop, but the road is blocked and I heard a car overturned.""
Cllr Alan Rice said the crash happened close to his house and described it as ""the most serious crash in the area for a while"".
""The place was crawling with police cars. I also saw a couple of fire engines.
""The vehicle was upside down. I heard two people were badly hurt.
""They're not letting people back into their houses on the road. The police had to escort me out of my drive.
""I saw police officers taking pictures of some personal belongings that were left on the road when the car turned over.
""A recovery vehicle was there putting the car on a trailer around 5.15pm.""
Cllr Steve Davies said: “This incident is something that will shock the whole community.
""It definitely shocked me when I saw all the police cars zooming past earlier.
“It is absolutely devastating and my thoughts are with the two elderly people involved.
“This road is not usually an accident hotspot. It is quite busy but I’m sure everyone will be surprised to hear about this.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Richard Grant on 101 and quote reference number 44160413349.",200,2016440413349
651,http://www.fenlandcitizen.co.uk/news/wisbech-pedestrian-killed-in-elm-crash-will-go-home-thanks-to-appeal-1-7205505,Wisbech pedestrian killed in Elm crash will go home thanks to appeal,A pedestrian who was killed in a collision in Elm last week will be repatriated home thanks to a fundraising appeal.,http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/MFCP-masthead-share-img.png,,"",2017-10-01 08:26:02.889957+00,2017-10-01 08:26:08.517733+00,1,"A pedestrian who was killed in a collision in Elm last week will be repatriated home thanks to a fundraising appeal.
Mantas Nedveckas, 23, of Wisbech, died in hospital after being involved in a collision with a lorry on the A1101 on Sunday, January 31.
His employers, The Workshop, organised a fundraising appeal to ensure that Mr Nedveckas, who leaves a four-month-old baby, is buried in his home country of Lithuania.
Within two days, the appeal raised £3,290.
Managing director Ruth Whitehurst, who has been helping Mr Nedveckas family, has thanked everyone who rallied round to donate.
She said: “We have been blown away by the kindness of strangers.
“People have been so generous, kind and wonderful.
“His parents are devastated and wanted to bring him home.
“Mantas was a hard-working and family man.”
The appeal was launched on the Go Fund Me website on Wednesday last week.
Donations, including one of £600, have been given by individuals and businesses.
The page states: “Mantas was tragically taken far too early, he was only 23-years-old and had a four-month-old baby.
“Mantas has not been back to Lithuania for three years and this is the last time his parents saw him. It is now his friends and family’s aim to get him home to be buried where he belongs.”
Mr Nedveckas died in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, after suffering serious head injuries.
Norfolk Police closed the A1101, which links Wisbech to Downham Market, for two hours after the incident at 8pm.
Officers are investigating the incident and are appealing for more information.
Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the serious collision investigation team on the 101 number.
The inquest into Mr Nedveckas death was due to open on Monday.",200,2016360041977
659,http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/haslingden-pedestrian-killed-after-collision-10834609,Haslingden pedestrian killed after collision with Mercedes van,"The man, 43, died following the collision at 8pm on Wednesday",http://i3.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/incoming/article10569956.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS77868208.jpg,2016-02-04 09:03:02+00,rossendale,2017-10-01 12:17:03.76685+00,2017-10-01 12:17:05.235196+00,1,"Get weekly updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van in Haslingden last night.
Police said the 43-year-old man, from Haslingden, was in collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter Van on Manchester Road close to the Green Squirrel pub.
The collision happened at around 8pm on Wednesday, February 3 and the road was closed until 2am for a road police investigation to be carried out.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said the van driver remained at the scene and was questioned by police.
No arrests have been made.
The fire service said two fire engines and crews from Haslingden and Rawtenstall responded to a call from the Ambulance Service reporting that a man was trapped under a van following a road traffic collision.
Firefighters, who were at the scene for 45 minutes, used blocks to stabilise the vehicle and set up lighting units to light up the scene as they worked to release the casualty, who was taken to hospital by ambulance but was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with information call police on 101 quoting log number 1238 of February 3.",200,201604EF16083
669,http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-02-13/man-killed-in-barnsley-crash/,Pedestrian killed in Barnsley crash,"A man has died after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle on Dodworth Road in Barnsley.
It happened around 9.55am today. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's family have been informed.
Dodworth Road was closed while police examined the scene.",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-10-01 12:31:13.805297+00,2017-10-01 12:31:15.259455+00,1,"",200,2016140046966
681,http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/news/police-appeal-after-cyclist-dies-in-colne-1-7911603,Police appeal after cyclist dies in Colne,A 50-year-old man has died following a collision in Colne.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7911602.1463214775!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-10-01 21:46:42.334279+00,2017-10-01 21:46:43.966408+00,1,"A 50-year-old man has died following a collision in Colne.
At approximately 10pm on Thursday, police said three people were cycling in Hill Lane when one of the cyclists, a 19-year-old woman, fell from her bike injuring her leg.
Two men cycling behind her have then collided with each other and one of them, the 50-year-old man, fell from his bike and suffered major head injuries.
He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment and later transferred to Royal Preston Hospital but died yesterday.
The other man, aged 40, was uninjured while the 19-year-old woman suffered bruising to her leg.
The road was closed for two hours while accident investigators attended and police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Sgt David Hurst, of Lancashire Police, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with this man and his family.
“We are appealing for information and would ask anyone who can help to come forward and contact police.
“If you were in the Hill Lane area and witnessed the incident please contact us.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log reference 1637 of May 12th.",200,201604EG16055
685,http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/husband-of-woman-killed-in-collision-with-cyclist-criticises-police-investigation-despite-cyclist-apparently-riding-legally-353622,Husband of woman killed in collision with cyclist criticises police investigation despite cyclist apparently riding legally - Cycling Weekly,"A man whose wife was killed in a collision with a cyclist criticised the police's investigation of the incident, despite the cyclist having apparently been riding perfectly legally at time of crash.",http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/01/4077933216_de58c169a2_z.jpg,2017-10-03 13:10:17+00,Cycling Weekly,2017-10-04 09:53:13.515597+00,2017-10-04 09:53:14.635493+00,1,"Cyclist Trevor Albery was riding a legal bike below the speed limit at time of crash
A man whose wife was killed in a collision with a cyclist in 2016 has spoken out to criticise the police’s investigation of the incident, despite the cyclist having apparently been riding perfectly legally at the time of the crash.
Diana Walker died in May 2016 after stepping out into the High Street in Pewsey, Wiltshire and being hit by cyclist Trevor Albery. While Mr Albery suffered only minor injuries, Mrs Walker died in hospital the next day.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Mrs Walker’s husband Peter Walker criticised the police’s investigation into the incident.
“The police never bothered to look at it as a police investigation. It was written off as an accident. They didn’t take any photographs or make any notes,” Mr Walker said.
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Mr Walker also accused Wiltshire Police of “trying to sweep the whole thing under the carpet” and failing to act under the Road Traffic Act 1991 (which refers to “dangerous cycling” as a level of riding that “falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful cyclist”).
Evidence given to an inquiry into Mrs Walker’s death seemed to point to the fact that Mr Albery, a regular cyclist and a member of of Pewsey Velo Cycling Club, was riding legally at the time of the accident.
In a statement, Mr Albery said that he had been riding at 18mph (in a 30mph zone) at the time of the incident, with his Garmin showing an average speed of 23mph for the ride on that particular day.
>>> ‘Late for work’ Range Rover driver jailed for four and a half years after killing cyclist
According to the Daily Mail article, Mr Walker’s family, who had to find Mr Albery’s name independently after police declined to reveal his identity, also went on the rider’s Strava profile, pointing out that he has recently set second best times on two Strava segments.
However the article fails to point how this is relevant to the crash which led to Mrs Walker’s death.
Unlike in the recent case of Charlie Alliston (which the article says this case bares “some similarities”), Mr Albery was also riding a perfectly legal road bike with working front and rear brakes.
Wiltshire Police said that they had carried out a thorough investigation into the incident and that no crime had been committed.",200,2016544274516
687,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41497993,Driver jailed for toddler death crash,Two-year-old Harlow Edwards died after Luke Pirie lost control of his car in Coupar Angus last October.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/17409/production/_97814259_harlowedwards.jpg,2017-10-04 10:35:22+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 07:26:14.778271+00,2017-10-05 07:26:17.108329+00,1,"Image copyright Supplied
A driver who was texting on his phone moments before he killed a two-year-old girl has been jailed for six years.
Luke Pirie, 24, lost control of his Ford Focus in Coupar Angus, mounted a pavement at 50mph and killed Harlow Edwards last October.
A six-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl were also injured in the crash.
Outside the High Court in Glasgow Harlow's mother Sara said she hoped her ""baby's girl's beautiful face"" would remind motorists not to text and drive.
In an emotional statement to the media, she added: ""Although we are glad that a substantial sentence has been given we would like to say that this in no way matches the life sentence that we are now living as we forever grieve the life denied to our precious Harlow.
""Finding out that we lost our little girl under such petty and entirely avoidable circumstances has only added to our devastation.
""We can only hope now that our baby girl's beautiful face will serve as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel of a car and also the dangers of speeding and distractions to the drivers, passengers and also the person on the other end of the phone who continues to communicate with someone they know is driving.""
Image copyright Graeme Hart Image caption Luke Pirie was sentenced to six years in jail
Earlier judge Lord Ericht told Pirie he had ""shattered the lives of a family"".
""For them nothing will ever be the same,"" he said.
Pirie admitted killing the toddler by dangerous driving and causing serious injury to others at an earlier hearing.
The court heard that Pirie was seen speeding through Coupar Angus and had used his mobile for calls, texts and Facetime before the crash.
He was said to be ""worked up"" and angry because he suspected his partner Heather Eaton of cheating on him.
He left his work at Scone Airport in Perth early to travel to Montrose to confront her.
The collision took place on an unclassified road close to the A94 Perth to Forfar road on 13 October last year, shortly after all three victims had got off the bus from Dundee.
They were walking together, hand-in-hand.
Image copyright Graeme Hart Image caption Harlow's mother, Sara, made an emotional statement outside court after sentencing
CCTV showed his Ford Focus speeding behind a line of traffic moments before the crash.
The cars in front had slowed down as a Citroen signalled to turn right, but Pirie pulled out and tried to overtake the traffic. He collided with the Citroen at 50mph as it began to turn right.
He then lost control of his car which struck a wall as Harlow and the two others were walking past on the pavement.
Harlow was fatally injured and the 17-year-old suffered a spinal fracture and was in a wheelchair for three months. The six-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull.
Defence QC Mark Stewart said Pirie suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and depression.
He added: ""Mr Pirie accepts that his driving was impaired and he accepts it was his decision to overtake what he believed to be a line of stationary cars that caused the crash.
""He can't do anything to make things better or make things right. All he could do was plead guilty.""
Pirie was also banned from driving for seven years and ordered to re-sit his driving test.",200,2016930000561
874,https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3184599/Father-killed-and-toddler-injured-as-car-fleeing-raid-hits-them.html,Father killed and toddler injured as car fleeing raid hits them ,A father was killed and his toddler son seriously injured after a car suspected to be fleeing from a supermarket car park mounted a pavement and hit them.,https://secure.i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01008/bryan-hardwick-460_1008140c.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2018-04-23 21:09:31.144155+00,2018-04-23 21:09:33.73967+00,1,"Bryan Hardwick, 26, was crossing the road with his children Liam, aged two, and Brogan, aged three, and some friends when the car hit the group.
They were returning home after picking conkers in a cemetery near the river bank at Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Mr Hardwick was hit, along with his son who was in his pushchair at the time, and another man walking with them.
The boy was taken by air ambulance to James Cook Memorial Hospital in Middlesbrough, where he is in a serious but stable condition.
Mr Hardwick was taken to hospital but died, while another man, David Weatherburn, 40, is in critical condition at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
They were in a group about to cross the road as the car left the road, and hit the trio, before crashing into a tree.
Mr Hardwick's fiancee Kayleigh Sanderson said: ""They had just gone to pick some conkers with the kids, he lived for his children and was such a great dad.""
""Brogan was a daddy's girl - it's just a terrible accident.""
Ms Sanderson's mother Gillian Sanderson, 39, said: ""Bryan was a loving dad and a loving boyfriend to Kayleigh. He will be sadly missed.
""It is devastating for the family and especially for his children.""
Two men, a 26-year-old and an 18-year-old, both from Bishop Auckland, have been arrested in relation to the incident and are being held at Bishop Auckland Police Station for questioning.
Two other males who sat in the back of the car, aged 22 and 14, also both from Bishop Auckland, were cut from the car by rescue services. Both were taken to hospital where they are in a serious condition.
It is believed the men stole the vehicle from an ASDA supermarket in South Church Road in Bishop Auckland, and investigators are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the theft.
Detective Inspector Billy Hugill said: ""I would urge anyone who saw this vehicle travelling between South Church Road and the scene of the collision on the bypass between the roundabout at St Andrew's Church and the Kwik Save roundabout to contact us as their information could help with our enquiries.""
In a separate incident David Gaylor, 25, was killed after two stolen cars which may have been racing collided and hit a block of flats in Bedford.
Mr Gaylor is believed to have been walking home from a night out just before 4am on Sunday morning when he was hit. Six people have so far been arrested in connection with the incident.",200,200811SA24338
878,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1216120/Eight-children-injured-car-ploughs-class-trip-walking-village.html,Nine children injured after car ploughs into class trip walking through village,The youngsters were hit by the car as they stood outside a church in the village shortly before 2pm. A man was also said to have been hurt in the incident.,"",,Mail Online,2018-04-24 13:38:05.384365+00,2018-04-24 13:38:10.359493+00,1,"Nine children injured after car ploughs into class trip walking through village
Nine children were treated in hospital after a car ploughed into a school group in a village.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following the incident in Worlingham, Suffolk, on Friday afternoon.
A police spokeswoman said two of the children were seriously injured, with one thought to have suffered broken legs and another a broken pelvis.
Critical: Nine children and one adult were injured after a car ploughed into them as they walked in Worlingham, Suffolk
The youngsters, a mixture of boys and girls aged nine, were hit by the car as they stood outside All Saints' Church in the village shortly before 2pm.
A 21-year-old man was also hurt.
An ambulance service spokeswoman said four casualties were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich.
They included the 21-year-old man and three children - two of whom were taken by helicopter. The man and one child were released this morning.
She said three children were also taken to the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk.
Three other children, who went to hospital in Beccles with minor injuries, were released last night.
All of the victims are now said to be in a 'stable' condition.
Police said the car involved was a blue Nissan. The female driver, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, was released on bail this morning.
Upset: Parents comfort each other after the accident yesterday afternoon. One of the injured children has two broken legs
The funeral of a 21-year-old taking place at the church was interrupted by the crash, a church warden said.
Daphne Field said: 'We heard the emergency vehicles arriving and we knew something had happened.
'Some people went outside to look and the funeral had to be delayed for about 50 minutes.
'When we left the church afterwards the police were still there.'
A police spokesman said the vehicle had collided with a group of schoolchildren and an accompanying adult, who were walking along the side of the road.
Six ambulance vehicles, an air ambulance and additional paramedics and doctors were scrambled to the scene, alongside fire and police services.
The children were pupils at Worlingham Middle School, police said.
Critical: Eight children and one adult were injured after a car ploughed into a school group in Worlingham, Suffolk
School headteacher Mike Croft said the youngsters were year five pupils on a supervised walk aimed at introducing them to the local area.
He said around 20 pupils - plus a female teacher and female teaching assistant - were walking past the village church on a pavement when the accident happened shortly before 2pm.
He said: 'They were all nine. They had just started at the school a couple of weeks ago - they are our intake of millennium babies.
'I don't think there are any life threatening injuries but I don't know. Two of them have minor injuries.
'They were accompanied by a teacher and a teaching assistant. They are badly shocked.'
He added: 'From what I understand, whilst near the church, a car ran into the back of the group.
'They were just walking around. We tend to get children from a wide area and we do this with the new intake every year so they get to know the village. It's something we always do. When I got there, there was mayhem. It looked awful.'
Teachers had informed children at the school - which has around 340 pupils aged between nine and 13 - and specialist counsellors had been called in.
'We immediately put our critical incident plan into use, providing staff and information for the emergency services, and we informed the local authority,' he added.
'Parents were informed as quickly as possible. Counsellors were called to the scene and subsequently attended the school. They will also be attending the school on Monday.
'We already understand how shocked the local community is and we have received messages of support.'
",200,200937L017392
885,https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44409501,BMW delay contributed to death - inquest,"However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude the death was corporate manslaughter, the inquest finds.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/0AC1/production/_101235720_narayangurung.jpg,2018-06-08 18:17:36+00,BBC News,2018-06-08 14:34:59.415589+00,2018-08-01 12:05:32.180964+00,1,"Image copyright Gurung family Image caption Narayan Gurung was killed on Christmas Day in 2016 when his car swerved to avoid a stalled BMW
BMW's delay in recalling UK cars with an electrical fault contributed to a driver's death, an inquest has found.
The firm only recalled cars in the UK after Narayan Gurung died when his Ford Fiesta crashed into a tree to avoid a broken-down BMW on Christmas Day 2016.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was also criticised for failing to press BMW for a recall.
There was insufficient evidence to conclude the death was corporate manslaughter, the inquest found.
Mr Gurung, a former Gurkha from Aldershot, was driving in the early morning of Christmas Day when he collided with a tree after swerving to avoid the black BMW which had stalled on the A31, an unlit road.
The BMW, which was being driven to work by Resham Gurung, a friend and colleague of Mr and Mrs Gurung, had suffered ""a total electrical failure"". He tried to put on his hazard lights but the lack of power meant this was not possible.
Because it was before sunrise, Mr Gurung was unable to see the vehicle until the last moment, when he swerved and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Resham Gurung confirmed there were two incidents previously when he could not unlock his car with the key fob.
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On both those occasions he had taken it to be checked by an independent garage which had found no fault with the vehicle.
Surrey Assistant Coroner Anna Loxton found it was highly unlikely he would have continued to use the vehicle if he had thought it would suffer a total electrical failure at any time.
'Tragic accident'
The coroner said: ""Despite recognising this risk, the DVSA failed to call for, and BMW AG and BMW UK failed to initiate, a recall until after Mr Gurung's death,""
She added the DVSA had been aware of a fault since October 2014 when it started to receive an ""unusually high"" volume of complaints from drivers, but it did not make a ""fundamental shift"" until after Mr Gurung's death.
DVSA chief executive Gareth Llewellyn said it accepted the coroner's findings.
""In the past, DVSA's processes may not been as robust or as efficient as they needed to be. We have been addressing this as a matter of urgency and have already made a number of significant changes, ensuring that all reported safety defects are assessed quickly and thoroughly.""
BMW said the incident was ""a tragic accident"".
""Whilst BMW considers that it has followed all the processes required by the relevant regulations, we recognise the need for the automotive industry to review relevant processes and procedures,"" a spokesperson added.
BMW initially recalled 36,410 petrol cars last year after Mr Gurung's death.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption ""It was a nightmare, it wasn’t safe enough to drive""
Last month, BMW extended the UK recall of its cars after the BBC's Watchdog found that vehicles could cut out completely while they are being driven.
BMW owner Mwape Kambafwile told the BBC that in December 2016 his BMW 3 Series car had cut out completely while he was driving.
""I just thought to myself if I was driving on the motorway with my family in the car, that could have been very dangerous,"" he said.
Analysis:
Victoria Fritz, BBC transport correspondent
Despite BMW knowing about the fault for five years before the fatal incident, and even issuing repair kits to dealerships to fix it, there was insufficient evidence, the coroner found, to conclude that Narayan Gurung was unlawfully killed.
The coroner agreed that BMW had been negligent in its duties to drivers, and even went as far as to describe the government agency, the DVSA, as indolent in its safety recall practices.
The family had hoped for a conclusion of corporate manslaughter. Today's ruling, they said, does not represent a comforting or satisfying conclusion.
The DVSA told the coroner that it was developing a revised Code of Practice for safety recalls. The work is due to be completed later this year.
Zahra Nanji, from Leigh Day law firm, said the coroner's finding potentially left BMW open to legal claims if any other similar cases came to light where people were injured as a result of the faulty cars.
Ms Nanji called for a more ""robust"" system of recalls and said the DVSA should be given the powers to instigate a mandatory recall in such cases.
""Manufacturers are not held to strict time limits by the DVSA about how and when to effect a recall, nor is there a clear warning about potential sanctions for manufacturers who fail to commence a swift recall when safety concerns are raised. We believe this should change in the wake of this tragedy,"" she said.",200,2016450140566
515,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2198/,"Fatal collision 20 February 2016, Harbury, Warwickshire",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-02-20 10:00:13+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:47:45.238149+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.667205+00,1,"",200,2016230047036
534,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/killer-driver-still-large-months-13491590,Killer driver still at large eight months after tragic hit-and-run,Paul Foster was killed in road tragedy eight months ago,http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12315775.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Paul-FosterJPG.jpg,2017-08-20 15:10:00+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:45:40.269182+00,2017-09-29 21:45:43.360115+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The driver responsible for the death of a beloved grandfather who was killed in a tragic hit-and-run collision more than eight months ago has still not been caught.
Paul Foster, aged 61, was making his way to work along the pavement in Aldridge Road, Perry Barr when he was struck by a white transit van.
The van had been sent spinning into him after being hit by an undertaking car.
The road traffic collision - which saw bus driver Paul killed instantly - happened near the Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium at around 6.25am on December 10 last year.
Police arrested the 58-year-old man who had been driving the van on December 11 after he gave himself up, but he was later bailed as the police searched for the driver of the car which was responsible for the crash.
In July, an urgent TV appeal was launched to find the dark coloured car, but to no avail.
In the appeal, Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit for West Midlands Police, said: ""We are desperately wanting to speak to the driver of this vehicle. It failed to stop at the scene of the collision.
""It carried on down the Aldridge Road, down College Road and into the Kingstanding area of Birmingham.
""We urge the driver to do the right thing and come forward.""
Sgt. Wood also urged any passengers in the car at the time to come forward and reassured them that they were not in trouble.
West Midlands Police confirmed there had been no update and that the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information on the driver can call police on 101, and can now reach investigators using the Crimewatch Roadshow number of 08000 468 999.",200,2016200147876
586,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14842378.Pensioner_who_died_in_car_crash_named/,Pensioner who died in car crash named,An elderly pedestrian who died after a car crash in a Hampshire town has been named.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/5647075/,,Daily Echo,2017-09-30 07:11:03.256275+00,2017-09-30 07:11:03.944394+00,1,"doc
An elderly pedestrian who died after a car crash in a Hampshrie town has been named.
Hazel Nash, 89, from New Milton, died in hospital after a collision with a Rover car in the town.
It happpened in Whitefield Road just before 2pm on Tuesday.
Mrs Nash’s family have paid tribute to her in a statement released through Hampshire Police.
It said: “Hazel Nash was a well liked and respected resident of New Milton. She was a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all the family and all who knew her.”
The driver, a 79-year-old woman from Lymington, was treated for serious injuries at Southampton General Hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Richard Grant on 101 and quote reference number 44160413349.",200,2016440413349
652,http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/coroner-calls-for-lessons-to-be-learned-after-pedestrian-killed-on-road-near-wisbech-1-4827113,"Coroner calls for lessons to be learned after pedestrian killed on road, near Wisbech",A coroner wants lessons to be learned after a 23-year-old man was knocked down and killed while walking home in the dark after consuming alcohol.,http://www.edp24.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4827112.1482428003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Eastern Daily Press,2017-10-01 08:27:57.171747+00,2017-10-01 08:27:58.787653+00,1,"Coroner calls for lessons to be learned after pedestrian killed on road, near Wisbech
Mantas Nedveckas. Archant
A coroner wants lessons to be learned after a 23-year-old man was knocked down and killed while walking home in the dark after consuming alcohol.
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Mantas Nedveckas was struck by an Iveco van, near the Scarfield Lane junction on the Outwell Road/A1101 at Emneth, near Wisbech, just before 8pm on January 31. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn where he died the following day.
An inquest heard yesterday that the factory worker, who had a four-month-old baby, had been wearing dark clothing, and may have stumbled onto the badly lit road after walking on a grass verge.
Norfolk coroner Jacqueline Lake said: “Lessons should be learned from this. Pedestrians should use the footpath to walk on, where one is available, wear high-visibility clothing, carry a torch, and not walk in the roadway after consuming any alcohol.”
She also suggested that drivers should have their lights on full beam, when no other vehicles were in sight, although, in this case, that would probably not have made a difference, she said.
The inquest heard that Stephen Roberts, an Asda delivery driver, was driving along the A1101 when his van struck the pedestrian.
Mr Roberts said he saw “something fall or run into the road from the nearside”. He heard a bang and rushed back to see what he had hit.
He told the hearing he had not been able to work or drive since the accident, because his hands shook.
Mrs Lake said Mr Roberts did not have time to react and could not have avoided Mr Nedveckas, who was more than twice the drink-drive limit.
He had been walking to his home in Market Place, Wisbech, from Downham Market where he had met friends.
As reported, a campaign launched to return his body to his mother in Lithuania, raised the required amount, £4,060 in less than a week.
The inquest was held at King’s Lynn magistrates’ court. Mrs Lake’s conclusion was accidental death.",200,2016360041977
660,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/haslingden-man-manchester-road-killed-10834709,Pedestrian dies after collision involving van in Rossendale,Police said the 43-year-old man was in collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter Van on Manchester Road close to the Green Squirrel pub in Haslingden,http://i1.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article10834736.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manc-road.jpg,2016-02-04 09:21:06+00,men,2017-10-01 12:17:24.798218+00,2017-10-01 12:17:26.605994+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van in Haslingden last night.
Police said the 43-year-old man, from Haslingden, was in collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter Van on Manchester Road close to the Green Squirrel pub.
The collision happened at around 8pm on Wednesday, February 3 and the road was closed until 2am for a road police investigation to be carried out.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said the van driver remained at the scene and was questioned by police.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information call police on 101 quoting log number 1238 of February 3.",200,201604EF16083
670,http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-appeal-for-more-witnesses-after-lorry-kills-dog-walker-on-a-barnsley-road-1-7772875,Police appeal for more witnesses after lorry kills dog walker on a Barnsley Road,South Yorkshire Police are appealing for motorists to come forward who may have seen a fatal crash in Barnsley.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.7772874.1457087733!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-10-01 12:31:22.649334+00,2017-10-01 12:31:24.634364+00,1,"Have your say
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for motorists to come forward who may have seen a fatal crash in Barnsley.
On Saturday February 13, a lorry hit a man who was walking his dog on Dodworth Road.
The lorry was travelling towards Barnsley town centre.
The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man who pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are now asking for the drivers who were in the area at that time to get in touch with any information they have which could assist officers with the investigation.
Sergeant Donna Roden said: “CCTV footage shows that there were a number of vehicles travelling behind the LGV prior to the collision.
“I would like to appeal to these drivers to come forward as they may hold vital information about the incident.
“One of the vehicles is believed to be a small white car, possibly a Citroen C3, that was driving directly behind the LGV before the collision.
“A red/orange coloured small hatchback car, possibly a Ford Fiesta, was also in the area at around the time of the collision.
“I would also like to speak to the driver of a white Ford Transit van who stopped at the scene to assist.”
If you have any information regarding the incident, please call 101 quoting incident number 375 of 13 February 2016.",200,2016140046966
682,https://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/1985466/cyclist-killed-in-colne-collision-named-locally/,Cyclist killed in Colne collision named locally,The 50-year-old who died on Thursday night has been named as Billy Dixon,https://cml.sad.ukrd.com/image/492796.jpg,,2BR,2017-10-01 21:47:27.300291+00,2017-10-01 21:47:29.353396+00,1,"9:55am 16th May 2016
(Updated 11:15am 16th May 2016)
A Colne man who died in a cycle collision on Thursday has been named locally as 50-year-old Billy Dixon.
He had been cycling along Hill Lane late in the evening when he collided with two other cyclists.
A 19-year-old girl had fallen from her bike and fractured an ankle, making Billy and another man bang into each other.
Billy then fell off his bike and sustained a fractured skull and bleed to the brain.
He was initially taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment before later being transferred to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he passed away on Friday.
Friends and family of Billy have been paying their tributes to him over the weekend on social media.
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686,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4939184/Police-fail-probe-cyclist-hit-gran-fatal-crash.html,Police 'fail to probe' cyclist who hit gran in fatal crash,"Peter Walker lost his 76-year-old wife Diana last year when Trevor Albery's racing bike struck her at speed on May 13 2016 in Pewsey, Wiltshire.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/22/44F065CF00000578-0-image-a-4_1506892201040.jpg,2017-10-01 21:11:20+00,Mail Online,2017-10-04 09:54:34.269993+00,2017-10-04 09:54:40.005211+00,1,"A grieving husband believes police failed to properly investigate a cyclist who killed his wife in a crash.
Peter Walker lost his 76-year-old wife Diana last year when Trevor Albery’s racing bike struck her at speed.
The accident bears some similarities to the case of Kim Briggs who was killed when she was hit by teenage cyclist Charlie Alliston in east London.
Keen cyclist: Trevor Albery gave brief evidence at the inquest. He was not arrested or interviewed under caution. A statement from him – not taken by police until three months after the accident – said he was cycling at 18mph when he hit Mrs Walker
Alliston was given an 18-month custodial sentence for ‘furious and wanton’ driving, under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act. However, Alliston was riding a fixed-wheel track cycle with no front brakes – not legal for road use. Mr Albery was riding a legal Scott road bike.
On May 13 last year, Mrs Walker had left her home in Pewsey, Wiltshire, to go shopping when she was hit by 47-year-old Warner Brothers executive Mr Albery at lunchtime.
She stepped into the road and the pair collided with such impact that the rear wheel of the carbon fibre bike broke away. Mrs Walker died the next day.
In the following months, her husband was forced to make his own enquiries to discover the name of the cyclist, after police refused to release his identity.
Accident: Diana Walker, pictured with her husband Peter. Peter Walker lost his 76-year-old wife Diana last year when Trevor Albery’s racing bike struck her at speed
Grandfather-of-four Mr Walker, 80, got Mr Albery’s name from locals and enlisted the help of his two sons to carry out an online investigation into the cyclist’s riding habits.
At an inquest in November 2016, the assistant coroner told Mike Veale, Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police: ‘Both the family and myself are very concerned the Serious Collision Investigation team do not attend collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians.’
Mr Albery gave brief evidence at the inquest. He was never arrested nor interviewed under caution. A statement from him – not taken by police until three months after the accident – said he was cycling at 18mph when he hit Mrs Walker.
But he admitted his Garmin GPS tracking device recorded him cycling at an average of 23mph during his five-mile ride that day. At one stage he added that he had hit 30mph when travelling ‘downhill within the national speed limit’.
The accident bears some similarities to the case of Kim Briggs who was killed when she was hit by teenage cyclist Charlie Alliston (pictured) in east London
Eyewitness Janet Bailey told the inquest Mr Albery’s bike had come ‘out of nowhere’.
The family found Mr Albery recorded his riding speeds on cycling website Strava. Recent additions by Mr Albery show he set a ‘2nd fastest time on Grafton Hill’ and ‘a second fastest time on MA to Pewsey Corner’.
According to the Walker family, the police could have acted under 1946 and 1991 road traffic laws. Last night Mr Walker said: ‘The police never bothered to look at it as a police investigation. It was written off as an accident. They didn’t take any photographs, make any notes.’
CCTV footage of the crash, captured by a pub, was never used as evidence because it was deemed ‘poor quality’. ‘If it had been a murder they would have been able to improve the quality,’ Mr Walker said.
After local MP Claire Perry wrote to ministers about the case, Mr Walker said: ‘The transport ministry wrote back pointing out the Road Traffic Act 1991 would cover this case but when the police came and saw me after that all they did was defend their actions so far.’
He added: ‘The police were obviously trying to sweep the whole thing under the carpet.’
When contacted by the Daily Mail Mr Albery declined to comment. A statement from Wiltshire Police said the force ‘carried out a thorough investigation at the time … Our enquiries found that no crime had been committed in relation to this.’",200,2016544274516
875,http://metro.co.uk/2009/03/12/100mph-driver-killed-conker-collectors-529138/,'100mph driver killed conker collectors',"A hit-and-run motorist driving at speeds of up to 100mph killed two men out collecting conkers, a court heard today.",https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/gavelrex_65x658.jpg?quality=80&strip=all,2009-03-12 14:42:34+00,Metro,2018-04-23 21:09:57.29043+00,2018-04-23 21:09:58.22954+00,1,"A hit-and-run motorist driving at speeds of up to 100mph killed two men out collecting conkers, a court heard today.
Banned driver Anthony Whittaker, 26, was behind the wheel of his girlfriend’s white Rover 45 when he hit Bryan Hardwick, 26, and his friend David Weatherburn, 40.
The men were returning from a trip collecting conkers with Mr Hardwick’s young children last October on the A688, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Mr Hardwick was killed instantly and Mr Weatherburn was taken to hospital where he died a week later.
Mr Hardwick’s two-year-old son Liam was seriously injured when he was knocked from his pushchair by the force of the collision.
Mr Hardwick’s three-year-old daughter Brogan, who was with another group of friends a short distance away from the crash scene, escaped unhurt.
Two people in the rear of the Rover were also seriously injured after it hit the group and crashed into a field.
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Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, told Durham Crown Court that many witnesses described seeing a white Rover 45 being driven dangerously at high speeds around the Bishop Auckland area for several hours before the crash.
At around 4.35pm Hardwick and two friends were caught on CCTV walking into the town’s Asda store and picking up seven cases of Foster’s lager and running off without paying.
Later that afternoon, motorist Michael Slater told police he thought Whittaker was driving on the A688 at speeds of between 90mph and 100mph.
Another witness, Shane Hopper, told police Whittaker’s driving had “a complete disregard for human life”.
Driver Jose Sentana, who is Portuguese, told police that as the Rover overtook him at high speed, he heard someone shout: “Get out of the f road, you Paki f .”
Meanwhile, Mr Hardwick, Mr Weatherburn and their friends and family had been collecting conkers in a graveyard in South Church.
They were making their way home in two groups – the two victims and Liam were together in front – and the other four people, including Brogan were some distance behind.
Mr Hardwick, Mr Weatherburn and Liam had stepped into the pedestrian refuge in the middle of the A688 and were waiting for a safe point to cross when the accident happened.
Whittaker was crossing into the opposite carriageway to overtake other motorists.
Shortly before the impact, Whittaker overtook a black Citroen car and realised that unless he moved out of the way he would face a head-on impact with a Chevrolet, travelling in the opposite direction, the court heard.
To avoid the oncoming Chevrolet, the defendant slammed on his brakes, pulled in front of the Citroen but was unable to avoid the pedestrian refuge.
Mr Dodds told the court: “The Rover pulls in front of a black Citroen, loses control, goes into a skid and spins nearly 180 degrees. It now faces the Citroen.
“The car skids, begins to roll, goes over the pedestrian refuge and continues to roll down the bank towards the ditch.
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“Witnesses said two people were thrown into the air, Bryan Hardwick and David Weatherburn.
“Liam Hardwick, having been thrown from his pushchair, was lying on the floor with blood coming from his head.
“Bryan Hardwick had been thrown by the impact of the Rover for a distance of 25 metres from where he was standing.”
Describing the aftermath, Mr Dodds added: “A trail of conkers led from the footpath on to the road.”
Crash experts estimated at the point of impact the defendant was driving at around 63mph.
Whittaker fled the scene and hid at a cousin’s house. He told her: “We hit them. One of them got flung from here to the Paki shop – about 100 feet. There must be someone dead. There has to be.”
The defendant will be sentenced after admitting two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of driving while disqualified and theft.
The defendant, of Chesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland has denied a single charge of drink-driving and evidence was being heard today as to whether alcohol played a role in the crash.",200,200811SA24338
879,http://www.becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk/news/father-talks-of-son-s-crash-experience-1-555043,Father talks of son's crash experience,THE father of a young boy badly injured after a car ploughed into a group of school children near Beccles last month has thanked people who have supported his son.,"",,Beccles and Bungay Journal,2018-04-24 13:38:41.866613+00,2018-04-24 13:38:43.268879+00,1,"Father talks of son's crash experience
THE father of a young boy badly injured after a car ploughed into a group of school children near Beccles last month has thanked people who have supported his son.
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THE father of a young boy badly injured after a car ploughed into a group of school children near Beccles last month has thanked people who have supported his son.
Nine-year-old Jordan Wells had to be airlifted to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with a crushed pelvis following the horrific accident, when a car mounted the pavement and drove into eight youngsters from Worlingham Middle School.
But in a further cruel twist he then suffered the trauma of being rushed to the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston when his appendix burst a week after being released.
Jordan, who is now recovering well, hopes to return to school after half-term.
And now his dad Lee is keen to thank the many people who have been there for him through this difficult time.
“He was airlifted to hospital as he had two breaks in the pelvis, a nasty cut lip and other cuts,” said Mr Wells. “He came out of hospital and then a week later he was rushed back to the Paget to have his appendix removed.
“He had been getting through it and was doing really well. We think it was caused by the accident, I did some research on the internet and it seems it could be caused by a burst in the trauma area. It obviously brought everything to a halt and was a setback.”
Jordan has been in school this week for a short while to see his school friends, but is still in a wheelchair and has to have an x-ray in three to four weeks' times.
Mr Wells added: “It could have been so much worse. We just thank our lucky stars it wasn't. You don't expect it to happen and when it does it's such a shock. His mum got really tearful the other week as we've had so many cards, it was quite overwhelming. People really have been fantastic.”
He thanked friends Steph, Mark and Ronan Elmore and Ruth and Roy Hammond, St Benets Wasps, staff at Worlingham Middle School, the emergency services and Richard Calver who he called an 'absolute legend'.
Mr Wells said Norwich City footballer Chris Martin had also been to visit with his mother and expressed his gratitude to someone who anonymously donated a teddy bear to Jordan and Brampton Village Hall committee who gave the little boy £50 to buy something to play with while he was off school.",200,200937L017392
889,"https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4646036,-0.1613155,3a,75y,234.62h,77.77t/data=!3m9!1e1!3m7!1soWdrnjMmp8nvGo_SVrWebg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!9m2!1b1!2i29","","","",,"",2018-09-19 18:01:40.12195+00,2018-09-19 18:01:41.8959+00,12,"",503,2016010028286
535,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/man-killed-outside-perry-barr-12438285,New footage: Man killed outside Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium,Bus driver Paul Foster was allegedly hit by van - officers desperate to trace car in area,http://i2.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article12438325.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/perrycollage.jpg,2017-01-11 15:08:47+00,birminghammail,2017-09-29 21:46:11.84484+00,2017-09-29 21:46:14.508425+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Police have released CCTV images of a car they are keen to trace after a grandfather was knocked down and killed on his way to work.
Bus driver Paul Foster, 61 and from Castle Vale, was allegedly hit by a transit van on Aldridge Road, near Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium around 6.20am on December 10.
The father-of-three, who was on his way to the bus depot where he worked as a driver, died outside the dog track .
A 58-year-old man who was arrested the following day on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remains on police bail.
As his family paid tribute to him, officers said they keen to trace the driver of what is believed to be a small dark coloured Peugeot vehicle which travelled from Birchfield Road A34, then onto Aldridge Road where the fatal collision occurred.
The car then travelled onto College Road and Kingstanding Road.
Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We would like to speak to the driver of this vehicle as we know they were travelling along Aldridge Road in close proximity to the transit van at the time of the collision.
“Mr Foster’s family are devastated by his death and we owe it to them to establish what happened as he made his way to work and if someone is responsible for his death, they need to be brought to justice.
“I would like the driver to come forward to speak to me, but likewise I am asking for anyone who can help us with our enquiries to identify this small dark car to please contact us.”
Mr Foster’s family said Paul was “a true gentleman with a heart of pure gold who would do absolutely anything for anybody.
“A loving husband to Linda and a very special dad to Mark, Sharina and Paul… he was always there through any situation.
“He was the best granddad any kid could wish for and will never be forgotten; he was our absolute rock. We are devastated beyond belief, our family has been torn apart.
“He was our world.”",200,2016200147876
587,http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14836492.UPDATE__Elderly_pedestrian_dies_after_car_mounts_pavement_and_overturns/,UPDATE: Elderly pedestrian dies after car mounts pavement and overturns,AN 89-year-old woman has died following a collision involving an overturned car on Whitefield Road in New Milton.,http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/resources/images/5639393/,,Bournemouth Echo,2017-09-30 07:11:46.795833+00,2017-09-30 07:11:47.457452+00,1,"doc
AN 89-year-old woman has died following a collision involving an overturned car on Whitefield Road in New Milton.
Station Road was closed between Manor Road and Ashley Road, and Whitefield Road was closed between Old Milton Road and Station Road.
The car, a silver Rover saloon, is believed to have veered onto the pavement and hit signposts and a telegraph pole before colliding with a female pedestrian.
Hampshire Police said this morning: ""A woman has died after a collision in New Milton yesterday afternoon.
""Police were called at 1.57pm to the incident in Whitefield Road, where a Rover car was in collision with a pedestrian.
""The pedestrian, 89, from New Milton, was taken to Southampton General Hospital but sadly died of her injuries shortly after.
""Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by our officers.
""The driver, a 79-year-old woman from Lymington, is being with treated for serious injuries at Southampton General.""
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said: ""A call came into us at 13:57, reporting a car had gone off the road, hit a lamppost then subsequently hit a female pedestrian.
""We sent three ambulances to the scene.""
""One of South Central Ambulance Service's senior officers also attended, as did the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance car.""
The road remained closed for several hours due to ongoing telecoms and electricity repairs.
A woman who works in Station Road said: “It looks like the car went straight across Whitefield Road and up onto the footpath before flipping onto its roof.
“When the car went up onto the path it demolished a number of signs and took out a telegraph pole.""
New Milton Town councillor Alan Rice said the crash happened close to his house.
He said it was ""the most serious crash in the area for a while"".
""The place was crawling with police cars. I also saw a couple of fire engines.
""The vehicle was upside down. I heard two people are badly hurt.
""They're not letting people back into their houses on the road. The police had to escort me out of my drive.
""I saw police officers taking pictures of some personal belongings that were left on the road when the car turned over.
""A recovery vehicle was there putting the car on a trailer around 5.15pm.""
Cllr Steve Davies said: “This incident is something that will shock the whole community. It definitely shocked me when I saw all the police cars zooming past earlier.
“It is absolutely devastating and my thoughts are with the two elderly people involved.
“This road is not usually an accident hotspot. It is quite busy but I’m sure everyone will be surprised to hear about this.”",200,2016440413349
653,http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/coroner-calls-for-lessons-to-be-learned-after-pedestrian-killed-on-road-near-wisbech-1-4827371,Coroner calls for lessons to be learned after pedestrian killed on road near Wisbech,A coroner wants lessons to be learned after a 23-year-old man was knocked down and killed while walking home in the dark after consuming alcohol.,http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181720.1438772910!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Wisbech Standard,2017-10-01 08:29:58.016816+00,2017-10-01 08:29:59.517838+00,1,"Coroner calls for lessons to be learned after pedestrian killed on road near Wisbech
Mantas Nedveckas. Archant
A coroner wants lessons to be learned after a 23-year-old man was knocked down and killed while walking home in the dark after consuming alcohol.
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Mantas Nedveckas was struck by an Iveco van, near the Scarfield Lane junction on the Outwell Road/A1101 at Emneth, near Wisbech, just before 8pm on January 31. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn where he died the following day.
An inquest heard yesterday that the factory worker, who had a four-month-old baby, had been wearing dark clothing, and may have stumbled onto the badly lit road after walking on a grass verge.
Norfolk coroner Jacqueline Lake said: “Lessons should be learned from this. Pedestrians should use the footpath to walk on, where one is available, wear high-visibility clothing, carry a torch, and not walk in the roadway after consuming any alcohol.”
She also suggested that drivers should have their lights on full beam, when no other vehicles were in sight, although, in this case, that would probably not have made a difference, she said.
The inquest heard that Stephen Roberts, an Asda delivery driver, was driving along the A1101 when his van struck the pedestrian.
Mr Roberts said he saw “something fall or run into the road from the nearside”. He heard a bang and rushed back to see what he had hit.
He told the hearing he had not been able to work or drive since the accident, because his hands shook.
Mrs Lake said Mr Roberts did not have time to react and could not have avoided Mr Nedveckas, who was more than twice the drink-drive limit.
He had been walking to his home in Market Place, Wisbech, from Downham Market where he had met friends.
As reported, a campaign launched to return his body to his mother in Lithuania, raised the required amount, £4,060 in less than a week.
The inquest was held at King’s Lynn magistrates’ court. Mrs Lake’s conclusion was accidental death.",200,2016360041977
661,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14253480.UPDATE__Police_name_father_of_four_who_died_after_being_hit_by_van/,UPDATE: Police name father-of-four who died after being hit by van,A MAN who died after being struck by a van in Haslingden has been named as Matthew Taylor.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/4704720/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-10-01 12:17:31.715125+00,2017-10-01 12:17:32.37778+00,1,"doc
A MAN who died after being struck by a van in Haslingden has been named as Matthew Taylor.
Mr Taylor, a father-of-four from the town, was hit by a Mercedes Sprinter near to the Jet petrol station on Manchester Road at about 8pm on Wednesday.
Police said he was walking on the pavement and the van collided with him as it was leaving the petrol station.
The 43-year-old was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital by ambulance with chest and leg injuries but despite the efforts of medics he was later pronounced dead.
Mr Taylor worked as a deputy estates manager with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service until late last year before he moved on to work for Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust.
During his time at GM Fire and Rescue Service he was responsible for many new projects including new fire stations at Ashton and Rochdale.
Shelley Wright, director of GM Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Matt was an extremely well known and well-liked member of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for many years.
“News of his death has shocked everyone and we are all utterly devastated.
“When we heard the news on Thursday we gathered together and lowered the flag to half-mast at headquarters as a mark of respect to someone we will miss very much.
“It will remain at half-mast until after Matt’s funeral.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time.
“We would like them to know that Matt will remain part of our family forever and we will always feel very grateful and blessed he was part of our team.”
Following CCTV enquiries, police are keen to speak to two possible witnesses who were in Manchester Road moments before the collision.
Officers said a man was seen walking along the same route moments before the incident and a woman was on the opposite side of the road, getting into her car on Hall Street as the collision occurred.
In a statement Lancashire Police said: “His family have respectfully requested privacy at this time.”",200,201604EF16083
671,http://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/man-dies-in-collision-with-hgv,Man dies in collision with HGV - Barnsley News from the Barnsley Chronicle,"A MAN has died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle on Dodworth Road, police have confirmed.
",http://cdn.barnsleychronicle.com/110d4211-d893-46c6-9f26-9bfe8ada9af6.jpg,,Barnsley Chronicle,2017-10-01 12:31:30.419883+00,2017-10-01 12:31:30.718084+00,1,This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more about our cookies here,200,2016140046966
683,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14756268.UPDATE__Female_cyclist_dies_after_being_hit_by_lorry_in_Colne/,UPDATE: Female cyclist dies after being hit by lorry in Colne,A WOMAN died after she was knocked off her bike by a lorry.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/5507241/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-10-01 21:48:07.769581+00,2017-10-01 21:48:08.718735+00,1,"doc
A WOMAN died after she was knocked off her bike by a lorry.
Police said the woman, who has not been named, was struck by a Redman truck as she cycled along Skipton Road, at the junction with Langroyd Road, in Colne.
The woman from Wallasey, who is believed to be 55-years-old, suffered head and neck injuries.
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Police said the male driver of the lorry was not been seriously injured.
Residents have been left shocked by the collision which happened at 2.25pm yesterday.
Nobody has been arrested over the crash.
Officers closed surrounding roads for several hours whilst investigation work was carried out, meaning lengthy delays for commuters.
Residents have raised safety fears following the crash and said there have been ‘close calls’ before.
One from Langroyd Road said: “It is a shock to hear about this accident, but it is a chronic road because it is used to get to the motorway a lot.
“Where the road joins Skipton Road it is a bad junction and I have had some close calls before.”
A resident of nearby The Croft said: “I’ve been here for 20 years and I’ve never heard anything quite like this.
“There are dangerous parts of that road though such as the join with Skipton Road.
“I am quite surprised really and it is a real shock.”
Another resident of The Croft said: “It’s a surprise to have it happen so close to my house. If accidents do happen they are usually further down the road.
“It’s very upsetting that a woman has passed away.
“It’s a busy road. The first thing I saw was all the traffic piling up outside my window and I was worried at that point that it must be quite bad.”
Vivary Bridge ward councillor Nathan Thomas McCollum said he had never had any problems on the stretch of road and said nobody had raised any concerns with him.
A police spokesman said: “We were called to Skipton Road, at the junction with Langroyd Road, in Colne, at 2.25pm on September 21 to reports that a cyclist and a lorry had been in collision. When we arrived an elderly female cyclist had been pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
“The collision involved a Redman truck and happened close to the Skipton roundabout. The male driver of the truck is not thought to have suffered any serious injuries. No arrests have been made.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log number 776 of September 21, 2016.",200,201604EG16221
688,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-39268199,Man in court over fatal toddler crash,A man appears court accused of killing toddler Harlow Edwards by driving dangerously and crashing into her on a pavement.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/59FB/production/_94653032_harlowedwards.jpg,2017-03-14 14:41:38+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 07:26:43.706693+00,2017-10-05 07:26:46.426689+00,1,"Image copyright Supplied
A 23-year-old man has been accused of killing Perthshire toddler Harlow Edwards by driving dangerously and crashing into her on a pavement.
Luke Pirie appeared in private at Perth Sheriff Court. It is alleged he lost control of his vehicle and caused the death of the two-year-old.
Mr Pirie, from Forfar, is alleged to have driven dangerously in Coupar Angus on 13 October last year.
He made no plea or declaration and was granted bail by Sheriff Lindsay Foulis.
The petition alleges he collided with another vehicle and mounted the kerb.
Mr Pirie faces a second charge of driving dangerously and causing serious injury to two other people, a 17-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy, in the same incident.",200,2016930000561
876,http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/anthony-whittaker-jailed-killing-two-4485603,Anthony Whittaker jailed for killing two dads in drunken crash,"FOR Bryan Hardwick and David Weatherburn, Saturday, October 11, was supposed to be a happy family day out collecting conkers near their County Durham homes.",http://i4.thejournal.co.uk/incoming/article4363493.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/teaser-anthony-whittaker-585993195.jpg,2009-03-13 00:30:00+00,journallive,2018-04-23 21:10:43.67541+00,2018-04-23 21:10:45.240764+00,1,"FOR Bryan Hardwick and David Weatherburn, Saturday, October 11, was supposed to be a happy family day out collecting conkers near their County Durham homes.
It was their misfortune that their paths crossed that of Anthony Whittaker.
Immature, reckless and, on that afternoon, drunk, he should never have been behind the wheel of a car. He had never passed a driving test. Nor, at the age of 26, had he ever held down a job.
But after several hours of crime and horrendous driving of his girlfriend’s Rover 45, Whittaker attempted one last suicidal manoeuvre.
It ended with him ploughing into Mr Hardwick, his two-year-old son Liam, and Mr Weatherburn.
Mr Hardwick, who was flung 100 feet into the air, was killed instantly and Mr Wetherburn was taken to hospital where he died a week later.
Liam was seriously injured when he was knocked from his pushchair by the force of the collision.
Shaun Dodds, prosecuting at Durham Crown Court, said a trail of conkers were found on the roadside amongst the carnage, and 45 cans of Fosters lager were found in the car. Whittaker had fled.
Whittaker had a string of motoring convictions, including one for careless driving when he demolished a bus shelter, and another for dangerous driving when he led police on a high street chase through his home estate.
The court was told that on the afternoon of October 11 last year witnesses reported seeing the Rover 45 driving at high speeds through a main shopping street in Shildon, near Bishop Auckland.
Whittaker, who had three passengers in his car, including a 14-year-old boy, drove bumper to bumper behind another car containing a Portuguese motorist and his two young children, as Whittaker’s occupants racially abused the driver.
He narrowly missed oncoming vehicles after racing away from a busy supermarket car park following a theft of the lager.
Seconds after racially abusing the Portuguese motorist, Jose Sentana, Whittaker lost control of the white Rover as he tried to speed past another car approaching a traffic island in Bishop Auckland.
Mr Wetherburn and Mr Hardwick were waiting to cross the A688 after returning from a trip collecting conkers with Mr Hardwick’s young children when the Rover ploughed into them.
Whittaker, of Cheesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, had at a previous hearing at Durham Crown Court admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of driving while disqualified and theft.
However, he denied a charge of driving with excess alcohol.
Whittaker took to the witness stand at the court to claim that he had fled the scene of the crash “because I panicked” and ran to his cousin Natalie’s home nearby.
He claimed he had found a small bottle of vodka in his pocket which he then drank, resulting in failing a breathalyser after his arrest.
Judge Peter Bowers, who told Whittaker that he had been “driving like a maniac,” ruled that the defendant had been drinking at the time of the fatal crash.
Passing sentence, the judge said: “You have two deaths on your conscience and you also have people seriously injured by the way you drove.
“The cowardly thing you did was run away and the despicable thing you did was lie and lie again to try and wriggle out of it.”
As well as sentencing Whittaker to 10 years’ imprisonment, the judge banned him from driving for 17 years.
He also passed sentences of six months for theft and four months for driving while disqualified, to run concurrently.
The packed public gallery clapped and cheered as Whittaker was led away by two dock officers. They yelled abuse at him after he turned and gave a defiant clenched fist wave.",200,200811SA24338
880,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/8276207.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Suffolk | Children injured outside funeral,"","",,"",2018-04-24 13:38:50.915048+00,2018-04-24 13:38:52.366653+00,1,"Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Mourners at a funeral of a road crash victim helped emergency services after a car ploughed in to schoolchildren outside a Suffolk church. Nine pupils out of a group of 20 from Worlingham Middle School were hurt while on a walk around the village, near Beccles, on Friday afternoon. Five children, two with serious injuries, remain in hospital. A 40-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving has been released on police bail until November. The accident happened on Lowestoft Road, close to All Saints Church, while a teacher was introducing the nine and 10-year-old children to the local area. A retained firefighter who was among emergency crews called to the scene said that a funeral of a road crash victim was happening at the church at the same time. There were small children lying injured... and in the background the sound of hymns being sung at the funeral
Retained firefighter Writing in his blog about the accident, he said: ""We pulled up... to be confronted by the sight of so many children scattered across the path and grass verge. ""Paramedics, firefighters and mourners from the funeral were all pitching in to assist the casualties."" The firefighter, who did not wish to be named, added: ""And during all of this the funeral cortege had to be re-routed with the pall-bearers carrying the coffin into church via a hastily planned route through the churchyard. ""I just can't get over how surreal the whole thing was. ""There were small children lying injured on the roadside and in the background the sound of hymns being sung at the funeral."" A 21-year-old man who was also injured was on his way to the funeral. He and a child have since been discharged from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where two children are being treated for serious injuries. Three children with multiple minor injuries remain at James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk. All three children taken to Beccles Hospital were discharged on Friday.
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536,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woman-dies-after-car-mounts-12301093,Pedestrian dies after two cars collide and one mounts pavement,"The incident happened in Monument Road, at the junction with Arnold Road, at around 8.45pm on Friday evening (December 9)",http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article12301574.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Monument-Road-Woking-1.jpg,2016-12-10 09:23:58+00,getsurrey,2017-09-29 21:47:20.362802+00,2017-09-29 21:47:23.501607+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A pedestrian has died after a car mounted the pavement following a collision with another vehicle in Woking.
Surrey Police said a woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene after being treated by paramedics.
Her next of kin have been informed.
The incident happened in Monument Road, at the junction with Arnold Road, at around 8.45pm on Friday evening (December 9).
Police said a blue Peugeot and a BMW were involved in a collision at the junction causing the Peugeot to mount the pavement and collide with a pedestrian passing by.
The road was closed while police carried out an investigation of the scene.
Police said both drivers are assisting them with their enquiries.
Surrey Police is urging anybody who witnessed the collision or events leading up to the collision to call 101, quoting P16281687, as soon as possible.
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588,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3897356/Woman-89-dies-hit-car-mounts-pavement-ends-roof-horror-collision.html,"Woman, 89, dies after being hit as car mounts the pavement","The silver Rover saloon took out a number of signs and a telegraph pole before it ploughed into the 89-year-old pedestrian in New Milton, in the New Forest, Hampshire, yesterday afternoon.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/12/39FCB94A00000578-0-image-a-18_1478090140264.jpg,2016-11-02 12:30:26+00,Mail Online,2017-09-30 07:11:54.531762+00,2017-09-30 07:11:58.788504+00,1,"An elderly pedestrian has died in a horrific collision that saw a car leave the road, mount the pavement and collide with her before overturning and landing on its roof.
The silver Rover saloon took out a number of signs and a telegraph pole before it ploughed into the 89-year-old in New Milton, in the New Forest, Hampshire.
The woman had been walking near to shops in the quiet town centre when the car mounted the pavement and hit her just before 2pm yesterday.
She was taken to hospital but died from her injuries, police confirmed today.
The silver Rover saloon took out a number of signs and a telegraph pole before it ploughed into the 89-year-old pedestrian in New Milton, in the New Forest, Hampshire, yesterday
The woman had been walking near to shops in the quiet town centre when the car mounted the pavement and hit her just before 2pm yesterday. The vehicle later overturned onto its roof
Her family are being supported by officers while the 79-year-old driver, from Lymington, Hampshire, is continuing to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries.
Roads around the town centre of New Milton were temporarily closed but have since reopened.
Dramatic pictures show serious collision officers inspecting the wreckage of the car, which lay on its roof in the middle of the 30mph road.
Hampshire police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which residents say has shocked the community.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: 'A woman has died after a collision in New Milton yesterday afternoon.
'Police were called at 1.57pm to the incident in Whitefield Road, where a Rover car was in a collision with a pedestrian.
'The pedestrian, an 89-year-old woman from New Milton, was taken to Southampton General Hospital but sadly died of her injuries shortly after.'
The car left the road, mounted the pavement and collided with the elderly woman before overturning and landing on its roof. Pictured: Emergency service workers inspect the vehicle
Hampshire police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which residents say has shocked the community. Pictured: The car was still at the scene as darkness fell last night
Dramatic pictures show serious collision police officers inspecting the wreckage of the car
People who work near the crash scene spoke of the devastation left by the collision.
One said: 'It looks like the car went straight across Whitefield road and up on the pavement, before flipping onto its roof.
'When the car went up onto the path it demolished a number of signs and took out a telegraph pole.
'It looks quite serious. Whitefield Road and parts of Station Road were closed and the police weren't even letting pedestrians walk along the road.'
Resident and local councillor Alan Rice, 84, said he was not allowed back into his home while police carried out investigations nearby.
He said: 'The place was crawling with police cars. I also saw a couple of fire engines.
'The vehicle was upside down. They were not letting people back into their houses on the road, and the police had to escort me out of my drive.
'I saw police officers taking pictures of some personal belongings that were left on the road when the car turned over.'
Resident and local councillor Alan Rice, 84, said he was not allowed back into his home while police carried out investigations nearby. Pictured: The car was later recovered by a crane
Roads around the town centre of New Milton were temporarily closed but have since reopened
Steve Davies added: 'This incident is something that will shock the whole community.
'It definitely shocked me when I saw all the police cars zooming past earlier.
'It is absolutely devastating and my thoughts are with the two elderly people involved.
'This road is not usually an accident hotspot. It is quite busy but I'm sure everyone will be surprised to hear about this.'
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'A call came into us at 13:57, reporting a car had gone off the road, hit a lamppost then subsequently hit a female pedestrian.
'We sent three ambulances to the scene.",200,2016440413349
662,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-driver-carried-driving-unaware-8753692,Killer driver carried on driving unaware his victim was trapped under his van,"Dad-of-four Matthew Taylor, 43, was 'swept' under the wheels of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter - but Mohammed Khan, 33, had no idea he'd even hit him until drivers began honking horns",http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8753767.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Killer-driver-carried-on-driving-unaware-his-dying-victim-was-trapped-under-his-van.jpg,2016-09-02 09:57:27+00,mirror,2017-10-01 12:17:41.978856+00,2017-10-01 12:17:43.014249+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A pedestrian was run over and dragged to his death by a van driver who carried on driving - unaware he had even hit him.
Father-of-four Matthew Taylor, 43, had been knocked down and ''swept'' under the wheels of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter as he walked across the entrance to a petrol station.
But the van's driver Mohammed Khan, 33 - who had just filled up his vehicle at the pumps - did not even know he had knocked anyone down and continued along a main road with the victim still trapped underneath.
He only stopped when passing motorists who saw the tragedy unfold began honking their horns to alert him.
Mr Taylor, 43, a former deputy estates manager with Greater Manchester Fire Service, suffered serious injuries in the impact and had a cardiac arrest in the ambulance while being taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
He was declared dead an hour later.
(Image: Cavendish)
At Burnley Crown Court, Khan admitted causing death by careless driving and was given a 12 month community order and was banned from driving for a year.
He must also complete 140 hours of unpaid work, take an extended driving test pay costs of £1200.
The freak accident occurred at 8pm on February 2, 2016 after Khan from Crumpsall, Manchester had just filled up his van at the Jet petrol station in Haslingden.
Prosecutor Miss Emma Kehoe said: ''Mr Taylor had been out for a short walk - a walk that he took many times at that time of the evening.
""The footpath takes him alongside and past the Jet petrol station. He would have had right of way to cross both entrance and exits of the petrol station.''
But tragedy struck when Mr Taylor crossed the entrance to the fuel station just as Khan was driving out onto Manchester Road without looking properly.
(Image: Cavendish)
Miss Kehoe said: ""He is halfway across that entrance when Mr Khan who did not stop at the giveway signs drove onto Manchester Road.
""The front of his van hit Mr Taylor who was walking across the entrance at the same time.
""Mr Taylor was swept under the van and was dragged along the road with Mr Khan unaware that he had even hit anybody.
""He feels a bump and there are also horns being beeped by other drivers who have seen the collision take place.
""Mr Khan stopped his vehicle and it was then apparent that Mr Taylor was trapped underneath the Sprinter van.""
(Image: Google Maps)
The van was found 16 metres (52 feet) from where the impact occurred as passersby tried in vain help Mr Taylor.
In mitigation defence lawyer Mr Shufqat Khan said his client had led ""a law-abiding life who on that evening made a momentary mistake which has had a devastating consequences and effect on the deceased family"".",200,201604EF16083
672,http://barnsleynewsandsport.com/2016/02/13/man-dies-in/,Man dies after collision with heavy goods vehicle on Dodworth Road - Barnsley News and Sport,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision in the Dodworth area of Barnsley on Saturday morning. At about 9.55am, officers were called to reports of a collision between a heavy goods vehicle and a pedestrian on Dodworth Road. The pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family... Read more »","",2016-02-13 13:06:32+00,Barnsley News and Sport,2017-10-01 12:31:40.334097+00,2017-10-01 12:31:46.540434+00,1,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision in the Dodworth area of Barnsley on Saturday morning.
At about 9.55am, officers were called to reports of a collision between a heavy goods vehicle and a pedestrian on Dodworth Road.
The pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Dodworth Road was closed while the incident was dealt with but has now been re-opened.
Police are asking if you witnessed the incident? Do you have any information which could assist with the investigation. If you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 375 of 13 February 2016.
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.",200,2016140046966
684,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cyclist-dies-after-crashing-another-7967074,Cyclist dies after crashing with another rider,"The man, who has not been named, suffered major head injuries after falling from his bike and was taken to hospital when he died last night",http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7966975.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Cycling-death-on-Hill-Lane-in-Colne.jpg,2016-05-14 10:21:05+00,mirror,2017-10-01 21:48:54.766867+00,2017-10-01 21:48:56.218521+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A 50-year-old man has died after colliding with another cyclist when a woman fell from a bike in front of them.
The man, who has not been named, suffered major head injuries was taken to hospital when he passed away last night.
Police said the tragedy happened at about 10pm after a 19-year-old woman fell from her bike and injured her leg in Colne, Lancashire.
Two men, including the victim and a 40-year-old male rider, were cycling behind her when they crashed into each other.
The man was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment and later transferred to Royal Preston Hospital where he later died.
(Image: Googlemaps)
The woman suffered bruising to her leg while the other cyclist was uninjured.
Lancashire police closed the road for two hours while accident investigators attended.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Read more: Motorbike racer Ryan Farquhar seriously ill in hospital after high-speed crash - but team ""optimistic"" of recovery
Sgt David Hurst, said: ""These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with this man and his family.
""We are appealing for information and would ask anyone who can help to come forward and contact police.
""If you were in the Hill Lane area and witnessed the incident please contact us.""
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log reference 1637 of May 12.",200,201604EG16055
689,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-38979787,Man charged over fatal toddler crash,A man is charged in connection with a road collision that killed a two-year-old girl in Coupar Angus last October.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/59FB/production/_94653032_harlowedwards.jpg,2017-02-15 10:35:05+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 07:27:40.631406+00,2017-10-05 07:27:42.922252+00,1,"Image copyright Supplied
A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road collision that killed a two-year-old girl in Coupar Angus last October.
Harlow Edwards died on 13 October after two cars crashed into each other on the A94 Forfar Road in Coupar Angus.
Her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were both seriously injured in the incident.
The man is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.",200,2016930000561
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881,http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/shock-and-sadness-of-lowestoft-motorist-1-297059,Shock and sadness of Lowestoft motorist,"THE Lowestoft motorist involved in a horrific crash in which schoolchildren were seriously injured has spoken of her shock and sadness this week.The 40-year-old woman, who has not been named, was driving through Worlingham on Friday, when her car, a blue Nissan, was involved in a collision with a group of pedestrians including schoolchildren.","",,Lowestoft Journal,2018-04-24 13:40:32.32555+00,2018-04-24 13:40:33.572823+00,1,"Shock and sadness of Lowestoft motorist
THE Lowestoft motorist involved in a horrific crash in which schoolchildren were seriously injured has spoken of her shock and sadness this week.
The 40-year-old woman, who has not been named, was driving through Worlingham on Friday, when her car, a blue Nissan, was involved in a collision with a group of pedestrians including schoolchildren.
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THE Lowestoft motorist involved in a horrific crash in which schoolchildren were seriously injured has spoken of her shock and sadness this week.
The 40-year-old woman, who has not been named, was driving through Worlingham on Friday, when her car, a blue Nissan, was involved in a collision with a group of pedestrians including schoolchildren.
Although she was not prepared to talk about the horrifying incident, which has left her stunned and shaken, she said: “I am very shocked and very sad.”
She was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been bailed to return to Lowestoft police station on November 6. Meanwhile, a man pinned under the car has said it was a miracle no one was killed.
Beccles man Richard Calver was on his way to the funeral of his school friend at All Saints' Church when he was struck by the car, trapping him underneath with a wheel jammed against his chest.
The horrific scene also saw eight pupils from Worlingham Middle School hospitalised, including Macy Roberts and Olivia Li, both of whom were found seriously injured beneath the car.
Police this week said several people had acted heroically in the aftermath and Mr Calver has also been hailed for his part.
Witnesses recalled how he pushed some of the children out of the way, yet in an interview with The Journal he played down his role.
“I didn't realise straight away there were kids under the car till someone said, I was dazed and shocked. The only thing I really remember was being up on the bonnet and then under the front wheel on the driver's side.
“I was traumatised just trying to work out what was going on. I've only got what other eyewitnesses have told me that I was pushing kids out of the car's way with my legs and arms, but it all happened so fast.”
In a bizarre coincidence the 21-year-old said he knew some of the children involved in the crash because they had been pupils at the Beccles branch of Kook Sol Won, where he had previously been a first degree black belt.
He said: “I parked up on the other side of the road and I did say 'Hello' to a couple of them I recognised. I was on my way to Nathan (Beglarian's) funeral.
“It was pandemonium. The mourners came to help, the fire service, ambulance service, they were all there.”
The smash occurred shortly before the funeral of Nathan Beglarian was due to begin, a 21-year-old who was killed during a road accident at Hulver last month.
As mourners were about to enter the church, the service was temporarily halted as a group jumped over the wall to pull the car off Mr Calver and the children, which mounted the pavement from the opposite side of Lowestoft Road.
Many of them stayed to support the victims, alongside residents, until six ambulance crews, four fire crews, an RAF helicopter and Sea King helicopters arrived.
One man said at the scene: “I just heard this sound like traffic cones going under the car, then I looked round and there was a man trapped underneath the wheel. The guy was halfway under the car. We picked the car up and got three or four children from underneath the car.”
A female teacher and teaching assistant, who had been accompanying the class on a geography trip round the village were unhurt.
Three children were taken to the James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, with serious injuries, including Olivia who has two broken legs, a broken collarbone and a chipped bone in her wrist.
Macy, who had whiplash and burns and two more children were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Two more were treated at Beccles Hospital and 12 for shock at the scene.
Mr Calver was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where doctors said that apart from cuts, bruises and a tyre mark on his chest, he had no broken bones.
“It could have been worse, it could have been much worse. I'm just so thankful no one was killed, it was a total miracle.”
He is now recovering at home after being given two weeks off work from his job at Seppings the Butchers in Blyburgate, Beccles, to recover, but said the mental scars would take a longer time to heal.
“I think that's going to be the worse bit, the bruises, bumps and grazes will heal quite quickly, but the mental side of it will take some time. The worse bit for me was lying on the ground not being able to move and hearing the children screaming in pain, all I could hear was screams.
“I plan to go and see the kids in time but I want to let them get sorted out, I don't want to rush in, it's not fair on them.”
A spokesman for Suffolk Police said: “There were a lot of people who did heroic things in the early stages of the crash before the emergency services arrived and we would like to thank them for their support and assistance.”",200,200937L017392
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537,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/female-pedestrian-killed-mans-doorstep-9432784,Pedestrian killed on man's doorstep after car mounts the pavement after crash,A woman in her 50s died after she was hit by a car which police said mounted the pavement following a collision with another vehicle,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9432891.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS107101161.jpg,2016-12-10 21:53:19+00,mirror,2017-09-29 21:48:26.652354+00,2017-09-29 21:48:27.498844+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A man has relived the horrific moment a pedestrian was killed on his doorstep after a car mounted the pavement following a collision with another vehicle.
Flowers have been left at the scene of a car crash in Woking where the woman, in her 50s, was hit by the car.
Giovanni D'Antonio, 39, was at his parents' home in Monument Road and said there had been another accident earlier in the evening before the fatal collision.
(Image: Get Surrey)
""I heard a thump and thought 'here we go again',"" he told Get Surrey .
""But then I heard screaming, I went outside as I know first aid and [I] saw the scene.
""It was just horrible, I'm still in shock. I feel so sorry for the lady's family.""
She was treated by paramedics, but was pronounced dead at the scene in Monument Road, near the junction with Arnold Road, after the incident at about 8.45pm on Friday.
Surrey Police said the woman's next of kin had been informed.
Mr D'Antonio called the emergency services and added: ""I knew straight away it was a serious accident. I could see a pedestrian was involved.""
(Image: Get Surrey)
Surrey Police said a blue Peugeot and a BMW were involved in a collision, which led to the Peugeot mounting the pavement and crashing into the pedestrian as she walked by.
The force added that both drivers had been helping officers with their enquiries.
Anyone who saw the incident or the events leading up to it is asked to call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference P16281687.",200,2016450136780
589,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2016-11-03/pedestrian-killed-following-collision-with-car/,Pedestrian killed following collision with car,"Police are appealing for information about a fatal collision in Hampshire.
It happened in New Milton on Tuesday, 1st November.
Pedestrian Hazel Nash, 89, died in hospital after being struck by a Rover car in Whitefield Road just before 2pm.
Anyone with information should contact Sergeant Richard Grant on 101, quoting 44160413349.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1137953/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-30 07:12:08.425633+00,2017-09-30 07:12:09.827319+00,1,"",200,2016440413349
663,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3770491/Father-four-43-run-dragged-death-van-driver-carried-travelling-main-road-without-realising-hit-him.html,"Father-of-four, 43, run over and dragged to his death by van driver","Father-of-four Matthew Taylor, 43, was knocked down and 'swept' under the wheels of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter as he walked across the entrance to a petrol station in Haslingden, Lancashire.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/09/02/09/37D2A7B300000578-0-image-a-14_1472805980198.jpg,2016-09-02 08:30:49+00,Mail Online,2017-10-01 12:17:49.045971+00,2017-10-01 12:17:54.545349+00,1,"Father-of-four Matthew Taylor, 43, was knocked down and 'swept' under the wheels of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter as he walked across the entrance to a petrol station
A father-of-four was killed when he was run over by a van and dragged for 52 feet because the driver did not realise he had hit someone.
Matthew Taylor, 43, was knocked down and 'swept' under the wheels of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter as he walked across the entrance to a petrol station.
But the van's driver Mohammed Khan, 33, has avoided jail and was instead handed a 12 month community order and banned from driving for a year.
Khan told a court he did not even know he had knocked anyone down - and continued driving along a main road with the victim trapped still underneath.
He only stopped when passing motorists who saw the tragedy unfold began honking their horns to alert him.
Mr Taylor, 43, a former deputy estates manager with Greater Manchester Fire Service suffered serious injuries in the impact and had a cardiac arrest in the ambulance whilst being taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
He was pronounced dead an hour later.
At Burnley Crown Court, Khan admitted causing death by careless driving and was given a 12 month community order and was banned from driving for a year.
He must also complete 140 hours of unpaid work, take an extended driving test and pay costs of £1,200.
The freak accident occurred at 8pm on February 2, 2016 after Khan from Crumpsall, Manchester had just filled up his van at the Jet petrol station in Haslingden.
Prosecutor Miss Emma Kehoe said: 'Mr Taylor had been out for a short walk - a walk that he took many times at that time of the evening. The footpath takes him alongside and past the Jet petrol station. He would have had right of way to cross both entrance and exits of the petrol station.'
But tragedy struck when Mr Taylor crossed the entrance to the fuel station just as Khan was driving out onto Manchester Road without looking properly.
Miss Kehoe said: 'He is halfway across that entrance when Mr Khan who did not stop at the giveway signs drove onto Manchester Road. The front of his van hit Mr Taylor who was walking across the entrance at the same time.
At Burnley Crown Court, Khan (pictured) admitted causing death by careless driving and was given a 12 month community order and was banned from driving for a year
'Mr Taylor was swept under the van and was dragged along the road with Mr Khan unaware that he had even hit anybody. He feels a bump and there are also horns being beeped by other drivers who have seen the collision take place. Mr Khan stopped his vehicle and it was then apparent that Mr Taylor was trapped underneath the Sprinter van.'
The van was found 16 metres (52 feet) from where the impact occurred as passersby tried in vain help Mr Taylor.
In mitigation defence lawyer Mr Shufqat Khan said his client had led 'a law-abiding life who on that evening made a momentary mistake which has had a devastating consequences and effect on the deceased family'.
He added: 'He simply did not see the pedestrian on that evening. He remained at the scene. He himself was shaken and disturbed by what had happened. This is a man who clearly can't turn back time but is genuinely remorseful.'
Passing sentence Judge Jonathan Gibson said: 'No sentence that I can impose can ever begin to reflect the heartache and the pain that has been caused by your actions to the family of Mr Taylor.
'He was a family man with four children. Plainly the effect of his untimely death has had a very significant impact. You were driving your van off the forecourt of the petrol station having just filled up with fuel, and you did not stop at some giveway markings although these markings were not easily visible.
'You simply failed to see Mr Taylor who was a pedestrian at that location. It seems to me what happened as you came out of the petrol station, you were looking to your right to any traffic that might be coming and you simply failed to see Mr Taylor who was in front of you.
'You collided with him and went a short distance down Manchester Road. As you told police yourself, you felt a bump.
'Possibly more than one car honked. Mr Taylor had been dragged by the van had been seriously injured as a result of what happened and he subsequently died.
'You are essentially a law-abiding person other than this terrible offence.. This was a mistake with devastating consequences.'
Mr Taylor had worked for the fire brigade for several years, being involved in key developments of new fire stations but in the months before his death had taken up a new post Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust.",200,201604EF16083
673,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-35569082,Pedestrian killed in HGV crash,A pedestrian dies after being struck by a HGV in Barnsley.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/83048000/jpg/_83048941_dsc_7494.jpg,2016-02-13 14:26:48+00,BBC News,2017-10-01 12:31:49.39745+00,2017-10-01 12:31:51.160752+00,1,"A pedestrian has died after being struck by a HGV in Barnsley.
South Yorkshire Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by the vehicle in Dodworth Road at about 09:55 GMT.
A force spokesman said the man's family had been informed and was being given support by specialist officers.
He said Dodworth Road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident but has since reopened. Police have appealed for witnesses.",200,2016140046966
692,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-29687707,Double decker bus crash injures 45,A man is arrested after 45 people are injured in a collision involving a double decker bus and a car in Hertfordshire.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/78398000/jpg/_78398058_bus.jpg,2014-10-20 16:07:28+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 13:11:16.160829+00,2017-10-05 13:11:18.456235+00,7,"Image copyright @whotoldkevs Image caption A man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving
Forty-five people were injured when a double decker bus overturned and collided with a car in Hertfordshire.
The collision happened at about 08:25 BST on the A1081 St Albans Road between South Mimms and Barnet.
The East of England Ambulance Service said no-one was thought to be critically injured but 45 of the 87 people involved were taken to hospital.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Six ambulances were sent to the scene together with an air ambulance, a hazardous area response unit, the fire service and police.
Image copyright Vikesh Mistry Image caption The bus was travelling between Barnet and Hatfield
Image copyright EEAST Image caption The female driver of the car was also injured in the collision
The bus overturned, injuring a number of people on board, police said.
The driver of a white Vauxhall Corsa, a 40-year-old woman, was also injured.
Eight people were taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected head, neck, and other traumatic injuries.
A further 37 people with minor injuries were taken to hospital by a bus from the same company whose vehicle crashed.
Forty-two people were unhurt, the ambulance service said.
Image copyright @whotoldkevs Image caption The ambulance service said no-one was thought to have been critically injured
Passenger Kevyn Kermani Llanos, 19, a student from Brent Cross, said the bus ""went up a small bank and started tilting, then it toppled over"".
""Everyone fell on top of each other and then some people started kicking out the windows so we could get out.""
He had been on the upper deck and was taken by ambulance to hospital with severe whiplash, but has now been released.
Image copyright Herts Police Image caption A total of 87 people were assessed for injuries at the scene
Darren Meads, of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, said: ""Although this incident involved a large number of potential patients, we had resources on scene quickly and were able to start assessing and treating those in need as soon as possible.""
A University of Hertfordshire spokesman said they were aware a number of students were travelling on the bus which was involved in the crash.
""Members of the university community are being supported by the Office of Dean of Students,"" he said.
The bus was the 614 Uno service to Hatfield Business Park via Barnet. The company said in a statement it was co-operating with the emergency services.",200,20144100J0489
882,http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/horror-crash-rector-s-praise-1-513889,Horror crash: Rector's praise,THE rector of a Suffolk church has told of how proud she is of the way a community has pulled together after a party of school children were involved in an horrific road accident with a car.,"",,Lowestoft Journal,2018-04-24 13:41:18.498053+00,2018-04-24 13:41:19.658916+00,1,"Horror crash: Rector's praise
THE rector of a Suffolk church has told of how proud she is of the way a community has pulled together after a party of school children were involved in an horrific road accident with a car.
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THE rector of a Suffolk church has told of how proud she is of the way a community has pulled together after a party of school children were involved in an horrific road accident with a car.
The Revd Suzie Ellis, rector of All Saints Church in Worlingham, told of how the shocking events unfolded following the accident which happened in Worlingham on Friday.
Of nine children taken to hospital after a blue Nissan car was in collision with them near All Saints Church, Lowestoft Road, shortly before 2pm, five were still in hospital last night.
The class of Year Five pupils were on a supervised walk around the village and were on the pavement when the crash happened.
Six ambulance crews, firefighters, and an RAF helicopter were sent to the scene where a nearby funeral service was temporarily halted as mourners rushed to help free those trapped under the car. A man on his way to the funeral was one of those injured.
The Revd Ellis was preparing to conduct the funeral service for 21-year-old Nathan Beglarian, who had recently died in a car crash, when the incident took place.
She said: “There were hundreds of people waiting because it was shortly before the hearse was due to arrive. A lot of people were in the churchyard and lining the road waiting to pay their respects.
“When it happened obviously everybody rushed forward. As I went round afterwards people were deeply shocked. One young man said he had grabbed a girl and pulled her out of the way. As you can imagine there was a lot of confusion.
“The mourners lifted the car off to free the people who were trapped - they were very close friends of Nathan's.
“It was very frightening for the children and some were hysterical. The first little girl I came across was sobbing and said my friend is under that car and she is dead. Thankfully the friend wasn't. But none-the-less that little girl was in deep shock. I personally will never forget the sight of eight children and one young man lying on the grass verge and the children screaming.”
Mrs Ellis said it was particularly distressing for Mr Beglarian's family, as he was himself a road accident victim, to learn what had happened.
“I offered any support that I could,” said Mrs Ellis. “I met the family in the churchyard and took them through what was happening and reassured them that none of the children had been critically injured.” The funeral was delayed while the emergency services tended to the injured but later went ahead.
Mrs Ellis added: “The main concern now is for the children who are still in hospital. I will be going to visit a couple of them who are likely to be in hospital a bit longer when they are a bit better.
“I have just been so proud of the community, the school and the emergency services - they were just all brilliant. Everybody was so concerned and so anxious. There was a real sense of the community pulling together and of community spirit.”
A 40-year-old woman from Lowestoft who was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving has been released on police bail and is due to return to Lowestoft police station on November 6.
Suffolk police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about the crash to contact PC Paul Carr of the serious collision investigation team on 01473 613500.",200,200937L017392
886,https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-two-plea-over-death-13818537,Live: Two to plea over death of Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman's mum,Liam Rosney is charged with causing death by dangerous driving,https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/incoming/article13667851.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Carol-Boardman-passed-away-in-the-early-hours-of-Sunday-from-injuries-she-suffered-when-her-bicycle.jpg,2017-10-27 17:18:40+00,northwales,2018-06-26 14:18:15.28651+00,2018-08-01 12:05:36.073893+00,12,"Two people are due to appear in court this morning charged in connection with the death of an Olympic cycling champion’s mother in North Wales.
Carol Boardman, mum of Chris Boardman, died after the crash on the Mold Road roundabout in Connah’s Quay on July 16, last year.
She was on her bike when she was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Warrior L200 pick-up truck.
(Image: Andrew Price/View Finder Pictures)
(Image: Andrew Price/View Finder Picture)
Liam Rosney, 31, of Welland Drive in Connah’s Quay, is due to appear in Mold Crown Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
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Victoria Rosney, 31, of the same address, has also been summonsed to appear in court after she was charged with perverting the course of justice.
They are expected to enter pleas to the offences today.
(Image: HANDOUT BY CHRIS BOARDMAN)
We'll have all the latest updates from court on our live blog.",200,201660U104385
538,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2016-12-11/police-appeal-after-car-mounts-pavement-killing-woman/,Police appeal after car mounts pavement killing woman,"Police in Surrey are appealing for witnesses after a following a fatal collision involving two cars and a pedestrian.
It happened in Woking at around 8.45pm on Friday on Monument Road off the junction of Arnold Road.
A blue Peugeot and a BMW were involved in a collision at the junction causing the Peugeot to mount the pavement and collide with a pedestrian passing by.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the pedestrian, a woman believed to be in her 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Her next of kin have been informed.
Both drivers are currently assisting police with enquiries.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1170062/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-29 21:48:42.701321+00,2017-09-29 21:48:44.284309+00,1,"",200,2016450136780
590,http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14842372.Tributes_paid_to_great_grandmother_who_died_after_crash_in_New_Milton/,Tributes paid to great-grandmother who died after crash in New Milton,"THE family of an elderly woman who died after a crash in New Milton earlier this week have paid tribute to a ""much-loved mother, grandmother…",http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/resources/images/5647075/,,Bournemouth Echo,2017-09-30 07:12:49.553092+00,2017-09-30 07:12:50.041129+00,1,"doc
THE family of an elderly woman who died after a crash in New Milton earlier this week have paid tribute to a ""much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother"".
Hazel Nash, who was 89, died at Southampton General Hospital after she was involved in a collision with a Rover in Whitefield Road shortly before 2pm on Tuesday, November 1.
The car reportedly veered onto a pavement, hitting signposts and a telegraph pole.
Mrs Nash’s family said: “Hazel Nash was a well liked and respected resident of New Milton.
""She was a much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all the family and all who knew her.”
The driver, a 79-year-old woman from Lymington, suffered serious injuries.
She is being treated at Southampton General Hospital.
Anyone with information about the collision should contact Sergeant Richard Grant on 101, quoting 44160413349.",200,2016440413349
664,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/matthew-taylor-died-mohammed-khan-11831753,Van driver killed dad-of-four after failing to stop at give way sign,"Matthew Taylor, 43, was walking across the entrance/exit to a petrol station when he was hit by Mohammed Khan who failed to stop at a give way sign",http://i2.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article11832021.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98433638.jpg,2016-09-02 06:52:44+00,men,2017-10-01 12:18:19.186758+00,2017-10-01 12:18:20.988868+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A van driver who killed a father-of-four by accidentally striking him outside a petrol station and ‘dragging’ him along a busy main road has avoided jail.
Matthew Taylor, 43, was walking across the entrance/exit to the Jet Petrol Station on Manchester Road in Haslingden when he was hit by Mohammed Khan who failed to stop at a give way sign.
Burnley Crown Court heard how the former Greater Manchester Fire Service deputy estate manager was ‘swept under the van’ and ‘dragged’ between 10 and 15 metres along the road before Khan heard a ‘bump’ and ‘horns peeping’ from other cars and stopped.
Mr Taylor, of Moorland Rise Haslingden, sustained ‘serious injuries’ and suffered a heart attack en route to Royal Blackburn Hospital and died around one hour after the incident.
Khan, 33, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and was given a 12-month community order with 140 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay £1,200.
He was also disqualified for 12 months and ordered to take an extended driving re-test.
Emma Kehoe, prosecuting, told the court how the collision happened at around 8.10pm on February 3. She told the court how the conditions were ‘dark and damp’, however the area was ‘visible’ and ‘well lit’.
The court heard how Khan, of Highclere Road, Crumpsall , was leaving the petrol station after filling up with fuel when the collision happened.
Miss Kehoe said Mr Taylor, who had the right of way, had walked half-way across the petrol station extrance/exit when Khan struck him with the front of his Mercedes Sprinter van.
Mr Taylor, who had recently joined Salford Royal Hospital as head of estates, was ‘swept under’ the van and dragged along the road before Khan stopped.
Miss Kehoe said father-of-two Khan, who is self-employed and runs his own bin bag and carrier bag distribution business, ‘clearly did not stop at the give way signs’.
The court heard how as Khan was leaving the petrol station he ‘simply failed to see Mr Taylor’ who was walking across his path.
Miss Kehoe said Khan was insured and had a licence, remained at the scene and ‘fully cooperated’ by answering police officers questions.
Judge Jonathan Gibson said the harm to Mr Taylor’s family was ‘incalculable’ and it was a ‘mistake with devastating consequences'.
Sentencing, he told Khan: “No sentence I can impose can ever begin to reflect the heartache and pain that’s been caused by your actions to the family of Mr Taylor.
“He is a family man with four children and plainly the effect of his untimely death has had a very significant impact.
“It seems to me what happened was you came out of the petrol station, you were looking to your right towards any traffic that might be coming. You simply failed to see Mr Taylor.”
Shufquat Khan, defending, said it was ‘momentary inattention’.
He said: “It appears abundantly clear that we have a man who has led a law abiding life and who, without any intention, made a momentary mistake which has had devastating consequences and effects upon the deceased’s family.”
Mr Khan said the defendant, who had three penalty points on his licence, was ‘shocked and disturbed by what happened’ is ‘genuinely remorseful’. He said the incident will ‘cast a long shadow over his life’.",200,201604EF16083
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691,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-39028694,Mannequins removed from fatal crash road,Unofficial traffic calming mannequins placed close to where a toddler died after being hit by a car are removed by council officials.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/66CA/production/_94741362_collagemannequin.jpg,2017-02-20 16:13:44+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 07:28:36.230323+00,2017-10-05 07:28:38.614645+00,1,"Image copyright Nicola MacDonald Image caption Local residents said the mannequins had caused drivers to slow down
Two unofficial traffic calming mannequins placed close to where a toddler died after being hit by a car have been removed by council officials.
The dummies were metres from where Harlow Edwards was knocked down and killed in Coupar Angus last October.
Residents said the mannequins caused motorists to slow down, but drivers were now breaking the 30mph speed limit following their removal.
Perth and Kinross Council said any ""unauthorised signage"" was illegal.
Two-year-old Harlow was killed and her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were seriously injured after being struck on the A94 Forfar Road at Larghan Park.
Jimmy Harris installed the mannequins with another local resident last week.
He said: ""How can they say a safety measure like that is distracting when it was actually having an impact on reducing the speed of the cars?
""There are signs up and down the street, business signs.
""They've put a big metal horse up in Coupar Angus and that's distracting.""
Image copyright Supplied Image caption The mannequins were placed close to where Harlow Edwards was killed
Mr Harris said vehicles regularly drove at speeds of up to 60mph on the road.
He said: ""After the accident they slowed down a wee bit but now they're picking up speed again.""
Local resident Blair MacDonald said: ""They were so effective, it was unbelievable.
""I can't get my head round why they would want to take down something that was actually having an impact.
""It is just crazy, the speeds you see people going up and down that road.""
'Unauthorised signage'
Perth & Kinross Council said it was consulting local elected members and community councils in relation to traffic calming measures.
Councillor John Kellas, enterprise & infrastructure convener, said the first part of the changes, involving an extension of the school-time 20mph limit on Forfar Road and an extension of the 30mph on Coupar Angus Road, would go before councillors on 8 March.
He said: ""The council is aware that individuals have placed additional material at the side of the road to discourage speeding.
""Although the council appreciates that this has been done with the best of intentions, it is illegal for any unauthorised signage to be erected at the side of the road as they may distract drivers and could jeopardise any enforcement action taken by Police Scotland.""",200,2016930000561
693,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-35416869,Double decker driver jailed over crash,"A bus driver is jailed for three years after his double decker crashed in Hertfordshire, injuring more than 80 people.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/169EE/production/_87945629_bussbna_buscrash_mondecaijuma.jpg,2016-01-27 08:22:17+00,BBC News,2017-10-05 13:11:22.787748+00,2017-10-05 13:11:29.158017+00,7,"Image copyright South Beds News Agency Image caption The double decker bus veered across the road and collided with another car
A bus driver has been jailed for three years after his double decker bus crashed in Hertfordshire, injuring more than 80 people.
Modecai Juma, 42, of Maxwell Road, St Albans, had pleaded guilty to three offences of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He said he had had four hours sleep the night before the crash near South Mimms in October 2014.
He was disqualified from driving for five years, at St Albans Crown Court.
Image copyright South Beds News Agency Image caption Modecai Juma told police he had four hours sleep the night before the crash
The court heard that the double decker had 99 passengers on board - seven more than there should have been - when it hit an oncoming car and flipped on its side on the A1081 St Albans Road at about 08:20 GMT on 20 October 2014.
Eight people were seriously injured including a woman who suffered a double fracture of her pelvis.
Other passengers suffered cuts and bruises, broken teeth and broken fingers, and ambulances arrived at the scene to find shocked and dazed passengers climbing through broken windows.
The court was told that Juma had arrived late for work and was allocated a different bus than he expected to be driving.
'Nodding forward'
Prosecutor John Carmichael said during the journey in the Uno double decker Scania bus, Juma was seen to argue with passengers and was speeding and braking harshly.
Image copyright Vikesh Mistry Image caption Eight people were seriously injured in the crash
After the crash, one passenger said he had seen Juma's head dropping forward so that his chin ended up on his chest.
The vehicle crossed the central white line as Cheryl Painter from Borehamwood was coming in the opposite direction in her Vauxhall Corsa with her seven-year-old son, the court heard.
The bus collided with her car before veering back onto the other side of the road and toppling onto its side.
Ms Painter suffered ""serious life-changing injuries"", police said. Her son escaped without serious injury.",200,20144100J0489
883,https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eight-children-hurt-as-car-crashes-into-school-party-on-village-tour-sftc9rddjxj,Eight children hurt as car crashes into school party on village tour,"Eight children were injured yesterday afternoon, two of them seriously, when a car ploughed into a school party walking around a Suffolk village. The class of nine-year-olds was passing the church...",/d/img/dual-masthead-placeholder-16x9-6a9822c61a.png,,"",2018-04-24 13:41:34.038403+00,2018-04-24 13:41:35.483516+00,1,"Eight children were injured yesterday afternoon, two of them seriously, when a car ploughed into a school party walking around a Suffolk village.
The class of nine-year-olds was passing the church in Worlingham at about 2pm when the Nissan mounted the pavement and hit the tail end of their group.
One child had both legs broken and another had a broken pelvis, paramedics said. Several of the injured were airlifted to hospital by RAF Sea King helicopter Suffolk police arrested a 40-year-old woman from Lowestoft on suspicion of dangerous driving. She was last night in custody.
The group of 20 children had just started at Worlingham Middle School and were on a tour to familiarise them with the area, the head teacher, Michael Croft, said.…",200,200937L017392
539,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/woking-pedestrian-death-eyewitness-still-12302999,'Thump' and 'screaming' heard by pedestrian death eyewitness,A woman in her 50s died after she was hit by a car which police said mounted the pavement following a collision with another vehicle in Monument Road,http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article12301574.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Monument-Road-Woking-1.jpg,2016-12-10 18:32:47+00,getsurrey,2017-09-29 21:48:57.101621+00,2017-09-29 21:49:00.41796+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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Flowers have been left at the scene of a car crash in Woking in which a female pedestrian was killed .
The woman, thought to have been aged in her 50s, was hit by a car which mounted the pavement following a collision with another vehicle in Monument Road, near the junction with Arnold Road.
She was treated by paramedics, but was pronounced dead at the scene after the horror incident at around 8.45pm on Friday (December 9).
Surrey Police said the woman's next of kin had been informed.
(Image: Tom Smurthwaite)
Giovanni D'Antonio, 39, was at his parents' home in Monument Road and said there had been another accident earlier in the evening before the fatal collision.
He told Get Surrey: ""I heard a thump... then I heard screaming. I went outside as I know first aid and [I] saw the scene.
""It was just horrible, I'm still in shock. I feel so sorry for the lady's family.""
Mr D'Antonio called the emergency services and added: ""I knew straight away it was a serious accident.
""I could see a pedestrian was involved.""
Surrey Police said a blue Peugeot and a BMW were involved in a collision, which led to the Peugeot mounting the pavement and crashing into the pedestrian as she walked by.
The force added that both drivers had been helping officers with their enquiries.
Anyone who saw the incident or the events leading up to it is asked to call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference P16281687.",200,2016450136780
591,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/floral-tributes-left-33-year-12096364,Floral tributes left for 33-year-old Crosby crash victim,Flowers left at scene of tragic crash on College Road,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12096447.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS103575376.jpg,2016-10-29 10:56:39+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-30 07:17:03.346607+00,2017-09-30 07:17:05.368488+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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Tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which saw a 33-year-old woman tragically killed .
Flowers have been left on College Road, Crosby after the woman, who is yet to be named, was killed yesterday after a collision involving a Toyota Auris.
While flowers have been left at the scene, tributes continued to pour in online from ECHO readers .
Ashleigh Richards commented: “Tragic. 33 is no age at all. My thoughts go out to the young lady and all who knew her. RIP young lady and sweet dreams.”
Lauren TW added: “Rip to the poor young girl. Been on my mind all day and I was praying. My thoughts go out to her family and friends”
Jo Vincent posted: “So terribly sad. Poor woman. Thinking of her loved ones. RIP.”
Police were called to the scene just before 1.20pm on Friday to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Auris and a female pedestrian.
The woman, 33, was taken to hospital but was sadly confirmed as dead a short time later. Her family has been informed.
The driver of the car is helping police with enquiries.
Police blocked off several roads around the scene of the crash this afternoon.
A witness to the crash told the ECHO: “I work in one of the buildings there. It’s a car that’s collided with a pedestrian at speed.
“The car came down College Road at speed.
“It hit the pedestrian and then hit the barriers.”
The Toyota Auris was left a mangled wreck following the collision, which took place near a roundabout. A large section of iron railings was also severely damaged outside a development of flats which overlook the scene.
College Road is a busy shopping area for people living in the Blundellsands and Crosby area. The collision took place close to the historic Carnegie library.
A road closure was in place on College Road and Coronation Road and is expected to remain in place throughout the evening.
A police spokesperson said: “Police were called to College Road and Coronation Road just before 1:20pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a Toyota Auris and a female pedestrian.
“The female, aged 33, was taken to hospital but was sadly confirmed as deceased a short time later. Her family has been informed.
“The driver of the car is helping police with enquiries.”
CCTV and witness enquiries are now being made. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact MSOC Roads Policing on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers or 101.",200,2016051603414
665,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-35491231,Pedestrian dies after being hit by van,A man dies from his injuries after he was hit by a van outside a petrol station in Lancashire.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/15611/production/_88096578_6a5cac60-7314-4301-b0ee-3879f9007630.jpg,2016-02-04 11:08:33+00,BBC News,2017-10-01 12:18:53.074488+00,2017-10-01 12:19:01.141171+00,1,"Image copyright Google Image caption A man was hit outside the Jet petrol station in Manchester Road, Haslingden
A man has died from his injuries after he was hit by a van outside a Lancashire petrol station.
The crash involving a Mercedes Sprinter van, happened on Wednesday as the man was walked along Manchester Road, Haslingden, at about 20:00 GMT.
The 43-year-old was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after the accident outside the Jet petrol station but later died.
Lancashire Police have appealed for witnesses.
Officers are trying to trace a man seen walking along the same route moments before the crash.
They have also appealed to a woman who was on the opposite side of the road, getting into her car in Hall Street.
The driver of the van stopped at the scene and was not arrested, police said.",200,201604EF16083
675,http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/02/mum-and-daughter-killed-by-lorry-pictured-for-the-first-time-5854447/,Mum and daughter killed by lorry pictured for the first time,Zena and Cidalia were killed outside an Iceland store.,"",2016-05-02 15:29:00+00,Metro,2017-10-01 12:43:49.178452+00,2017-10-01 12:43:50.258939+00,1,"Flowers and tributes left at the scene of a double fatality of a mother and daughter (Picture: SWNS)
A mum and daughter who were killed after being hit by a lorry have been pictured for the first time.
Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia died after they were hit by a HGV near a pedestrian crossing on Friday.
Two youths arrested after boy, 14, is shot dead with an air rifleThe pair were crossing the road outside an Iceland store in Springbank in Hull, who lived just a short walk away from the scene, when they were hit by the lorry driven by a 55-year-old man.
The driver has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Katie Fairweather, who knew Zena and Cidalia well, said Zena ‘lived for her kids’. She said: ‘She was lovely and she now leaves her other children behind. She was one of those people who just lived for her kids.
Cidalia Jackson who died when she was hit by an HGV in Hull (Picture: SWNS)
‘Her daughter was a beautiful child who was always well-behaved and well-mannered. She was an absolute angel. It is sickening what has happened and I know lots of people who haven’t slept since it happened.”
Exam question for six-year-olds that even teachers can’t get rightKatie’s daughter Abbie, eight, played with Cidalia. Abbie said: ‘She was really nice and always happy. Her mum took me to the park once and we had a nice time.’
Tributes left on railings close to where the incident happened said: ‘Sleep tight beautiful girl, safe in the arms of your mum.’
Another said: ‘Taken too soon beautiful girl. Now an angel in the sky wrapped in the arms of your mum.’
A soft toy ‘from your school friends’ was also left at the scene.
Jalal Hassan, who worked as Tabarak Food, near to the crossing, said: ‘I was crying for much of the day after what I witnessed, I won’t be able to sleep for a week.’
MORE: Private school sparks sexism row as girls are ‘forced to dress like secretaries’
Zena Jackson was killed by the HGV (Picture: SWNS)
Tributes have also been paid on Facebook from Ms Jackson’s son and Cidalia’s brother, Aidan Jackson.
He said: ‘R.I.P. to the most wonderful loving mum I could ever ask for and my beautiful little sister Cidalia. You both will always be in our hearts and I’m going to cherish every single moment I had with both of you. I love you both so much.’
Family friend Ruhal Husain described Ms Jackson as a ‘devoted mother’ and said Cidilia was a girl who ‘brought happiness and joy to everyone who knew her’.
Mr Husain is hosting a fundraising page which has already raised thousands of pounds on behalf of Ms Jackson’s family.
Officers are still seeking witnesses and anyone with any information is urged to call Humberside Police on 101.
Tributes at the scene where Zena and her daughter were killed (Picture: SWNS)
MORE: Ivory from 8,000 elephants burned to stop poachers",200,2016160063682
694,https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?id=0a282398-8f95-49ef-9ab3-8b97a4dc496b,Devon and Cornwall Police,Building safer communities together,/images/m/apple-touch-icon.png,,"",2017-10-05 13:12:58.88052+00,2017-10-05 13:13:00.240037+00,7,"Investigation continues
Formal identification has been carried out on the two female pedestrians who died following the collision on Wednesday 18 May in Plymouth.
They have been named as Maria-Helene Giebelen, 60, and Victoria Hodge, 42, both from Hartley, Plymouth. They worked together and were friends.
Both families have been informed of the deaths and are being supported by specialist officers from the Roads Policing Team.
The women were getting off a bus in Torr Lane around 4pm when they were involved in a collision with a blue Ford B-Max.
Both women were treated at the scene by ambulance and taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth but later died.
The car driver, a 58-year-old Plymouth woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until 12 August 2016.
The road was closed for four hours while officers from the Plymouth Serious Collisions Investigation Team carried out an examination of the scene.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing and officesr are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police.
Anyone who has information or saw the Ford B-Max travelling in Torr Lane before the collision is asked to contact police by email via 101@dc.police.uk or telephone on 101, quoting log 877 of 18/05/16.",200,2016500068666
349,https://www.ipcc.gov.uk/investigations/zhang-xuanwei-west-midlands-police,Zhang Xuanwei - West Midlands Police | Independent Police Complaints Commission,"","",,"",2017-09-23 22:20:38.90814+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.160018+00,1,"Follow us
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695,http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/brackley-united-in-grief-for-former-head-teacher-1-3854807,Brackley united in grief for former head teacher,THE Advertiser has been inundated with tributes and anecdotes about a man who some have described as the best head teacher Brackley has ever seen.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.3857464.1337334356!/image/756793206.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:42:50.21675+00,2017-10-08 21:42:52.350652+00,1,"THE Advertiser has been inundated with tributes and anecdotes about a man who some have described as the best head teacher Brackley has ever seen.
79-year-old Marcus Coleman of Broad Lane, Evenley was tragically killed just yards from the Brackley War Memorial as he crossed the road with his wife Gill at around 8.15am last Friday, May 11.
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They were both involved in a collision with a Honda CBR motorcycle a few yards south of the pelican crossing opposite Boots.
Advertiser merchandiser Bernie Connolly was on his early morning rounds to Brackley newsagents when the accident happen. He said he turned after hearing the motorbike.
Mr Connolly said: “It was the most horrific thing I have ever seen.”
They were both taken the Horton Hospital in Banbury where Mr Coleman was declared dead and Mrs Coleman was treated for a fractured wrist.
Air Ambulance land in Brackley town centre after fatal accident - Friday, May 11.
The 19-year-old motorcyclist also received serious injuries and stunned onlookers watched as the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance landed in front of Magdalen College School. The onboard doctor was able to anaesthetise the motorcyclist and he was taken to the John Radlciffe Hospital in Oxford. Yesterday, Thursday, May 17, a spokesman for Northants police described his condition as serious but stable.
Mr Coleman had been a prominent member of the community having served as the deputy head teacher at Southfield School, and as headteacher of Brackley Junior School between 1985 and 1995. He was also an active member of the Rotary Club of Brackley.
Loretta Borham, current headteacher at BJS said: “Adults at BJS, together with parents, many of whom were pupils at BJS during that time, have very fond memories of Mr Coleman. He was an extremely dedicated head teacher who cared deeply about the children at his school. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.”
Blake Stimpson, worked with Mr Coleman in Oxford and when he became head at Southfield Mr Stimpson said Mr Coleman was his first choice as deputy.
Gill and Marcus Coleman. Mr Coleman died after an acicdent in brackley Town centre on Friday, May 11. (first couple form the left) Taken during a Rotary Club of Brackley trip to Amsterdam
Mr Stimpson added: “I have known Marc for 42 years, not only as a teacher and colleague, but also as a friend. He was an extremely talent musician and pianist, and instrumental in the establishment of the Brackley Music School. He was great fun to be with, and had a very good sense of humour. I am proud to have known Marc for so long.”
Tributes posted online or submitted via email:
Kelly Gilbert said: “I was at Southfields and I remember I shut my finger in a door when I was about seven and he gave me 50p for being brave.”
Diane Davis said: “I was at Southfields school 1974-1980 and remember him playing the piano every morning in assembly.”
David Connolly, president of the Rotary Club of Brackley, said: “Marc was a long standing and much valued member of the club. He led on many of our youth projects and his contribution will be sorely missed. His sudden loss has shocked us all and our thoughts are with his family.”
Sonia Bowmar-Scothern said: “My sister and I were both pupils under the headship of Mr Coleman at Brackley Junior School.
Mr Coleman was a very well respected and well-loved teacher who had a very positive influence on so many young people’s lives. He will have a special place in the hearts of so many who attended BJS and will be a greatly missed member of the community.”
Rebecca Adams said: “He was my headmaster at Brackley C of E Junior school and I can honestly say he was the nicest, most genuine man you could ever wish to meet. I have many fond memories of him from his vigorous yet wonderful piano playing in assemblies, to his words of wisdom when I made the transition to secondary school. I had the utmost respect for him as did all of his pupils, nothing more than he deserved. Every time I met him in the street he would ask how my family were and, rubbing his hands the way he did, would beam from ear to ear at the sound that my daughter is now a BJS student. His passing leaves a huge hole in this town that we will struggle to fill. I am so saddened by the tragic news and would like to send my condolences to his wonderful wife and family. RIP Mr Coleman - The Best Headmaster This Town Has Ever Had!
Paying tribute in the comment section of the Advertiser’s website LornaLehec said: “What a very sad day Friday was for the town, but most of all for family and friends of Mr and Mrs Coleman. I remember Mr Coleman being a very kind and understanding man as my headmaster at BJS school, with a kind heart and a big smile.
“Thank you Mr Coleman for making my school days happy ones, and I’m so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful gentleman. “Thoughts and love to all of his family, and may you be proud to know how well thought of Mr Coleman was and still is, a true gentleman.”
Neilb73 said: “Mr Coleman, was a great man and fantastic head teacher. He would remember your name no matter how long it had been since he had seen you. I know he will be sadly missed by many many people. My deepest sympathy goes to his family at this time.”
JoanneKing said: “Mr Coleman, was a true gentleman and a fantastic head teacher. He was respected by all students and staff alike, and I know he will be missed by many people in and around Brackley. Deepest condolences go out to his wife and family.”",200,201234TS80162
699,http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/teenager-jailed-for-knocking-down-pedestrian-1-4675456,Teenager jailed for knocking down pedestrian,"A NINETEEN-year-old motorcyclist who admitted running over and killing a former headmaster, was handed a 14-month prison sentence at Northampton Crown Court today.","https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.4675455.1357920712!/image/52133638.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:46:36.763796+00,2017-10-08 21:46:37.970541+00,1,"A NINETEEN-year-old motorcyclist who admitted running over and killing a former headmaster, was handed a 14-month prison sentence at Northampton Crown Court today.
Reece Parsons of Hawthorn Drive, Brackley, was also disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to take an advanced driving test before he can drive again.
Parsons had admitted causing the death of 79-year-old Marcus Coleman by careless driving after an accident in Brackley town centre on May 11 last year.",200,201234TS80162
713,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9744269.A4074_FATAL_CRASH__Americans_among_the_three_dead/,A4074 FATAL CRASH: Americans among the three dead,"THREE men, including two Americans, died after their car crashed into a tree and rolled down an embankment.",http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2032299/,,Oxford Mail,2017-10-09 12:19:10.891591+00,2017-10-09 12:19:11.761202+00,1,"THREE men, including two Americans, died after their car crashed into a tree and rolled down an embankment.
Police were last night liaising with American Embassy staff after the three men died when their estate car crashed off the A4074 dual carriageway, just south of Oxford.
Two women in the same car were taken to hospital after the crash and were last night said to be in a stable condition.
The accident happened at about 9.50pm on Monday when the Mercedes E-Class estate left the road immediately after the turn-off for Sandford-on-Thames as it travelled towards Wallingford.
The car left the inside lane and crossed a grass verge before hitting two trees and rolling down an embankment.
The three men, aged 57, 39 and 31, were declared dead at the scene, while a 37-year-old woman and a 29-year-old woman were taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital for treatment.
South Central Ambulance spokesman James Keating-Wilkes said one of the men was found beneath the car.
He added: “We were alerted by a member of the public at about 9.50pm and sent four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.
“Three men were declared dead at the scene. One woman was taken to hospital with head injuries while the other woman was treated for minor injuries.”
None of the victims have yet been named and police have been contacting their families.
A spokesman for Oxfordshire Fire Service said crews used cutting gear to free the victims from the car, with 15 firefighters at the scene until 12.45am.
Pc Martin Mann, of the Joint Roads Policing Unit in Abingdon, said: “This is clearly a tragic incident in which three people sadly died and two others were injured and we have launched an investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
“Two of the men who died – the 57-year-old and the 39-year-old – are believed to be US citizens and, as such, we have contacted the US Embassy and are working closely with them.
“I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw a blue Mercedes E-Class estate in the area around the time of the incident to contact us.”
During the past 10 years there have been 378 collisions on the A4074 – which links Reading and Oxford – with 23 fatal, and 64 serious crashes.
In December 2009, Richard Waddington, 27, from Yorkshire, died in a crash almost directly opposite to Monday’s collision.
The speed limit on the stretch of road where the accident happened is 70mph.
Ray Lee, 74, a former psychiatric nurse from Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, said: “It’s shocking to hear about the accident.
“You can hear the sirens of the emergency vehicles from our house but I didn’t hear anything last night.”
South Oxfordshire district councillor for the area John Cotton added: “It’s particularly tragic to hear that three people have lost their lives in this accident.
“Drivers should take care on the A4074, although this is a fairly straight stretch and I don’t believe it is particularly unsafe.”
The county council’s cabinet member for transport Rodney Rose said: “It’s tragic this accident should happen when everyone has been celebrating the Jubilee.
“Our highways staff are liaising with Thames Valley Police as part of their accident investigation.”
No one from the American Embassy was available for comment.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.",200,201243P002062
721,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-27448535,Fire engine on call-out hits woman,A woman is taken to hospital with serious injuries after she is hit by a fire engine on a call-out.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74920000/jpg/_74920060_74920059.jpg,2014-05-16 21:03:32+00,BBC News,2017-10-10 09:39:28.384339+00,2017-10-10 09:39:30.952214+00,1,"Image caption The fire engine was on its way to an incident in Blackbird Leys
A woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a fire engine in Oxford.
The woman, in her 50s, was hit in Cowley Road shortly before 16:00 BST. She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said the fire engine, from Rewley Road fire station, was going to an incident in Blackbird Leys.
Thames Valley Police closed the road between Howard Street and Shelley Road for two hours.
An air ambulance initially landed at the scene, but the casualty was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital by road.",200,201443P145054
884,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/8275328.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Suffolk | Car ploughs into school children,"","",,"",2018-04-24 13:42:55.423135+00,2018-04-24 13:42:56.236537+00,1,"Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Eight children have been taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a group of nine-year-olds in Suffolk. The 20-strong group were pupils from Worlingham Middle School taking part in a walk round the local area. Two of the victims were airlifted to hospital from the crash scene near All Saints Church in Lowestoft Road. Paramedics said some of the youngsters were ""critically"" injured. A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. A police spokeswoman said the most seriously injured child had two broken legs. When I got there, there was mayhem. It looked awful
Mike Croft, head teacher A 21-year-old man, who was on his way to the funeral of a friend killed in a car accident, was also hurt. Head teacher Mike Croft said the youngsters were being introduced to the local area by a teacher and an assistant when the Nissan car struck the group shortly before 1400 BST. He said: ""You could not think of anything worse than finding children like that. It's not a day I want to repeat. ""When I got there, there was mayhem. It looked awful. ""Parents were informed as quickly as possible. Counsellors were called to the scene and subsequently attended the school."" Andreas Djiakouris, who supervised the paramedics, said: ""Every single one of our crews who were at the scene had their hands full from the minute they got there to the minute they left."" An ambulance service spokeswoman said four people, including the injured man, were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Three ""critically injured"" children were taken to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk. Two other children are being treated at a hospital in Beccles. The spokeswoman added one girl was thought to have a broken pelvis.
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540,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-woman-appear-court-after-13663190,Reading woman to appear in court after pedestrian died in crash,The 26-year-old has been summonsed in relation to the death of Radhika Gurung,http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article13663181.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crash.jpg,2017-09-24 05:00:00+00,getreading,2017-09-29 21:49:09.187351+00,2017-09-29 21:49:11.754499+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A woman from Reading is due to appear in court after a pedestrian died in a crash in Woking, Surrey.
The 26-year-old has been summonsed to court for causing death by driving without due care and attention in relation to the death of Radhika Gurung on Friday, December 9 2016.
Surrey Police confirmed she will appear in court alongside a 27-year-old man from Woking, who has been summonsed for the same charges.
A police spokesman said: ""They are due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, September 26.""
Mrs Gurung died after a car allegedly mounted the pavement in Monument Road, Maybury last December.
The 49-year-old mother was pronounced dead at the scene after being treated by paramedics at 8.44pm.
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592,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/33-year-old-woman-dies-12095438,Tragic news from today's Crosby crash,Collision involved Toyota Auris and female pedestrian,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12093655.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crosby-crash-accident.jpg,2016-10-28 17:57:11+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-30 07:17:19.255054+00,2017-09-30 07:17:21.270495+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A woman tragically died after a being knocked down by a car in Crosby this afternoon.
Police were called to College Road just before 1.20pm to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Auris and a female pedestrian.
The woman, 33, was taken to hospital but was sadly confirmed as dead a short time later. Her family has been informed.
The driver of the car is helping police with enquiries.
Police blocked off several roads around the scene of the crash this afternoon.
A witness to the crash told the ECHO: “I work in one of the buildings there. It’s a car that’s collided with a pedestrian at speed.
“The car came down College Road at speed.
“It hit the pedestrian and then hit the barriers.”
The Toyota Auris was left a mangled wreck following the collision, which took place near a roundabout. A large section of iron railings was also severely damaged outside a development of flats which overlook the scene.
College Road is a busy shopping area for people living in the Blundellsands and Crosby area. The collision took place close to the historic Carnegie library.
A road closure was in place on College Road and Coronation Road and is expected to remain in place throughout the evening.
A police spokesperson said: ""Police were called to College Road and Coronation Road just before 1:20pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a Toyota Auris and a female pedestrian.
""The female, aged 33, was taken to hospital but was sadly confirmed as deceased a short time later. Her family has been informed.
""The driver of the car is helping police with enquiries.""
CCTV and witness enquiries are now being made. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact MSOC Roads Policing on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers or 101.",200,2016051603414
666,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/14654203.Man__33__accused_of_death_of_Haslingden_man/,"Man, 33, accused of death of Haslingden man",A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a father-of-four by dangerous driving.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/5333983/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-10-01 12:19:08.878162+00,2017-10-01 12:19:09.396753+00,1,"doc
A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a father-of-four by dangerous driving.
Mohammed Kashaf Khan, 33, was allegedly driving a Mercedes Sprinter van in Manchester Road, Haslingden, when it fatally crashed in to Matthew Taylor.
Khan, of Highclere Road, Manchester, appeared before Burnley Magistrates where the case was moved for trial at Burnley Crown Court later this month.
The incident happened near to the Jet petrol station at around 8pm on February 3.
At the time of the crash police said Mr Taylor, of Moorland Rise in Haslingden, was walking on the pavement and the van collided with him as it was leaving the petrol station.
The 43-year-old was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital by ambulance with chest and leg injuries but was later pronounced dead.
Mr Taylor worked as a deputy estates manager with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service until late last year when he moved on to work for Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust.
During his time with the fire service he was responsible for many projects including the new fire stations at Ashton and Rochdale.
Paying tribute to her former colleague Shelley Wright, director of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Matt was an extremely well known and well-liked member of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for many years.
“News of his death has shocked everyone and we are all utterly devastated.
“When we heard the news we gathered together and lowered the flag to half-mast at headquarters as a mark of respect to someone we will miss very much.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time.
“We would like them to know that Matt will remain part of our family forever and we will always feel very grateful and blessed he was part of our team.”
Khan was given unconditional bail to appear before a judge at the crown court on August 30.",200,201604EF16083
676,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/first-pictures-tragic-mum-absolute-7878139,Tributes paid to tragic mum and 'angel' daughter struck by lorry outside Iceland,"One heartbroken pal said: ""Her daughter was a beautiful child who was always well-behaved and well-mannered. She was an absolute angel""",http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7878230.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Cidalia-Jackson.jpg,2016-05-02 09:59:45+00,mirror,2017-10-01 12:44:20.717347+00,2017-10-01 12:44:22.212896+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Heartbroken pals have paid tribute to a mother and daughter who were killed after being hit by a lorry outside an Iceland supermarket.
Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia died after they were hit by a HGV.
The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon outside an Iceland store in Springbank in Hull, East Yorkshire.
They were hit by the lorry driven by a 55-year-old man.
The driver has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He is helping police with their inquiries.
(Image: Facebook)
Katie Fairweather, who knew Zena and Cidalia well, said Zena ""lived for her kids"".
She said: ""She was lovely and she now leaves her other children behind. She was one of those people who just lived for her kids.
""Her daughter was a beautiful child who was always well-behaved and well-mannered. She was an absolute angel.
""It is sickening what has happened and I know lots of people who haven't slept since it happened.""
(Image: SWNS)
Katie's daughter Abbie, eight, played with Cidalia.
Abbie said: ""She was really nice and always happy. Her mum took me to the park once and we had a nice time.""
Donna Grayson, whose eight-year-old daughter Demi-Rose went to school with Cidalia, said: ""It is devastating news.
""I am just absolutely blown away by it all. The whole community is. I think everyone is in disbelief.
""My daughter knew the girl from the school. She classed her as her little friend. I had to break it to her. She is devastated.
(Image: SWNS)
""I was speaking to the mum just last week. The school had a dance competition and we were all there outside having a laugh and a joke.
""She was lovely. She was a wonderful mum. Always there for her kids.
""Everybody knew her in some way and mostly through her children and the school and a lot out of school as well. It is the family I feel so sorry for.""
Donna Grayson, 46, has an eight-year-old daughter who went to school with Cidalia and described the news as ""devastating"".
""I am just absolutely blown away by it all. The whole community is. I think everyone is in disbelief.
""My daughter knew the girl from the school. She classed her as her little friend. I had to break it to her. She is devastated.""
Tributes left on railings close to where the incident happened said: ""Sleep tight beautiful girl, safe in the arms of your mum.""
Another said: ""Taken too soon beautiful girl. Now an angel in the sky wrapped in the arms of your mum.""
A soft toy ""from your school friends"" was also left at the scene.
Jalal Hassan, who worked as Tabarak Food, near to the crossing, said: ""I was crying for much of the day after what I witnessed, I won't be able to sleep for a week.
""I just saw the woman and child at the crossing and saw the lorry come up. It was horrible. I knew there was nothing I could do.""
Tributes have also been paid on Facebook from Ms Jackson's son and Cidalia's brother, Aidan Jackson.
He said: ""R.I.P. to the most wonderful loving mum I could ever ask for and my beautiful little sister Cidalia.
(Image: SWNS)
""You both will always be in our hearts and I'm going to cherish every single moment I had with both of you. I love you both so much.""
Family friend Ruhal Husain described Ms Jackson as a ""devoted mother"" and said Cidilia was a girl who ""brought happiness and joy to everyone who knew her"".
Mr Husain is hosting a fundraising page which has already raised thousands of pounds on behalf of Ms Jackson's family.
Witnesses to the accident are still being sought and anyone with any information is urged to call Humberside Police on 101.",200,2016160063682
700,http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/biker-admits-causing-death-of-former-town-headteacher-1-4583977,Biker admits causing death of former town headteacher,A NINETEEN-year-old motorcycle rider has admitted running over and killing a former headmaster after a judge told him he would be “extremely foolish” to plead not guilty to the charge.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.4583976.1355402496!/image/3359881108.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:46:49.515198+00,2017-10-08 21:46:51.414801+00,1,"A NINETEEN-year-old motorcycle rider has admitted running over and killing a former headmaster after a judge told him he would be “extremely foolish” to plead not guilty to the charge.
Reece Parsons admitted causing the death of 79-year-old Marcus Coleman by careless driving after an accident in Brackley town centre on May 11 this year.
At a hearing at Northampton Crown Court last Friday, Recorder Nicholas Syfret pointed to the “overwhelming” evidence in the case, before adjourning to allow the defendant to consider his plea. On his return, Parsons, of Hawthorn Drive, Brackley, pleaded guilty.
A previous hearing at Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard Parsons crashed into Mr Coleman and his wife Gillian on his Honda CBR600 while they were crossing the road near the war memorial in Market Place, Brackley.
Mr Coleman was dragged along the handlebars of the bike and did not survive, while Mrs Coleman suffered a broken ankle, broken wrist, severe bruising and grazing.
Parsons also required extensive hospital treatment after the accident and was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital by the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
At the hearing, Recorder Syfret said: “It would be extremely foolish if he did not enter a guilty plea at the first possible opportunity.”
The court heard there were several witnesses, and defence counsel Paul Orton was asked to “point out the strength of the case” against his client.
After the plea, Recorder Syfret said: “It is a brave plea coming before Christmas in this way, and I am sure you will receive maximum credit.”
Mr Coleman of Evenley, had been a prominent member of the community since moving to the area in 1973, having served as the deputy headteacher at Southfield School, and as headteacher of Brackley Junior School.
He was also an active member of the Rotary Club of Brackley and a founding member of the Brackley Music School.
At the time of his death family and friends described Mr Coleman as a “fantastic bloke” and a “great teacher who expected and demanded the best from children and did it with niceness”.
The case was adjourned and Parsons was released on bail ahead of sentencing next month.",200,201234TS80162
714,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-18328918,Three killed as car hits trees,Three people are killed and two injured after a car crashed into trees in Oxfordshire.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/60705000/jpg/_60705527_60705526.jpg,2012-06-05 14:06:07+00,BBC News,2017-10-09 12:20:26.111716+00,2017-10-09 12:20:28.717453+00,1,"Image caption The car crashed into trees and rolled down an embankment
Two US citizens are believed to be among three people killed when their car crashed into trees and rolled down an embankment in Oxfordshire.
The Mercedes came off the A4074 at Sandford-on-Thames near Oxford at about 21:50 BST on Monday.
Three men, aged 57, 39 and 31, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other passengers - a 37-year-old woman and a 29-year-old woman - are in John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where they are said to be stable.
Thames Valley Police said the 57 and 39-year-old men are believed to be US citizens and the force has contacted the US embassy to help notify next-of-kin.
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance said four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle attended the incident.
He added one of the women had freed herself from the wreckage when paramedics arrived.
Two fire crews from Slade in Oxford and a specialist rescue unit from Kidlington were also called to the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses.",200,201243P002062
521,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2476/,"Fatal collision 20 March 2016, Kellas, Moray",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-03-20 10:50:45+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:55:10.686506+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.684755+00,1,"",200,2016921600299
541,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-38274931,Woman dies after car mounts pavement,A woman is killed after a car mounts the pavement following a crash with another vehicle on Friday evening.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/3B89/production/_92914251_mediaitem92914250.jpg,2016-12-10 10:45:16+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 21:49:28.501045+00,2017-09-29 21:49:31.402831+00,1,"From the section
Image copyright Google Image caption The crash happened on Monument Road in Woking on Friday evening
A woman has died after being struck by a car which mounted the pavement following a crash with another vehicle.
A blue Peugeot and a BMW collided at about 20:45 GMT on Friday on Monument Road in Woking close to the junction with Arnold Road, Surrey Police said.
The Peugeot mounted the pavement and struck the passer-by, who police believe was in her 50s.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman died at the scene.
Officers are urging witnesses to come forward.
Both drivers were assisting with enquiries, the force added.",200,2016450136780
593,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fundraiser-mum-killed-crosby-crash-12099410,"Fundraiser for mum killed in Crosby crash raises nearly £2,000 in 24 hours",33-year-old woman killed after being hit by Toyota Auris,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12096450.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS103575419.jpg,2016-10-30 12:49:09+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-30 07:17:43.519473+00,2017-09-30 07:17:46.675737+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A fundraising page launched after a woman was tragically killed in a car accident in Crosby has raised nearly £2,000.
The 33-year-old, believed to have been a mum, was killed on Friday after being hit by a Toyota Auris on College Road.
Well wishers set up a JustGiving page to raise money in memory of the woman, naming her as ‘Lauren,’ with the aim of raising £1,000 in her memory - but it has now almost doubled its original goal in less than 24 hours.
The page was set up by an anonymous fundraiser known only as ‘GP Hayes,’ who also posted their condolences to the woman’s family.
JustGiving allows users to set up an ‘in memory’ fundraiser page - where the money raised can be put towards funeral costs.
A message posted on the site reads: “I do not know the family or the poor Lady. But what I do know is this community looks after their own.
“So let’s see what we can raise to help them and that poor little baby without a parent.
“If you don’t want to donate, then please don’t feel like you have to. The target I have set is just a guess. Hopefully we can raise way more. Many thanks.”
Over 200 have donated nearly £2,000 in total, with many also leaving tributes for the woman.
Carole Metcalfe said: “So dreadfully sad. God bless you all.”
John Carey-Shields posted: “Absolutely heartbreaking to think that such a young faimly have lost a mother and a wife in such tragic circumstances. Our thoughts are with you at this awful time”
Jennifer Targhi added: “I am so sorry.”
Floral tributes have also been left at the scene over the weekend.
Police were called to College Road, Crosby just before 1.20pm on Friday, October 27 to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Auris and a female pedestrian.
The woman, 33, was taken to hospital but was sadly confirmed as dead a short time later. Her family has been informed.
The driver of the car is helping police with enquiries.",200,2016051603414
667,http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/close-friends-add-tribute-haslingden-10871829,Close friends add tribute to Haslingden crash victim Matthew Taylor,The dad-of-four's funeral will take place next Wednesday,http://i3.accringtonobserver.co.uk/incoming/article10872022.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/matt-taylor.jpg,2016-02-10 19:00:56+00,rossendale,2017-10-01 12:19:25.895605+00,2017-10-01 12:19:27.193567+00,1,"Get weekly updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Tributes have been paid to a father-of-four who died following a road collision.
Matthew Taylor was walking along Manchester Road in Haslingden last Wednesday evening when he was involved in an accident with a van shortly after 8pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but he later passed away at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
He leaves his wife Patsy and four children.
Friends and work colleagues have spoken of their sadness and shock and paid tribute to the ‘family man’.
Matthew, of Moorland Rise in Haslingden, was a respected deputy estate manager at Greater Manchester Fire Service for 14 years and had recently joined Salford Royal Hospital as head of estates.
Childhood friend Andrea Rossi, who grew up with Matt in Haslingden but now lives in Rome, said: “Matt and I were best friends in our early teens, so we kind of discovered early adulthood together, getting up to all sorts of fun stuff.
“Matt was a really lovely guy, so easy to get along with. We hit it off right away and spent most of our time together.
“This news has really hit me deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to Patsy, the kids and all his family.”
Family friend Rachel Yates, of Haslingden, said: “Our children have grown up together. Our thoughts and love go to Patsy, children, family and friends, it’s so sad.”
During his time with the fire service Matthew was responsible for many innovative projects including new fire stations at Ashton and Rochdale.
Shelley Wright, director of communications at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Matt was an extremely well known and well-liked member of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for many years. News of his death has shocked everyone and we are all utterly devastated.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time.
“We would like them to know that Matt will remain part of our family forever and we will always feel very grateful and blessed he was part of our team.
“When we heard the news on Thursday we gathered together and lowered the flag to half-mast at Headquarters, where Matt was based, as a mark of respect to someone we will miss very much. It will remain at half-mast until after Matt’s funeral.”
Readers also reacted to news of his death with grief and shock.
On Facebook Gaye Soruri said: “Tragic, tragic news. Loving thoughts and prayers are with Patsy and the children. Rest in peace Matt. A wonderful family man.”
His funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 17 with Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Haslingden at 11am followed by interment at Haslingden Cemetery officiated by Fr John McKie.",200,201604EF16083
677,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harrowing-dashcam-footage-captures-mum-9408009,Mum was teaching daughter how to use zebra crossing safely when they were killed,Zena Jackson desperately tried to save her daughter Cidalia as they were dragged under the HGV's wheels,http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9193961.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Cidalia-Mendez-Jackson-killed-by-HGV-in-Hull.jpg,2016-12-07 11:09:47+00,mirror,2017-10-01 12:44:29.978177+00,2017-10-01 12:44:31.693278+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A mum was teaching her young daughter how to use a zebra crossing safely when they were killed by a lorry going through a red light, a court heard.
Zena Jackson, 43, desperately tried to save her daughter Cidalia as they were dragged under the wheels of an HGV driven by Neville Fletcher - who was jailed for 14 months.
The court heard the doting mum-of-six patiently waited for the lights to go through a whole sequence before stepping out with the little girl.
They only stepped onto the crossing when the lights returned to red, but Fletcher, 55, drove through the stop light when they were halfway across.
(Image: SWNS)
(Image: SWNS)
Ms Jackson tried to push Cidalia clear but they were crushed under the HGV's wheels as it travelled through Hull, East Yorkshire.
The full horror of the incident on April 29 was captured on dashcam footage and CCTV footage shown during sentencing.
Mirror Online has edited the footage to only show up to the moment the traffic light turns to amber, before Ms Jackson and Cidalia step out when the light goes red.
Prosecutor Patrick Palmer said as Fletcher approached the lights had changed from green to amber to red.
(Image: Hull Daily Mail / SWNS.com)
He said: ""At that point it was safe, as Ms Jackson thought, for her to step out with her daughter into the path of the HGV.
""She was some way across when the collision occurred with the offside.""
He said a witness saw the lorry start to move watched Ms Jackson try to push her daughter clear.
Mr Palmer added: ""The prosecution case is that the pedestrians were there clearly to be seen; this was a pedestrian crossing and the lights were against the defendant.""
Fletcher, of Hull, slowed to slightly less than 3mph as he approached the crossing, then virtually stopped, before carrying on.
He then turned into a nearby street, where he stopped, thinking he had hit a cyclist, Hull Crown Court was told.
Fletcher, who admitted two offences of careless driving, was also banned from the roads for five years and seven months.
He claimed the lights were on green when he started the manoeuvre and must have changed part way through.
Malcolm Galloway, mitigating, said: ""If he could possibly turn back the clock he would do so. The remorse and guilt will live with him all his life. He is a good man who is devastated.
""He has a granddaughter himself and every time he picks her up he thinks about what he has done.""
He added that Fletcher had been a professional driver of 35 years, had never had an accident before and was full of remorse.
Judge Jeremy Richardson QC said: ""No sentence I impose can make up for the colossal sense of loss the family has suffered.
""The lives of the family of Zena and Cidalia have been irreparably shattered, particularly the five-year-old boy who no longer has his mother.
""You plainly failed to take into account the red lights and you went through the red lights and executed a left turn, thereby running over the two deceased - first with the front wheels and then the rear wheels.""
Ms Jackson's daughter Sadie, 24, said after the sentencing the family doesn't feel any closure.
She said: ""On the one hand I want to hate Neville Fletcher and on the other I want to forgive him but I'm somewhere in the middle right now.
""I hugged his wife before court but then I heard everything defending him and it made me angry. It seemed the court hearing was all about him.
""We haven't received justice. Seven months each for my mum and sister isn't much. No sentence can ever bring them back.""
She added: ""We know he didn't do it on purpose but he will be out to enjoy Christmas with his family next year while we will never spend another Christmas with my mum and sister.
""Five-year-old Alfie asks for his mum every night. I tell him she is in heaven and then he tells me he misses her.""",200,2016160063682
696,http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/motorcyclist-admits-causing-the-death-of-former-brackley-headteacher-1-4570939,Motorcyclist admits causing the death of former Brackley headteacher,A 19-year-old motorcycle rider has admitted running over and killing a former headmaster after a judge told him he would be “extremely foolish” to plead not guilty to the charge.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.4570938.1355133149!/image/756793206.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:43:54.078366+00,2017-10-08 21:43:55.757571+00,1,"A 19-year-old motorcycle rider has admitted running over and killing a former headmaster after a judge told him he would be “extremely foolish” to plead not guilty to the charge.
Reece Parsons admitted causing the death of 79-year-old Marcus Coleman by careless driving after an accident in Brackley town centre on May 11 this year.
At a hearing at Northampton Crown Court on Friday, December 7, Recorder Nicholas Syfret pointed to the “overwhelming” evidence in the case, before adjourning to allow the defendant to consider his plea.
On his return, Parsons, of Hawthorn Drive, Brackley, pleaded guilty.
A previous hearing at Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard Parsons crashed into Mr Coleman and his wife Gillian on his Honda CBR600 while they were crossing the road near the war memorial in Market Place, Brackley.
Mr Coleman was dragged along the handlebars of the bike and did not survive, while Mrs Coleman suffered a broken ankle, broken wrist, severe bruising and grazing.
Parsons also required extensive hospital treatment after the accident.
During Friday’s hearing, Recorder Syfret said: “It would be extremely foolish if he did not enter a guilty plea at the first possible opportunity.”
The court heard there were several witnesses, and defence counsel Paul Orton was asked to “point out the strength of the case” against his client.
After the plea, Recorder Syfret said: “It is a brave plea coming before Christmas in this way, and I am sure you will receive maximum credit.”
Mr Coleman had been a prominent member of the community, having served as the deputy headteacher at Southfield School, and as headteacher of Brackley Junior School between 1985 and 1995.
He was also an active member of the Rotary Club of Brackley.
The case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report and Parsons will be sentenced next month. He was released on unconditional bail.",200,201234TS80162
701,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/camden-crash-pedestrian-killed-by-cement-truck-in-high-street-crash-a3343586.html,Woman killed by 'cement truck' in north London,"A 79-year-old woman has died after reportedly being hit by a cement truck in north London this morning. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, raced to the scene in Pratt Street, near Camden High Street, after the crash at 9.35am. A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said they had been called to reports of a road traffic accident. He said: “We sent two ambulance crews and a team leader to the scene, alongside London's Air Ambulance. ""Sadly a person died at the scene.""",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/09/13/15/camdentruck1309a.jpg,2016-09-13 10:54:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-10-08 21:47:17.044104+00,2017-10-08 21:47:26.348843+00,8,"A 79-year-old woman has died after reportedly being hit by a cement truck in north London this morning.
Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, raced to the scene in Pratt Street, near Camden High Street, after the crash at 9.35am.
A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said they had been called to reports of a road traffic accident.
He said: “We sent two ambulance crews and a team leader to the scene, alongside London's Air Ambulance.
""Sadly a person died at the scene.""
Shocked witnesses said the woman had been hit by a truck in the high street.
One shocked office worker saw the accident from his window.
He told the Standard: “It was a cement lorry which crushed a lady.”
“Everybody was really shocked,” he said. “Police have covered her up in sheets.”
The witness said the pedestrian appeared to have been crossing the road near the high street when the accident happened.
He said: “There have been quite a few accidents on that road and the street going up to it.
""But we haven’t seen anything like this. Police are everywhere.”
Ian Gould, from King's Cross, was walking through Camden following a meeting when he saw the aftermath of the accident.
He said: ""There was quite obviously a person under a white and red blanket that had passed away. It was right in the middle of the road outside the Camden Head pub.""
Mr Gould added: ""There was a cement lorry parked up with a guy in a luminous orange outfit looking a bit distressed.""
""There were around around 100 people nearby who all looked very dismayed,"" he said.
One person tweeted: “Poor soul hit by a cement truck in Camden. Body now lying in road covered up.
“Heaven has gained an Angel, God bless them & there [sic] family.”
The high street has been cordoned off by police near Mornington Crescent.
A spokesman for the Met Police said the lorry had stopped after the accident.
He said: ""Collision investigators from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are at the scene and enquiries into the circumstance of the incident are ongoing.
""There are some road closures in the local area.
""There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.""
Police are keen to speak with the driver of a silver van, which passed through the scene moments after the collision, who is likely to have witnessed the collision.
This driver and anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8991 9555.",200,2016010022478
722,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-31449538,Fire engine crash death 'accidental',"The death of an elderly woman who was struck by a fire engine in Oxford was a ""tragic accident"", a coroner rules.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74920000/jpg/_74920060_74920059.jpg,2015-02-12 20:51:21+00,BBC News,2017-10-10 09:39:45.932194+00,2017-10-10 09:39:51.954281+00,1,"Image caption The fire engine was on its way to an incident in Blackbird Leys
The death of an elderly woman who was struck by a fire engine in Oxford was a ""tragic accident"", a coroner has ruled.
Sultana Begum, 79, was hit on Cowley Road on May 16. She later died of her head injuries in hospital.
An inquest heard the fire engine, based at Rewley Road fire station, was heading to an incident where a boy got his hand stuck in a bike chain.
The coroner said Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue had acted appropriately and the death could not have been avoided.
The court heard witnesses saw Mrs Begum, described as frail and elderly, slowly cross to a traffic island, before looking up and stepping into the path of the oncoming fire engine, which had its sirens and blue lights on.
The driver, Gavin Carter, described seeing Mrs Begum look him in the eye. He said he applied the brakes when she stepped out.
""I did everything in my power to avoid the collision. I did everything I'd been trained to do,"" he told the court.
Recording the death as accidental, the coroner said: ""We don't know why Mrs Begum stepped out, perhaps she looked but did not see"".
Deputy chief fire officer Nathan Travis said: ""Our thoughts are with the family of Mrs Begum at this very sad time, and also with the firefighters who were involved in the accident as well"".",200,201443P145054
495,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1161134/Girl-14-dies-mowed-car-hit-30-teenagers.html,"Girl, 14, dies after being mowed down by car that hit 30 teenagers",A 14-year-old girl has died four days after suffering head injuries when a car ploughed into a group of 30 schoolchildren.,"",,Mail Online,2017-09-25 21:19:46.111437+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.265438+00,1,"Girl, 14, dies after being mowed down by car that hit 30 teenagers
A 14-year-old girl has died four days after suffering head injuries when a car ploughed into a group of 30 schoolchildren.
Eleanor McGrath had been on life support since the smash, in which 13 of her friends were also injured as they walked home from a friend's birthday party.
She died in Great Ormond Street Hospital last night as a friend revealed that the teenager, from Shoeburyness, Essex, had left a poignant message on her Facebook site on Friday which read: 'I hope this weekend is a good one.'
Fatal smash: The scene in Thorpe Bay, Essex, after Eleanor McGrath and her friends were hit by a car that left the road
Her sisters Emily, Imogen and Lauren left messages for her saying: 'Eleanor, our little sister, we love you so much. We have so many memories.'
A 17-year-old driver was arrested and bailed without charge, pending further inquiry.
The crash in Thorpe Bay, Essex, left Eleanor, a pupil at Southend High School for Girls, fighting for her life alongside another teenager, Jack Horton, 16.
Jack, from Southend, suffered multiple injuries and remains in a critical but stable condition in Queen's Hospital, Romford, Essex.
A third girl, aged 14, was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, South London, with serious pelvic injuries and is said to be in a stable condition.
Ten ambulances rushed the 14 injured children to Southend University Hospital after the accident at 9.45pm on Friday.
A handful are still receiving treatment there while six more, aged between 15 and 17, have been discharged following treatment for cuts, bruises, and leg and arm injuries.
About 30 teenagers, mostly from Southend School for Girls and Southend School for Boys, had been celebrating a 15th birthday and were walking home along a residential street near Southend seafront.
Officers said a red Citroen C1 was thought to have gone out of control and hit youngsters.
Witnesses said some of the teenagers were sent flying 15ft through the air.
GP Bilquis Agha, 69, found two boys and a girl lying in her driveway. She said: 'Their bodies were twisted and they were unconscious. I cleared the airways of the girl; she was breathing and had a head injury and there was blood in her hair.'
A paramedic wrote saying he had he been part of an ambulance crew at the accident and added: 'An absolutely awful scene and one I hope I will never seen again.'
The driver suffered minor injuries but his two passengers - a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy - were unscathed.",200,200942I065903
542,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/radhika-gurung-funeral-hundreds-gather-12360050,Hundreds pay tribute to Radhika Gurung at Woking funeral,A traditional Nepalese Buddhist ceremony gave mourners the chance to say their final goodbyes to Mrs Gurung,http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article12360265.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GLP_SAH_SA164699_11JPG.jpg,2016-12-22 17:00:00+00,getsurrey,2017-09-29 21:50:55.102475+00,2017-09-29 21:50:58.42581+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Hundreds of people gathered at Woking Crematorium for the funeral of Radhika Gurung, who was killed in Maybury when a car mounted the pavement.
Relatives and residents travelled from across the UK for the 9.30am service at the crematorium in Hermitage Road.
Groups of people lined the entrance into the crematorium grounds and welcomed the hearse as it drove through the gates.
Clutching bunches of flowers, the mourners paid their respects to their family member, friend or colleague as the scent of incense wafted through the chilly winter air.
Due to the large volume of people attending the funeral, the car park at Winston Churchill School opposite the crematorium, was used for overflow parking.
It is nearly two weeks since Mrs Gurung died on December 9, following a collision in Monument Road between a BMW and a blue Peugeot, which then mounted the pavement where 49-year-old Mrs Gurung was walking.
The community has rallied round to remember Mrs Gurung, leaving floral tributes at the scene of her death and lighting candles at the scene in her memory.
Raj Chhetri from The Woking Nepalese Community Service gave a heartfelt tribute at the scene on Monday December 12, as he spoke about the impact Mrs Gurung's death has had on her family and the community who knew her.
(Image: Grahame Larter)
As friends said farewell to Mrs Gurung, a much loved mother and wife, they took part in a traditional Buddhist ceremony. Music was played and Lama leaders conducted the ceremony.
Mrs Gurung's daughters threw petals and coins onto the floor as they walked into the crematorium.
Rows of flowers were placed by a plaque for Mrs Gurung so mourners could view all the floral tributes after the ceremony.
(Image: Grahame Larter)
Speaking from the crash site in Monument Road on December 12, Mr Chhetri said: ""It is with great regret [that] I am here to pay my respects to the late Radhika Gurung.
""[She] was the wife of a gentleman of the ex-Gurkha veterans whom I know very well, the chairman of the Woking Nepalese Community Service.
""I, as an advisor of the society, am here to pay respects on behalf of all the Nepalese living in Woking and many around the world have sent their messages of regret and condolences.""
(Image: Grahame Larter)
Mr Chhetri, who lives in Knaphill, also thanked the D'Antonio family for allowing people to lay floral tributes and place candles in the driveway where Mrs Gurung died.
He added: ""They have offered the family, that if the family want to put a little marble plaque here, they would honour that wish.
""So to Nepali all over the world... I say to all that it is also my loss that we have lost a community member in Woking.""
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16281687.",200,2016450136780
594,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/roads-closed-after-major-crash-12093570,Roads closed and pedestrian injured after major crash in Crosby - re-read,Travel disruptions expected following serious crash on College Road,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12093558.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crosby-crash.jpg,2016-10-28 15:05:33+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-30 07:18:23.065727+00,2017-09-30 07:18:25.400611+00,1,"I work in one of the buildings there. It’s a car that’s collided with a pedestrian at speed.
It doesn’t look very good for the pedestrian. The car came down College Road at speed.
It hit the pedestrian and then hit the barriers and sent the pedestrian flying to the other side of the roundabout.",200,2016051603414
668,http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/incoming/man-who-died-haslingden-collision-10848041,Man who died in Haslingden collision named as Matthew Taylor,Police say he was a father-of-four from the town,http://i4.accringtonobserver.co.uk/incoming/article10848091.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS81930185-1.jpg,2016-02-05 15:43:03+00,rossendale,2017-10-01 12:19:32.415239+00,2017-10-01 12:19:35.11944+00,1,"Get weekly updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Police have named a man who died in a collision with a van in Haslingden on Wednesday as Matthew Taylor.
Pedestrian, Matt Taylor, 43, from Haslingden, a former deputy estates manager with Greater Manchester Fire Service, was in collision with a Mercedes Sprinter van.
The incident happened at about 8pm on Wednesday on Manchester Road near to the Green Squirrel pub in the town.
Mr Taylor, a father of four, was a well-respected former fire service manager who had worked for the brigade for several years, being involved in key developments of new fire stations.
He had recently left the service to work for Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust.
Mr Taylor worked for the brigade until late last year when he moved to Salford Royal Hospital.
During his time at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service he was responsible for many new and innovative projects including new fire stations at Ashton and Rochdale, which is one of the most environmentally friendly stations ever built.
Shelley Wright, Director of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Matt was an extremely well known and well-liked member of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for many years.
""News of his death has shocked everyone and we are all utterly devastated.
""When we heard the news on Thursday we gathered together and lowered the flag to half-mast at Headquarters, where Matt was based, as a mark of respect to someone we will miss very much. It will remain at half-mast until after Matt’s funeral.
""Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time. We would like them to know that Matt will remain part of our family forever and we will always feel very grateful and blessed he was part of our team.”
In a statement Lancashire Police said: “His family have respectfully requested privacy at this time.”",200,201604EF16083
678,http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2016-05-02/community-in-disbelief-after-mother-and-daughter-killed-in-lorry-accident/,Community in 'disbelief' after mother and daughter killed in lorry accident,Locals have been paying tribute to a mother and daughter who were killed after being hit by a lorry in Hull.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/969042/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-01 12:44:42.325397+00,2017-10-01 12:44:43.484778+00,1,"Locals have been paying tribute to a mother and daughter who were killed after being hit by a lorry in Hull.
The family, named locally as Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia died after they were hit by a HGV while they were believed to be on a pedestrian crossing on Friday afternoon.
The pair were crossing the road in Springbank in Hull, when they were hit by a lorry driven by a 55-year-old man.
The driver has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is helping police with their inquiries.
Katie Fairweather, who knew Zena and Cidalia well, said Zena ""lived for her kids"".
She said: ""She was lovely. She was one of those people who just lived for her kids.
Her daughter was a beautiful child who was always well-behaved and well-mannered. She was an absolute angel.",200,2016160063682
697,http://camdennewjournal.com/article/sheila-karsberg-inquest-cement-mixer-driver-tells-court-thought-he-had-run-over-a-bin-bag,Sheila Karsberg inquest: Cement mixer driver tells court he thought he had run over a bin bag,Coroner hears how 79-year-old was killed in Camden Town collision,http://cnj-production-backend.out.re/app/uploads/2017/02/Sheila.jpg,,Camden New Journal,2017-10-08 21:44:16.645131+00,2017-10-08 21:44:30.366482+00,8,"Sheila Karsberg was a regular on Hampstead Heath
THE driver of a cement mixer that killed a 79-year-old woman as she crossed the road in Camden Town has told an inquest he had not seen her and believed he had run over a bin bag.
Sheila Karsberg was killed instantly after being hit by the construction vehicle in Pratt Street as she made her way to the post office last September, St Pancras Coroner’s Court heard. David Fuller, who was driving the Cemex lorry, told the court on Tuesday: “I felt a bump. I thought I had gone over a rubbish bag. I thought I better check because there shouldn’t be a rubbish bag there. It was then I realised it was a person.”
Asked if he had seen Ms Karsberg at any point, he said: “I didn’t see nothing, I’m afraid.”
Ms Karsberg was a familiar face in Hampstead Heath, where she went for daily walks, and around the Holly Lodge estate in Highgate, where she lived. The animal-lover had been accompanied by her dog, Millie Snowflake, but took to carrying a soft toy meerkat after its death. Dozens attended a vigil at the scene of the accident in the days after her death and a tree was planted in her memory opposite her favoured bench near the Parliament Hill café in December.
PC Alex Routt, a Met police accident investigator who examined the scene, told the inquest that Mr Fuller had done everything by the book, but that the inherent “blindspots” from the cab of his vehicle – a Leyland DAF – meant that he would not have seen Ms Karsberg. He said: “As soon as she steps off the pavement she effectively becomes not visible.”
The scene of the collision and a police tent up in September
CCTV showed that Ms Karsberg left the C2 bus and crossed Pratt Street several metres ahead of the pedestrian crossing, directly in front of the cement mixer.
PC Routt said that she crossed the road after the pedestrian crossing light had turned red, adding: “She sets off on a definitive red phase. The pedestrian warning light is already turned to red and she sets off anyway. It has then gone to red for five seconds prior to the HGV moving. Although you can’t see what she has seen, the CCTV would appear to show that she doesn’t look around, look left or right – the actions you would generally expect a pedestrian to do before they cross the road.”
The court heard that Mr Fuller did not pull away until the traffic light had turned green, but was not immediately aware he had hit Ms Karsberg and stopped a hundred metres away in Delancey Street.
PC Routt said: “The reason that Mr Fuller would not have stopped immediately was the size and the weight of the lorry – with a vehicle that size you are not going to know.”
A report by Suzanne Reeves, a psychiatrist with Camden and Islington NHS’s dementia service, said that Ms Karsberg had been diagnosed with late-onset dementia and possible Alzheimer’s disease, when an assessment was carried out in March after concerns were raised over the “risk of self-neglect and cognitive decline”.
Coroner Heather Williams, who determined that Ms Karsberg died from “multiple injuries” as a result of the collision, said: “The driver did not begin to move forward until after the traffic light had turned green. I am also satisfied that the driver did not see Ms Karsberg as he began to move forward. That was unavoidable in the circumstances, because of the route that she took and the blind spots in is vision.”",200,2016010022478
702,http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/man-killed-in-motorbike-crash-in-northamptonshire-named-by-police-1-3830810,Man killed in motorbike crash in Northamptonshire named by police,A PENSIONER has died after he was involved in a collision with a motorbike.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimage/1.3834103.1336770171!/image/1769661876.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:48:00.183699+00,2017-10-08 21:48:01.821746+00,1,"A PENSIONER has died after he was involved in a collision with a motorbike.
Marcus Coleman, aged 79 of Broad Lane, Evenley, was killed following the crash in Brackley’s Market Place earlier today when a Honda CBR motorcycle was in collision with two pedestrians.
The pedestrians were taken to Horton General Hospital, where Mr Coleman was later pronounced dead. The second pedestrian, a 72-year-old woman from Evenley, suffered a fractured wrist.
The 19-year-old motorcyclist from Brackley was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital where he is in a serious condition suffering from head injuries.
Eyewitnesses were left visibly shaken following the accident.
Bernie Connolly was on his early morning rounds to Brackley news agents and saw the accident happen.
He said: “I heard the motorbike, then saw a lady pedestrian get clipped, then the motorcycle slid and I saw two people come off the motorcycle. I thought that was the driver and pillion, but it wasn’t, it was a second pedestrian who’d been picked by the bike and eventually dropped on the road a few yards away.
“The town was quiet, there were very few people around but people came from everywhere to help, particularly two market stall holders, they were fantastic. I saw the accident and saw them run across to help and I grabbed my phone and called an ambulance.
“It was the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen.”
Mr Connolly was taken home by police as his car was trapped by a police cordon and the Market Place is expected to be closed for several hours while forensic teams gather evidence.
After the injured were taken to hospital, police began door to door inquiries along the high street.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: “We are urging people to continue to avoid the centre of Brackley following the serious collision which took place this morning.
“Three people were seriously injured as a result of a collision between a motorbike and two pedestrians.
“The collision investigation team will be working at the scene throughout the afternoon to establish the circumstances of the incident.”
Witnesses to this collision, or anyone with information, can contact the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.",200,201234TS80162
715,https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/05/three-die-car-crash-oxford,Three die in car crash near Oxford,Two Americans believed to be among three people killed when their vehicle crashed into trees and rolled down embankment,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2012-06-05 17:22:37+00,the Guardian,2017-10-09 12:20:30.885595+00,2017-10-09 12:20:41.034215+00,1,"Two Americans believed to be among three people killed when their vehicle crashed into trees and rolled down embankment
Three men have died after the car they were in left the road and careered into trees before rolling down an embankment, police said.
The men, aged 31, 39 and 57, were in a Mercedes estate when the accident happened at about 9.50pm on Monday on the A4074 at Sandford-on-Thames, near Oxford.
Two other passengers, both women, aged 37 and 29, were taken to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford where they are in a stable condition, Thames Valley police said.
""As a result of the collision three men, aged 57, 39 and 31, were pronounced dead at the scene,"" a spokesman for the force said. The elder two are believed to be US citizens and the American embassy had been informed.
Detectives appealed for witnesses to call Martin Mann at the joint roads policing unit based at Abingdon on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Mann said: ""We are trying to ensure all the victims' next of kin are notified in the proper way and this can take some time. I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw a blue Mercedes E class estate in the area around the time of the incident to contact us with information.""",200,201243P002062
723,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11220317.Update__Elderly_woman_dies_after_Cowley_Road_fire_engine_crash/,Update: Elderly woman dies after Cowley Road fire engine crash,A WOMAN who was taken to hospital after a collision with a fire engine has died.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2637915/,,Oxford Mail,2017-10-10 09:39:54.142122+00,2017-10-10 09:39:56.395689+00,1,"A WOMAN who was taken to hospital after a collision with a fire engine has died.
The 79-year-old woman was fatally injured in the crash, which happened on Cowley Road yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the incident, which involved a fire engine on its way to a 3.40pm call-out in Blackbird Leys.
Paramedics took the woman to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where she later died.",200,201443P145054
543,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/radhika-gurung-death-two-people-13658462,Two summonsed to court in relation to fatal crash with pedestrian,Surrey Police said the man and woman are due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (September 26),http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article12360265.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GLP_SAH_SA164699_11JPG.jpg,2017-09-22 12:08:38+00,getsurrey,2017-09-29 21:51:05.920882+00,2017-09-29 21:51:08.774206+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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Two people have been summonsed to court following a fatal collision in which a pedestrian died in Maybury, Woking.
Surrey Police said a 27-year-old man from Woking and a 26-year-old woman from Reading have been summonsed for causing death by driving without due care and attention in relation to the death of pedestrian Radhika Gurung on December 9 2016 in Monument Road, Maybury.
A police spokesman said: ""They are due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (September 26).""
Hundreds of people gathered at Woking Crematorium for the funeral of Mrs Gurung on December 22 2016.
Relatives and residents travelled from across the UK for a service at the crematorium in Hermitage Road.
Clutching bunches of flowers, the mourners paid their respects to their family member, friend or colleague as the scent of incense wafted through the chilly winter air.
As the community said farewell to Mrs Gurung, a much-loved mother and wife, they took part in a traditional Buddhist ceremony.
Music was played and Lama leaders conducted the service.
Mrs Gurung's daughters threw petals and coins onto the floor as they walked into the crematorium.
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595,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/facebook-flooded-moving-tributes-tragic-12110441,Facebook flooded with moving tributes to tragic Crosby mum Lauren Johnson,Echo readers moved by death of mum on a Crosby road,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article12110913.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS103657059.jpg,2016-11-01 15:02:13+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-30 07:18:38.14014+00,2017-09-30 07:18:39.769691+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Scores of ECHO readers have offered their own touching tributes to a young mum who was tragically killed in Crosby last week.
Lauren Johnson , 33, died on Friday after being hit by a Toyota Auris on College Road in Crosby . Floral tributes to the mum have since appeared at the scene of the crash.
Earlier today Lauren’s family released a moving statement paying tribute to the ‘selfless’ woman who left behind a husband and two young children.
Part of the tribute read: “A daughter, a sister, a best friend to many, a wife and a mother to two beautiful young children; Lauren was the picture of happiness. Full of dreams, hopes and aspirations, not just for herself, but for her children too.
“In an instant Lauren has had her dreams and future snatched away from her, and the glue of this family has been forever broken.”
Readers have since left their own comments on the ECHO’s Facebook page.
Jenny Nolan said: “My heart breaks for this family. My Mum who was 22 at the time and my unborn sister were hit by a car and lost their lives 42 years ago, just a bit further up by the top of Molyneux Road on a zebra crossing that now has lights! The impact of this is unreal and to be honest a unreality that never leaves... So, so sorry for your loss xx.”
Kevin Barry Finnegan posted: “Heartbreaking. No words could ever take away this young lady’s family’s pain. Two young kids left without a mum. My prayers are with the family. It’s truly tragic. God bless them all and may this lady rest in peace.”
Christel Jones posted: “So sad for a young mum to lose her life. Words can not express how I feel for her bereaved Family. God bless you all and give you strength at this sad time. R.I.P.cxxxxx”
A Just Giving page which was set up after Mrs Johnson’s death has so far raised £3,748.
Police said the investigation into the incident was still at an early stage. Witnesses or anyone who has information urged to call 0151 777 5747.",200,2016051603414
679,https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2347836/moment-mum-daughter-killed-lorry-red-light-zebra-crossing/,Moment mum and daughter killed by a lorry going through a red light,"CHILLING footage shows a lorry moments before it went through a red light killing a mum and her six-year-old daughter, who was being taught how to cross the road safely. Zena Jackson, 43, and daugh…",https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/composite-lorry-7.jpg?strip=all&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2016-12-07 12:57:40+00,The Sun,2017-10-01 12:47:01.680289+00,2017-10-01 12:47:06.436943+00,1,"Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia were dragged under the wheels of the HGV
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CHILLING footage shows a lorry moments before it went through a red light killing a mum and her six-year-old daughter, who was being taught how to cross the road safely.
Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia were dragged under the wheels of the HGV driven by Neville Fletcher, who has been jailed for 14 months.
Lorry driver jailed for killing a mum and daughter after ignoring red
Ben Lack Photography Ltd Zena Jackson died after she was hit by a lorry as she taught her daughter about road safety
SWNS:South West News Service Zena Jackson's daughter Cidalia Mendes-Jackson was also killed in the accident
SWNS:South West News Service Zena was teaching her young daughter about road safety at the crossing moments before the crash
SWNS:South West News Service The pair stepped into the road after watching a full cycle of lights
A court heard that the mum and daughter had waited for the lights to go through a whole sequence before stepping into the road when they turned red.
They were halfway across when Fletcher, 55, drove through the crossing.
Zena, who also has five-year-old son Alfie, tried to push Cidalia clear – but they were crushed under first the front then the back wheels of the HGV as it travelled through Hull, the court heard.
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Prosecutor Patrick Palmer said as Fletcher approached “the lights had changed against the defendant from green to amber to red"".
He continued: “At that point it was safe, as Ms Jackson thought, for her to step out with her daughter into the path of the HGV.
“She was some way across when the collision occurred with the offside.”
Mr Palmer said a witness saw the lorry start to move “and saw Ms Jackson endeavour to push her daughter further away from the lorry, but alas to no avail”.
He continued: “The prosecution case is that the pedestrians were there clearly to be seen; this was a pedestrian crossing and the lights were against the defendant.”
SWNS:South West News Service Neville Fletcher was jailed for 14 months and banned from driving for more than five years
SWNS:South West News Service A court heard that lorry driver Neville Fletcher hit the pair when he ran a red light
SWNS:South West News Service The mum can be seen stepping into the road after the light turns red with her young daughter
SWNS:South West News Service Flowers left at the scene of the horrific accident
The court was told that Fletcher slowed to less than 3mph as he approached the crossing, virtually stopping, before carrying on.
He then turned into a nearby street, where he stopped, thinking he had hit a cyclist, Hull Crown Court was told.
The full horror of the incident was captured on his dash-cam camera and CCTV.
Fletcher, from Hull, admitted two offences of careless driving, and was also banned from the roads for five years and seven months.
He claimed the lights were on green when he started the manoeuvre and must have changed part way through.
Malcolm Galloway, mitigating, said: “If he could possibly turn back the clock he would do so. The remorse and guilt will live with him all his life. He is a good man who is devastated.
""He has a granddaughter himself and every time he picks her up he thinks about what he has done.""
Mr Galloway said Fletcher had been a professional driver for 35 years, had never had an accident before and was full of remorse.
SWNS:South West News Service Zena and Cidalia's family felt the sentence imposed did not reflect the tragic consequences of the accident
SWNS:South West News Service Zena Jackson's daughter said her mum, above, and sister would still be gone next Christmas while the driver of the lorry that killed them would be out of prison and with his family
SWNS:South West News Service Emergency services at the scene of the accident
Judge Jeremy Richardson QC said: ""No sentence I impose can make up for the colossal sense of loss the family has suffered.
""A few minutes ago I watched the DVD of the tragic and catastrophic events.
""The lives of the family of Zena and Cidalia have been irreparably shattered, particularly the five-year-old boy who no longer has his mother.
“You plainly failed to take into account the red lights and you went through the red lights and executed a left turn, thereby running over the two deceased - first with the front wheels and then the rear wheels.”
Daughter Sadie Jackson, 24, said after the sentencing: “On the one hand I want to hate Neville Fletcher and on the other I want to forgive him but I'm somewhere in the middle right now
""I hugged his wife before court but then I heard everything defending him and it made me angry. It seemed the court hearing was all about him.
""We haven't received justice. Seven months each for my mum and sister isn't much. No sentence can ever bring them back.""
""We still don't feel any closure after this. I don't feel hatred towards Neville Fletcher really and I do feel sorry for his family.
""We know he didn't do it on purpose but he will be out to enjoy Christmas with his family next year while we will never spend another Christmas with my mum and sister.
""Five-year-old Alfie asks for his mum every night. I tell him she is in heaven and then he tells me he misses her.""
SWNS:South West News Service A judge said 'the lives of the family of Zena and Cidalia have been irreparably shattered'
SWNS:South West News Service Dashcam footage shows the lights changing from green to amber and red
Sgt Rob Mazingham, of Humberside Police, said: “The family simply do not feel the sentence reflects the loss of life, or adequately reflects that loss of life.
“The judge is in a very difficult situation and went to great lengths to say the sentence cannot adequately reflect that loss of life.
“Clearly our thoughts are with the family. Everybody involved has been affected because of the horrific nature of the scene.”
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368.",200,2016160063682
698,http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/teen-sentenced-to-14-months-for-high-street-horror-crash-1-4675611,Teen sentenced to 14 months for high street horror crash,"A teenager has been locked up for 14 months after he admitted crashing his motorbike into an elderly couple on their way to a market, killing a former headteacher.","https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimage/1.4675609.1357924002!/image/739455688.jpg",,"",2017-10-08 21:44:39.08115+00,2017-10-08 21:44:41.360869+00,1,"A teenager has been locked up for 14 months after he admitted crashing his motorbike into an elderly couple on their way to a market, killing a former headteacher.
Reece Parsons, aged 19, of Hawthorn Drive, Brackley, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court today, after he earlier pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving.
Gill and Marcus Coleman. Mr Coleman died after an acicdent in brackley Town centre on Friday, May 11.
Parsons, who is an apprentice engineer, was on his way to work on May 11, last year, at about 8.10am, when he crashed into Marcus Coleman and his wife of 52 years, Gillian Coleman.
The pair had driven into Brackley to shop at the market.
The court heard how they parked their car on Market Place, close to Lloyds’ Bank, got some cash out of an ATM machine and then tried to cross the road.
Mr and Mrs Coleman were almost across the road when Parsons’ motorbike crashed into them, killing the 79-year-old former headteacher. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mrs Coleman was airlifted to hospital and was left with a broken ankle and wrist, a damaged arm as well as bruising to much of her body.
She is still recovering from her injuries.
Parsons, who was supported by his family in court, was also airlifted to hospital in a coma with eight fractures to his skull.
The court heard the force of the impact saw Mr Coleman carried 11 metres on the Honda CBR600 bike.
The crash was witnessed by school children waiting for a bus nearby.
Mr Coleman had been a prominent member of the community, having served as the deputy headteacher at Southfield School, and as headteacher of Brackley Junior School between 1985 and 1995.
He was also an active member of the Rotary Club of Brackley.
The court heard it was impossible to know for sure whether Parsons had been speeding or not, but heard his bike was travelling a minimum of 29mph. The road has a 30mph limit.
The crash was, the court heard, something this teenager could not remember and would have to deal with him for the rest of his life.
Sentencing him today, Judge Richard Bray said: “This is a tragic case, which involves the loss of a well-loved family man and considerable injury to his wife.
“I am well aware that no sentence of mine will be felt appropriate to those involved in the case.”
Addressing the teenager, he added: “They (Mr and Mrs Coleman) should have been perfectly visible to you, the road is straight at this point, with visibility of 200 metres.
“You should have been paying particular attention at this time. It was market day and there were lots of people around, including shoppers and school children.
“It is clear to me that you were driving too fast and not paying due attention to the road.”
He sentenced Parsons to 14 months detention, disqualified him for driving for three years and ordered he must pass an extended driving test before he is allowed back on the road again.",200,201234TS80162
703,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1023425/Four-teenagers-die-fifth-fights-life-car-hits-tree-night-out.html,Four teenagers die and a fifth fights for life as car hits tree after night out,Four teenagers were killed and a fifth is fighting for his life after their car careered off the road in the dark and hit a tree.,"",,Mail Online,2017-10-08 21:52:11.049266+00,2017-10-08 21:52:19.534418+00,1,"Horror crash: Four teens dead and a fifth fighting for life as Fiesta hits tree after night out
Police investigating a car crash which killed four teenage boys said yesterday that they had no idea who was driving.
The sole survivor was last night seriously ill in hospital.
The group of five school friends were on their way home after a night out when the crash happened at 12.25am on Sunday.
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Ed Manders-Naden (far Left), James Bowyer (second from left) and Kirk Nokes (second from right) were all killed in the crash. Matt Simpson (back row, third from left) survived
The dead were named as James Bowyer, from Marsh Gibbon in Oxfordshire; Edward Manders-Naden, from Calvert in Buckinghamshire; Kirk Nokes, from Buckingham; and Lee Grimshaw, from Brackley in Northamptonshire. They were all 18.
The sole survivor is 17-year-old Matthew Simpson, who was last night thought to be unconscious and on a life support machine.
Lee Grimshaw, died with his friends in the crash
Sergeant Chris Simpson, of Thames Valley Police traffic investigation team, said that discovering who was driving the Fiesta when it careered off the road was 'a key element' of the inquiry.
He added: 'We are keeping an open mind about all the circumstances of this accident.'
The chef at the Reindeer Inn, a pub near the crash site in Westbury, Buckinghamshire, said: 'We were sitting outside in the pub garden and we suddenly heard a big thud.
There was no screech of brakes, just a horrible, sickening noise. Then everything went silent - which is all I can keep thinking about.
'We rushed to the scene 100 yards down the road and found the car, which had split into two halves. One of the victims was lying on a nearby driveway. The others were all in the car, it was terrible sight.'
She added: 'We waited for almost half an hour for the first ambulance to arrive and kept saying ""Where are they, where are they?"".
'One man sat with the only boy left alive and kept shouting at him ""Don't die"". He was bullying him into staying alive and if he lives, he must take credit for it.'
Stuart Griffith, 47, was in the car behind the boys' Ford Fiesta with his wife and two young sons.
As he came over the brow of a hill, he saw debris in the road, including a signpost which had been knocked down by the crashed car.
'The car was completely split in half by the impact of the crash,' he said. 'I have never seen anything like it. For that to happen they must have been doing 70 or even 80mph. One of the men was sitting in the back and his head was moving slightly.
'I leaned in through the shattered back window and tried talking to him but he remained unconscious.'
Other villagers who tried to help confirmed that they waited for almost half an hour for paramedics to arrive.
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Tragedy: Four died after their Fiesta hit this tree
Andrew Hillier leaves flowers for his friend James Bowyer
A spokesman for the South Central Ambulance Service said it had received a 'high volume' of calls to the crash, the first at 12.28am.
'For some reason, which we are looking into, the first ambulance was not dispatched until 12.34am,' she said. 'The scene was quite rural so it was not until 12.50am that the first crew arrived.'
Police are seeking witnesses to the incident but said that no other cars were involved in the crash, which was on the A422 Brackley Road.
An inquest into the victims' deaths is due to be opened and adjourned by the Buckinghamshire coroner, Richard Hulett.",200,200843N001068
716,https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2012-06-05/fatal-crash-three-people-killed-in-oxford/,Fatal crash - three people killed in Oxford,"Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in which three people died. The accident involving one car with five people inside it, happened on the A4074 at Sandford-on-Thames in Oxfordshire at about 9.50pm last night.",https://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-10-09 12:20:41.123358+00,2017-10-09 12:20:42.421935+00,1,"",200,201243P002062
724,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/11220942.Tributes_paid_to_woman_killed_after_collision_with_fire_engine/,Tributes paid to woman killed after collision with fire engine,HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at the Central Oxford Mosque yesterday to say goodbye to a grandmother killed in a collision with a fire engine.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/3030927/,,Oxford Mail,2017-10-10 09:40:34.890989+00,2017-10-10 09:40:35.808893+00,1,"HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at the Central Oxford Mosque yesterday to say goodbye to a grandmother killed in a collision with a fire engine.
Sultana Begum, 79, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Friday evening following the accident in Cowley Road earlier that afternoon.
The grandmother, who lived in the street, was crossing the road when she was hurt in the crash with the engine, which was being driven to an emergency in Blackbird Leys.
At least 800 people attended the 11.30am funeral at the Manzil Way mosque, before her body was flown to Pakistan to be buried.
Neighbours paid tribute to the pensioner and told the Oxford Mail that Mrs Begum – the mother of taxi driver Tariq Mahmood – was often out visiting friends and family.
Cowley Road resident Shagufta Ali, 28, said: “She was an old fragile lady but she was still out every day going for walks.We all feel really shocked. It is just sad.”
Neighbour Rosalinda Landon said she had often helped Mrs Begum across the road. The 65-year-old said: “She was a good old lady. I always helped her to cross the road – this time I missed it.”
Nusrat Ali, 40, also of Cowley Road, said: “She was a really nice person. She was healthy and never ill. I am still shocked. I could not sleep last night.”
Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service was answering an emer-gency call before the collision between Howard Street and Shelley Road.
Thames Valley Police are investigating the incident.
The force said on Friday that the woman was in her 50s, but revealed on Saturday she was 79.
Our top stories:
",200,201443P145054
727,http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/14092923.UPDATE__Pensioner_who_died_after_collision_with_bicycle_in_Bradford_is_named_by_police/?re,UPDATE: Pensioner who died after collision with bicycle in Bradford is named by police,"A Bradford pensioner, who died today after she was seriously injured in a collision with a bicycle earlier this month, has been named by police.",http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/resources/images/3276269/,,Bradford Telegraph and Argus,2017-10-14 20:58:04.710944+00,2017-10-14 20:58:05.592246+00,4,"A Bradford pensioner, who died today after she was seriously injured in a collision with a bicycle earlier this month, has been named by police.
Jean Wellings, of Buttershaw, was in collision with a white and green Scott Foil bike at the junction of Halifax Road and Church Street, in Buttershaw, at 11.52am on Sunday November 1.
The 71-year-old died in hospital earlier today, said police.
Officers have issued an appeal for information about the collision.
Detective Sergeant Carole Greaves, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: ""Sadly the woman's injuries in this incident proved to be fatal and we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or the movements of the rider and the pedestrian prior to it.""
The 48-year-old male cyclist was uninjured and is helping police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101.
Councillor Angela Tait (Lab, Royds) expressed her sadness at news of Mrs Wellings' death.
She said: ""I am really sorry to hear about this. I do not know where it happened or the background to it, but I would like to extend my sympathy to the family.
""It is really sad. It has been a few weeks since the accident, so it must have been a very traumatic time for her family. Most definitely my sympathies go out to the family.""
Cllr Andrew Thornton (Lab, Royds) said: ""It is very, very sad to hear that she has died. Our condolences and thoughts go out to her family and friends and anyone who knew her.
""If investigations are ongoing, we will wait to see the outcome, but it is a very sad situation.""
Cllr Val Slater (Lab, Royds) added: ""I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all her family and loved ones. It sounds like a tragic accident, but that does not make things easier for people.
""I would just stress that sometimes you do need to keep a look out for all types of vehicles.""",200,2015132B10840
409,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2771/,"Fatal collision 5 January 2015, Tingley, West Yorkshire",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-05 16:10:43+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 13:14:35.86767+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.489515+00,1,"",200,2015132150935
596,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-37836814,'Inspirational' mum killed in crash,"A mother-of-two who died after she was struck by a car on Merseyside was ""an inspiration"" and ""the picture of happiness"", her family say.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/1451/production/_92210250_ecd70427-c2db-4cb7-8571-6554816e7e31.jpg,2016-11-01 12:25:08+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:18:45.113374+00,2017-09-30 07:18:47.351992+00,1,"Image copyright Merseyside Police Image caption Lauren Johnson died in hospital after she was hit by a car in Crosby
A mother-of-two who died after she was struck by a car was ""an inspiration"" and ""the picture of happiness"", her family have said.
Lauren Johnson, 33, died in hospital after being hit by a Toyota Auris on College Road in Crosby, Merseyside, at about 13:20 BST on Friday.
Merseyside Police said the car's driver was helping with inquiries.
In a statement, Ms Johnson's relatives described her as ""selfless"" and ""the glue of this family"".
""Never was there a time when Lauren put her own thoughts and feelings ahead of those of others,"" they said.
They added they were grateful for the ""kindness of the local community"", which had been ""both humbling and overwhelming"".",200,2016051603414
680,https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2110435/lorry-driver-ran-over-and-killed-mum-and-six-year-old-daughter-when-he-ran-a-red-light-as-they-crossed-the-road/,"Lorry driver killed mum and daughter, 6, when he ran a red light at junction","A LORRY driver has admitted killing a mother and her young daughter after he ran a red light as they crossed the road. Neville Fletcher drove into mum-of-six Zena Jackson, 43, and her six-year-old …",https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/composite-killed.jpg?strip=all&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2016-11-03 15:18:12+00,The Sun,2017-10-01 12:49:03.640569+00,2017-10-01 12:49:07.522162+00,1,"Neville Fletcher struck mum-of-six Zena Jackson, 43, and little Cidalia Mendez-Jackson while they were on a pedestrian crossing in April this year
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A LORRY driver has admitted killing a mother and her young daughter after he ran a red light as they crossed the road.
Neville Fletcher drove into mum-of-six Zena Jackson, 43, and her six-year-old daughter while they were on a pedestrian crossing in April.
SWNS:South West News Service Neville Fletcher admitted causing death by careless driving after a mother and her daughter died
SWNS:South West News Service Little Cidalia Mendez-Jackson was killed in April when she and her mother were hit by a lorry
The 55-year-old lorry driver admitted two counts of causing death by careless driving at Hull Magistrates' Court, East Yorks.
Prosecuting, John Owston told the court: ""The pedestrian crossing is governed by a red light system.
""There was a red light indicating Mr Fletcher to stop but he failed to do so and collided with the pedestrians on the crossing.
""It was a turn in which he moved into the centre of the road which was a hazardous manoeuvre.
""With the size of the vehicle he was driving he should have had an even higher regard for pedestrians.""
SWNS:South West News Service Zena Jackson, who died when she was hit by an HGV in Hull in April
Miss Jackson's family were in court to hear District Judge Fred Rutherford tell Fletcher it was beyond his powers to sentence him at the magistrates court.
District Judge Rutherford said: ""This manoeuvre required a lot of awareness which you should have had. There were a lot of pedestrians around at the time.
""There was more than one fatality and there is an issue of high culpability in this case.
""This falls into a category beyond this court's jurisdiction.""
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Miss Jackson's daughter, Sadie, has previously described her as a ""great mother"" and said Cidallia was a ""real girly girl"".
Paying tribute to her family, Sadie said: ""My mum had a brilliant sense of humour and used to laugh and joke all the time. She was just funny.
""When you did something bad, she was a real mum, but when you were good, she was like a friend.
""She loved being a mum, but she was like a kid herself sometimes.
""My mum loved music, all sorts of stuff, and she enjoyed a night out. We would often go out together.
""I'm going to really miss her.""
SWNS:South West News Service Fletcher was today bailed and told to return to Hull Crown Court to be sentenced on December 2
Speaking about her sister, Cidalia, Sadie said: ""She didn't just want to be a princess, she thought she was one.
""Cidalia had a great imagination and we only learnt after she died that she had won a writing competition.""
Fletcher is due to be sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Friday, December 2 and was released on bail.
Yesterday tributes poured in for a young mum-of-four who died after her car collided with a lorry.
Tanya Nesbitt, 31, was rushed to hospital after the horror crash in Markethill, County Armagh, on October 26 but died yesterday.
In September Theresa May announced a major review of the soft sentences handed down to dangerous drivers – after an outcry over the death of Makayah McDermott.
The Prime Minister said the Ministry of Justice was looking at reckless driving laws after being urged in the Commons to toughen up the “wholly inadequate” rules.
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704,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/four-teenage-best-friends-killed-311208,Four teenage best friends killed in car accident,"James Bowyer, Ed Manders-Naden, Kirk Nokes and Lee Grimshaw, all 18, died instantly when the Ford Fiesta they were in was ripped in two in Northamptonshire.",http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article311207.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/4828D69E-F5ED-749D-5745CE46C2D92E3E.jpg,2008-06-01 23:00:00+00,mirror,2017-10-08 21:52:55.224961+00,2017-10-08 21:52:56.361346+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Four best friends who grew up together were killed yesterday in a horrific crash at an accident blackspot.
James Bowyer, Ed Manders-Naden, Kirk Nokes and Lee Grimshaw, all 18, died instantly when the Ford Fiesta they were in was ripped in two.
Matthew Simpson, 17, survived but remains in a critical condition in hospital.
It took paramedics half an hour to reach the car after it was thought to have hit a signpost going over a hill.
Distraught friend Adam Blackler, 18, last night paid tribute to his school friends who all loved their cars.
Adam, who lived next to apprentice electrician Ed, in Calvert, Bucks, said: ""We were like brothers. We'd go out drinking, play football, go to the cinema - we'd do everything together.
""I didn't see them last night, the only reason I wasn't there was that I wanted to go to a club in Milton Keynes. I am going to miss them so much.""
The five are thought to have been at a pub in Brackley, Northants, before the smash on the A422 in Westbury at 12.50am.
Adam's police officer dad, Rob Blackler, 45, said cars played a big part in their lives. He said: ""They all had cars, it gave them freedom. They weren't into modifying engines but liked to make them look good by lowering the suspension, like lads do.
""They were great mates and great kids. We have seen them all grow up together.""
Witnesses told how survivor Matthew, of Bicester, Oxon, was ""bullied"" into remaining conscious after he was flung from the car until an air ambulance arrived.
A woman who works in a restaurant said: ""We found the car had split in two halves.
One victim was lying on a drive. The others were all in the car, it was terrible sight.
""One man sat with the only boy left alive, shouting ""don't die"". He was bullying him into staying alive.""
Stuart Griffith, 47, who was driving behind on the 40mph road, said: ""The car was split in half by the impact. I have never seen anything like it. For that to happen they must have been doing 70 or even 80mph.""
Thames Valley Police said: ""Four people were declared dead at the scene. A fifth person remains in a critical condition.""
Resident John Barber said the road was a notorious blackspot: ""People don't slow down but come through like it's a race track. But it is such a tragic waste of life.""
The families of James, of Marsh Gibbon, Oxfordshire, and Lee, from Brackley, were too upset to speak.",200,200843N001068
717,http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/324727/Three-killed-as-car-careers-into-ditch,Three killed as car careers into ditch,THREE men were killed in a horror crash after their car smashed through trees and landed in a ditch.,http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/324727_1.jpg,2012-06-05 23:00:00+00,Express.co.uk,2017-10-09 12:20:46.368014+00,2017-10-09 12:20:49.428531+00,1,"All three men, aged 57, 39 and 31, were pronounced dead at the scene []
It is believed the men and two women had been travelling to a beacon-lighting ceremony for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
One man was thrown from the Mercedes estate and trapped underneath when the vehicle plunged down an embankment.
A 29-year-old female passenger freed herself from the wreckage and scrambled to safety before using her mobile phone to call the emergency services.
All three men, aged 57, 39 and 31, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The 57 and 39-year-olds were both US citizens.
The group had been travelling towards Wallingford along the A4074 at Sandfordon-Thames, near Oxford, when the vehicle left the road at about 9.50pm on Monday.",200,201243P002062
725,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11220942.Tributes_paid_to_woman_killed_after_collision_with_fire_engine/,Tributes paid to woman killed after collision with fire engine,HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at the Central Oxford Mosque yesterday to say goodbye to a grandmother killed in a collision with a fire engine.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/3030927/,,Oxford Mail,2017-10-10 09:40:43.234369+00,2017-10-10 09:40:44.141536+00,1,"HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at the Central Oxford Mosque yesterday to say goodbye to a grandmother killed in a collision with a fire engine.
Sultana Begum, 79, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Friday evening following the accident in Cowley Road earlier that afternoon.
The grandmother, who lived in the street, was crossing the road when she was hurt in the crash with the engine, which was being driven to an emergency in Blackbird Leys.
At least 800 people attended the 11.30am funeral at the Manzil Way mosque, before her body was flown to Pakistan to be buried.
Neighbours paid tribute to the pensioner and told the Oxford Mail that Mrs Begum – the mother of taxi driver Tariq Mahmood – was often out visiting friends and family.
Cowley Road resident Shagufta Ali, 28, said: “She was an old fragile lady but she was still out every day going for walks.We all feel really shocked. It is just sad.”
Neighbour Rosalinda Landon said she had often helped Mrs Begum across the road. The 65-year-old said: “She was a good old lady. I always helped her to cross the road – this time I missed it.”
Nusrat Ali, 40, also of Cowley Road, said: “She was a really nice person. She was healthy and never ill. I am still shocked. I could not sleep last night.”
Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service was answering an emer-gency call before the collision between Howard Street and Shelley Road.
Thames Valley Police are investigating the incident.
The force said on Friday that the woman was in her 50s, but revealed on Saturday she was 79.
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",200,201443P145054
729,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-37020788,Woman killed by falling generator,A woman who died after being hit by a generator which fell from a lorry is named as Emma Beeney.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/2794/production/_90723101_mediaitem90723100.jpg,2016-08-09 20:05:24+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:18:36.440388+00,2017-10-18 10:18:41.038315+00,1,"Image copyright Rye Observer Image caption The generator fell onto two pedestrians from a Ford Transit flatbed lorry, Sussex Police said
A woman who died after being hit by a generator which fell from a lorry in East Sussex has been named as Emma Beeney.
Mrs Beeney, 40, of Willow Close, Etchingham, was killed in the village at 06:55 BST on Monday.
Her mother Maggie described her as ""the most beautiful person and the most precious person"".
Mrs Beeney was walking to the station with her husband when the electricity generator fell, the BBC understands.
The Army warrant officer, who was based in Andover, Hampshire, died at the scene in Etchingham High Street near the level crossing, Sussex Police said.
The generator fell from a Ford Transit flatbed lorry, according to the force.
Image caption Emma Beeney's family have left a message at the scene
Her husband, Rob, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.
A 42-year-old Ashford man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed until 5 October.
Mrs Beeney's family left flowers at the scene with a card that reads: ""For our beautiful and precious Emma, with all our love from Rob, Mum & Dad, Mike, Sharon, David and all the family. In our hearts forever.""
Image caption Rob Beeney, Emma's husband, was taken to hospital by air ambulance and is in a stable condition
Another card reads: ""Words are not enough to express how sad we feel to have lost someone in our village under such tragic circumstances.""
Mrs Beeney's friend Yvonne Jones said her death was beyond belief.
""It's shocking news - heartbreaking,"" she said.
""I just can't accept it. Its really, really hard to believe.""
Image caption Mrs Beeney's friend Yvonne Jones said the news was heartbreaking
Councillor John Barnes, the chairman of Etchingham Parish Council said he was ""totally devastated"".
""They were young, with their lives ahead of them,"" he said. ""One of them is injured and one of them dead. You just feel so conscious of the tragedy.""
He later tweeted: ""Etchingham has long-expected an accident in the High Street, but the village is shell-shocked by this loss. Huge sympathy for Emma's family.""
Ch Insp Rosie Ross of Sussex Police said: ""This was a tragic incident and we are investigating the circumstances.
""We would like to hear from anyone who saw the lorry before the incident or what actually happened.""",200,2016471604742
743,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-37951875,Driver admits killing teenage pedestrian,A motorist who ploughed into four pedestrians killing a teenager admits causing death by dangerous driving.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/00A6/production/_88266100_img_4321.jpg,2016-11-11 13:01:45+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:30:48.814298+00,2017-10-18 10:30:51.172699+00,1,"From the section
Image caption James Bisset admitted causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal crash on Clevedon Road in Nailsea
A motorist who ploughed into four pedestrians killing a teenager has admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
James Bisset, 23, of Yatton, drove his Volvo into the people in Nailsea near Bristol in February.
Alex Gould, 18, later died in hospital and another man was seriously injured.
Bisset also admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possessing a Class A drug when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court.
Image copyright Gould family photograph Image caption Alex Gould, 18, died after being hit by a car driven by James Bisset in Nailsea on 14 February
Bisset was driving a Volvo along Clevedon Road in the early hours of 14 February.
His car hit Mr Gould and another man before striking a man and a woman and smashing into a telegraph pole.
Speaking after the incident, Mr Gould's family said he was ""the perfect son, brother, nephew, grandson and cousin"".
Bisset was released on conditional bail and will be sentenced on 3 January.",200,2016521602756
545,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/monument-road-crash-tributes-radhika-12310958,Watch as Woking Nepalese Community Service remembers crash victim,Members of the Nepalese community have visited the crash site to pay tribute to the woman who died when she was hit by a car last Friday,http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article12311049.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crash.jpg,2016-12-13 06:00:00+00,getsurrey,2017-09-29 21:51:28.293859+00,2017-09-29 21:51:31.588947+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A woman who was killed when a car mounted the pavement in Maybury has been remembered by members of the Nepalese community who knew her.
The Woking Nepalese Community Service has paid an emotional tribute to Woking resident Radhika Gurung, who was walking along Monument Road when she was fatally struck last Friday night (December 9).
Surrey Police confirmed a blue Peugeot and a BMW were involved in a collision at the junction with Arnold Road, causing the Peugeot to mount the pavement and collide with Mrs Gurung.
She was pronounced dead at the scene after being treated by paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Raj Chhetri, advisor for the community service, visited the crash site on Monday (December 12) to speak on behalf of the Nepalese community and pay his respects.
Numerous bouquets of flowers have been placed in the driveway of the home of the D'Antonio family, where the Peugeot came to a halt, while candles have been lined up on a wall.
Residents living nearby continue to visit the site to leave their floral tributes and light the candles in memory of Mrs Gurung.
(Image: TMS)
Speaking at the scene of the crash, Mr Chhetri said: ""It is with great regret [that] I am here to pay my respects to the late Radhika Gurung, who was the wife of a gentleman of the ex-Gurkha veterans whom I know very well, the chairman of the Woking Nepalese Community Service.
""I, as an advisor of the society, am here to pay respects on behalf of all the Nepalese living in Woking and many around the world have sent their messages of regret and condolences.""
Mr Chhetri, who lives in Knaphill, also thanked the D'Antonio family for allowing people to lay floral tributes and place candles in the driveway where Mrs Gurung died.
(Image: TMS)
He added: ""They have offered the family, that if the family want to put a little marble plaque here, they would honour that wish.
""So to Nepali all over the world... I say to all that it is also my loss that we have lost a community member in Woking.""
Mr Chhetri concluded his tribute by leaving a special message for the Nepalese community.
Did you know Mrs Gurung and would like to pay tribute? You can post in the comments section below or email surreylive@trinitymirror.com.",200,2016450136780
597,http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-11-01/family-pays-tribute-to-mother-of-two-killed-in-car-accident/,Family pays tribute to mother-of-two killed in car accident,"The family of a mother who was killed in a car accident in Merseysde say she was "the picture of happiness".
Lauren Johnson, 33, died after the collision on College Road, Crosby, on Friday, October 28.
Her family said the mother-of-two always "put her own thoughts and feelings ahead of those of others."",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-30 07:19:39.562839+00,2017-09-30 07:19:40.540878+00,1,"Such selflessness is a rarity these days; that coupled with absolute beauty, humour, and an unrivalled set of principles and morals meant Lauren truly was one in a million.
A daughter, a sister, a best friend to many, a wife and a mother to two beautiful young children; Lauren was the picture of happiness. Full of dreams, hopes and aspirations, not just for herself, but for her children too.
In an instant Lauren has had her dreams and future snatched away from her, and the glue of this family has been forever broken. But, her absolute determination, selflessness and inspiration means that her two children have had the most wonderful start to life, loved in a way only a mother could love.
We will strive as a family to make sure Lauren's memory and strength of character lives on in everything we do. Our beautiful children will know all about their Mummy`s smile, success in every aspect of life, and will know just how this truly special mother embraced all the challenges she faced in a head on and positive manner. Most importantly, Lauren’s children will always know how happy they made her.
Our family will never get over this, but the kindness of the local community is appreciated and the kind words and actions are both humbling and overwhelming.
We ask that during this time we are left to grieve in private and figure out our new life.",200,2016051603414
705,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7429768.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Four teenage crash victims named,"","",,"",2017-10-08 21:53:13.685018+00,2017-10-08 21:53:14.21309+00,1,"Flowers have been laid near the scene of the crash
Four 18-year-olds killed in a car crash in Buckinghamshire early on Sunday have been named by police.
A 17-year-old who was also in the Ford Fiesta when it hit a tree on the A422 Brackley Road at Westbury at 0050 BST, remains critically ill in hospital.
The victims were named as James Bowyer, from Marsh Gibbon, Oxfordshire, and Lee Grimshaw, from Brackley, Northants.
Edward Manders-Naden, from Calvert Green, Bucks, and Kirk Nokes, from Buckingham, also died in the crash.
A police spokesman urged anyone who witnessed the crash, which is not thought to have involved any other vehicles, to contact them.
The road was closed for several hours as collision investigators examined the scene but has been reopened and an investigation continues into the cause of the crash.
",200,200843N001068
718,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2236394/Oxfordshire-deer-crash-Sisters-survive-collision-killed-father-husbands.html,Sisters survive car crash which killed their father and husbands after driver swerved to avoid deer,"Andrew Pain, 31, Stephen Hughes, 57, pictured, and Greg Brooks, 39, all died in the smash on the A4074 in Oxfordshire.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/11/21/article-2236394-16267DE0000005DC-70_1024x615_large.jpg,2012-11-21 18:05:47+00,Mail Online,2017-10-09 12:20:52.297612+00,2017-10-09 12:20:57.602973+00,1,"Sisters survive car crash which killed their father and husbands after driver swerved to avoid deer
Newly-wed Sarah Pain and her sister Angela Hughes-Brooks both lost husbands and their own father
'Unimaginable' tragedy occurred after family day out to celebrate Mrs Pain's recent wedding
Mrs Pain's new husband Andrew swerved to avoid deer and hit two trees at around 60mph
Three members of the same family were killed when the driver of their car swerved to avoid a deer and slewed off the road before crashing into a tree.
The relatives were on a family trip to celebrate the recent wedding of Sarah and Andrew Pain and had enjoyed a punting trip and dinner out before the tragic smash happened on the A4074 in Oxfordshire.
Mrs Pain, 29, and her sister Angela Hughes-Brooks, 37, lost both their husbands and their father when the Mercedes driven by Mr Pain, 31, flew off the road and hit two trees. Mrs Pain and Mrs Hughes-Brooks survived the crash.
Car crash fatalities (left to right): Andrew Pain, 31, had recently married; Stephen Hughes, 57, was visiting England from the US; Greg Brooks, 39, was on a family day out
A coroner heard that the men died on June 4 this year at the end of a happy family day out to celebrate the Pains' recent wedding in the US.
They were driving home that evening when the deer appeared in front of the car. Mr Pain swerved to avoid it and t he Mercedes saloon, which he had borrowed from his parents, slid sideways off the road and hit two trees at around 60mph.
Financial analyst Andrew, 31, graphic designer Greg Brooks, 39, and the two women’s father, Stephen Hughes, a 57-year-old lawyer, were declared dead at the scene.
Wedding day: Andrew and Sarah Pain on their wedding day, weeks before the tragic smash in Oxfordshire
The Oxfordshire coroner heard how Mr Pain and his new American wife, who lived in London, had thrown a wedding celebration party at his parents’ home in Oxfordshire on 2 June for friends who couldn’t travel to their wedding in Baltimore, USA, 10 weeks earlier.
On June 4, family members had enjoyed a countryside picnic at idyllic Cherwell House before going hunting and then out for a meal at an Indian restaurant in Oxford.
However, tragedy struck on the journey home as darkness fell around 9.45pm.
Bride and bridesmaids: Sarah Pain, centre, on her wedding day and her sister, Angela Hughes-Brooks, centre left In a statement read out on her behalf, Mrs Pain said: 'The atmosphere in the car was good. It had been a good day and we were all talking. 'I remember seeing a deer - it wasn’t a large deer, it was a small deer. When we came around the bend, it was there in the headlights. 'All I can visualise is that deer, I don’t know what happened after that.' The inquest heard how Mr Pain, who was sober, 'violently snatched' to the left to avoid the animal in the road. The blue Mercedes E230 saloon flew off the road at around 60mph and hit two trees, killing the three men instantly.
Scene of the smash: The Mercedes flew off the A4074 in Oxfordshire at around 60mph and hit two trees
Scene of the crash: the car driven by Mr Pain hit two trees after it came off the road on the night of 4 June this year
'Suddenly, a deer jumped out in to the road. This deer was not a fully grown deer, but it was not a baby either. Andy swerved to avoid hitting it and I don’t remember what happened after that'
Mrs Pain’s sister Angela, of Maryland, USA, who was in the front passenger seat, clambered out of the vehicle covered in blood and, despite having broken wrists herself, flagged down a coach driver who immediately called 999.
In a statement, she said: 'Andy was driving. I was in the front passenger seat because I get car sickness.
'Andy’s driving was careful and safe. We were on the way back to Andy’s parents’ house. The vehicle’s headlights were on and the stereo was off because we were talking.
'Suddenly, a deer jumped out in to the road. This deer was not a fully grown deer, but it was not a baby either. Andy swerved to avoid hitting it and I don’t remember what happened after that.'
Family man: Stephen Hughes, who died in the accident, at a party last December
Firefighters had to cut Mrs Pain out of her middle seat in the rear of the car. The bodies of the three dead men were also cut from the vehicle.
The inquest heard Mr Hughes and Mr Brooks were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. But collision investigator Stephen Moffatt told the hearing it was unlikely they would have survived even if they had been belted in.
'It’s difficult to overestimate the violence of this collision,' he said.
'When a vehicle strikes a mature tree at this kind of speed, you cannot begin to imagine the noise, the distortion to the vehicle shell, the chaos that occurs inside the vehicle. It’s very lucky, in my opinion, that we have two survivors from this collision'
'When a vehicle strikes a mature tree at this kind of speed, you cannot begin to imagine the noise, the distortion to the vehicle shell, the chaos that occurs inside the vehicle. It’s very lucky, in my opinion, that we have two survivors from this collision.'
Mr Moffatt said tyre marks suggested Andrew 'snatched violently' to the left.
He added: 'It’s one of those manoeuvres you couldn’t bring yourself to do unless you knew your life was in danger.
'These are instantaneous, knee-jerk reactions using his experience as a driver. It’s over in seconds.'
Toxicology tests confirmed none of the men had alcohol or drugs in their systems.
Oxford coroner Darren Salter recorded three verdicts of accidental death.
Addressing the relatives, he said: 'I would like to pass on my sympathies to you all as a family. This is a case which, in many ways, is unimaginable.",200,201243P002062
726,http://oxfordstudent.com/2015/02/19/coroner-rules-pedestrian-fire-engine-death-accidental/,"","","",,"",2017-10-10 09:40:48.91776+00,2017-10-10 09:40:50.473796+00,1,"",403,201443P145054
730,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3730197/Woman-pedestrian-dies-crushed-generator-fell-lorry-walked-pavement-Sussex-village.html,Pedestrian dies after being crushed by generator that fell from lorry,"Emma Beeney, 40, was walking her husband Rob, 44, to work early yesterday morning when she was struck outside the village church in Etchingham, East Sussex.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/08/09/19/370BA1E600000578-0-image-a-4_1470765651955.jpg,2016-08-08 20:42:15+00,Mail Online,2017-10-18 10:18:56.074118+00,2017-10-18 10:19:03.228042+00,1,"Emma Beeney, 40, was walking her husband to work when she was fatally struck outside the church in Etchingham, East Sussex
The pedestrian killed when a generator fell from the back of a lorry and crushed her was today revealed to be a married serving soldier on leave.
Emma Beeney, 40, was walking her 44-year-old husband Rob to work early yesterday morning when she was fatally struck outside the village church in Etchingham, East Sussex.
Her husband, who is believed to be a former Army chef now working as an operations manager for a London catering firm, was taken to hospital suffering with severe concussion.
The victim was a Warrant Officer class 2 with 5 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and has been described by residents as 'amazing'.
Her family left a floral tribute at the scene of the crash today, describing her as their 'precious and beautiful Emma'.
The card read: 'For our precious and beautiful Emma - all our love from Rob, Mum and Dad, Mike, Sharon and David and all the family. In our hearts forever.'
Shocking incident: Paramedics scrambled to save the life of the victim, a Warrant Officer class 2 with 5 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, after she was hit by the generator (circled)
WO2 Beeney was just beginning a three week holiday from the military, and is said to have decided to walk her husband Rob to the train station with the family dog.
Paul Collins, 48, owner of village cafe Bistro@TheStation, said: 'Rob and Emma were a big part of the community. They did all the food at the summer fete.
Husband: Robert Beeney is believed to be a former Army chef now working as an operations manager for a catering firm
'They did a barbecue during the day and a curry at night. They were massive participants in everything that the village does. They are amazing people.
'Everyone is in real shock. She was walking with him to work, they were going to the train together with their dog - a cocker spaniel. It shouldn't have happened.'
Neighbours say the couple spent their working week at WO2 Beeney's barracks in Andover, but would be at the Etchingham family home at weekends and holidays.
Paramedics scrambled to save WO2 Beeney's life. Her husband, a father of two, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, and is said to be in a stable condition.
The accident happened just after 7am yesterday along a remote stretch of lane on the outskirts of the village close to the railway line and parish church.
Another walker jumped over the church wall to escape the falling equipment. A police witness appeal has now been placed near where WO2 Beeney was hit.
Today WO2 Beeney's colleagues at 5 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers issued a joint tribute to her.
'WO2 Emma Beeney was an exemplary Warrant Officer who excelled in everything she did,' it said.
'She was a determined, focussed and competitive individual whether on the sports field or working in Battalion HQ. She led by example and additionally assumed the role as the Adjutant General's Corps Detachment Commander, focusing on the career management of Staff and Personnel Support soldiers within the Battalion.
'Professionally at the very pinnacle of her trade as a Regimental Administrative Warrant Officer her future lay far beyond this. WO2 Beeney was studying for her Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification and her next assignment would have seen her employed within the Army Management Accountancy Services community.'
Flowers left at the scene with a card read: 'Words are just not enough to express how sad we feel to have lost someone in our village in such tragic circumstances.'
Etchingham Parish Church will be open for remembrance on Saturday for the community to pay their respects.
Witness Paul Hunt, who arrived at the scene a few minutes after the accident, described what he saw as 'horrible'.
He said: 'I came upon the incident minutes after it had happened and there were a lot of people milling around. The generator was lying on the pavement.
Witness appeal: WO2 Beeney was pronounced dead at the scene after the metal generator detached from the moving vehicle early yesterday morning
'It also had a large pneumatic breaker attached to it. The lorry was parked up past the level crossing. The injured man was on all fours and had a head wound.
'The lady was in bad shape. She was lying on her back and having trouble breathing. It was horrible. Then the ambulance arrived and told everyone to move on.'
The large portable generator was on a Ford transit flatbed lorry near the railway station level crossing when it fell.
Parish councillor Mary Barnes, who lives in the village, said she heard about the accident after arriving home from a weekend away.
She said: 'It is a small village. Everyone knows everyone. There are only 650 people on the electoral roll.'
Annette Childs, vice chairman of the parish council, said: 'It's very tragic, just horrendous. It's really shocked the village because we're very tight knit.
'A lot of people walk around here and people do get to know one another. So it will have a knock on effect.'
The pet dog is not thought to have been injured. Sussex Police said a 42-year-old man from Ashford, Kent, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving had been released on police bail pending further inquiries until October 5.",200,2016471604742
737,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-31918901,Death crash truck 'driven by father',"A recovery truck that hit a wall, killing a toddler, was driven by his father, police say.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/81706000/jpg/_81706278_flowers20.jpg,2015-03-17 15:53:55+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:27:34.4394+00,2017-10-18 10:27:36.291936+00,1,"Image caption Floral tributes have been placed at the scene
A recovery truck that hit a wall which collapsed on to a toddler and killed him was driven by the boy's father, police said.
Nineteen-month-old Amaan Yaseen suffered a fatal head injury on Queens Road, Stechford, Birmingham, on Monday.
The truck ""accidentally struck"" the front wall at the home address while it was being parked, family friend Mohammad Hafeez said.
He said the parents were ""distraught and shocked"".
Image caption Family friend Mohammad Hafeez said the boy would be ""deeply missed""
Mr Hafeez said Amaan was ""a lovely little boy who brought with him a lot of joy and happiness for the entire family, particularly his parents"".
Addressing the media near the scene, Mr Hafeez said the boy would be ""deeply missed"" following ""this accidental and tragic incident"" at about 16:55 GMT on Monday.
The barrister said: ""You will appreciate that this is a very tragic and traumatic incident for any parent to have to experience.
""[The father] is obviously and understandably distraught and upset and he is being supported quite properly by his immediate family and friends.""
Image caption People have been visiting the scene of Monday's tragic accident
Image caption Rosa Knight paid her respects and left a candle as a mark of respect
Mourners have paid their respects at the semi-detached home, where broken masonry still lies by the driveway.
Rosa Knight, who left a candle at the scene, said: ""I did it for that baby and the family... when I was told, I shed a tear.""
Roy Ives, who was walking back from a friend's house, said: ""Out of the corner of my eye on the right I saw this block of bricks fall down... It was horrendous. It really upset me.""
A 17-year-old girl, who lives next door, said she heard screaming and ""just assumed it was kids"".
She said: ""We heard a lot of screaming... I can't believe that just happened right outside our door.""
Inspector Paul Bennett, of West Midlands Police's collision investigation unit, said: ""This was a tragic incident and officers continue to support the family and establish what exactly happened.""",200,201520T019335
546,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2016-12-08/female-pedestrian-killed-and-two-injured-after-reading-collision/,Female pedestrian killed and two injured after Reading collision,"Police have confirmed that a female pedestrian has died following a collision in Reading.
At around 1.15pm police received a report that black Ford Focus had been involved in a collision with three pedestrians on Oxford Road.
One of the pedestrians, a woman aged in her forties, sadly died at the scene.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1168209/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-29 21:53:27.830512+00,2017-09-29 21:53:29.331524+00,1,"A Ford Focus is removed from the scene Credit: ITV Meridian
Police have confirmed that a female pedestrian has died following a collision in Reading. At around 1.15pm police received a report that black Ford Focus had been involved in a collision with three pedestrians on Oxford Road. One of the pedestrians, a woman aged in her forties, sadly died at the scene.
Of the other pedestrians, a man was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries and a second man was taken to hospital by land ambulance with pelvic injuries. The female driver of the Ford Focus was taken to hospital by land ambulance with minor injuries.
Bystanders at the scene in Oxford Road Credit: ITV Meridian
Oxford Road is currently closed between Gordon Place and Chester Street. Wantage Road is also closed up to the junction with Wilton Road and will remain closed for a significant time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area this evening as inquiries continue.",200,2016430345765
598,http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/liverpool-echo/obituary/johnson-lauren/48410985,Johnson Lauren : Obituary,"JOHNSON LAUREN October 28, 2016 Tragically, aged 33 years. Funeral service at St. Andrews Church, Maghull on Thursday, November 10th at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at West Lancashire Crematorium, Burscough. No flowers please, but if desired, donations to Thompsons Funeral Services, 175A Liverpool Road South, Maghull, L31 8AA. Tel: 0151 526 1815. Donations will be used for The Crosby Community which Lauren loved. (Lauren, you will always be my beautiful Wife and true best friend. Our children will always know you as the perfect and loving Mother you were, the Mother that ensured they...",https://iannounce-cdn.co.uk/static/1478542698/images/86/09/48410986_large.png,,"",2017-09-30 07:19:48.196496+00,2017-09-30 07:19:48.951768+00,1,"JOHNSON LAUREN October 28, 2016 Tragically, aged 33 years. Funeral service at St. Andrews Church, Maghull on Thursday, November 10th at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at West Lancashire Crematorium, Burscough. No flowers please, but if desired, donations to Thompsons Funeral Services, 175A Liverpool Road South, Maghull, L31 8AA. Tel: 0151 526 1815. Donations will be used for The Crosby Community which Lauren loved.
(Lauren, you will always be my beautiful Wife and true best friend. Our children will always know you as the perfect and loving Mother you were, the Mother that ensured they thrived in their early years. You are determined, driven, funny and beautiful, both inside and out; that will not stop here and will live on through our children. Your legacy is one of unconditional love and we will strive everyday to make you proud. We have our very own angel looking down on us now and your guidance will be as important now as it ever was. You built a family and encouraged us to dream. My dream will be to see you again; I will cling to that forever more. Remember, 'If you don't shine then I don't shine'.) Our everlasting love - David, Cara and Daniel xxxxxxx.",200,2016051603414
706,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/7783478.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Oxfordshire | Crash survivor visits rescue base,"","",,"",2017-10-08 21:53:22.459252+00,2017-10-08 21:53:23.067128+00,1,"Matthew Simpson broke dozens of bones in the fatal car crash The sole survivor of a car crash which killed four young men has visited the Oxfordshire base of the region's rescue helicopter to donate money. Matthew Simpson was critically injured in the crash on the A422 Brackley Road at Westbury in June. Today the teenager visited RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, the home of the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. He gave the charity which runs the helicopter almost £9,000, which was raised by his family and friends. 'Magnificent gesture' Matthew Simpson was airlifted to hospital in the police helicopter after the crash because the trust which runs the air ambulance does not have enough money for it to fly at night. ""If the police helicopter had not been able to pick me up, the amount of blood I was losing, I may well have died as the four others did,"" said Mr Simpson. The new EC135 air ambulance is based at RAF Benson ""I would like the money to be spent to help give the air ambulance the ability to fly at night and save other people."" The NHS provides two paramedics for the air rescue service, but the £1.8m a year cost of the running the helicopter comes entirely from sponsorship and charitable donations. Patrick Conafray, from the air ambulance trust, said:""This is a magnificent gesture following such a terrible tragedy."" ""Mathew's father Mark and his work colleagues wanted to show their support of the emergency services and this money will help bring the day when we can operate in the hours of darkness that bit closer.""
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719,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/wallingford/10126908.Tragic_crash_prompts_call_to_beware_of_deer/?ref=rl,Tragic crash prompts call to beware of deer,A HEARTBROKEN mum is urging drivers to take extra care after three members of her family were killed when their car swerved to avoid a deer.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2274929/,,Oxford Mail,2017-10-09 12:21:30.430081+00,2017-10-09 12:21:31.283508+00,1,"A HEARTBROKEN mum is urging drivers to take extra care after three members of her family were killed when their car swerved to avoid a deer.
Andrew Pain, 31, his brother-in-law Greg Brooks, 39, and his father-in-law Stephen Hughes were killed when their Mercedes saloon skidded sideways off the A4074 Oxford to Wallingford road near Nuneham Courtenay and hit two trees.
The three men were travelling back to the family home on June 4 when a deer ran into the road.
Now Mr Pain’s parents Kathy and James Pain, from Ipsden, near Wallingford, have spoken of their grief and urged others to be aware of the dangers.
Mrs Pain said despite living in Oxford for 24 years she had no idea there were deer in the area.
She said: “After the accident we went down the embankment to the crash scene and we could hear the sound of animals. Andrew happened to be driving through at dusk on a sharp bend.
“They saw the deer in a split second and didn’t have time to even think about how to react.”
She added: “Drivers will have no idea of the risk. To come from this tragedy, we would like more information about the dangers drivers face.
“Deer are that close to fast roads around Oxford and people need to slow down.”
Mr Pain was travelling home with his new wife Sarah, 29, and her sister Angela Hughes-Brooks, 37, along with his father-in-law and brother-in-law when a deer ran into the road.
The couple had married in Baltimore, USA, 10 weeks earlier.
Swerving to avoid the animal, Mr Pain’s car left the road and struck a tree, killing the three men and seriously injuring the two sisters. All five had spent the day in Henley-on-Thames celebrating the couple’s wedding, punting on the river before heading back into Oxford for a meal at an Indian restaurant.
Andrew Pain moved to Oxford when he was seven and attended the Dragon School, in Bardwell Road. After graduating from Aberystwyth University he moved to London where he worked in property.
His mother said: “The family was incredibly close. Andrew was the most sensitive, kind, loving brother to all his siblings. And his wife is suffering massively at the moment.”
After the accident Mrs Hughes-Brooks climbed out of the car and managed to flag down a coach driver who dialled 999.
Mrs Pain added: “The family would like to thank those people who took the trouble to stop.”
At an inquest, Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter recorded three verdicts of accidental death.
Last year in the Thames Valley there was one death and nine serious injuries as a result of road accidents involving animals, according to the Department for Transport.",200,201243P002062
738,http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/toddler-killed-by-falling-brick-wall-hit-by-his-father-as-he-parked-lorry-in-birmingham-10114016.html,Tragedy of toddler killed during father's lorry crash,The family of a toddler who was killed when his father knocked down a wall as he was parking a lorry have spoken of their devastation.,https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/03/17/15/Lorry-accident.jpg,2015-03-17 15:24:54+00,The Independent,2017-10-18 10:27:56.674353+00,2017-10-18 10:27:57.511512+00,1,"The family of a toddler who was killed when his father knocked down a wall as he was parking a lorry have spoken of their devastation.
Amaan Yaseen, who was 19 months old, suffered a serious head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene in Stechford on Monday.
Police said his father was parking the recovery vehicle near the family home at 5pm when it hit a wall, which then fell on his son.
The unnamed man is being supported by specially trained officers after the tragedy as they continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
Amaan’s family paid tribute to the little boy, saying: “This is a very tragic and traumatic incident for any parent to have to experience. These parents are distraught and shocked.
Flowers were left outside the home as friends and family gathered to express their condolences today
""Amaan was a lovely little boy, who brought with him a lot of joy and happiness for the entire family, particularly his parents, and he will be deeply missed.”
The statement thanked the West Midlands Ambulance Service for their efforts to save the child and asked the media to respect the family’s privacy so they could mourn their loss.
Ambulances, paramedics, emergency doctors and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were on the scene within minutes but a spokesperson said ""nothing could be done"".
Roy Ives, a carer who lives in nearby, was walking back from a friend's house when he saw the aftermath of the crash.
A woman lays flowers where Amaan Yaseen died
“Out the corner of my eye on the right I saw this block of bricks fall down - at the time I didn't think much of it,"" he said.
“Then about eight seconds later I was opposite where it happened and I saw his little body lying on the pavement. It was horrendous.”
Mr Ives said he has been unable to eat since the accident because he was so distressed.
Inspector Paul Bennett, from West Midlands Police’s collision investigation unit, said: “This was a tragic incident and officers continue to support the family and establish what exactly happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log number 1637 16/3/2015.
Additional reporting by PA",200,201520T019335
599,https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/720710/man-in-court-23-accused-of-killing-two-year-old-tot-harlow-edwards-by-driving-dangerously-in-coupar-angus/,Man in court accused of killing two-year-old tot in Forfar car smash,A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been accused of killing a toddler by driving dangerously and crashing into the child on a pavement. Luke Pirie appeared in court today in private over allegations he lost cont…,https://i2.wp.com/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/03/nintchdbpict000275413133-e14800279548911.jpg?crop=0px%2C117px%2C322px%2C215px&resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1,2017-03-14 12:28:43+00,The Scottish Sun,2017-09-30 07:24:33.967302+00,2017-09-30 07:24:36.020001+00,1,"Luke Pirie appeared in court today over allegations he collided with another vehicle and mounted the kerb before fatally crashing into the young girl
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A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been accused of killing a toddler by driving dangerously and crashing into the child on a pavement.
Luke Pirie appeared in court today in private over allegations he lost control of his vehicle and caused the death of Harlow Edwards.
2 Harlow, two, was killed in October last year
Pirie, from Forfar, is said to have driven dangerously in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, on 13 October last year.
The petition at Perth Sheriff Court alleges he collided with another vehicle and mounted the kerb before fatally crashing into the two-year-old girl.
Pirie faces a second charge of driving dangerously and causing serious injury to two other people, a 17-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy, in the same incident.
News Group Newspapers Ltd 2 Floral tributes at the scene of Harlow’s death in Coupar Angus
During a brief appearance in private before Sheriff Lindsay Foulis, Pirie entered no plea and the case against him was continued for further examination.
Pirie was granted bail and left court by a side door to avoid TV cameras and the parents of Harlow Edwards, who had turned up for the hearing.
Parents Sara and Steven Edwards have set up the charity Harlow’s Helping Hand in memory of their two-year-old daughter, who died within yards of her home.
They want to provide practical advice and financial support to parents who have lost children in similar circumstances.
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They said: “We just want the charity for Harlow instead of all the sadness that’s associated with her, because that’s how she was she – was just amazing.
“Lots of amazing charities offer really amazing emotional support to families who’ve lost a child but unfortunately the financial, practical sort seems to have been missed.
“We were really fortunate we got a lot of help but I think you then look around and you realise that not everyone has that.
“When you’re going through such a horrible time it must just be the worst feeling in the world to have something else to worry about on top of the grief that you’re feeling.”
“Even if we just help one person that’s job done.”
We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun Online? Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5266",200,2016930000561
707,http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2311418.four_teenagers_die_in_smash/,Four teenagers die in smash,A TEENAGE boy was among four friends killed when their car veered off the road and smashed into a tree.,http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/resources/images/551335/,,thisisoxfordshire,2017-10-08 21:55:08.134772+00,2017-10-08 21:55:08.947132+00,1,"A TEENAGE boy was among four friends killed when their car veered off the road and smashed into a tree.
Tributes have been paid to James Bowyer, 18, of Marsh Gibbon, near Bicester, who died at the scene when the blue Ford Fiesta he was travelling in crashed on the Oxfordshire boundary at around 12.30am yesterday.
A 17-year-old boy, named locally as Matthew Simpson, from Bicester, was last night fighting for his life at the John Radcliffe Hospital where his condition was described as critical.
Police said the teenage friends had spent the evening together in the area before the crash. They are appealing for witnesses.
Three other boys killed were last night named by police as 18-year-olds Lee Grimshaw, of Brackley in Northants, Edward Manders-Naden, of Calvert Green, Bucks, and Kirk Nokes, of Buckingham.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Yesterday, friends and family left flowers at the scene on the A422 Brackley Road near Westbury, in Bucks, near the Reindeer Inn.
Andrew Hillier, 22, of Marsh Gibbon, was one of many who paid tribute to Mr Bowyer.
He said: ""He was just a very nice person, very innocent and a quality lad. We used to play football together on the Astroturf pitches near where we lived and we had great fun.
""I cannot believe this could happen to such a nice young person. I just feel for his parents.""
The youngster lived in the village, at Station House, with parents John and Dawn and played football for Marsh Gibbon FC when he was younger.
Chief Insp Jill Wootton, deputy head of Thames Valley Roads Policing, said detectives were trying to find out where the youngsters had spent their evening and appealing for any witnesses who saw the blue Ford Fiesta.
She added: ""It is a very tragic incident with five young people involved, four deceased and one still in hospital.
""We currently have no witnesses as far as I am aware and we need to get a clearer picture of where this vehicle was prior to the incident and where these five were out together during the evening.
""We are trying to track the vehicle's movements and those enquiries are still on-going.
""But our hearts go out to all the families of all the young people. It will be devastating for all those involved.""
Witnesses said the car had split in half.
Passers-by and motorists rushed to help the boys before paramedics arrived but four were later declared dead at the scene.
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said a crew was dispatched six minutes after the first emergency call had been made and a crew had arrived by 12.50am.
The ambulance control room was experiencing three times the normal number of calls while it was dealing with the crash, the spokesman said.
She added: ""But we are not aware of any evidence to suggest there was any unnecessary delay in dispatching the ambulance.""
Police closed the road for several hours to launch an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or saw the group earlier in the evening should contact police on 0845 8 505 505.",200,200843N001068
481,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bestival-coach-crash-three-killed-1318570,"""Some might lose limbs"": Three killed and 50 injured in mystery crash as coach hits tree on return from Bestival",The vehicle was packed with young pop fans when it careered off the road late at night. Most of them were asleep at the time.,"http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1319748.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Coach%20driver%20Colin%20Daulby,%20from%20Warrington%20Cheshire",2012-09-11 23:30:16+00,mirror,2017-09-25 21:05:33.012367+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.328581+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Emergency crews yesterday examine the twisted wreckage of a coach that ploughed into a tree as it returned from a music festival, killing three people and injuring 50 others.
The vehicle was packed with young pop fans when it careered off the road late at night. Most of them were asleep at the time.
Police are baffled by the crash which happened on a well-lit stretch of road in good weather conditions.
(Image: Mercury)
The driver, named by his boss Dave Hannell as 63-year-old Colin Daulby, was among the dead. The other two fatalities had not been named last night.
Mr Hannell said: “Nobody seemed to know what happened as they were all asleep. I can only assume he’s had a heart attack and steered off the road unconscious. I’m gutted.”
Some of the passengers suffered “life-changing” injuries. Others had “serious limb, head, chest and spinal damage” after getting trapped in the wreckage.
Investigation officer Insp Richard Mallett said: “We believe some people might lose limbs.” He added that 13 victims were last night in hospital.
He spoke as other survivors started arriving home after Monday’s horror smash near Hindhead, Surrey. They were all from the Liverpool area.
Passenger Thomas Ledson was treated for shock. His mum said: “He’s lucky. He knew the lads who died. They were all good mates. He’s devastated.”
Fears were last night growing that an 18-year-old festival-goer may have been killed in the crash but not yet identified as he was travelling on someone else’s ticket.
Michael Molloy had been due to return home on the coach but he has not been heard of since. Pals put out a Twitter appeal on behalf of distraught mum Frances to find him.
The passengers had travelled to Bestival on the Isle of Wight last Wednesday aboard the Merseypride coach.
Mr Hannell insisted the vehicle was roadworthy and said Mr Daulby, of Warrington, Cheshire, was a “safety conscious and careful” driver. The driver’s neighbour Tom McLaughlin, 65, added: “He was a hard worker who loved driving his bus. He had two sons.”
(Image: PA)
Insp Mallett of Surrey Police said: “We don’t think road conditions or the weather were a factor in this. The coach left the road and had a significant impact with a tree.”
Bestival organisers said: “This is devastating, our thoughts are with relatives of those affected by this tragic incident.”
Liverpool band Killaflaw, who played at the festival, tweeted their condolences.
The stretch of the A3 where the coach crashed was still closed last night.",200,201245WA73746
720,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/wallingford/10062509.Family_members_killed_swerving_to_avoid_deer/?ref=rss,Family members killed swerving to avoid deer,THREE members of the same family were killed when the driver of their car swerved to avoid a deer and slewed off the road before crashing into a…,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,The Oxford Times,2017-10-09 12:21:38.806672+00,2017-10-09 12:21:39.4867+00,1,"THREE members of the same family were killed when the driver of their car swerved to avoid a deer and slewed off the road before crashing into a tree.
The relatives had all been out earlier in the day and had enjoyed an Indian meal a short time before the tragic crash happened.
A coroner heard that a newlywed and her sister lost their husbands and their father in the crash at the end of a happy family day out to celebrate the bride’s wedding.
Siblings Sarah Pain, 29, and Angela Hughes-Brooks, 37, were the only survivors when Sarah’s new husband, Andrew Pain, swerved to avoid the deer on the A4074 in Oxfordshire.
The Mercedes saloon slid sideways off the road and hit two trees at around 60mph.
Financial analyst Andrew, 31, graphic designer Greg Brooks, 39, and the two women’s father, Stephen Hughes, a 57-year-old lawyer, were declared dead at the scene of the crash.
The Oxfordshire coroner heard how Mr Pain and his new American wife, who lived in London, had thrown a wedding celebration party at his parents’ home in Oxfordshire on Saturday, June 2, for friends who couldn’t travel to their wedding in Baltimore, USA, 10 weeks earlier.
On the Monday afterwards, family members had enjoyed a countryside picnic before going out for a meal at an Indian restaurant in nearby Henley-on-Thames.
However, tragedy struck on the journey home as darkness fell around 9.45pm.
In a statement read out on her behalf, Mrs Pain said: “The atmosphere in the car was good. It had been a good day and we were all talking. I remember seeing a deer – it wasn’t a large deer, it was a small deer. When we came around the bend, it was there in the headlights. All I can visualise is that deer, I don’t know what happened after that.”
The inquest heard how sober Andrew “violently snatched” to the left to avoid the animal in the road.
Mrs Pain’s sister Angela, of Maryland, USA, who was in the front passenger seat, clambered out of the vehicle and, despite having broken wrists herself, flagged down a coach driver who immediately called 999.
Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter recorded three verdicts of accidental death.",200,201243P002062
732,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/08/woman-40-crushed-to-death-after-generator-fell-off-the-back-of-a/,"","","",,"",2017-10-18 10:19:42.869204+00,2017-10-18 10:19:42.869246+00,1,"","",2016471604742
739,http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/toddler-killed-lorry-hits-wall-which-collapses-him-stechford-birmingham-1492210,"Toddler killed as lorry hits wall which collapses on him in Stechford, Birmingham",1-year-old boy not yet formally identified following what police describe as 'a very tragic set of circumstances',http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1429167/stechford-birmingham-baby-toddler-tragedy.jpg,2015-03-16 21:07:00+00,International Business Times UK,2017-10-18 10:28:07.427615+00,2017-10-18 10:28:08.186417+00,1,"A one-year-old boy has been killed in what appears to have been a freak accident when what was described as a recovery truck hit a wall which collapsed onto him in Stechford, West Midlands.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place in Queens Road, Stechford, east of Birmingham city centre at around 5pm today (16 March 2015).
Despite frantic efforts to save the boy, he suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been formally identified.
West Midlands Police Inspector Paul Bennett said: ""This is a very tragic set of circumstances – words cannot describe what his family are going through and our thoughts are with them at this time.
""Specialist officers will be supporting the boy's family and – as with all serious and fatal collisions – an investigation has been launched to establish the cause.""
A West Midlands ambulance service spokesperson said: ""A rapid response vehicle was on scene within four minutes of the call and was backed up by an ambulance, a paramedic officer, an emergency doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire air ambulance.
""Ambulance staff carried out advanced life support but sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.""
Local people took to social media to express their sadness at the tragedy and also to send messages of support for the ambulance crew and police who dealt with the tragedy.
Leanne Henson wrote: ""Such awful news. Can't imagine what the parents are going through. RIP little one.""
Karen Cooper tweeted: ""such awful incident my heart goes out to those dealing with it . it must be so hard to deal with such.""
Queens Road will remain closed for some time as police investigate what happened. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the police on 101 and ask for the Collision Investigation Unit quoting log 1637 16/3/2015.",200,201520T019335
744,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-39032689,Driver jailed for killing pedestrian,"James Bisset hit four pedestrians in February 2016, killing one and seriously injuring another.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/B9C2/production/_94745574_bisset.jpg,2017-02-20 17:38:36+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:30:55.50874+00,2017-10-18 10:30:58.030868+00,1,"Image copyright Avon and Somerset Police Image caption James Bisset was jailed for more than seven years
A motorist who drove into four people killing a teenager has been jailed.
James Bisset, 23, of Yatton, struck the pedestrians with his Volvo in Nailsea near Bristol, last February.
Alex Gould, 18, later died in hospital and another man was seriously injured.
At a previous hearing at Bristol Crown Court, Bisset admitted causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possessing a Class A drug.
He was jailed for seven years and four months.
The court heard he was driving along Clevedon Road in the early hours of 14 February 2016 when his car hit Mr Gould and another man before striking a man and a woman and smashing into a telegraph pole.
Image copyright Gould family photograph Image caption Alex Gould, 18, died after being hit by a car driven by James Bisset in Nailsea
Bisset was also disqualified from driving for seven years and ordered to take an extended re-test.
Speaking after the crash, Mr Gould's family said he had been ""the perfect son, brother, nephew, grandson and cousin"".
Sgt Peter Truch, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: ""This incident has had a huge impact on all those involved and the wider community in Nailsea.""",200,2016521602756
548,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/oxford-road-crash-reading-woman-12293378,Woman dies in Reading crash and three more patients in hospital,The woman in her forties died after being hit by a car in Oxford Road. Three other people have been taken to hospital.,http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article12293947.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Oxford-Road.jpg,2016-12-08 16:49:41+00,getreading,2017-09-29 21:54:17.827532+00,2017-09-29 21:54:20.778032+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A woman has died after an incident in Oxford Road after a car was involved in a collision with three pedestrians .
Emergency services were called to the road at around 1.15pm today - Thursday, December 8 - following a report of a crash between a black Ford Focus and a bus.
One pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, died at the scene.
A man was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries and another man was taken to hospital with pelvic injuries by ambulance.
A woman, believed to be driving the Ford Focus was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A Reading Buses number 17 vehicle was damaged in the incident.
Eyewitness Hassan Charania, who works at Travel Kare (opposite the scene of the crash), said: “I was sitting at my desk and I heard a loud bang.
""That was at 1.15pm on the dot.
“The air ambulance landed in the park behind us after that. They came to help someone who was lying in the road.”
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A man who works at a nearby shop and wishes to stay anonymous added: “I heard a loud noise and came outside.
""I came out the shop and saw a woman on the ground and another man on the ground. I also saw a woman get out of the car.""
The road remains closed between Gordon Place and Chester Street. Wantage Road is also closed up to the junction with Wilton Road and will remain closed for a significant time.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident to come forward.
Inspector Andy Storey, from the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, said: “We are investigating the circumstances of this collision in which a female pedestrian has sadly died.
""I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone who saw a black Ford Focus travelling in the area prior to the collision.
“I would also like to appeal to drivers who were in the area who have dash-cam footage or any other footage which may have captured the incident.
“I appreciate that motorists in the area will experience delays however the road closures are necessary for Roads Policing officers to conduct a thorough investigation.”
Reading Buses’ spokesman Jake Osman confirmed one of the company’s buses had been involved in a incident with a car in Oxford Road.
Mr Osman has urged customers to bear with the company as it deals with the crash.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,2016430345765
600,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/taken-soon-little-one-tributes-9048449,"Heartbreaking tributes to girl, 2, killed as she walked home from playpark","LITTLE Harlow Edwards was mown down by the vehicle and died at the scene, yards from her house.",http://i2.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article9049056.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/pizapcom14764766486741.jpg,2016-10-15 05:00:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-30 07:25:06.227908+00,2017-09-30 07:25:08.15096+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl mown down and killed by a car that mounted the pavement was walking home from the playpark when she was hit.
Little Harlow Edwards died at the scene, yards from her house.
Her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were hurled over a wall by the impact and badly hurt. Onlookers said the sister was sent flying 30ft through the air.
A witness said the driver, a 23-year-old male, hit the children after clipping another car and losing control while trying to overtake a line of vehicles at speed.
He said the car was doing about 50mph in a 30mph zone. Police are investigating.
Harlow was the youngest of five children. Her mum Sara, 36, and dad Steven, 39, had to identify her body.
Her middle name was Elizabeth in honour of her granny, who was killed in a car crash in 1995.
The people of the quiet market town of Coupar Angus in Perthshire are struggling to come to terms with the horror of the crash. One local resident described it as “desperately heartbreaking”.
Harlow was killed at around 3.20pm on Thursday on the short walk home from Larghan Park.
The witness said the driver of a black Ford Focus lost control after clipping the back of a Citroen people carrier while overtaking several vehicles on the wrong side of the road.
He hit a stone wall then careered along the pavement into Harlow and her brother and sister.
“He was going about 50mph in a residential street with a 30mph limit,” the witness claimed.
“A car in front was turning right and he clipped the back of it. They didn’t know this idiot was coming up behind on the wrong side.
“That spun him towards the pavement and he came skidding into the wall. He hit it at speed, ran alongside it. The children were walking on the pavement in front.
“The wee girl was left lying on the pavement a few feet from where the car hit the wall.
“The boy was sent flying about 10ft over the wall into a front garden. The older girl also went over the wall and landed near the house, about 30ft away.”
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The witness, who had been in his car, stopped and joined other people trying to help Harlow.
“I was kneeling beside her,” he said. “People were trying to give her CPR but there wasn’t any hope.
“She was gone. It was a terrible thing to see.
“When the paramedics arrived, they focused on the boy and older girl because there was nothing they could do for the wee one.
“I think the boy and girl were conscious. The boy was crying a lot.
“The driver’s car ended up about 40ft away. He was down the road, standing up. He didn’t seem injured but no one was really bothered about him.
“He was speeding in a built-up area. It had to be dangerous driving.”
The witness, a young man who asked us not to name him, returned to the scene yesterday to leave flowers for Harlow.
One of the family’s neighbours, Lewis Gemime, 16, said his dad Paul also saw the crash – and laid his coat over Harlow’s body.
“He’d been walking the dogs,” Lewis said.
“He said the car was heading towards Forfar and speeding when it clipped a car turning into the junction. He was on the wrong side of the road to go round it and he lost control.
“He obviously couldn’t slow down enough because of the speed he was going.”
Lewis added: “Dad put his jacket over Harlow. It was clear she had passed away. He was really shaken by it when he came back.
“The family are lovely people. You’d see Harlow playing outside, always supervised, and she’d have a big smile on her face. She was always happy.
“Her parents are so nice. I can only imagine what they are going through. It’s heartbreaking.”
Sara posted a photo of Harlow on Facebook last year and wrote: “Looking at this wee face today and realising EXACTLY how lucky I am – to have her and the rest of my gang.
“Life is precious and should never be taken for granted...... Xxxxx.”
Mourners left flowers for Harlow next to a lamppost left damaged and leaning to one side by the force of the crash.
Others left cuddly toys, including a Piglet from Winnie the Pooh.
One handwritten message said: “Sleep tight little one in the arms of your angels. So sad.”
Another read: “Fly high little one. Gone but not forgotten.”
A third said: “Taken far too soon little one. Rest in peace.”
Deputy First Minister John Swinney, the MSP for Perthshire North, said: “I am devastated to hear of the tragedy that has happened at Larghan Park in Coupar Angus.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Harlow and hope for the recovery of the other children affected.
“This is a terrible event. I hope for peace for all those affected.”
Local councillor Dennis Melloy said: “I am absolutely shocked and saddened to hear the dreadful news. I feel for the poor family.
“Everyone in Coupar Angus is stunned.”
Friends, locals and other Perthshire residents sent their condolences to the family on
social media.
(Image: Perthshire Picture Agency)
Carol Thomson wrote: “This is desperately heartbreaking.
“I’m so sorry for the family. It is horrific. I cannot imagine what they are going through right now but my thoughts are firmly with them.”
Christine Shirkey said: “This breaks your heart. Why has this little one been taken at such a young age?
“Loving thoughts with this wee girl’s family at this horrific time.”
Police said Harlow’s brother and sister remained seriously ill. The Focus driver and the 34-year-old driving the Citroen were unhurt.
A crash investigation is continuing and officers want to hear from more witnesses.
Sergeant Rory Fairbairn said: “We’ll obviously be investigating the full circumstances of the
collision to see how it came about.
“I’d also appeal for any witnesses who may have seen a black Ford Focus driving towards Forfar from the Coupar Angus area to contact us on 101.
“Anyone who may have been overtaken by the black Ford Focus as well – if they could contact us, we’ll speak to them.”
A police spokeswoman said later that a report on the tragedy would be sent to the procurator fiscal, who will decide whether anyone should be prosecuted.",200,2016930000561
708,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/battersea-crash-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-lorry-in-lavender-hill-a3376841.html,Woman dies after being hit by lorry in Battersea,"A woman has died after being hit by a lorry in a rush hour crash in Battersea. Police were called to Lavender Hill at the junction with Elsbeth Road following the crash just before 8am today. Shocked witnesses described dramatic scenes as they arrived at work amid police investigations. Justin Lee, 36, who lives in Clapham,walked past the crash moments after it happened. He told the Standard he “couldn’t describe what he saw” but added “it was not very nice at all"".",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/10/24/09/batterseacrashmain.jpg,2016-10-24 08:51:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-10-08 21:56:14.500444+00,2017-10-08 21:56:18.382578+00,8,"A woman has died after being hit by a lorry in a rush hour crash in Battersea.
Police were called to Lavender Hill at the junction with Elsbeth Road following the crash just before 8am today.
Shocked witnesses described dramatic scenes as they arrived at work amid police investigations.
Justin Lee, 36, who lives in Clapham,walked past the crash moments after it happened.
He told the Standard he “couldn’t describe what he saw” but added “it was not very nice at all"".
Mr Lee, who has lived in the area for five years, told how police officers ran from the station opposite the scene of the smash.
He said: “I was walking towards the gym and I saw the big lorry pulled up, at first I thought it was an odd place to park but then I realised what had happened.
“There were lots of people around and I saw the first police officer run across the road to help.
“I can’t quite describe what I saw, it was too traumatic.”
James Bailey, who works close to the scene of the crash, told the Standard that the woman was reportedly crossing the busy road before the collision.
He said: “It happened before we arrived at work but there are lots of police officers and numerous police vans.
“We have been told it was a fatality and that the woman was crossing the road when it happened.”
Alex Robinson, 32, was walking to Clapham Junction station when he stumbled on the aftermath of the crash.
He said: “Normally I walk down Lavender Hill but when I got to the junction outside Lavender Hill police station it was sealed off.
“There were police cars everywhere and the street was closed off down to the Post Office.
“A big lorry was parked outside Battersea Library and there were quite a few officers around.”
Staff members at a local café said police tents had been set up on the road.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended.
""The female was pronounced dead at the scene
Read more Police in fresh bid to solve murder of hero soldier
“Road closures are in place while emergency services deal with the incident.”
A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said medics arrived on the scene four minutes after the crash.
She added: ""We sent an ambulance crew, a single responder in a car, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer to the scene.
""We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. The first of our medics arrived at the scene in under four minutes.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a woman died at the scene.”",200,2016010028286
733,https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1581014/family-tributes-to-female-soldier-crushed-to-death-by-a-generator-which-fell-off-a-lorry/,Family tributes to female soldier crushed to death by a generator which fell off a lorry,"THE family of a female solider who was crushed to death after a generator fell off the back of a lorry have paid tribute to their “precious and beautiful Emma”. Tragic Emma Beeney, 39, …",https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/scene-landscape-3-x-2.jpg?strip=all&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2016-08-09 15:43:27+00,The Sun,2017-10-18 10:19:48.918323+00,2017-10-18 10:19:58.941676+00,1,"Woman and her husband were walking the dog when the unit smashed into them
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THE family of a female solider who was crushed to death after a generator fell off the back of a lorry have paid tribute to their ""precious and beautiful Emma"".
Tragic Emma Beeney, 39, was walking her dog with her husband when the unit smashed into them in Etchingham, East Sussex yesterday.
Her grieving partner Robert Beeney, 44, was flown to the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries and is now in a stable condition.
Serving soldier Emma Beeney, pictured, died early yesterday morning after a generator fell of the back of a moving lorry
Ms Beeney's partner Robert, a former army chef, was seriously injured by survived the tragic accident yesterday
Heartbroken family members have left flowers at the spot where Ms Beeney was killed on Etchingham High Street.
One card attached to a floral tribute reads: ""For our precious and beautiful Emma - all our love from Rob, Mum & Dad, Mike, Sharon and David and all the family.
""In our hearts forever""
An Army spokesman said: ""We can confirm that a serving soldier has died following an accident while off-duty. Sussex Police is investigating.""
SWNS:South West News Service Ms Beeney's heartbroken family are still coming to terms with her sudden death on Etchingham High Street yesterday
SWNS:South West News Service A man was said to have 'jumped over a church wall' to avoid being crushed by the falling unit
Eyewitnesses who saw the horrific death have told how a man ""jumped over a church wall"" to avoid the unit.
Ms Beeney was pronounced dead at the scene after bystanders administered CPR on her until an ambulance arrived.
Emergency crews rushed to the solider's aid after being called out at roughly 6.55am yesterday.
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A 42-year-old man from Ashford in Kent has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Paul Hunt arrived at the scene just minutes after it happened, and said: ""There were a lot of people milling around.
""The generator was lying on the pavement and it also had a large pneumatic breaker attached to it.
The generator 'fell of a lorry and onto pedestrians' in sleepy village Etchingham
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Etchingham High Street after the horror accident yesterday morning
""The lorry was parked up past the level crossing.
""The injured man was on all four and had a head wound.
""The lady was in bad shape - she was lying on her back and was having trouble breathing.
""It was horrible. Then the ambulance arrived and told everyone to move on.""
A Sussex Police spokesman said: ""Emergency services were called to a report of portable generator having fallen off a Ford transit flatbed lorry and hitting two pedestrians near the railway station level crossing just before 6.55am.
""Mrs Beeney sadly died at the scene. The other pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was also injured in the incident and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. He is in a stable condition.
""A 42-year-old man from Ashford Kent, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been questioned and released on bail until 5 October.
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368",200,2016471604742
740,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-32031395,Funeral of toddler after wall death,The funeral of a toddler who died when a recovery truck hit a wall which then collapsed on him takes place.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/81703000/jpg/_81703854_flowers179.jpg,2015-03-24 13:11:13+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:28:58.202186+00,2017-10-18 10:29:00.866998+00,1,"Image caption Mourners left flowers toys and candles at the scene
The funeral of a toddler who died when a recovery truck hit a wall which then collapsed on him has taken place.
Nineteen-month-old Amaan Yaseen suffered a fatal head injury at his home in Queens Road, Stechford, Birmingham, on 16 March.
West Midlands Police said the truck was being driven by the boy's father in the ""tragic incident"".
The funeral was held at the Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Shareef in Small Heath.
It was followed by a burial service at Handsworth Cemetery.
Family friend Mohammad Hafeez said Amaan was ""a lovely little boy who brought with him a lot of joy and happiness for the entire family, particularly his parents"" and would be ""deeply missed"".
Mourners left flowers, candles and toys at the scene after his death and many people from the area were expected to attend the funeral.",200,201520T019335
745,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-35577005,Driver bailed after man's death,A driver arrested in connection with the death of a man after a car hit four pedestrians is released on bail.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/00A6/production/_88266100_img_4321.jpg,2016-02-15 14:56:07+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:31:02.323719+00,2017-10-18 10:31:05.150501+00,1,"Image caption The two groups were walking along Clevedon Road when they were struck, police said
A driver held over the death of a teenager after a car crashed into four pedestrians has been released on bail.
Two people were also badly injured when the vehicle ploughed into the group in Nailsea, near Bristol on Sunday.
The Volvo hit two men, Alex Gould, 18, and a 20-year-old and then struck a man and a woman before smashing into a telegraph pole, at about 05:00 GMT.
Two men and the woman were taken to Southmead Hospital where Mr Gould died, Avon and Somerset police said.
Image copyright Gould family photograph Image caption Alex Gould's family said he was a ""wonderful, beautiful, caring, genuine, loving young man""
The man Mr Gould was with is in a critical condition, but the fourth person hit by the car - a man who was walking with the injured woman - was treated at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
Police said the victims, who were in two groups of two, were were walking along Clevedon Road near the fire station when the crash happened.
The road was closed for most of the day on Sunday as police carried out an investigation at the scene.
The 22-year old male driver, from north Somerset, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit; and possession of a controlled Class A drug.
Mr Gould's family said he was ""the perfect son, brother, nephew, grandson and cousin"".",200,2016521602756
549,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-38247350,Woman dies in crash with car and bus,A pedestrian dies after being involved in a crash between a car and a bus in Reading.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/D5BF/production/_92891745_oxroadcrash.jpg,2016-12-08 17:02:42+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 21:54:56.594274+00,2017-09-29 21:54:58.822129+00,1,"From the section
Image caption The pedestrian who died was in her forties
A woman has died after being involved in a crash between a car and a bus in Reading.
It happened at 13:15 GMT on Oxford Road. Two male pedestrians and the driver of a Ford Focus were injured.
One of the pedestrians was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The driver and the other pedestrian were taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital. Oxford road remains closed whilst police investigate.",200,2016430345765
601,https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/police-name-two-year-old-killed-coupar-angus-horror-crash/,Police name two-year-old killed in Coupar Angus horror crash - Evening Telegraph,"Police have named a toddler who died when she was hit by a car which crashed on to the pavement while she was walking with her brother and sister. Harlow Edwards, two, from Coupar Angus, sustained fatal injuries and her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were seriously injured in the incident. The three siblings were …",https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2016/10/grob-coupar-angus-rta4.JPG-e1476449043250.jpg,,Evening Telegraph,2017-09-30 07:25:14.355455+00,2017-09-30 07:25:15.8228+00,1,"Police have named a toddler who died when she was hit by a car which crashed on to the pavement while she was walking with her brother and sister.
Harlow Edwards, two, from Coupar Angus, sustained fatal injuries and her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were seriously injured in the incident.
The three siblings were walking along the pavement of the A94 Forfar Road in Coupar Angus when two cars collided at the junction with Larghan Park at around 3.20pm on Thursday.
It is thought the vehicles then hit the children.
The brother and sister were taken to Ninewells Hospital, where they continued to receive treatment on Friday evening.
The two-vehicle collision, which led to the incident, involved a Ford Fiesta and a Citroen C4. Both drivers, a 23-year-old male and 34-year-old female, were unhurt in the crash.
The family of the victims have been informed and police are appealing for any witnesses.
A force spokesman said: “Inquiries into the full set of circumstances of the incident are ongoing and Tayside division would appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist officers with their inquiries to contact 101, or speak to any officer.
“As with all sudden deaths, a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.”",200,2016930000561
709,http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/14835722._So_beautiful__so_gentle__so_kind___Tributes_paid_to_cyclist_killed_by_lorry_as_campaigners_hold__die_in__protest_in_Lavender_Hill/,"'So beautiful, so gentle, so kind': Tributes paid to cyclist killed by lorry as campaigners hold 'die in' protest in Lavender Hill","About 200 cyclists staged a vigil last night, during which campaigners lay down in the road alongside their bikes, at the junction of Lavender…",http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/resources/images/5637247/,,Wandsworth Guardian,2017-10-08 22:00:02.19086+00,2017-10-08 22:00:03.802906+00,8,"Cyclists gathered at a busy Lavender Hill junction in protest for a “die in” after 32-year-old Lucia Ciccioli was killed after being hit by a truck.
About 200 cyclists staged the vigil last night, during which campaigners lay down in the road alongside their bikes at the junction where Ms Cicciloi was killed
Campaigners read out tributes from family and friends of the Italian waitress, who was killed while cycling to work at the junction of Lavender Hill and Elspeth Road at about 8am on Monday, October 24.
A tribute read from a friend said: “Lucia was like a rainbow, colourful, happy. You would fall in love with her immediately. She was happy and brought a smile into everybody’s life.
“Now the pain is so much that it makes you feel numb, but we want to keep her gorgeous smile and great personality alive.”
The vigil was organised by Stop Killing Cyclists, a campaign group set up to promote a safer road infrastructure for cyclists in the capital.
Yesterday, a 21-year-old man was killed after being hit by a HGV outside Knightsbridge Tube station in central London.
He is believed to be the eigth cyclist killed on London's roads this year.
Nicola Branch, who organised the protest, said: “We were set up by a couple of people in November 2013 and in a two period six people were killed driving their bikes in London.
“Sadiq Khan has said he will bring in a rating system [for HGVs]. He is not going to bring it in until 2020, that is just not good enough. They have to change the vehicles.”
Friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to Ms Cicciloi.
Fellow worker Rafael Italiano posted on Facebook: “Grazzie Lucia Ciccioli. Been part of our dream team at Carluccio's Spitalfields and our lives.""
Felipe Diego Santana Luiz posted: “Oh Beautiful angel, it's so hard to believe that you're gone. So beautiful, so gentle, so kind, always smiling and bringing happiness to everyone around you, so full of life.
“The world has lost one of the most beautiful souls ever. I wish I had more time next to you, but my time is over, and it is your time to rest in peace in heaven.”",200,2016010028286
734,http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/697905/Woman-crushed-death-generator-falls-off-lorry-pavement-Etchingham-East-Sussex,Tributes pour in for serving soldier killed after generator fell from passing lorry ,"A PEDESTRIAN who was crushed and killed when a generator fell from a passing lorry was a serving soldier, it emerged last night.",http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/Generator-697905.jpg,2016-08-09 03:03:00+00,Express.co.uk,2017-10-18 10:19:54.688518+00,2017-10-18 10:20:02.489613+00,1,"SWNS Warrant Officer Emma Beeney was killed when a generator fell off a lorry
Warrant Officer Emma Beeney, 40, of 5 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died while walking to catch a train with her husband. They were in the village of Etchingham, East Sussex, when they were both hit by the plant equipment on Monday morning.
SWNS Ms Beeney Battalion paid tribute to the officer
Emma Beeney was an exemplary officer who excelled in everything she did Statement
Mrs Beeney was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband, Robert, 44, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. Yesterday her family left flowers at the scene with a card that read: “For our beautiful and precious Emma, with all our love from Rob, Mum and Dad, Mike, Sharon, David and all the family. In our hearts forever.”
SOCIAL MEDIA Emma Beeney was a stepmother of two and worked with the Army in Andover
Stepmother-of-two Ms Beeney lived in the picturesque village but worked with the Army in Andover, Hants. The high-flying administrator was studying for her Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification at the time of her death.",200,2016471604742
741,http://www.itv.com/news/2015-03-16/toddler-killed-by-wall-which-collapsed-after-van-crash-in-tragic-chain-of-events/,Toddler killed by wall which collapsed after van crash in tragic chain of events,A one-year-old boy has been killed after a recovery truck crashed into a wall which then toppled on top of the child.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/618063/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 10:29:07.039733+00,2017-10-18 10:29:08.071809+00,1,"A one-year-old boy has been killed after a recovery truck crashed into a wall which then toppled on top of the child.
The boy, who has not been formally identified, suffered a serious head injury in the crash in Birmingham, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services were called to Queens Road in the Stechford area of the city shortly before 5pm to reports of the crash.
Paramedics and the air ambulance attended the scene, but nothing could be done to save the boy.",200,201520T019335
314,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2462953/Philippine-De-Gerin-Ricard-Parents-student-killed-Boris-Bike-break-tears.html,Parents of student killed on a Boris Bike break down in tears after watching the moment their daughter die when she was hit by a lorry,"CCTV footage showed Philippine De Gerin-Ricard as she collided with a lorry outside Aldgate East Tube station while she rode home to Bromley-by-Bow, in east London.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/16/article-2462953-18C6213800000578-11_636x382.jpg,2013-10-16 14:57:44+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.651068+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.36505+00,1,"Parents of student killed on a Boris Bike break down in tears after watching the moment their daughter die when she was hit by a lorry
Philippine De Gerin-Ricard, 20, collided with a lorry while she rode home
Was cycling along one of London mayor's flagship commuter cycle routes
Driver Richard James said crash sounded like a 'tinkling or rattling noise'
Coroner hears how student suffered collapsed lung and multiple injuries
Miss De Gerin-Ricard collided with a lorry outside Aldgate East Tube station while she rode home
The family of the first person to be killed on a 'Boris bike' watched as the moment she was knocked off her wheels by a lorry was shown to her inquest.
The parents, brother and sisters of Philippine De Gerin-Ricard, 20, wept as CCTV footage was played showing the moment the French-born student died.
Coroner Mary Hassell warned the images were 'very very graphic' as she prepared the De Gerin-Ricards and the HGV driver Richard James, who was at the wheel, for the emotional evidence.
The family watched the CCTV footage, taken from different cameras, showing Miss De Gerin-Ricard as she collided with a lorry outside Aldgate East Tube station while she rode home to Bromley-by-Bow, in east London, on July 5.
She was cycling along one of the London mayor’s so-called flagship commuter cycle routes, though the section she was in provides no segregated space for cycling.
The coroner had introduced the footage with a 'very strong warning' that it shows 'Philippine coming off her bike and I imagine it would be very distressing for her family'.
Turning to Mr James, she added: 'I know this will be very upsetting for you too.'
Mr James, an HGV driver for about 22 years, told Poplar Coroner's Court in east London that he had been travelling at around 10-12mph in the slow- moving peak traffic at about 7pm.
He was approaching the crossroads and the traffic lights were probably on red.
There was scaffolding from building works at one side of the road.
She was cycling along one of London's commuter cycle routes, though the section she was in provides no segregated space for cycling
Mr James told the inquest the first he knew of the crash was the sound of a 'tinkling or rattling noise which I thought was my mirrors catching the scaffolding.'
He added: 'Then I could see a young lady tumbling backwards off her bike. Then I stopped.'
His lorry was positioned 'squarely' in the lane, the court heard.
Within minutes, an ambulance was at the scene and a bus driver and passers-by had stopped to try to help.
Miss De Gerin-Ricard, who suffered a collapsed left lung, died of multiple injuries
Miss De Gerin-Ricard, who suffered a collapsed left lung, was rushed to the nearby Royal London Hospital but died of multiple injuries.
Asked by the coroner if in hindsight there was anything he could have done differently, Mr James shook his head and said 'No'.
Asked if there was anything he could suggest to help with the safety of road cyclists, he told the court: 'Possibly with the bicycle hire scheme - the Boris bikes - they could give reflective clothing with the bikes for the riders.'
On seeing the crash, bus driver Richard Brown hit a special button in his cab which contacted the emergency services, he told the inquest.
He noticed it was 'very narrow' between the lorry and the scaffolding.
'It did not occur to me that she collided with the lorry but she did seem to wobble slightly, at which point she fell backwards to her right side and into the lorry,' he recalled.
'I really feel there was not sufficient space for Philippine to pass or attempt to pass the lorry. I think the gap was too small to go by the lorry safely.'
Asked by the coroner for some potential safety points, he suggested that perhaps roads should be kerbed off for riders at junctions, and high visibility clothes for them would also be helpful.
Investigating officer Pc Mike Andrews told the inquest the front of the lorry collided with the rear wheel of the bicycle.
Miss De Gerin-Ricard had been riding on the footpath before passing the scaffolding, possibly in a move to try to get past a bus.
Pc Andrews said: 'Philippine is coming down the passenger side of the lorry. The lorry has just started moving but she is moving faster and is able to move in front of the lorry.
'Their speeds, at some point, would be the same but the lorry is still able to go quicker and collides with the rear of the bicycle.'
Miss De Gerin-Ricard's mother, Anne Boudet du Mochet (centre), pleaded for road safety for cyclists in London to be tackled 'now and quickly'
CCTV of the dreadful moment the student came off her bike was played at Poplar Coroner's Court
There would have been about 3.72 seconds in which Miss De Gerin-Ricard could have been spotted, according to Pc Andrews.
He went on: 'As Mr James conducted his pre-movement check in the mirrors, Philippine was riding on the footpath - at best she would have been on the very limit of his view.
'With the other pedestrians at the bus stop and milling around, it would have been quite difficult for him to recognise her as a bicycle rider.'
Miss De Gerin-Ricard's mother, Anne Boudet du Mochet, pleaded for road safety for cyclists in London to be tackled 'now and quickly'.
Through an interpreter, she told the court: 'I do not reside here - I live in France - but I am speaking for people who still live and will be living in London.
'There were a number of factors that have come together. The accident did happen, but as Philippine's mum I have seen the impact on all those people who cycle.
'The accident Philippine had was the straw that broke the camel's back.
'The problem with cycle lanes here in London is not a new problem. Things have been asked by cyclists - if anything had been done, it has not been helpful to cyclists.
'I have heard the clothing that cyclists wear and what Philippine should have been wearing was discussed here.
'What needs to be discussed is the provisions of lanes for cyclists. Action needs to be taken.
",200,201301TD00074
550,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/updates-serious-collision-closes-readings-12292310,Updates: One person dies after Oxford Road crash in Reading,An air ambulance has been called to the scene of what witnesses say is a multi-vehicle collision,http://i3.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article12292686.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/OxfordRoad.jpg,2016-12-09 06:41:46+00,getreading,2017-09-29 21:55:27.120233+00,2017-09-29 21:55:31.015912+00,1,"An air ambulance has been called to Oxford Road in Reading following a serious collision between a bus and a car.
Police have closed the road in both directions to deal with the incident.
A spokesman from South Central Ambulance Service confirmed reports of an incident were called in at around 1.15pm on Thursday, December 8.
Two ambulances, an officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance have been called to the scene.
It is not yet known how many people are involved int the incident or the extent of their injuries.
A stretch of the road between Western Elms Avenue and Beecham Road has been closed.
Thames Valley Police has not yet indicated when the road might reopen but drivers are advised to avoid the area.",200,2016430345765
602,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-37647688,Toddler dies after crash cars mount path,"A two-year-old girl is killed after being hit when two cars crashed into each other in Coupar Angus, Perthshire.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/C686/production/_91922805_crash_ppa.jpg,2016-10-14 06:43:38+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:25:20.471383+00,2017-09-30 07:25:23.194361+00,1,"Image copyright PPA
A two-year-old girl has died after being hit when two cars crashed into each other.
The toddler was walking along a pavement on the A94 Forfar Road in Coupar Angus with her five-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister when they were struck.
It is understood that the two cars collided at the junction with Larghan Park then hit the children.
The girl's brother and sister were seriously injured in the incident.
They are currently being treated at Dundee Ninewells Hospital.
It is understood that the toddler died shortly after being hit.
Her family have been informed, but she is not expected to be formally identified until later.
The 23-year-old male driver of the Ford Focus and the 34-year-old driver of the Citroen vehicle are understood to have not been injured.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Sgt Rory Fairbairn of Police Scotland appealed for witnesses
The A94 was closed in both directions while police investigations were carried out.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the incident, which happened at about 15:20, to contact them.
Sgt Rory Fairbairn said: ""We'll obviously be investigating the full circumstances of the collision to see how it came about.
""I'd also appeal for any witnesses that were in the location at the time that may have seen a black Ford Focus driving towards Forfar from the Coupar Angus area to contact us on 101.
""(Anyone) who may have been overtaken by the black Ford Focus as well, if they could contact us... and we'll speak to them.""",200,2016930000561
710,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/friends-of-italian-prince-filippo-corsini-killed-while-cycling-in-london-pay-tribute-to-wonderful-a3384801.html,Friends tell of devastation at death of 'wonderful' Italian prince,"An Italian prince who became the eighth cyclist killed on London’s streets this year was “unique, full of energy with an infectious smile”, his devastated friends and family said today. Filippo Corsini, 21, died of “catastrophic injuries” after he was dragged 30 yards by a lorry across a box junction in Knightsbridge on Monday.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/02/07/cyclist.jpg,2016-11-02 07:14:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-10-08 22:03:52.261676+00,2017-10-08 22:04:03.236628+00,8,"An Italian prince who became the eighth cyclist killed on London’s streets this year was “unique, full of energy with an infectious smile”, his devastated friends and family said today.
Filippo Corsini, 21, died of “catastrophic injuries” after he was dragged 30 yards by a lorry across a box junction in Knightsbridge on Monday.
The student, who was heir to a noble family in Florence, was hit by the HGV outside luxury department store Harvey Nichols near the exclusive One Hyde Park development at 12.40pm.
Dozens of friends left flowers and notes at the scene including his London-based housemate Guccio Gucci Ludolf.
Mr Gucci Ludolf, a member of the Gucci fashion house dynasty, wrote: “You are unique, I never knew a person so full of energy, always smiling and ready to make others laugh.
“Without you the house is empty. You died in a second and you were gone. It happened so fast that I didn’t want to believe it in front of the police officer.
“We were together for so much time and despite all our fights I am laughing with a sadness that will never end.
“You are the friend that was always able to make me laugh with your generosity and kindness. I will miss you so much.”
Another friend said Filo had recently released his own Tuscan wine called Fico.
She said: “He loved cycling and he would cycle every day to university whatever the weather.
“He was a wonderful person and he always wanted to have some big plans for the future. He was very independent and ambitious.
“He was very happy here in London and he had just created a website for his new wine Fico which was Tuscan.”
The young aristocrat was cycling to a class at Regent’s University London, where he was studying for a BA in International Business, when he was killed.
Friends said his parents Duccio and Clothilde are so devastated they have been unable to leave their family home on a Tuscan estate south of Florence.
However, one of his two sisters and an aunt is expected to travel to the UK in the next few days.
His friends were holding a memorial mass at Brompton Oratory in Kensington this morning.
Mr Corsini was an accomplished equestrian and show jumper.
One of Italy’s top equestrians Alberto Violante recalled his friend’s passion for the sport and love for his favourite horse Claretta Bella.
Mr Violante told the Standard: “Filippo was one of those guys that every time you saw him you couldn’t help but smile, it was enough to exchange a few words.
“He could change the worst day into something positive.
“Filippo and I knew each other through our horse riding and we grew up together. We grew up together and I will miss him very much.”
Mr Corsini’s family can be traced back to the Middle Ages and made its fortune in merchant banking in the 16th century.
Their family tree includes Pope Clemente XII, who ruled from 1730 to 1740, founding Rome’s Capitoline Museums and commissioning the Trevi Fountain.
Princess Sabina Corsini, his aunt, told the Times: “What everyone remembers about him is his immense energy and smile. He was a very jolly young man.”
She said Mr Corsini had a long-standing girlfriend in Florence and added: “It’s devastating news for her.”
Lamberto Frescobaldi, a family friend from another prominent Florence noble family who heads his family’s wine business, said he heard the “terrible news” while travelling in Hong Kong.
He said: “He had such an infectious smile. Duccio and Clothilde are such special, sensitive people. I don’t know how they will ever get over this.”
The 42-year-old lorry driver stopped at the scene and arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in early December.
Fellow Italian, waitress Lucia Ciccioli, was killed last Monday in a rush hour crash with a lorry in Battersea.
Last night more than 100 cyclists staged a “die in” protest at the scene and called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to bring forward plans to ban dangerous lorries from London’s streets.",200,2016010028221
735,https://sussex.police.uk/news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-generator-collision-in-etchingham/,Appeal for witnesses after fatal generator collision in Etchingham,Officers are investigating after a pedestrian died in the incident.,http://sussex.police.uk/images/sussex.png,2016-09-08 13:10:21+00,Sussex Police,2017-10-18 10:20:05.811122+00,2017-10-18 10:20:06.733469+00,1,"Appeal for witnesses after fatal generator collision in Etchingham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was killed by a generator which fell off the back of a lorry in Etchingham High Street on Monday (8 August).
The victim has been identified as Emma Beeney, 40, of Willow Close, Etchingham.
Emergency services were called to a report of portable generator having fallen off a Ford transit flatbed lorry and hitting two pedestrians near the railway station level crossing just before 6.55am.
Mrs Beeney sadly died at the scene. The other pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was also injured in the incident and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. He is in a stable condition.
A 42-year-old man from Ashford Kent, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been questioned and released on bail until 5 October.
Chief Inspector Rosie Ross said: ""This was a tragic incident and we are investigating the circumstances. We would like to hear from anyone who saw the lorry before the incident or what actually happened.""
Contact police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or ring 101 quoting Operation Blaydon.",200,2016471604742
742,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2997626/One-year-old-boy-killed-recovery-truck-crashed-wall-collapsed-police-say.html,One-year-old boy killed after recovery truck crashed into a wall,"The one-year-old boy, believed to be from an Asian family, suffered a serious head injury and died outside a semi-detached home in Yardley, Birmingham.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/03/17/26BBA97A00000578-0-image-a-2_1426596455301.jpg,2015-03-16 19:30:27+00,Mail Online,2017-10-18 10:29:28.535511+00,2017-10-18 10:29:35.169541+00,1,"One-year-old has died after truck crashed into wall which
A one-year-old boy has died after a pick-up truck thought to belong to one of his relatives reversed into a garden wall which then collapsed on top of him.
The baby, believed to be from an Asian family, suffered a serious head injury and died outside a semi-detached home in Yardley, Birmingham.
Several neighbours have said they thought the owner of the truck may be the boy's father, a taxi driver, who was seen 'crying his eyes out' after the crash.
An air ambulance landed in a public park opposite the house and paramedics made desperate efforts to save the baby after the 'tragic' crash earlier today.
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the incident in Birmingham where a one-year-old boy died after a pick-up truck -thought to belong to his father - reversed into a garden wall which then collapsed on him
The boy suffered a serious head injury and died outside a semi-detached home in Yardley, Birmingham
Police were alerted at around 5pm and officers said the road was likely to be closed for some time for an investigation to take place.
The family's next door neighbour Mary Mason, 67, said: 'The pick up truck is there quite often so I think it belongs to the home owner.
'I saw it reversing out my window and then it lurched forward and I heard a massive crash. I looked out and their garden wall had collapsed.
'Next thing I know I can just hear screaming and shouting, I don't know what was going on. There was chaos. I could just hear yelling and panicked screams.
'There was blue flashing lights everywhere but I had no idea what had happened, I thought the wall had just collapsed but the shouting and the noise made me think it could have been something worse.'
One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, said: 'I don't know how he managed to do it or whether the lad was in a pushchair or cot,' she said.
A white forensic tent was erected outside the £120,000 semi-detached property where the crash took place
Several neighbours said they thought the owner of the truck may be the boy's father, a taxi driver, who was seen 'crying his eyes out' after the crash. Dozens of flowers were left at the scene outside the home today
One young girl and her mother leave a bunch of flowers at the scene, where the crumbled wall remains today
'But I'm certain he must have been on the footpath the other side of their garden wall. I looked out my window and could see the man crying his eyes out - he was a mess, he was really in a bad way.'
A white forensic tent was erected outside the £120,000 semi-detached property where the crash took place and a large number of people could be inside one of the nearby homes.
Neighbour Barbara Porter, 76, said: 'I heard the helicopter land in Old Yardley Park over the road and there was police and ambulances everywhere.
'Its a really busy road and we've had loads of accidents down here. To know it is a little child is just heartbreaking.
'There's a lot of pedestrians as we are by a school and the cars are always bombing down the road. It's such a shame.
'It doesn't get more tragic than this. It's upsetting to think about what his family must be going through right now.'
Another neighbour Glenys Cooper, 68, said: 'I went out after hearing a lot of commotion. There were sirens blaring.
'I spoke to one woman who was in a right state, she was really upset and she said it was her cousin who had been involved.
'But she couldn't get to anywhere near the scene really, the police soon had it all taped off. It's such a tragedy.
Paramedics and an emergency doctor made desperate efforts to save the baby and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene
Officers were called to the Stechford area of the city at around 5pm today following a report that a recovery truck had hit a wall, pictured is the road where the incident took place
'I'm a grandmother and when you think it could have been one of your grandkids, you just can't imagine what the parents must be feeling.'
Inspector Paul Bennett said: 'This is a very tragic set of circumstances – words cannot describe what his family are going through and our thoughts are with them at this time.
'Specialist officers will be supporting the boy's family and – as with all serious and fatal collisions - an investigation has been launched to establish the cause.'
Dozens of people have already taken to social media to send messages of support to the baby's family, who are believed to be from the area.
Louise Pernell said: 'How terribly sad...thoughts go out to the family and those that attended the accident ...RIP little one.'
Brad Wilkinson said: 'Tragic, thoughts are with the family.'
Ben Weatherstone said: 'Just down the road from me... Horrible news.'
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: 'A rapid response vehicle was on scene within four minutes of the call and was backed up by an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a BASICS Emergency Doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
'The boy suffered a serious head injury.
'Ambulance staff carried out advanced life support but sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene by the doctor.'
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward,",200,201520T019335
146,http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Cyclist-driver-die-separate-crashes/story-25777470-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.637758+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.879942+00,1,"",404,2014471407639
551,http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/741737/Car-crash-driver-pedestrians-street-pavement-Bershire,Carnage hits streets of Berkshire as pedestrians mowed down,A WOMAN was killed when a driver mowed down three pedestrians just hours after another driver died and another was severely injured in a string of serious road crashes in Berkshire.,http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/750x445/741737.jpg,2016-12-09 00:00:00+00,Express.co.uk,2017-09-29 21:56:08.874098+00,2017-09-29 21:56:12.207492+00,1,"UKNIP A woman was killed in a crash just hours after multiple vehicles collided in Berkshire
The pedestrian in her 40s was killed when a black Ford Focus ploughed into three people at lunchtime in a town centre full of Christmas shoppers. A man who also knocked down in the collision was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries while another was taken to hospital by land ambulance having suffered injuries to his pelvis.
The woman driver of the Ford Focus was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries after the accident in Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire. Insp Andy Storey, from the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing at Thames Valley Police, said: ""We are investigating the circumstances of this collision in which a female pedestrian has sadly died.
UKNIP The black Ford Focus ploughed into three people at lunchtime
""I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone who saw a black Ford Focus travelling in the area prior to the collision.""
We are investigating the circumstances of this collision in which a female pedestrian has sadly died Insp Andy Storey
Another man was killed in a rush-hour crash which involved two other vehicles at about 7am while a 37-year-old man was arrested following another three-vehicle crash less than five hours before. He was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving driving and driving while above the alcohol limit following the serious crash which involved two lorries and a car between junction 13 and 14 of the M4 at about 2.38am.
GETTY The scene of a rush hour crash which killed one man",200,2016430345765
603,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-37658076,Toddler killed in road crash named,A two-year-old girl killed after being struck by a car which mounted a pavement in Coupar Angus is named by police.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/F8CC/production/_91929636__91922805_crash_ppa.jpg,2016-10-14 16:01:33+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:25:38.699178+00,2017-09-30 07:25:40.518766+00,1,"Image copyright PPA Image caption A police investigation is taking place into the incident
A two-year-old girl who was killed after being struck by a car has been named as Harlow Edwards from Coupar Angus.
Harlow died on Thursday afternoon after two cars crashed into each other on the A94 Forfar Road in Coupar Angus.
Her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister are being treated in Dundee's Ninewells Hospital.
It is understood that the two cars collided at the junction with Larghan Park then hit the children.
Both of Harlow's siblings remain in a serious condition.
Police appeal
The 23-year-old male driver of the Ford Focus and the 34-year-old driver of the Citroen vehicle involved in the incident were not injured.
The A94 was closed in both directions while police investigations were carried out.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the incident, which happened at about 15:20, to contact them.
Sgt Rory Fairbairn said: ""We'll obviously be investigating the full circumstances of the collision to see how it came about.
""I'd also appeal for any witnesses that were in the location at the time that may have seen a black Ford Focus driving towards Forfar from the Coupar Angus area to contact us on 101.
""(Anyone) who may have been overtaken by the black Ford Focus as well, if they could contact us... and we'll speak to them.""",200,2016930000561
711,http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/13945989.Cyclist_and_motorcyclist_escape_serious_injury_in_Swandon_Way_crash/?ref=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter,Cyclist and motorcyclist escape serious injury in Wandsworth crash,"The pair, both men, crashed in Swandon Way at the junction with Old York Road last night.",http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/resources/images/4397352/,,Wandsworth Guardian,2017-10-08 22:19:45.725475+00,2017-10-08 22:19:46.987987+00,8,"A motorcyclist and a pedal cyclist have avoided life-threatening injuries in a crash.
The pair, both men, crashed in Swandon Way in Wandsworth at the junction with Old York Road last night at about 6pm.
Police said both were taken to a south London hospital but did not have life-threatening injuries.",200,201501WW50943
736,http://www.itv.com/news/2016-08-09/woman-crushed-to-death-after-generator-falls-off-lorry/,"Woman crushed to death after generator falls off lorry
","A 40-year-old woman has died after she was crushed by a generator which fell off the back of a lorry.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident which happened near Etchingham railway station in East Sussex.
The victim has been identified as Emma Beeney, 40 from Etchingham
A 44-year-old man was also seriously injured in the accident at 6.55am on Monday and taken to hospital in Brighton. He is in a stable condition.
The driver of the lorry, a 42-year-old man from Ashford, Kent, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Emergency services were called to a report of a generator having fallen off a Ford Transit flatbed lorry and hit two pedestrians in Etchingham High Street near the railway station level crossing just before 6.55am on Monday.
"A 40-year-old woman sadly died at the scene. A man aged 44 also suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. He is in a stable condition."
Chief Inspector Rosie Ross said: "This was a tragic incident and we are investigating the circumstances. We would like to hear from anyone who saw the lorry before the incident or what actually happened."
The driver has been released on bail pending further police inquiries until October 5, the spokesman added.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1062488/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 10:20:59.278417+00,2017-10-18 10:21:00.900387+00,1,"A 40-year-old woman has died after she was crushed by a generator which fell off the back of a lorry.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident which happened near Etchingham railway station in East Sussex.
The victim has been identified as Emma Beeney, 40 from Etchingham
A 44-year-old man was also seriously injured in the accident at 6.55am on Monday and taken to hospital in Brighton. He is in a stable condition.
The driver of the lorry, a 42-year-old man from Ashford, Kent, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: ""Emergency services were called to a report of a generator having fallen off a Ford Transit flatbed lorry and hit two pedestrians in Etchingham High Street near the railway station level crossing just before 6.55am on Monday.
""A 40-year-old woman sadly died at the scene. A man aged 44 also suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. He is in a stable condition.""
Chief Inspector Rosie Ross said: ""This was a tragic incident and we are investigating the circumstances. We would like to hear from anyone who saw the lorry before the incident or what actually happened.""
The driver has been released on bail pending further police inquiries until October 5, the spokesman added.",200,2016471604742
746,http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-02-20/driver-sentenced-after-killing-teenager-in-crash/,Driver sentenced after killing teenager in crash,"A driver has been jailed for more than seven years following a fatal collision in Nailsea last February.
James Bisset, 23, of Yatton, was driving along Clevedon Road in the early hours of February 14 2016 when he was in collision with a group of pedestrians.
One of the pedestrians, 18-year-old Alex Gould, died following the collision.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1229279/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 10:32:12.527629+00,2017-10-18 10:32:13.822484+00,1,"One of the pedestrians, 18-year-old Alex Gould, died following the collision.
James Bisset, 23, of Yatton, was driving along Clevedon Road in the early hours of February 14 2016 when he was in collision with a group of pedestrians.
A driver has been jailed for more than seven years following a fatal collision in Nailsea last February.
Bisset was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle while above the legal alcohol limit, driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a controlled drug over the specified limit and possession of a class A drug (cocaine).
He was today jailed for a total of seven years and four months. He was also given a seven-year driving disqualification.
Sgt Peter Truch said: “Nothing will bring Alex back and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.
""Our thoughts are also with the other person who was seriously injured in the incident and his family.
“This serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol and drugs.
“This incident has had a huge impact on all those involved and the wider community in Nailsea.”",200,2016521602756
552,https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/18/cyclist-charlie-alliston-jailed-for-18-months-over-death-of-pedestrian,Cyclist Charlie Alliston jailed for 18 months over death of pedestrian,"Alliston jailed over death of Kim Briggs, who sustained ‘catastrophic’ head injuries in east London collision last year",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4cdabaf908a6ef49170b5dae2b31f05002de47ac/438_398_2407_1444/master/2407.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=7ad570c2db2c41a79ffff48eda9cb92b,2017-09-18 15:50:41+00,the Guardian,2017-09-29 21:58:08.591503+00,2017-09-29 21:58:11.694495+00,1,"
A cyclist jailed for knocking over and killing a woman as he sped through east London on a bike with no front brakes was told he was “an accident waiting to happen” as he received an 18-month sentence.
Charlie Alliston, 20, who collided with Kim Briggs as she crossed Old Street, was told by judge Wendy Joseph QC at the Old Bailey that the victim “could have been any pedestrian” and that he had shown no remorse for her death.
“You have throughout sought to put your blame on her,” the judge said. “Perhaps one of the most shocking things about this case is that you could not and apparently cannot still see any fault in your cycling or judgment.
“You chose to ride at a speed and on a bike which you could not stop, your attitude being that everyone else would just have to get out of your way,” Joseph added. “Of course you did not set out to cause the harm you did – but the jury have found that you were aware of the risks and went on to take them.”
Kim Briggs widower: 'this is not about anti-cycling, it's about wrongdoing' Read more
Alliston was travelling at 18mph on his secondhand fixed-gear bike on 12 February 2016 when he collided with Kim Briggs, 44, as she stepped out into Old Street.
Briggs, a mother of two, who was on her lunch break, suffered “catastrophic” head injuries and died in hospital a week later.
Alliston was cleared of manslaughter but found guilty of causing bodily harm by “wanton and furious driving”, a crime under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in jail.
During the trial, jurors heard that Alliston, a fan of “dangerous” bike racing videos, had been riding a black Planet X carbon-frame track bike, a model more commonly seen ridden by top cyclists such as Sir Chris Hoy and Laura Trott at the Olympic velodrome. Alliston had not fitted the bicycle with a front brake, as is required to make them legal to ride on the road.
The judge said Alliston’s “whole manner of driving” caused the accident. “If your bicycle had a front-wheel brake you could have stopped, but on this illegal bike, you could not. On your own evidence by this stage you weren’t even trying to slow or stop. You expected her to get out of your way.”
In mitigation, Mark Wyeth QC told the court that an apparent lack of remorse shown by Alliston was a “coping strategy” derived from the loss of his father, who died of a heart attack in the bathroom of the family home when Alliston was 16.
“It’s [pre-sentence report author] Ruth Smith’s opinion, having spent time with the defendant and presenting this report to the court, that here we have a young man who presents with emotional flatness,” Wyeth said.
Wyeth also told the court that, following the death of Briggs, Alliston spent nine days in the Maudsley psychiatric hospital, south London, having been taken there by police who had found him out alone with a rope, apparently in preparation for a suicide attempt. Wyeth said this episode, and Alliston’s repeated calls to the hospital after the collision to check on Briggs’s condition, were evidence of the defendant’s remorse.
But Joseph, after reading the report for herself in court, said she saw no evidence that Alliston had shown remorse over the death of Briggs, “only self-interested fear as to the difficulties it is causing for you”.
While accepting that he had suffered mental ill health, including a diagnosis of depression, she noted the documented causes were “stress at the prospect of a trial, fear of being sent to prison, and upset at your girlfriend breaking off the relationship”, rather than regret over his actions.
Alliston, from Bermondsey, south London, had denied both charges against him. He raised his eyebrows as Joseph passed sentence and showed no emotion as he was led away to begin his sentence in a young offender institution.
Briggs’ widower, Matthew, from Lewisham, south London, who was in court to see Alliston jailed, has called for a “radical change” in cycling culture and the introduction of new laws, including the offence of causing death by dangerous cycling.
In a vicim impact statement, Matthew Briggs had earlier told the court of the moment he had to tell his children that their mother was dying. “My children had to say goodbye to their mother as she lay in the intensive care unit,” he said. “Our world fell apart. I lost my wife and my best friend.”
In a statement outside court, Briggs said: “This case has clearly and evidently demonstrated there is a gap in the law when it comes to dealing with death or serious injury by dangerous cycling.
“To have to rely on either manslaughter at one end, or a Victorian law that doesn’t even mention causing death at the other end, tells us there is a gap. The fact that what happened to Kim is rare is not a reason to have no remedy.”
Speaking outside the court, Alliston’s mother, Karan, said her son had been sentenced “appropriately” and thanked the judge for handling the case fairly.
“On behalf of my son Charlie and all his family we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Briggs family for their loss,” she said. “We know that they bear the heaviest loss of all in this case.”",200,201601TD00018
712,http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/14136647.Woman_in_critical_condition_after_being_hit_by_a_motorcycle_in_Wandsworth/,Woman in critical condition after being hit by a motorcycle in Wandsworth,Officers are appealing for information after a woman was hit by a motorcycle.,http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/resources/images/4540478/,,Wandsworth Guardian,2017-10-08 22:23:49.36098+00,2017-10-08 22:23:50.198844+00,8,"Officers are appealing for information after a woman was hit by a motorcycle.
Police were alerted to reports of a crash on Swandon Way junction with A217 by Wandsworth Town station at about 5.53pm yesterday.
Officers found a woman in her twenties suffering from serious head injuries after being hit by a motorcyclist.
London Ambulance attended and treated the woman before she was taken to a south London hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the motorcycle stopped after hitting the woman and is assisting police.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
Sergeant John Harrison from the roads and transport policing command said: ""This collision occurred on a busy stretch of road during rush-hour.
“I'm certain other drivers and pedestrians saw what happened. We need them to call us with any information.""
Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD reference 7236/9Dec, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,201501WW51011
553,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/23/ex-courier-charlie-alliston-convicted-for-mowing-down-kim-briggs-on-his-track-bike,Ex-courier convicted for mowing down woman on his track bike,"Charlie Alliston, 20, found guilty of causing bodily harm over collision with Kim Briggs, who died from ‘catastrophic’ head injuries",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/eb96cde433ff60c934af9c56d141a19d0dd7cee0/0_298_2363_1417/master/2363.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=3475b38d8160d1b401da27ddf3ddc1a9,2017-08-23 15:47:22+00,the Guardian,2017-09-29 21:58:20.328086+00,2017-09-29 21:58:25.559018+00,1,"Charlie Alliston, 20, found guilty of causing bodily harm over collision with Kim Briggs, who died from ‘catastrophic’ head injuries
A former courier has been convicted of causing bodily harm to a woman who died after he mowed her down on a bicycle in east London.
Charlie Alliston, 20, was a fan of “dangerous” bike racing videos and did not have a front brake on his track bike – a legal requirement if ridden on the road.
But the cyclist was cleared of the more serious offence of manslaughter, a charge that had never previously been brought against a cyclist.
Kim Briggs, 44, was on her lunch break on 12 February 2016 when she stepped out into Old Street and Alliston collided with her at 18mph on his secondhand fixed-gear bike. Briggs, a mother of two, sustained “catastrophic” head injuries and died in hospital a week later.
Motorist would not have landed cyclist's 'wanton and furious driving' charge Read more
Alliston had denied causing bodily harm by “wanton and furious driving”. He told jurors at his trial at the Old Bailey a front brake would not have been enough to stop him smashing into Briggs and denied being a risk-taking thrill-seeker.
On the third day of deliberations, the jury was told the court would accept a majority verdict – a conclusion upon which at least 10 of the 12 jurors are agreed. They returned a guilty verdict on the bodily harm charge but acquitted Alliston of manslaughter after 12 hours and 14 minutes of deliberation.
The jury foreman told the court the jurors were unanimous on the guilty verdict but they were not asked if they were unanimous on the not guilty verdict.
The charge of manslaughter against a cyclist was unprecedented and justified by the prosecution on the grounds that Alliston took deliberate steps that made his riding dangerous. If he had been found guilty of that charge he would have faced a significantly heavier sentence.
A statement from Briggs’s husband, Matthew Briggs, read to the court by the prosecutor Duncan Penny after the verdict, said that telling his children their mother was going to die was the “worst thing” a parent has to do.
“Our world fell apart,” he said. “I lost my wife and best friend. The children lost a mother who always had their back.”
In the statement, Briggs said his wife’s death seemed “so senseless, so avoidable and so unjust” and vowed to try to bring about changes to the law.
After the verdict, the court heard that Alliston had depression and was treated for post-traumatic stress disorder after the collision.
He had been riding a black Planet X carbon-frame track bike, a type more commonly seen racing at the Olympic velodrome, jurors heard. Such bicycles used by the likes of Sir Chris Hoy and Laura Trott can only legally be taken on to the streets if fitted with a front brake.
Penny told the court Alliston would have been able to avoid the collision with Briggs if his bike had proper brakes fitted.
Alliston worked as a courier for three different companies based in central London for about six to eight months from mid-2015, having dropped out of sixth form where he was studying photography and business studies.
Jurors at the Old Bailey trial were shown CCTV footage of the collision, as Briggs’s widower, Matthew, looked on.
Alliston allegedly shouted at Briggs to “get out of the way” twice before their heads knocked together.
After seeing a newspaper report about the incident, Alliston posted a comment online claiming he tried to warn her but she had “ignored” him and “stopped dead” in his path.
He wrote: “I feel bad due to the seriousness of her injuries but I can put my hand up and say this is not my fault.”
On an internet forum, he described how their heads collided and hers “ricocheted” into his. He wrote: “It is a pretty serious incident so I won’t bother saying she deserved it. It was her fault but she did not deserve it.”
He went on to claim Briggs had been on her mobile phone. He complained: “Everyone is quick to judge and help the so-called victim but not the other person in the situation.
“It all happened so fast and even at a slow speed there was nothing I could do. I just wish people would stop making judgments. People either think they are invincible or have zero respect for cyclists.”
Alliston was questioned during the trial over a tweet he sent in February 2015 that compared cycling without a front brake to being in a “Lucas Brunelle movie”.
Brunelle makes “alleycat” videos in which he rides around cities including London “doing dangerous stuff” such as weaving in and out of traffic, narrowly avoiding pedestrians and going into bus lanes, the Old Bailey heard.
Alliston denied copying the film-maker or enjoying taking risks. “I did not get a kick or enjoyment out of not being safe,” he said.
Edward Small, a crash investigator who studied CCTV of the incident, concluded that Alliston, who was then aged 18, would have been able to stop and avoid a collision if the bike had been fitted with a front brake.
The defendant had been travelling at an average of 18mph before he noticed Briggs step into the road, jurors heard. He was a minimum of 6.65 metres (21.8ft) away when he swerved and tried to take evasive action.
Alliston was released on bail. He will be sentenced on 18 September. The judge, Wendy Thomas, warned he faced a custodial sentence but said it was not a certainty until she had heard mitigation at the sentencing hearing. She added: “I have not seen one iota of remorse from Mr Alliston at all at any stage.”
The decision to prosecute Alliston for manslaughter was a controversial part of the case. Causing death by speeding bicycle is so rare it falls outside the usual traffic laws.
Charges of death by dangerous or careless driving only apply to people in charge of motorised vehicles so cannot be used when a pedestrian is run over by a cyclist.
At first, prosecutors opted to fall back on a little-used 150-year-old law of causing bodily harm by “wanton or furious driving”.
But the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act historically used to prosecute horse-drawn carriage drivers carries a maximum penalty of only two years, in contrast with the maximum of 14 years for death by dangerous driving.
The defence attempted to have the charges thrown out but the judge ruled against that move. Penny, for the prosecution, said careful consideration had been made at the highest level of the appropriate charges.
",200,201601TD00018
605,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-admits-killing-tragic-toddler-11176802,Man admits killing two-year-old in Coupar Angus after his car mounts pavement,Two-year-old Harlow Edwards was walking along the pavement with two other children - aged six and 17 at the time - when two cars crashed on the road close to them in October last year.,http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article9822069.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/crash-collage.jpg,2017-09-15 12:04:56+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-30 07:26:19.791658+00,2017-09-30 07:26:20.703163+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man has admitted killing a two-year-old girl after his car mounted the pavement.
Harlow Edwards was walking along the pavement with two other children - aged six and 17 at the time - when two cars crashed on the road close to them in Coupar Angus , Perth and Kinross, on October 13 last year.
A Ford Focus driven by Luke Pirie mounted the pavement hitting all three, instantly killing Harlow and throwing the others over a roadside wall.
At the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 23-year-old Pirie pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
He had passed his driving test just a year before and was said to be ""worked up"" and angry as he left his work at Scone Airport in Perth to travel to his partner's house in Montrose.
Advocate Depute Iain McSporran QC told the court Pirie was seen speeding through Coupar Angus and had used his mobile for calls, texts and a Facetime before the crash.
CCTV showed the Ford Focus speeding behind a line of traffic moments before the crash, prompting sighs from the Edwards family in court.
The cars in front had slowed as a Citroen signalled to turn right but Pirie pulled out and tried to overtake the traffic, colliding with the Citreon at around 50mph as it began to turn.
Mr McSporran said the accused lost control of his car which spun and mounted the pavement where the children were walking after getting off a bus from Dundee.
Harlow suffered ""multiple severe injuries"" while the 17-year-old suffered bleeding on the brain and a spinal fracture which left her in a wheel chair for three months.
The other child suffered a skull fracture and permanent scarring in the crash.
(Image: Dumfries and Galloway Standard)
Defence lawyer Mark Stewart QC said his client ""wrongly believed it was a stationary line of traffic"" when he tried to overtake.
A victim impact statement from Harlow's mother, Sara, was read to the court in which she said she had been ""robbed of a lifetime of memories"".
Mrs Edwards said she cries herself to sleep every night and now expects bad news every time the phone rings.
Pirie was remanded in custody with the case adjourned to October 4 for sentencing.
Judge Lord Ericht told him: ""Because of what you did Harlow will never return home.""",200,2016930000561
748,http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/driver-who-caused-death-alex-984,Driver who caused death of Alex Gould is jailed,"James Bisset, of Grace Close in Yatton, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today as the families of his two victims looked on",http://i1.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article993.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Alex-Gould-1-200217.jpg,2017-02-20 15:10:03+00,bristolpost,2017-10-18 10:32:29.993869+00,2017-10-18 10:32:31.198852+00,1,"A drink driver who caused the death of one man and seriously injured another in a horror smash on Valentine's Day last year has been sentenced to more than seven years behind bars.
James Bisset, of Grace Close in Yatton, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today after killing teenager Alex Gould and seriously injuring his friend Matthew Thompson in a drink and drug-fuelled collision in Clevedon Road on February 14 last year.
The 23-year-old, who pleaded guilty at a previous hearing, said nothing as Judge Patrick Michael Blair QC passed his sentence in front of a packed courtroom of family members and friends of the two victims.
Speaking to the press after today's hearing, Alex's mother, Caroline Gould, said she was pleased the proceedings had come to an end but admitted the sentence offered ""no comfort or closure for us"".
Ian Thompson, the father of Matthew Thompson, who spent five months recovering in hospital with a severe brain injury after the collision, added: ""This has seemed like a long path to justice but we are relieved it has finally come.
""As parents, we will never feel the sentence is sufficient considering the impact of the loss of life and serious injury caused.""
He also extended a heartfelt thanks to his daughter Megan, her partner Mattias, the staff at Southmead Hospital, the police and legal services for their support throughout the case.
Many of the family members present were reduced to tears as details of the case were read in court by prosecutor Brendon Moorhouse.
He said Bisset was nearly twice the legal alcohol limit and under the influence of cocaine when he collided with Mr Gould and Mr Thompson around 5.10am in Clevedon Road.
The two friends, both aged 18 at the time, were walking on the pavement when the defendant lost control of his car while driving at around 50mph in a 30mph zone.
Bisset's Volvo XC60 is said to have clipped a kerb, mounted a pavement, hit a wall and then collided with the two pedestrians before driving in to and snapping a nearby telegraph pole.
According to Mr Moorhouse, Mr Gould was thrown forward some 24 metres while Mr Thompson was shunted into the garden of a nearby house.
(Image: Jon Kent)
Emergency response teams were only able to find Mr Thompson, 40 minutes after the collision, because his shoe was left in the road.
Mr Moorhouse, reading out a statement prepared by Caroline Gould, said: ""Since Alex's death, my life has stood still. I cannot see it will ever be possible to get over the loss of Alex.
""Every day is a living hell. Once I get back from work and get inside my house, my grief takes over.
""The person who killed my son is 22-years-old… he drank and took drugs and made the decision to drive.
""What is left of my life is just an existence. I have no life and I pray it won't last much longer. The loss is unimaginable.""
Bisset was arrested at the scene of the collision after failing a roadside breathalyser test.
Subsequent blood tests revealed the 23-year-old was nearly twice the drink drive limit and had traces of cocaine in his system.
He was also found to be in possession of a small quantity of the Class A drug.
Mr Rowe, defending, said the 23-year-old's remorse was ""total, genuine and heartfelt"".
This was met with some murmurs of discontent by family members of the victims in the courtroom.
The defendant, meanwhile, looked towards the judge throughout the sentencing.
In his final comments, Judge Blair said: ""The sentence does not reflect the truly awful thing you did, it is within the constraints of the law set by Parliament.""
Bisset was sentenced to seven years and four months for causing death by dangerous driving, two years and eight months concurrent for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and four weeks concurrent for possession of cocaine.
The 23-year-old was also disqualified from driving for seven years, upon his release from prison, while a forfeiture and destruction order was granted for the cocaine.",200,2016521602756
554,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41028321,Cyclist guilty over pedestrian's death,"Charlie Alliston was cleared of manslaughter but found guilty of ""wanton and furious driving"".",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0833/production/_97499020_hi041217687.jpg,2017-08-23 15:39:09+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 21:58:37.952999+00,2017-09-29 21:58:43.985552+00,1,"Image copyright Met Police Image caption Kim Briggs died after being injured while crossing Old Street in Shoreditch in February
A cyclist who knocked over and killed a 44-year-old woman in east London last year has been cleared of her manslaughter.
But Charlie Alliston, 20, was found guilty of causing bodily harm by ""wanton or furious driving"".
Alliston was riding a fixed gear bike with no front brakes when he hit mum-of-two Kim Briggs as she was crossing the road in her lunch break.
She suffered serious head injuries and died a week later in hospital.
Alliston later went online to defend himself following the crash, claiming Mrs Briggs was at fault before deleting the comment when he realised how serious her injuries were.
He told the Old Bailey his comments had been stupid and not thought through.
Image copyright PA Image caption Charlie Alliston went online to defend himself following the crash
Alliston was riding a fixie - a fixed-wheel bicycle with no front brake used by track racing cyclists - across a junction on Old Street, Shoreditch, last February when he said he saw HR consultant Mrs Briggs step out into the road while looking at her phone.
He told the court he shouted to warn her and slowed down to between 10 and 14 miles an hour.
Alliston said he shouted again and swerved to avoid her but Mrs Briggs stepped back into his path.
He claimed he was not aware a brake was a legal requirement to ride on the road and said even with one he wouldn't have been able to stop in time.
But crash investigators who studied CCTV of the incident concluded Alliston would have been able to stop and avoid the collision if the bike had been fitted with a front brake.
What is wanton and furious driving?
Image copyright Commentaries on the Laws of England Image caption The law explained in the Commentaries on the Laws of England, published in 1867
Alliston was charged with an admittedly archaic offence - but it is the closest to dangerous driving a cyclist can be charged with.
Unlike a dangerous cycling charge, causing GBH by wanton and furious driving takes into account injury.
It may sound slightly eccentric, but perhaps it is down to its wording which was coined in 1861.
Introduced under the Offences Against the Person Act, the charge was created to deter people from driving horse carriages recklessly.
It is now used when it is not possible to prosecute under the Road Traffic Act 1988 - ie, when the vehicle in the crime was not mechanically propelled - and in cases of serious injury or death caused by a cyclist's actions.
It carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Previous successful prosecutions under the offence include those against cyclists Darryl Gittoes and Darren Hall, who both knocked down pedestrians who later died.
Image copyright PA Image caption Alliston is due to be sentenced on 18 September and could be jailed for up to two years
Judge Wendy Joseph QC ordered a pre-sentence report, but made it clear she was considering a jail sentence for Alliston.
She said: ""I have not seen one iota of remorse from Mr Alliston at all at any stage.""
He is due to be sentenced on 18 September.
In a statement read in court, Matthew Briggs paid tribute to his ""wonderful"" wife, with whom he had a daughter aged 11 and a son aged 14.
He said: ""She was quick to smile, slow to judge and even slower to anger.""
'Illegal and stupid'
The case has raised questions about safety and responsibility on the road.
Mrs Briggs' family said they plan to campaign for tougher cycling laws to protect pedestrians.
Mr Briggs described the trial as ""gruelling and painful"".
He added: ""Out of this senseless carnage, I shall try to bring change to the law and change to attitudes.
""Perhaps in this way I can honour my wife.""
Duncan Dollimore, head of advocacy and campaigns at Cycling UK, said: ""Riding a fixed wheel bicycle on busy roads without a front brake is illegal, stupid and endangers other road users especially pedestrians.
""Charlie Alliston's actions had tragic consequences for Kim Briggs' family and it was entirely right that this led to his prosecution.""
What are the laws for riding 'fixies'?
Alliston's fixed-wheel track bike is the sort more commonly seen at an Olympic velodrome, being raced at great speeds.
In evidence, he told jurors he had no idea there were regulations that ""fixies"" have to have front brakes for use on the road.
The Pedal Cycle Construction and Use Regulations 1983 states a fixed wheel bicycle must have a front brake in addition to the rear fixed wheel before it can be lawfully ridden on a public road.
A fixed-wheel counts as a rear brake, however it needs a calliper on the front to legally ride it on a public road.",200,201601TD00018
606,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41279360,Man admits killing toddler in crash,Harlow Edwards died after the driver lost control of his car and crashed into the two-year-old.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/17409/production/_97814259_harlowedwards.jpg,2017-09-15 10:55:39+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:26:25.910395+00,2017-09-30 07:26:31.311701+00,1,"Image copyright Supplied
A 23-year-old man has admitted killing Perthshire toddler Harlow Edwards by driving dangerously and crashing into her on a pavement.
Luke Pirie lost control of his vehicle and caused the death of the two-year-old in Coupar Angus last October.
The High Court in Edinburgh was told that Harlow's mother Sara ""can't put into words her grief at losing her baby"".
Pirie, of Forfar, will be sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on 4 October.
He also admitted causing serious injury to two other people, a 17-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy, in the same incident.
The court was told Prie had passed his driving test the previous year and was said to be ""worked up"" and angry as he left his work at Scone Airport in Perth to travel to his partner's house in Montrose.
Multiple injuries
Advocate Depute Iain McSporran QC told the court Pirie was seen speeding through Coupar Angus and had used his mobile for calls, texts and Facetime before the crash.
CCTV showed his Ford Focus speeding behind a line of traffic moments before the crash.
The cars in front had slowed as a Citroen signalled to turn right but Pirie pulled out and tried to overtake the traffic, colliding with the Citreon at about 50mph as it began to turn.
Mr McSporran said Pirie lost control of his car, which spun and mounted the pavement where the children were walking after getting off a bus from Dundee.
Harlow suffered ""multiple severe injuries"" while the 17-year-old suffered bleeding on the brain and a spinal fracture which left her in a wheelchair for three months.
The other child suffered a skull fracture and permanent scarring in the crash.
'Robbed of memories'
Defence lawyer Mark Stewart QC said his client ""wrongly believed it was a stationary line of traffic"" when he tried to overtake.
A victim impact statement from Harlow's mother Sara was read to the court in which she said she had been ""robbed of a lifetime of memories"".
Mrs Edwards said she cries herself to sleep every night and now expects bad news every time the phone rings.
Pirie was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
Judge Lord Ericht told him: ""Because of what you did, Harlow will never return home.""",200,2016930000561
749,http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/court/driver-jailed-for-killing-north-somerset-teenager-in-crash-1-4898809,Driver jailed for killing North Somerset teenager in crash,A 23-year-old man has been jailed after killing a North Somerset teenager in a crash on Valentine’s Day.,http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4862809.1487611445!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Weston Mercury,2017-10-18 10:32:51.679195+00,2017-10-18 10:32:53.743595+00,1,"Driver jailed for killing North Somerset teenager in crash
Bisset was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (Monday). Archant
A 23-year-old man has been jailed after killing a North Somerset teenager in a crash on Valentine’s Day.
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James Bisset was jailed earlier today (Monday). James Bisset was jailed earlier today (Monday).
James Bisset, of Grace Close in Yatton, killed Alex Gould and injured three others in a crash in Nailsea last year.
He pleaded guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle while above the legal alcohol limit, driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a controlled drug over the specified limit and possession of a class A drug (cocaine).
He was today (Monday) jailed for a total of seven years and four months at Bristol Crown Court. He was also given a seven-year driving disqualification.
Sergeant Peter Truch said: “Nothing will bring Alex back and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.
“Our thoughts are also with the other person who was seriously injured during the incident and his family.
“This serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol and drugs.
“This incident has had a huge impact on all those involved and the wider community in Nailsea.”
* For full story, see Thursday’s Weston Mercury.",200,2016521602756
474,http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/probes-into-crash-nightmare-5055915,Probes into crash nightmare,TWO major inquiries are under way after bus passengers cheated death in a crash.,"",2006-09-25 23:00:00+00,huddersfieldexaminer,2017-09-25 20:51:38.267035+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.241977+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
TWO major inquiries are under way after bus passengers cheated death in a crash.
Police and First Bus company officials are investigating how and why a double-decker bus crashed into a garden at Fartown.
Thirty-three passengers on the X6 service were hurt when the double- decker veered off a main road yesterday.
But thankfully there were no serious injuries.
Supt Nigel Hibbert, of Kirklees Police, said: ""We have now started a major investigation into the accident.""
The investigators will be inspecting the bus for any mechanical problems and CCTV images will also be closely examined to see if there are any clues to the crash.
Emergency services geared up for a major incident after the bus crashed on Bradford Road just below its junction with Ashbrow Road in Fartown just after 10am.
One woman suffered internal injuries and the bus driver - a 23-year-old man from Bradford - suffered injuries to his face.
The rest were mostly dazed passengers who had bumps, bruises and whiplash.
The first paramedics on scene reported they were dealing with a major incident and a fleet of ambulances attended.
The X6 Bradford to Huddersfield bus careered off the road, crashed through a wall and dragged a lamp post with it.
It then went across a car park at Yorkshire Tiles and Bathrooms, across a grass embankment, through a hedge, demolished a garage and hit a high stone wall before finally stopping in a garden.
The bus dragged the severed lamp post into the back garden of a house on The Grove.
No other vehicle was involved.
Around 30 people were tended by ambulance crews at the scene and many were taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Yorkshire Ambulance Service director of operations John Darley said: ""We received our first call to the scene at 10.06am and we responded with eight emergency vehicles - two rapid response cars and six double-crewed ambulances.
""We treated more than 30 casualties including one woman in her late 30s who was classed as serious.
""Most had whiplash, cuts and bruises.""
He said the first reports were that the bus had overturned, but thankfully that was not the case.
Mr Darley said: ""If the bus had overturned we would have been dealing with a far more serious incident.""
He said some passengers were content to be treated at the scene and the final crews left at noon - two hours after the crash.
Philip Holme, a mechanic at nearby Wilco Motorsave on Bradford Road heard the crash and rushed to the scene.
Mr Holme said: ""I heard a big bang and then a crash followed by screaming.
""I ran over with a first aid kit and we had to put a ladder down to help get people off the bus.
""We helped people through the back exit.
Alan McGowan, another mechanic at Wilco, said: ""I saw a woman with her glasses smashed. Her eyes were bleeding.
""The driver was out on the floor outside the bus. I tried to put him in the recovery position.""
Mr McGowan added: ""I got a little girl off the bus. We tried to help as many people off as possible.
""I rang the police and told them we needed a lot of ambulances.
""I felt sick. There was blood on my hands and I was wearing rubber gloves. It was just instinct. It was nasty.""
Luke Gowgill, another Wilco mechanic, said: ""We went to the back of the bus and helped people off.""
Michelle Douglas lives at The Grove. The bus came to rest next to her back garden, dragging part of a lampost through her fence.
She said: ""I heard a bang and I looked out of the window and I saw a massive puff of smoke. If the wall hadn't been there the lamp post would could have hit the house.""
Christine McSheffrey who also lives on The Grove said: ""We helped people out through the windows. I felt sick and I'm still shaking.""
Alan Abel, a windscreen fitter at National Windscreens on Bradford Road rushed to the scene.
Mr Abel said: ""I heard a crash and I saw the bus at the bottom of the road. It was mayhem.""
Steve Graham, managing director of First in Leeds described the accident was `very major' and First Bus would be recovering CCTV footage.
All emergency services attended the scene.
Tony Bateman, watch manager at Huddersfield Fire Station, said: "" We helped casualties of the bus.
""They were lucky there weren't more serious injuries. The driver was very lucky he managed to jump out of his seat in time. The steering column was pushed right into the driver's seat.""
Four engines and one major rescue engine, used for heavy lifting, attended the scene.
* Anyone who saw the bus travelling down Bradford Road before the crash should contact Pc Andy Oversby at Huddersfield traffic police on 01484 436847.",200,2006130842606
502,http://www.essexlive.news/southend-tribute-tragic-teen/story-12643732-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-25 21:24:06.991078+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.27693+00,1,"",404,200942I065903
555,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41306738,Cyclist detained over pedestrian death,"Charlie Alliston, who killed a woman by riding an illegal bike, is sent to a young offenders' institution.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/F41E/production/_97849426_hi041798408.jpg,2017-09-18 12:44:48+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 21:58:42.557734+00,2017-09-29 21:58:47.677038+00,1,"Image copyright PA Image caption Alliston, now 20, was travelling on a fixed-wheel track bike with no front brakes before crashing into 44-year-old Kim Briggs
A cyclist who knocked over and killed a 44-year-old woman in east London has been sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders' institution.
Charlie Alliston, then 18, was travelling on a fixed-wheel track bike with no front brakes before crashing into Kim Briggs in February last year.
He was cleared of her manslaughter, but found guilty of bodily harm by ""wanton or furious driving"".
Judge Wendy Joseph described Alliston as ""an accident waiting to happen"".
Sentencing at the Old Bailey, the judge said: ""I am satisfied in some part it was this so-called thrill that motivated you to ride without a front brake shouting and swearing at pedestrians to get out of the way.
""I have no doubt you are wrong in this. You were an accident waiting to happen.
""The victim could have been any pedestrian. It was in fact Mrs Kim Briggs.""
Image copyright Met Police Image caption Kim Briggs died after being injured while crossing Old Street in Shoreditch last February
Mother-of-two Kim Briggs was crossing Old Street during her lunch break when she was hit.
She suffered serious head injuries, including a fractured skull, and died a week later in hospital.
Alliston, now 20, raised his eyebrows as the judge said his sentence would be custodial.
In a series of posts on social media, he described how he twice warned Mrs Briggs to get out of the way.
He wrote: ""We collided pretty hard, our heads hit together, hers went into the floor and ricocheted into mine.""
He complained: ""It's not my fault people either think they are invincible or have zero respect for cyclists.""
Image copyright CPS Image caption Alliston said he was not aware a brake was a legal requirement to ride on the road
'Gap in the law'
In a statement outside court, Mrs Briggs' widower Matthew, from Lewisham, south London, called for the introduction of new laws, including causing death by dangerous cycling.
He said the case demonstrated the ""gap in the law when it comes to dealing with death or serious injury by dangerous cycling.""
""To have to rely on either manslaughter at one end, or a Victorian law that doesn't even mention causing death at the other end, tells us there is a gap"", he said.
""The fact that what happened to Kim is rare is not a reason to be no remedy.""
Alliston's lawyer Mark Wyeth QC told the court that his client had ""a lot of internal sense of emotional turmoil but keeps this hidden as a coping strategy.""
The court heard Alliston was depressed, had broken up with his girlfriend and lost his job.
Prosecutors took the unprecedented step of bringing a manslaughter charge due to the unusually grave circumstances of the case.
The other offence of wanton and furious driving, under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act, carries a maximum sentence of two years in jail.
Alliston, from Bermondsey, south London, had denied both charges against him.",200,201601TD00018
607,https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/1567455/harlow-edwards-luke-pirie-coupar-angus/,"Driver who killed Harlow Edwards, 2, in Coupar Angus texting moments before","A MAN who killed a toddler after his vehicle struck her at 50mph spent the moments before the collision sending “angry” texts to his partner, a court has heard. Luke Pirie,23, was in a …",https://i0.wp.com/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/harlowcomp2.jpg?crop=105px%2C0px%2C1620px%2C1080px&resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1,2017-09-15 10:06:17+00,The Scottish Sun,2017-09-30 07:26:52.711428+00,2017-09-30 07:26:54.804562+00,1,"Luke Pirie, 23, was driving at 50mhp and lost control of his vehicle before mounting the pavement and striking Harlow and two other children
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A MAN who killed a toddler after his vehicle struck her at 50mph spent the moments before the collision sending “angry” texts to his partner, a court has heard.
Luke Pirie,23, was in a “hurry” when his Ford Focus collided with Harlow Edwards,two, and two other children on an unclassified road close to the A94 Perth to Forfar route.
3 Harlow, 2, was killed last October
The High Court in Edinburgh heard on Friday that Pirie had left his work at Scone Airport at 12.30pm on October 13 2016 in a bad mood.
He had spent the morning calling and texting his partner Heather Eaton who he suspected of being unfaithful to him.
After leaving work to drive to confront Heather at her home, he left work and started driving dangerously.
Prosecution lawyer Iain McSporran QC told the court how he was seen overtaking cars in Balbeggie, Perthshire, at a speed which broke the 30mph limit.
He used his iPhone to make a Facetime call to Heather before coming to a junction with an unclassified road known locally as the C19 Coupar Angus Road.
The court heard that as he came up to the junction, three other cars had stopped on the road. The Citroen at the front of the queue was indicating to go right.
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But Pirie decided to pull out from behind the three cars and overtake the queue. However, Pirie’s car then struck the Citroen as it started to make its turning manoeuvre.
The court heard that as a consequence of striking the Citroen, Pirie lost control of his car and it began to rotate in an anti clockwise direction towards the pavement. It then struck a wall and then rebounded, still rotating, back into the road where it stopped.
However, the point where it struck the wall was where the children were walking. The two other children were sent flying over the wall. Harlow sustained serious injuries and doctors reckon her death was “inevitable and rapid.”
Tom Farmer - The Sun Glasgow 3 Floral tributes left by the roadside were tragedy struck
On Friday, Mr McSporran told the court how Harlow’s mother is unable to cope with the loss of her daughter.
Mr McSporran said: “She has difficulty sleeping. She constantly thinks about not being with Harlow when she lost her life.
“She cries herself to sleep in the evening.
“She feels robbed of a lifetime of memories and she cannot put into the words to exactly convey the grief that she is currently suffering.”
Mr McSporran was speaking after Pirie, of Forfar, pleaded guilty to causing death and injury by dangerous driving on October 13 2016.
The advocate depute told the court that Pirie appeared “worked up” as he spoke on his mobile phone.
Mr McSporran added: “Text messages were also exchanged between the couple – the vast majority sent by him.
3 Pirie had been driving at 50mph when he struck little Harlow
“The accused was using his mobile phone for that purpose, from which it appears that he was of the view that she was clearly ignoring him and then that he suspected her of being unfaithful to him.
“He was clearly unhappy with her.
“At 14.46pm he texted ‘I’m coming home’ followed by ‘cheat’ and ‘You’ve obviously done something stupid that you’re afraid to talk to me.’
“He continued to send and read images and text messages after driving away from his place of work – he had not been scheduled to leave work so early.
“It is clear from the number of calls and messages and the content of those images which can be read that he was upset and angry with his partner.
“The tone of his text messages then changed to pleading with her to phone him. She sent two messages at 15.12 in strong terms telling him to ‘get a grip’ of himself.
“These messages were read by him at 15.17pm. Within four seconds of reading them he sent her a message stating ‘I’ve crashed one Heather’ followed five seconds later with ‘Heather I’ve been in a crash’.
“Against the background of his being in a hurry an in angry mood whilst using a mobile phone to call, text, and engage in a Facetime call, we now come to the fatal collision which occurred some 14 kilometres after Scone Airport.”
Mr McSporran told the court that Pirie was driving above the speed limit at the time of the collision.
He added: “Collision investigators calculate the minimum speed of the accused’s car at the point of impact as being 50mph.”
In the aftermath of the crash, eyewitnesses saw Pirie get out of his car and use his phone.
The children who survived the collision sustained brain injuries, fractured bones. Surgeons had to place a metal plate into one child’s head.
The other child is reported as suffering from nightmares and anxiety.
Mr McSporran also told the court that the accused had initially denied any wrong doing.
He added: “He had denied to witnesses at the scene that he had been overtaking and said that it was not his fault but that ‘they had stepped out in front of me.’
“All eye witnesses and the extensive police collision investigation attribute sole responsibility for this collision to the accused.”
Defence advocate Mark Stewart QC told the court that he’d reserve his mitigation until Pirie’s sentencing hearing which will take place at the High Court in Glasgow next month.
He said his client had been previously diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression.
He added: “He accepts his responsibility for his role in this offence. Mr Pirie also understands the likely outcome of his actions and I’m instructed to make no motion for bail.”
Harlow’s parents also told how they want to help other parents who have lost children.
Scarecrows dressed as traffic cops were put up at the side of the road where Harlow was killed in a bid to stop drivers from speeding.
But they were removed by council bosses, sparking fury from locals.
Harlow’s older sister Dionne told of her heartache at discovering Christmas presents at the family home which had been bought for the youngster before her death.
Judge Lord Ericht adjourned sentence in order for the court to obtain reports.
Pirie will be sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on October 4 2017.
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750,http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/man-in-court-over-fatal-nailsea-crash-1-4736008,Man in court over fatal Nailsea crash,A 23-year-old from Yatton appeared at North Somerset Courthouse charged with death by dangerous driving following the death of a Nailsea teenager.,http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4736007.1476445800!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Weston Mercury,2017-10-18 10:32:57.492629+00,2017-10-18 10:33:00.267942+00,1,"Man in court over fatal Nailsea crash
Man in court after fatal Nailsea crash. Archant
A 23-year-old from Yatton appeared at North Somerset Courthouse charged with death by dangerous driving following the death of a Nailsea teenager.
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James Bisset has also been charged with causing injury by dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drink and drugs and possession of class A drug – cocaine.
Bisset was arrested after the car he was driving collided with 18-year-old Alex Gould on Clevedon Road in Nailsea in the early hours of February 14.
Alex died in Southmead Hospital later that night.
Three other people were also injured in the collision.
Bisset did not enter a plea when he appeared at the courthouse in St Georges on October 10.
Due to the serious nature of his charges, the case was sent to Bristol Crown Court and will next be heard on November 7.",200,2016521602756
556,http://news.met.police.uk/news/appeal-for-cyclist-after-fatal-collision-219685,Appeal for cyclist after fatal collision ,Detectives are appealing to trace a cyclist following the death of a pedestrian in Shepherd's Bush.,http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/t_open_graph_image/qzuzgbmvfo3hrnclyitl.jpg,,Mynewsdesk,2017-09-29 22:02:29.130793+00,2017-09-29 22:02:29.66425+00,1,"Detectives are appealing to trace a cyclist following the death of a pedestrian in Shepherd's Bush.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00hrs on 30 December 2016 where a cyclist was in collision with a pedestrian in Frithville Gardens, W12.
The pedestrian - a 72-year-old man - was taken to a central London hospital by the London Ambulance Service for treatment to his injuries but he died on 15 January 2017.
His next of kin have been informed. The Coroner has also been informed.
The Metropolitan Police was informed on the death on 27 January 2017 and detectives from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched an investigation.
Detectives are appealing to trace the cyclist - who is described as a black man - and stopped at the scene of the collision, but as police were never called to the incident they have no record of who he is.
It is of paramount importance that the cyclist comes forward and assists detectives with their investigation.
They would like to reassure the individual that at this stage, all they wish to do is speak with them and establish the circumstances that led to the collision.
Given the time of day there would have been a number of people in the vicinity and detectives are also appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton Traffic Garage on 0208 543 5157 or via Twitter @MetCC
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,2016010055232
608,http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/854802/Coupar-Angus-crash-angry-driver-texting-Luke-Pirie-Harlow-Edwards,Angry driver was texting just before death crash in Coupar Angus,"A MAN who suspected his partner was cheating mounted the pavement as he sped home to confront her and killed a two-year-old girl, a court heard yesterday.",http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/750x445/854802.jpg,2017-09-15 19:32:00+00,Express.co.uk,2017-09-30 07:27:13.791027+00,2017-09-30 07:27:27.072961+00,1,"NC Luke Pirie killed a two-year-old as he reportedly sped home to confront his cheating partner
Perth Airport worker Luke Pirie had been calling and sending angry texts to his girlfriend in the minutes before the 50mph crash in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, last October. His Ford Focus was captured speeding behind a line of traffic minutes before it hit little Harlow Edwards as she was pushed along in her pram. A girl aged 17 and a six-year-old boy were injured in the accident, just yards from their home, when the impact threw them over a wall.
GOOGLE MAPS Luke crashed while driving at 50 mph in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, last October
Pirie, 23, of Forfar, Angus, who had collided with a Citroen as it attempted a turn, yesterday pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The High Court in Edinburgh heard Pirie was worked-up and angry as he left his work at New Scone, near Perth, to drive to his partner’s house in Montrose. He initially tried to blame the victims for the accident, telling witnesses: “They stepped out in front of me.” But Advocate Depute Iain McSporran QC said Pirie was seen speeding through Coupar Angus and had used his mobile for calls, texts and a Facetime before the crash.
NC Luke pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving
He said Pirie lost control of his car which spun and mounted the pavement where the children were walking after getting off a bus from Dundee. Harlow suffered multiple severe injuries while the 17-year-old had bleeding on the brain and a spinal fracture which left her in a wheelchair for three months. The other child suffered a skull fracture and permanent scarring in the tragedy. Defence lawyer Mark Stewart QC said Pirie wrongly believed he was seeing a stationary line of traffic when he tried to overtake. A victim impact statement from Harlow’s mother, Sara, 36, was read to the court in which she said she had been robbed of a lifetime of memories. Mrs Edwards said she cries herself to sleep every night and now expects bad news every time the telephone rings.
NC Luke was responsible for the death of two-year-old Harlow Edwards",200,2016930000561
751,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/what-left-life-just-existence-9861111,'The loss is unimaginable': Mum's heartbreak at son's death in Valentine's crash,"Tragic Alex Gould, 18, was walking home from a party when drunk driver James Bisset smashed into him, killing him",http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9860773.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-SWNS_BISSET_JAILED_05.jpg,2017-02-21 13:04:47+00,mirror,2017-10-18 10:33:03.389511+00,2017-10-18 10:33:05.146023+00,1,"Get politics updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A heartbroken mother whose teenage son was killed by a drunk, drugged up driver in a horror Valentine's Day crash said 'every day is a living hell' without him
Alex Gould was just 18 when driver James Bisset, 23, mounted a pavement, crashed into him, throwing him 24m into the air and killing him.
His friend Matthew Thompson, 18, who was walking home from a party with Alex was shunted into a garden and left with a severe brain injury.
Horrific moment man drives into oncoming traffic killing woman instantly in head-on smash
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In a statement read at Bisset's sentencing hearing, Caroline Gould, Alex's mother, said:
""Since Alex's death, my life has stood still.
""I cannot see it will ever be possible to get over the loss of Alex.
""Every day is a living hell. Once I get back from work and get inside my house, my grief takes over.
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""The person who killed my son is 23 years old. He drank and took drugs and made the decision to drive.
""What is left of my life is just an existence. The loss in unimaginable.""
She said the sentence offered ""no comfort or closure for us"".
Bisset, of Yatton, North Somerset, who later drove into a telegraph pole was arrested at the scene of the smash in Portishead, Bristol in February 2016, after failing a roadside breathalyser test.
Blood tests showed that he was nearly twice the legal alcohol limit had traces of cocaine in his system and had a small quantity of the drug on him.
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He was jailed for a total of seven years and four months after admitting causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving at a hearing on Monday.
Sentencing him, Judge Patrick Blair said: ""The sentence does not reflect the truly awful thing you did, it is within the constraints of the law set by Parliament.""
Bristol Crown Court heard that at the time of the crash, at 5.10am on February 14 last year, the friends were walking on a pavement when they were hit by Bisset's Volvo.
Horrifyingly emergency services only found wounded Matthew 40 minutes later because his shoe was left in the road.
Matthew's father Ian Thompson, said: ""This has seemed like a long path to justice but we are relieved it has finally come.
""As parents, we will never feel the sentence is sufficient considering the impact of the loss of life and serious injury caused.""
Claims that the defendant's remorse was ""total, genuine and heartfelt"" were met in the courtroom with murmurs of discontent.
Bisset looked towards the judge throughout sentencing.
He was jailed for seven years and four months for causing death by dangerous driving and two years, eight months to run concurrent for causing serious injury.
He was also handed a concurrent four-week sentence for possession of cocaine and disqualified from driving for seven years.",200,2016521602756
557,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/feb/11/cyclist-sought-police-pedestrian-death-london,Cyclist sought by police after death of pedestrian in London,Pedestrian was treated for injuries following collision in Shepherd’s Bush in December but died two weeks later,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/285e57497349ff0ce95873e93ca4821623a8ae9d/0_158_3000_1801/master/3000.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=a84b69cd07e68918d4472bf9e1b0339c,2017-02-11 10:58:26+00,the Guardian,2017-09-29 22:02:35.788439+00,2017-09-29 22:02:38.447315+00,1,"Pedestrian was treated for injuries following collision in Shepherd’s Bush in December but died two weeks later
Police want to trace a cyclist following the death of a pedestrian in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.
The cyclist was involved in a collision with a 72-year-old man in Frithville Gardens.
The man was taken to a central London hospital by the London ambulance service following the incident on 30 December but died on 15 January.
Detectives are appealing to trace the cyclist, who is described as a black male. He stopped at the scene of the collision, but as police were informed of the incident only after the pedestrian’s death, they have no record of who he is.
A police spokesman said they were told about the death on 27 January and detectives from the Metropolitan police’s serious collision investigation unit have since begun an investigation.
“It is of paramount importance that the cyclist comes forward and assists detectives with their investigation,” the spokesman added. “They would like to reassure the individual that at this stage, all they wish to do is speak with them and establish the circumstances that led to the collision.”
Given the time of day, police believe there would have been a number of people in the area. They are also appealing to anyone who saw the collision to come forward. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the unit on 020 8543 5157 or via Twitter.",200,2016010055232
785,http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/crime/driver-fell-asleep-at-wheel-and-killed-81-year-old-widow-1-8365530,Driver fell asleep at wheel and killed 81-year-old widow,A man who fell asleep at the wheel and knocked down and killed an 81-year-old woman has been jailed.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.8365529.1485956047!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-10-18 11:34:18.184666+00,2017-10-18 11:34:19.951804+00,1,"A man who fell asleep at the wheel and knocked down and killed an 81-year-old woman has been jailed.
Jean Robinson died instantly after Fode Sidibe lost control of his car and and struck the pensioner as she waited at a bus stop stop with her friend.
A court heard takeaway restaurant worker Sidibe, 22, admitted to police he had been tired after he only got three hours sleep before the incident on July 9 last year.
Leeds Crown Court heard widow Mrs Robinson had been out with her friend Dorothy Mylroie to celebrate her 90th birthday.
The pair had been to Victoria Garden Centre, near Featherstone, for tea and cake and were waiting at a bus stop on Wakefield Road when the incident happened around 4.10pm.
Dave Mackay, prosecuting, said a motorist driving behind Sidibe’s Vauxhall Corsa did not initially have any concerns about the defendant’s driving.
Sidibe drifted across the road to overtake a car which was turning into the garden centre, but he failed to return to his lane and continued across the carriageway.
Sidibe’s vehicle struck the kerb before mounting the pavement and hitting the two women.
Mrs Robinson was thrown into the air and struck and lamp post. The prosecutor said she suffered head, leg, rib and spinal injuries and would have died almost instantly.
Mrs Mylroie suffered serious injuries and was taken by helicopter to Leeds General Infirmary.
The court heard Mrs Mylroie can no longer walk more than a few yards due to her injuries.
Sidibe was in tears when police arrived at the scene. He told officers: “I can’t believe this has happened to me. I was tired. I know I should have stopped.”
Sidibe said he had been working at a takeaway until 4.30am that morning and had not gone to bed until 7am. He said he awoke around 10am and went to visit a friend in Pontefract. He was on his way home when the collision occurred.
Sidibe pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He was jailed for 32 months and banned from driving for eight years.
Mrs Robinson’s daughter described in a victim statement how her mother was a “much loved” charity fundraiser in the Barracks community of Pontefract, where she lived.
Richard Canning, mitigating, said Sidibe had pleaded guilty to the offences at an early stage and had no other convictions.
Mr Canning said Sidibe moved to the UK from Portugal when he was 15 and had a partner and six-month-old child.
Sidibe had passed his driving test six months before the tragedy.
Mr Canning told judge Robin Mairs: “He knows he should not have been driving because he was tired. It was dangerous.
“His remorse will never heal. He has been affected by this in ways your honour will not expect.”
Judge Mairs said: “You accepted that you had driven and you were tired.”
He added: “Jean Robinson was cherished by and cherished her family. She was active and generous in her community, well though of and regarded by all who knew her.”
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Sidibe drove his vehicle on little sleep and his exhaustion and dangerous actions caused the death of an elderly lady, and serious injury to another, who is understandably still devastated by what happened on that Saturday afternoon.
“Driving whilst tired is incredibly dangerous, not only to the driver and passengers within the vehicle but also to other road users.
“I hope that today’s sentence not only brings some comfort and closure to those directly affected, but also serves as a stark warning to motorists that getting behind the wheel when tired can have deadly consequences.”",200,2016133791171
752,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-collision-victim-killed-vehicle-10943070,Tributes to crash victim who died when vehicle mounted kerb,"Heartfelt tributes have remembered Kat as a ""bright and bubbly girl"" who brought ""energy to her workplace""",http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article10924763.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/image-2jpeg.jpg,2016-02-24 12:52:33+00,getsurrey,2017-10-18 10:42:09.908207+00,2017-10-18 10:42:11.921454+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A woman tragically killed when a car mounted a kerb in Guildford has been named as Kat Garrett.
She died when a grey Land Rover Defender collided with pedestrians in Bridge Street at around 1.30pm on Saturday February 20.
The death has led to thousands of people signing a petition calling for ‘immediate action’ to be taken to make Bridge Street safer for pedestrians.
Friends and family have been paying tribute to 30-year-old Ms Garrett on social media, who studied at UCA Farnham, leaving with a digital screen arts degree in 2008.
UPDATE:
Del Kendall described as 'kind-hearted' family man after tragic death
Her employers, interior designers Peldon Rose, publishing on its website, said: “We are very sad to announce that a member of the Peldon Rose family died in a tragic accident at the weekend.
""Kat Garrett was a highly talented and respected member of our furniture team who brought beautiful energy and was much loved.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time as they come to terms with such a tragic loss.”
Ms Garrett has been described as a ""bright and bubbly"" woman on social media, with dozens of tributes posted since her untimely death.
Simon Williams, from Antsy, signing the petition, wrote: “My darling Kat died here on Saturday. This is the second incident here and something needs to be done to prevent further fatalities and heartbreak. Rest in peace beautiful girl xx”
Scott Vincent James Alexander, posting on Facebook, said: “Deeply saddened to hear the news that an old work colleague has passed away. My thoughts are with Kat Garrett’s family at this terrible time. She was a great person to work with. Life really is too short!”
And Shannon Ball also wrote on Facebook: “Rest in peace Kat Garrett. Privileged to have known you.”
Writing in support of the Bridge Street petition, Robert Udin from Chatham, said: “I’m signing because my dearest friend lost her life on Saturday 20 Feb 2016 when a car mounted the pavement hit her. A tragic loss of life and the affect on her family and friends is utterly devastating.”
Ryan Jenkyns, who studied with Ms Garrett, said: “I was shocked and immensely saddened to hear of the passing of one of my dearest friends from my days at UCA Farnham, Kat Garrett. She was a bright and bubbly girl who took no nonsense from anyone, but was so close to so many people.
""And even so many years after leaving uni, she would still go out of her way to get the old gang together for meals out or small parties hosted at her home. Kat’s smile would simply light up a room, and the world is now a little dimmer in her absence.
ADarren Donovan-Baker, also posting on Facebook, added: “Still in shock about the sad news - Kat Garrett was a great friend and will be missed! I will never forget our Sunday morning swims and waiting for Emma Tonge to catch us up! Sending love to her family! RIP”
A spokesman for Surrey Police said on Wednesday: ""The 30-year-old woman, who sadly died during the collision in Bridge Street on Saturday (February 20), has yet to be formally identified as a post-mortem examination has yet to take place and an inquest has not yet been opened so we will not be able to comment further at this stage.""
The Bridge Street petition",200,2016450046627
769,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/no-criminal-charges-double-fatal-13252164,No criminal charges for double-fatal Guildford crash driver,"Kat Garrett and Del Kendall died after the crash, which happed in Bridge Street in February 2016",http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article10949628.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CRR_SAH_25215floraltributesguildfordcrash_03.jpg,2017-06-28 13:41:53+00,getsurrey,2017-10-18 10:45:17.328+00,2017-10-18 10:45:19.885477+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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The driver involved in a collision in Guildford in February last year which resulted in the deaths of two people will not face criminal charges.
Kat Garrett, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene when a grey Land Rover Defender mounted the kerb in Bridge Street at around 1.30pm on Saturday February 20, 2016.
It then collided with a number of pedestrians on the town centre gyratory road.
Del Kendall, 45, died 11 days later in hospital due to his injuries .
Thousands of people subsequently signed a petition calling for ""immediate action"" to be taken on safety in Bridge Street in Guildford , following the tragic fatal collision .
But Surrey Police has said the driver of the vehicle involved will not face criminal charges, following a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service.
A statement from Surrey Police said: ""A driver involved in a collision in Guildford in February 2016 which resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians will not face criminal charges following a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service.
""The collision, which took place in Bridge Street around 1.30pm on Saturday February 20 2016, was fully investigated by Surrey Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
""A file will now be submitted to the Coroner for inquest.""
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773,http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Man-killed-in-M6-crash-was-on-duty-Highways-England-officer-ee712a1a-78ad-486f-b8a8-3be0ac3ab823-ds,Family tribute to north Cumbrian man killed in M6 crash | News & Star,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:07:14.448867+00,2017-10-18 11:07:16.456259+00,1,"Family tribute to north Cumbrian man killed in M6 crash
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TRIBUTES have been paid by the family of a ""fantastic dad"" who was killed in a tragic crash.
Adam Gibb, 51, from Penrith, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the M6 which involved a van and two cars.
The Highways England traffic officer was responding to a separate incident on the road when he was involved in the crash, which also left a colleague seriously injured.
Mr Gibb's family described him as a dedicated professional who enjoyed family life.
In a statement they said: “Adam was a fantastic dad and a wonderful husband and will be deeply missed.
“He enjoyed mountain biking, fell running and walking on the fells with our dogs. Adam loved his job and really enjoyed being part of the team there.”
Jim O’Sullivan, chief executive at Highways England, also commented on the incident.
He said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the two Highways England traffic officers who were involved in this terrible incident.
“The police are carrying out an investigation and we are assisting them in any way that we can.""
Mr O'Sullivan added that ""everyone"" working for the agency had been ""deeply affected"" by what had happened.
The crash which claimed Mr Gibb's life took place on Sunday (February 21) at around 12.45pm.
The southbound carriageway of the motorway was closed for almost nine hours following the three-vehicle collision.
A black Mercedes vehicle, driven by a 35-year-old man from Manchester, left the carriageway and hit the two men who were at the side of the road dealing with a separate incident.
The southbound carriageway was closed between junction 38 for Shap and junction 37 for Kendal until about 9.40pm, causing chaos on surrounding routes.
The northbound carriageway was closed for almost four hours, between junction 37 and junction 38.
The Great North Air Ambulance attended the scene, along with Yorkshire Air Ambulance and transported Mr Gibb's colleague, who has not been identified, to hospital.
A spokesman said: ""A 51-year-old man, had suffered serious injuries to his back, chest, pelvis and legs and the GNAAS doctor-led trauma team anaesthetised him before he was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, within 17 minutes. He arrived in a critical condition.""
A police spokesman said it took officers 10 minutes from receiving a call about this incident to arrive at the scene.
The southbound carriageway was closed between junction 38 for Shap and junction 37 for Kendal until about 9.40pm, causing chaos on surrounding routes.
The northbound carriageway was closed for almost four hours, between junction 37 and junction 38.
A number of motorists were stuck within the road closure. There were reports of vehicles left stationary for hours before emergency workers could direct them to turn around.
The collision happened on the southbound carriageway but the other carriageway was closed to allow the two air ambulances to land.
The previous crash involved a black Mercedes driven by a 53-year-old man from Arkney and a silver Citroen driven by a 55-year-old woman from Bainbridge and happened just before 9.40am between junctions 38 and 37 near Tebay Services.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries and soldiers from 33 Signal Squadron, based in Liverpool, who were passing, stopped to deal with the crash before emergency crews arrived.
They were praised for their work on the unit's Facebook page.
""Well done to all members of the squadron who diligently dealt with the road traffic collision on the Southbound M6 at Penrith this morning. Years of Army training put into swift action from dealing with multiple casualties to controlling the flow of traffic in torrential rain.
""An excellent demonstration of incident management controlling the accident site.""
Witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact police on 101.",200,2016030049313
787,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-21351438,Crash payout at risk over jacket,A teenager seriously injured in an accident could lose out on compensation because she was not wearing a hi-vis jacket.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/65736000/jpg/_65736221_65736217.jpg,2013-02-06 15:37:07+00,BBC News,2017-10-19 19:04:45.523203+00,2017-10-19 19:04:47.775729+00,1,"Image caption Bethany, 16, was left with life-changing injuries after the crash in 2009
A teenage girl left with brain damage after she was hit by a car could lose out on compensation because she was not wearing a high-visibility jacket.
Bethany Probert, 16, of Silverstone, Northamptonshire, suffered life-changing injuries when she was hit by a car as she walked home in darkness.
A High Court judge has already cleared Bethany of any contributory negligence.
But Churchill, the insurer of the driver who hit her, has been given leave to appeal the decision.
In a written order, Lord Justice Ward said a key consideration was whether Bethany should have been wearing a high-visibility jacket.
Bethany was 13 when the accident happened in December 2009.
Found in ditch
She was walking home along Abthorpe Road, Silverstone, from a riding stables where she had been to see her horse, Troy.
Image caption Bethany Probert was 13 when she was hit by the car driven by Paul Moore
She was hit by a Saab 9-3 driven by Paul Moore, of Wappenham, near Towcester, who was on his way to work at the Silverstone racing circuit.
He moved aside to make way for oncoming vehicles but hit Bethany without seeing her.
He kept searching until he found her in a ditch.
Bethany was taken to hospital where doctors told her mother, Jo Twyman, she would not survive, but within a month she was home.
However, Bethany suffers from a number of health problems, including physical disabilities and memory loss.
She is seeking compensation of between £3m and £5m, to pay for a specially-adapted bungalow and for ongoing care.
'Very bright kid'
In July the High Court held Mr Moore's insurer fully liable.
But Churchill has now been granted leave to appeal by Lord Justice Ward, who wrote: ""The crux of the matter seems to be whether she should have set off at all (and I think the appellant will have difficulty about this) and whether she should have been wearing some visibility jacket.""
""We will ask if the court can speed things up because of Bethany's needs Richard Langton, Slater & Gordon
A spokesperson for Churchill Insurance said: ""While we accept that our insured was liable in part for the accident, we are appealing the decision that he was entirely to blame.""
Mrs Twyman, 51, said: ""Before the accident, Bethany was just a normal teenager. She was a very bright kid - an A* student - who loved being outside.""
Since the crash, Bethany has suffered numerous problems, including memory loss, balance problems and seizures. She uses a wheelchair some of the time.
""She's a very strong, determined child and fights all the way. She feels guilty that she has put this pressure on us but it's not her fault,"" said Mrs Twyman.
""You can drive round any village and where do you see teenagers congregating socially wearing high-visibility jackets?
""I just want to be able to plan Bethany's future and our lives, give her what she needs and move on.""
Bethany's solicitor Richard Langton, of Slater & Gordon, said: ""We're reasonably confident that the appeal will be rejected, but it could be six to 18 months before the case comes before the Court of Appeal.
""We will ask if the court can speed things up because of Bethany's needs.""",200,200934TS50929
798,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-bus-in-greenwich-a3147666.html,Female pedestrian dies after being hit by a bus in Greenwich,"A female pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in Greenwich this morning. Paramedics battled to save the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s, but she was pronounced dead at the scene in John Harrison Way, at the junction with West Parkside, just after 7am. Several ambulances and London's Air Ambulance attended along with London Fire Brigade. A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ""Sadly, the patient was pronounced dead at the scene by the doctor from London's Air Ambulance.""",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/01/04/10/westparkside.jpg,2016-01-04 11:10:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-10-19 19:25:10.626366+00,2017-10-19 19:25:14.652892+00,1,"A female pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in Greenwich this morning.
Paramedics battled to save the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s, but she was pronounced dead at the scene in John Harrison Way, at the junction with West Parkside, just after 7am.
Several ambulances and London's Air Ambulance attended along with London Fire Brigade.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ""Sadly, the patient was pronounced dead at the scene by the doctor from London's Air Ambulance.""
Formal identification is yet to take place and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Police confirmed officers were called at 7.07am to reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian, and a number of road closures were put in place.
Witness Mark Anderson, who filmed the emergency services at the scene, said the first he knew of the incident was when he saw blue light reflecting off of the walls in his flat near the busy junction.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.",200,201601TD00001
558,http://road.cc/content/news/217362-police-seek-cyclist-after-72-year-old-pedestrian-dies,Police seek cyclist after 72 year old pedestrian dies,"Cyclist stopped at the scene, but police were not informed for nearly a month",http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Police%20tape%20%28CC%20licensed%20by%20freefotouk%20on%20Flickr%29.jpg?itok=jL8mwVMx,2017-02-11 14:27:01+00,road.cc,2017-09-29 22:03:59.359272+00,2017-09-29 22:04:01.418252+00,1,"Detectives are searching for a cyclist as they investigate a pedestrian death in Shepherd's Bush.
At around 11am on 30 December 2016, the cyclist, described as a black male, was in a collision with a 72 year old man in Frithville Gardens, London W12.
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance where he died two weeks later, at which point the incident was reported to police.
As it had not been reported earlier, the cyclist, who did stop at the scene, had not been identified.
Detectives are appealing for him to come forward, and assist with the investigation.
Police say they would like to reassure the individual that at this stage, all they wish to do is speak with them and establish the circumstances that led to the collision.
Given the time of day there would have been a number of people in the vicinity and detectives are also appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton Traffic Garage on 0208 543 5157 or via Twitter @MetCC
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,2016010055232
610,https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/driver-killed-toddler-after-a-row-with-his-girlfriend-kbh6pwmxv,Driver killed toddler Harlow Edwards after a row with his girlfriend,"An airport worker with convictions for violence has admitted killing a two-year-old girl and injuring two other children when he crashed his car after a row with his girlfriend. Luke Pirie, 23...",http://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/methode%2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F74b2d154-9a5c-11e7-88ed-216bee20271a.jpg?crop=1500%2C844%2C0%2C78,,"",2017-09-30 07:27:33.929044+00,2017-09-30 07:27:40.827456+00,1,"Harlow Edwards, two, was thrown over a roadside wall when Luke Pirie crashed into her
An airport worker with convictions for violence has admitted killing a two-year-old girl and injuring two other children when he crashed his car after a row with his girlfriend.
Luke Pirie, 23, mounted the pavement hitting all three children after colliding with another car in Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross.
Harlow Edwards was killed instantly and the two other children, aged six and 17, were thrown over a roadside wall. The three were walking along the street together when the accident happened on October 13 last year. Yesterday at Edinburgh high court, Pirie admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
He was said to be “worked up” and angry as he left his work at Scone airport in Perth to travel to his partner’s house in…",200,2016930000561
753,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-36847754,New bridge after pedestrian deaths,A new £2.7m footbridge is to be built over the River Wey in Guildford following the deaths of two pedestrians in the town centre.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/EE81/production/_90475016_bridge.jpg,2016-07-21 17:57:52+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:42:15.583968+00,2017-10-18 10:42:18.204014+00,1,"Image caption The current Walnut Bridge over the Wey is to be demolished
A new £2.7m bridge for pedestrians and cyclists has been approved after two shoppers were killed in a town centre.
A car mounted a kerb and hit people walking next to a gyratory in Guildford, Surrey in February.
Councillors hope the new bridge will become a main route for pedestrians heading into the town centre.
It will replace an existing narrower footbridge over the River Wey in the Bedford Wharf regeneration area in 2018.
The deputy leader of Guildford Borough Council, Matt Furniss said: ""Its dynamic, innovative design will transform this part of town. It will provide a gateway to the station.
""The current entrance to the bridge is hidden on the station side... only regular pedestrians use it.""
Image caption Tributes were left near the scene of the accident - one from the YMCA in Bridge Street
The gyratory deaths prompted an 11,000-strong petition calling for speed cameras, a 20mph limit, iron railings and better pavements.
Design work has also begun to improve the junction of Onslow Street and Bridge Street with a raised roadway, repositioned stop lines, and reconfigured signals at a pedestrian crossing.",200,2016450046627
770,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/second-victim-dies-after-4x4-7491326,Second victim dies after 4x4 mounted pavement and ploughed into pedestrians,Del Kendall was trapped under the out-of-control Land Rover Defender which struck pedestrians in Guildford on Saturday,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7491313.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/BridgeStreetColapse.jpg,2016-03-04 00:18:52+00,mirror,2017-10-18 10:45:37.36874+00,2017-10-18 10:45:38.380905+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A man has died after being hit by a car which mounted the pavement in Surrey.
The victim, named locally as Del Kendall, was trapped under the Land Rover Defender which struck pedestrians in Bridge Street, Guildford, at around 1.30pm on Saturday.
He suffered serious pelvic injuries and died in hospital on Thursday.
A second victim, Kat Garrett, died at the scene, Get Surrey reported .
Following the crash Del, aged in his 40s, had been in a critical condition in St George's Hospital in Tooting.
(Image: http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-bridge-street-crash-claims-10988133)
It emerged on Thursday evening, he had sadly died in hospital within the previous 24 hours as friends paid tribute on Facebook and expressed their shock.
A friend of a female relation of Mr Kendall wrote: ""My heart goes out to my longest dearest & bestest friend and her family - RIP Del Kendall.""
Read more : Horrific moment PCSO thrown onto bonnet of car driven by mum with young daughter inside
Another said: ""Such sad sad news, such a lovely family. Puts things into perspective, just wrong place wrong time, just awful.""
It is understood Del was a devoted Spurs supporter.
Nick Wyschna, director of the Guildford Fringe, said he was on his way to a comedy club he was arranging when he came across the accident - and helped Del at the scene .
Mr Wyschna and his partner, who are both trained in first-aid, got out of their car and sought to assist those who had been injured.
“He (Del) was conscious, he kept telling me he could not breathe,” said Mr Wyschna.
“There was not much I could do except clear his throat and hold his hand.
Read more : Motorist jailed after blaming speed offences on innocent man whose identity he obtained
“I kept him talking until the paramedics came. I told him my name and he told me his name, Del, he told me he was on his way to see his girlfriend.
“I just kept speaking to him. He then got put in the ambulance. He was in the ambulance on site for a long while.
“I was the last civilian on the site, and I went to the police and asked ‘should I just go now?’
""In that moment, the shock just hit me and I burst into tears.
“When something like that happens you feel quite close to someone.
""You don't expect to see something like that, something so devastating, in the middle of Guildford .
""My heart goes out to him and his girlfriend, also to the family of the poor girl that died.""
Following the death of Ms Garrett, a 30-year-old furniture maker, more than 8,000 people signed a petition calling on Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council to take action to make Bridge Street safer for pedestrians.",200,2016450046627
774,http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/UPDATE-One-killed-in-M6-three-vehicle-crash-in-Cumbria--1763db77-3e0e-4307-8bd5-9086fcfdfba1-ds,M6 in Cumbria is now fully reopen after fatal three-vehicle crash | The Mail,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:07:23.553846+00,2017-10-18 11:07:24.838507+00,1,"M6 in Cumbria is now fully reopen after fatal three-vehicle crash
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Scene of the fatal crash on the M6, between junction 38 and junction 37. CREDIT: Julie Mcdowall, member of Cumbria Road Watch Facebook group
22 February 2016 8:24AM
THE M6 in Cumbria is now fully reopen after a fatal three-vehicle crash.
One man has died and another is seriously injured. The crash happened at around 12.30pm on Sunday February 21 2016.
The M6 was closed in both directions for a while but the northbound carriageway was reopened after two air ambulances left the scene.
The southbound carriageway was closed for almost nine hours after the fatal crash between J38 and J37.
A spokeswoman from Cumbria Police confirmed that one man was pronounced dead. Details on their identity are yet to be released.
The southbound carriageway was closed between junction 38 for Shap and junction 37 for Kendal, while the northbound carriageway was closed between junction 37 and junction 38.
A number of motorists were stuck within the road closure, left stationary for hours before emergency workers could direct them to turn around.
The collision happened on the southbound carriageway, but the other carriageway was closed to allow two air ambulances to land.
The Great North Air Ambulance was one of them. The doctor on board anaesthetised a man at the scene, before he was flown to the major trauma unit at James Cook hospital in Middlesbrough.
His condition is serious.",200,2016030049313
786,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/driver-fell-asleep-at-wheel-and-killed-81-year-old-widow-1-8365502,"","","",,"",2017-10-18 11:34:43.120342+00,2017-10-18 11:34:53.182736+00,1,"",444,2016133791171
788,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bethany-probert-teenager-left-brain-damaged-1590279,Compo at risk: Teen left brain-damaged in car crash walking home could lose out because she didn't wear hi-vis jacket,She was awarded full compensation of between £3 and £5 million - now insurance giants Churchill are appealing against the decision,http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1590242.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Bethany%20Probert.jpg,2013-02-06 20:32:26+00,mirror,2017-10-19 19:04:53.826973+00,2017-10-19 19:04:57.391056+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Insurers are fighting a payout of up to £5million to a schoolgirl... because she wasn’t wearing a hi-vis jacket when she was run over.
Bethany Probert was 13 when she was hit by a car while walking home from a horse riding lesson along an unlit country lane.
She suffered a broken collarbone, lung damage, and devastating head injuries which have caused permanent brain damage.
Last year a judge ruled the driver was 100% liable for the crash and ordered his insurance company Churchill to pay up to £1million in compensation.
But the company has now launched an appeal against the decision on the basis that Bethany should have been wearing reflective clothing.
The teenager, who is now 16, today said: “The worst thing is that nobody actually knows what this is like.
“Nobody’s been through this and nobody knows what it’s like to have it brought up all over again.
“Some days I feel like it’s not too bad but other days it’s just awful and it gets hard to deal with.”
Bethany’s mum Joanna Probert, 51, has already been forced to sell her home and quit her job to provide round-the-clock care.
She added: “It is just ridiculous. They are saying that she should have been wearing a high visibility jacket because she rode a horse but she only ever rode a horse in the field.
“I just think it’s disgraceful that they have appealed.
“Our lives have all been ruined. We had to sell a house to afford her care and I had to leave my job to be able to care for Bethany full time.
“It’s just devastating for us that they have been allowed to appeal and it was so upsetting for Bethany when she found out. She has to relive it all over again.”
Bethany was knocked down by driver Paul Moore on the evening of December 3, 2009.
He clipped her as she walked along the grass verge of a narrow, unlit lane.
The schoolgirl survived the accident but was left with limited walking ability, depression and a lack of concentration or spatial awareness.
She now requires specialist equipment, a support worker and has moved to live in an open plan, one level home in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
In August 2012 London’s High Court cleared Bethany of any contributory negligence and held insurers Churchill fully liable.
Mr Moore was found to be driving at about 50mph - which the judge considered to be too fast for such a road in darkness.
At the time High Court judge, Mr David Pittaway, QC, said: “An ordinary 13-year-old should not be expected to consider taking the same level of precautions as an adult.
“It would be asking too much of her to say that she should not have started to walk home at all or should not have started to walk home without borrowing a high-visibility jacket, reflective markings or torch from the stables.”
Now the Court of Appeal has given Churchill permission to appeal against the original ruling.
The insurance company’s lawyers plan to tell the court Bethany should have known to wear reflective clothing because she was an experienced horse rider.
A spokesman for Churchill said: “While we accept that our insured was liable in part for the accident, we are appealing [against] the decision that he was entirely to blame.”
The case will be the first to decide the extent to which children can be held responsible for their own injuries in road accidents.",200,200934TS50929
559,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/15495987.Call_for_Wiltshire_Police_to_re_investigate_historic_cycling_incident/,Call for Wiltshire Police to re-investigate historic cycling incident,THE HUSBAND of a woman killed in a cycling incident in Pewsey is calling for Wiltshire Police to reinvestigate the incident following the…,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/6752351/,,The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald,2017-09-29 22:05:14.507134+00,2017-09-29 22:05:15.040414+00,1,"doc
THE HUSBAND of a woman killed in a cycling incident in Pewsey is calling for Wiltshire Police to reinvestigate the incident following the prosecution of London cyclist Charlie Alliston under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.
Diane Walker was struck by a cyclist on Pewsey High Street on May 13, 2016 and airlifted to the Great Western Hospital but sadly she passed away two days later without any charges being brought against the cyclist.
Now one year on her husband Peter, of Edwardian Court, Pewsey, wants the case to be reopened and investigated in the wake of the prosecution of Charlie Allison, who was found guilty of causing bodily harm to a mother-of-two by wanton and furious driving under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act in London earlier this week.
He said: “The police said that under the 1947 Road Traffic Act there wasn’t anything they could do in an accident between a cyclist and a pedestrian.
“At the time of my wife’s death I went to our MP Claire Perry and said that the 1947 act is 70 years old and that cycling accidents should be included in the Act. This is the same argument the person in London is going down in relation to the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.
“Wiltshire Police don’t seem to have taken this or the 1991 Road Traffic Act into consideration. We will see what happens.”
Alliston, 18, was riding a bike without a front brake at around 18 miles per hour when he collided with and killed pedestrian Kim Briggs, 44 in London. He was acquitted of a greater charge of manslaughter following the crash in February last year.
But Mrs Briggs’ husband has called for tougher new rules to tackle “irresponsible and reckless” cyclists, calling current laws outdated in the light of the conviction.
Alliston could be jailed for up to two years under the 1861 Act and will be sentenced on September 18.
Standing outside of the Old Bailey on Thursday afternoon Mr Briggs said: “I am now determined to do what I can to prevent others from going through the heartache we have had to bear following Kim’s needless death. We need to radically change some aspects of our cycling culture. This is not a witch hunt against all cyclists (I, myself cycle in London), only the irresponsible and reckless.
“We all have to share these imperfect streets, let’s do so with care and due regard for each other. The current law is outdated and has not kept pace with the huge increase in the number of people cycling and the associated increased risk of collisions, nor the attitude of some cyclists.
“We need to change the way the law deals with this. I am calling for an introduction of laws of causing death or serious injury by dangerous or careless cycling, thereby bringing cycling laws into line with the Road Traffic Act.”",200,2016544274516
611,https://stv.tv/news/north/1397838-man-admits-killing-two-year-old-by-driving-dangerously/,Man admits killing two-year-old by driving dangerously,Harlow Edwards died after a car driven by Luke Pirie mounted the kerb outside her home.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/487967-harlow-edwards-who-died-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-coupar-angus.jpg,2017-09-15 09:34:16+00,STV News,2017-09-30 07:27:50.27429+00,2017-09-30 07:27:51.891475+00,1,"Harlow Edwards died after a car driven by Luke Pirie mounted the kerb outside her home.
Remembered: A charity has been set up in Harlow's name. Just Giving
A man has admitted causing the death of a toddler just outside her home by driving dangerously.
Harlow Edwards, two, was hit by a Ford Focus that crashed into another vehicle and mounted the kerb in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, on October 13 last year.
She had been walking with her sister, who is now 18, and another child, who were seriously injured in the crash on the A94.
Luke Pirie, 23, appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh charged with causing death by dangerous driving and injuring the two children, who were aged six and 17 at the time.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at a later date.
'Because of what you did Harlow will never return home.' Lord Ericht
The court was told Pirie had passed his driving test just a year before and was said to be ""worked up"" and angry as he left his work at Scone Airport in Perth to travel to his partner's house in Montrose.
Advocate depute Iain McSporran QC told the court Pirie was seen speeding through Coupar Angus and had used his mobile for calls, texts and a Facetime before the crash.
CCTV showed the Ford Focus speeding behind a line of traffic moments before the crash, prompting sighs from the Edwards family in court.
The cars in front had slowed as a Citroen signalled to turn right but Pirie pulled out and tried to overtake the traffic, colliding with the Citreon at around 50mph as it began to turn.
Mr McSporran said the accused lost control of his car which spun and mounted the pavement where the children were walking after getting off a bus from Dundee.
Harlow suffered ""multiple severe injuries"" while the 17-year-old suffered bleeding on the brain and a spinal fracture which left her in a wheelchair for three months.
The other child suffered a skull fracture and permanent scarring in the crash.
Defence lawyer Mark Stewart QC said his client ""wrongly believed it was a stationary line of traffic"" when he tried to overtake.
A victim impact statement from Harlow's mother, Sara, was read to the court in which she said she had been ""robbed of a lifetime of memories"".
Judge Lord Ericht told Pirie ""Because of what you did Harlow will never return home.""
Harlow's parents set up a charity in her memory following the toddler's death, which took place just yards from her home.
Harlow's Helping Hand provides financial support and advice to parents who have lost children in similar circumstances.
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754,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-36315038,Crash road crossings 'to be improved',"Pedestrian crossing points will be improved in a Surrey town centre after the deaths of a man and a woman, the county council pledges.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/1687/production/_88576750_img_4921.jpg,2016-05-17 22:49:58+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:42:22.535195+00,2017-10-18 10:42:24.593621+00,1,"Image caption Two people died following the crash in Guildford
Pedestrian crossing points will be improved in a Surrey town centre after two pedestrians were killed, the county council has pledged.
Kat Garrett and Del Kendall died in February when a Land Rover Defender mounted the kerb and hit shoppers in Bridge Street, Guildford.
Work on a new £2m pedestrian bridge linking the station to the town centre is to start in autumn 2017.
Councillor John Furey said the crossing points would be improved sooner.
""We will look at those and we can do something very quickly,"" he said.
""It is not going to happen overnight but it is on an immediate agenda.""
Image caption Tributes were left near the scene of the accident - one from the YMCA in Bridge Street
Mr Furey was speaking after a meeting of Surrey County Council (SCC) which received an 11,000-strong petition calling for iron railings, a 20 mph speed limit, speed cameras and changes to the pavements in Bridge Street.
The petition was handed to Guildford Borough Council in April but was then passed to SCC as the highways authority.
University of Surrey student George Bowen, a spokesman for the petition organisers, said the families of those who died wanted something done.
""This road is just not safe,"" he said. ""I was speaking the other day to a friend who was hit on Bridge Street and she said she was lucky to come away with her life so this is an issue that is continuing.""",200,2016450046627
771,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/guildford-collision-floral-tributes-left-10924756,Floral tributes left at scene of fatal collision in Guildford,Staff and residents of the YMCA have paid touching tribute to a woman killed after being hit by a car in Bridge Street on Saturday,http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article10924830.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CrashSplit.jpg,2016-02-21 16:29:24+00,getsurrey,2017-10-18 10:45:45.194673+00,2017-10-18 10:45:47.917704+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Guildford on Saturday (February 20) in which a woman was tragically killed.
A grey Land Rover Defender mounted the kerb at around 1.30pm before colliding with a number of pedestrians in Bridge Street, said police.
A woman in her 30s was killed, while a man in his 40s suffered serious pelvic injuries and was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.
A third pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, suffered minor injuries, as did the driver, a man in his 40s, who was taken to Royal Surrey County Hospital.
READ MORE:
Guildford fatal collision leads to Bridge Street safety petition
Man remains in 'serious condition' after car hit pedestrians
The road was immediately closed off as the emergency services - police, fire and ambulance crews - descended on the scene to tend to those involved.
The incident happened on the one-way system between Farnham Road and Bedford Road, right outside the YMCA building.
On Sunday morning, flowers were left at the scene of the crash, mounted on a lamp post, as well as a handwritten note signed ""YMCA staff + residents"" addressing the victim directly.
""Rest in peace,"" it read. ""Our deepest sympathy. We hope your family can take some comfort in the fact the emergency services did everything they could to save you.
""Our thoughts are with your family at this time.""
'Absolutely professional'
Farnham resident Tim Robertson, 33, was working on the roof of a building on the other side of Onslow Bridge, overlooking the scene when the crash happened.
""The first I heard was a whole load of car horns,"" he said. ""I thought someone had cut someone else up. But then I heard a real solid smash, a very hard impact.
""I walked to the edge of the building and saw a car on the pavement and people running towards it. I knew it was serious then.""
(Image: Andy Holt (AndyOneBeard))
Mr Robertson described how he saw a pair of legs ""sticking out from under the bonnet"" while two other people were lying on the ground near the car.
""There was a lot of blood,"" he said. ""The emergency services were there in minutes and closed off the road. The car had gone over two people and stopped on a third.
""It took them about an hour to get them out. Two of the fire fellas dived straight in under the car before it was even secured to make an assessment. They were phenomenal.
""The emergency services were absolutely amazing, and absolutely professional - they just went that far beyond. It must be a real calling.""
Worrying echoes
The scene was immediately shut off, with tarpaulin screens erected spanning the entire width of Bridge Street while the emergency services worked.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service wrote on Twitter it was attended a road traffic collision in which there were ""pedestrians trapped.""
Buses were diverted via the A3, Guildford Park Road and Woodbridge Road and drivers were told to avoid the area until Bridge Street was partially reopened at around 6pm.
Police confirmed at around 3.30pm the collision was fatal, adding the woman's next of kin had been informed and that officers were providing the family support.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16039280.
The incident was worryingly reminiscent of a like incident in October last year, barely 100 yards from where the latest crash happened.
A baby and a toddler were among seven people hit by a car just outside the Friary Centre on October 23 after the driver appeared to lose control in North Street.",200,2016450046627
775,http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2016-02-22/traffic-officer-killed-in-m6-crash-named-as-adam-gibb/,Traffic officer killed in M6 crash named as Adam Gibb,"The man who died in a road traffic collision on the M6 has been identified as Adam Gibb, 51, from Penrith.
Cumbria Police were called to reports of a vehicle veering off the M6 southbound between junction 37 and 38 yesterday afternoon, February 21.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/907683/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 11:07:32.774206+00,2017-10-18 11:07:33.971171+00,1,"",200,2016030049313
789,https://www.churchill.com/press-office/releases/2013/bethany-probert-funding-case-pt2,Churchill Update on Bethany Probert Case,"","",,"",2017-10-19 19:05:12.224421+00,2017-10-19 19:05:12.8065+00,1,"Churchill Update on Bethany Probert Case
8th February 2013
Earlier today we stated that we have been in contact with Bethany’s lawyers. We told them that we were concerned that we had learned through the media, rather than through them, that she needed further funding for care and accommodation. In the course of that contact we have learned that since November 2012 Bethany’s lawyers had information that would have enabled us to make a further interim payment. This information has only today been given to Churchill.
To help rectify this delay, Churchill has today fast-tracked its processes. Since this request fulfils our standard criteria, a payment of a further £750k for Bethany’s care and accommodation has been approved.
Churchill Statement on Bethany Probert Case
08th February 2013
We are acutely aware of the public interest in the case of Bethany Probert. These types of accidents are distressing and our thoughts are always with the victims and their friends and family.
It is in everybody’s interest that the claims process is resolved as fairly and effectively as possible. The law is clear that the level of compensation must reflect the facts and circumstances of each case.
In the case of Bethany Probert, we have already accepted that our insured driver was largely responsible for this accident, and the appeal hearing will not alter this fact.
We also recognise how vital it is that payments are made promptly to ensure people get the care they need. In Bethany’s case, we made an initial payment for rehabilitation and care, followed by further interim payments. All such requests received to date have already been settled in agreement with Bethany’s representatives, with payments to date amounting to £200,000.
We are concerned to learn that Bethany and her family are suffering hardship, so we have been in contact with her representatives requesting further details in order to ensure Bethany receives the level of care she needs until the appeal process concludes.
The facts of a case like Bethany’s are rarely straightforward. Determining the share of responsibility for the contributory factors in an accident is an important part of the legal process that exists to establish the fair amount of compensation. The Court of Appeal will consider whether or not the initial trial judge was correct in finding that the driver was entirely to blame for what happened. We always honour our obligations and pay the compensation that we should. There is no question of that.
The insurance industry has a responsibility to make sure that insurers pay everything they should in a claim, as well as a responsibility to other policyholders that insurers pay no more than they should. If the industry were to allow this commitment to lapse, the cost of claims would increase and policyholders would quickly pay more for the insurance they buy to protect themselves.",200,200934TS50929
560,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/towns/pewseynews/14493955.Pensioner_in_critical_condition_after_high_street_crash/,Pensioner in critical condition after high street crash,AN elderly woman is in intensive care following an accident involving a cyclist in Pewsey High Street on Friday.,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/4871195/,,The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald,2017-09-29 22:05:46.054452+00,2017-09-29 22:05:46.569115+00,1,"doc
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Pewsey High Street that left an elderly woman in intensive care with life-threatening injuries.
The woman, said to be in her 70s, was air-lifted to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon with head injuries following the collision with a cyclist just before 12.15pm on Friday. The cyclist suffered minor injuries.
Wiltshire Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101.",200,2016544274516
612,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/speeding-driver-facetimed-cheating-girlfriend-11182262,Driver Facetimed 'cheating' girlfriend just moments before mowing down toddler,"Luke Pirie ploughed into little Harlow Edwards at 50mph as she headed back from the park in Perthshire, Scotland, with her older sister and a five-year-old boy",http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article11187360.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/11163877_10153061521892479_8093176542640279663_nJPG.jpg,2017-09-17 06:42:37+00,mirror,2017-09-30 07:30:11.87498+00,2017-09-30 07:30:13.076136+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A speeding driver Facetimed his girlfriend just moments before mowing down and killing a two-year-old girl as she walked home from a playpark, a court has heard.
Luke Pirie ploughed into little Harlow Edwards at 50mph as she headed back from the park in Perthshire, Scotland, with her older sister and a five-year-old boy.
The 23-year-old motorist had been sending ""angry"" texts to his partner, Heather Eaton, and was racing to confront her at the time of the crash, the Daily Record reports.
He suspected her of cheating on him, and just seconds before his Ford Focus careered into Harlow and two others last year, he Facetimed her, the court was told.
Witnesses told how Harlow’s teenage sister Dionne and the boy – who can’t be named for legal reasons – were hurled more than 30ft over a wall in the incident close to the A94.
The smash occurred just yards away from the toddler's home in Coupar Angus.
Harlow was the youngest of five children. Her middle name was Elizabeth in honour of her granny, who was killed in a car crash in 1995.
Heartbreakingly, her mum Sara, 36, and dad Steven, 39, had to identify her body after the tragedy in October 2016.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard on Friday how Pirie left his work at Scone Airport at around 12.30pm in a bad mood.
He suspected Ms Eaton had been having an affair and had spent the morning calling and texting her, the court was told.
After deciding to confront her at her home, he left the airfield and started driving dangerously.
Advocate depute Iain McSporran QC told the court Pirie was seen overtaking cars in Balbeggie, Perthshire, at a speed which broke the 30mph limit.
He used his iPhone to make a Facetime call to Ms Eaton just seconds before the impact, it was said.
He tried to overtake three cars but struck a Citroen before ploughing on to the pavement and into Harlow, Dionne and the boy, the court was told.
Crash investigators estimated his speed to be about 50mph.
Harlow suffered devastating injuries and doctors believe her death was “inevitable and rapid”.
Dionne and the boy were sent flying over the wall, with both sustaining brain injuries and
fractured bones.
Mr McSporran told the court how mum Sara is unable to cope with the loss of her daughter.
He said: “She has difficulty sleeping.
“She constantly thinks about not being with Harlow when she lost her life.
“She cries herself to sleep in the evening. She feels robbed of a lifetime of memories and she cannot put into words how to exactly convey the grief that she is suffering.”
(Image: Blairgowrie Advertiser)
The lawyer was speaking after Pirie, of Forfar, pleaded guilty to causing death and injury by dangerous driving.
He told the court that Pirie appeared ""worked up"" as he spoke on his mobile phone.
Mr McSporran added: “Text messages were also exchanged between the couple – the vast majority of them were sent by him.
""The accused was using his mobile phone for that purpose, from which it appears that he was of the view that she was clearly ignoring him and then that he suspected her of being unfaithful to him. He was clearly unhappy with her.""
His partner replied and within four seconds of reading them he sent one back saying: “I’ve crashed one Heather,” followed five seconds later with: “Heather I’ve been in a crash,"" the court heard.
After the crash, Pirie denied he was at fault claiming the victims had walked out in front of him, the Record reports.
But expert evidence and eyewitness accounts contradicted his claims and attributed “sole responsibility for the collision to the accused”.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Harlow's heartbroken family set up a charity called Harlow’s Helping Hand.
Last week, Dionne – who was due to celebrate her 18th birthday just days after the crash and is now studying law in Dundee – wrote a beautiful tribute to her sister.
She said: “My wee teeny has been on my timehop so much recently and it has made me remember just how close we were and how amazing our bond is – also just how much I miss her.
“My best friend – the most beautiful, kind baby ever.
“I’m just so glad 11 months on we have our charity set up in memory of her, something that couldn’t better represent her little life and the kind of person she was becoming.
“Now she will continue to touch the lives of others for a long time to come.
“Harlow’s Helping Hand – ‘We all have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others’.”
After the crash, one of the family’s neighbours, Lewis Gemime, 16, told the Record how his dad, Paul, witnessed the horrific incident.
The teen described how his stricken father laid his coat over Harlow’s body, when it was clear that the tot had not survived.
Lewis said: “He’d been walking the dogs. He said the car was heading towards Forfar and speeding when it clipped a car turning into the junction.
“He was on the wrong side of the road to go round it and he lost control.""
Lewis added: “Dad put his jacket over Harlow.
“It was clear she had passed away. He was really shaken by it when he came back. The family are lovely people.
“You’d see Harlow playing outside, always supervised, and she’d have a big smile on her face. She was always happy.
(Image: Blairgowrie Advertiser)
“Her parents are so nice. I can only imagine what they are going through. It’s heartbreaking.”
Another witness, who had been in his car, stopped and joined other people trying to help Harlow.
He said: “I was kneeling beside her. People were trying to give her CPR but there wasn’t any hope.
“She was gone. It was a terrible thing to see.”
Pirie will be sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on October 4.",200,2016930000561
755,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/12166733/Woman-killed-as-car-hits-shoppers-in-Guildford-crash.html,Woman killed as car hits shoppers in Guildford crash,"A Land Rover careered off the road and into pedestrians leaving one woman dead and two injured in Guildford, Surrey",http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03579/guildford-1_3579390k.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-10-18 10:42:28.251519+00,2017-10-18 10:42:31.243782+00,1,"A woman was killed and two others injured after a 4x4 careered off the road and into a number of pedestrians.
The victim, in her 30s, was declared dead at the scene after a grey Land Rover Defender mounted the pavement in Bridge Street, Guildford, Surrey.
The incident happened as shoppers walked through the town at lunchtime on Saturday.
One lane still closed after the fatal accident on Bridge Street in Guildford latest @BBCSurrey pic.twitter.com/10rBjIsXAj
The crash happened just before 1.30pm, Surrey Police said.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered pelvic injuries and was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London. A third person, a woman aged in her 30s, sustained minor injuries.
• Westerham Costa Coffee car crash: Woman in 70s sitting by window killed as Audi crashes into cafe
The Land Rover driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to the Royal Surrey County Hospital with suspected minor injuries.
Bridge street in Guildford has been dangerous for years. Please widen the pavement @guildfordbc or change road set up before more deaths — Patrick Martin (@paddy_martin_) February 20, 2016
A spokesman for Surrey Police said: ""Officers from Surrey Police's Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witness following a fatal collision in Bridge Street, Guildford.
""Shortly before 1.30pm a grey Landrover Defender left the road and was involved in a collision with a number of pedestrians. Police and the other emergency services quickly attended and remain at the scene.
""Police can confirm that one of the pedestrians - a woman in her thirties - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.""
The road was closed while collision investigators examined the scene for clues into the cause of the fatal collision.
Bridge Street in #Guildford has now been partially reopened following the fatal collision this afternoon. https://t.co/RGjnvVpLFm — Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) February 20, 2016
The leader of Guildford Borough Council said the crash was ""terrible news"" and he was waiting for further information.
Councillor Paul Spooner, who was elected to lead the council last December, tweeted: ""Terrible news. Thoughts with those affected today. I await a briefing.""
• Car driven by 92-year-old mows down 6 adults and 2 children",200,2016450046627
772,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-35633864,Fatal 4x4 crash driver leaves hospital,The driver of a 4x4 which mounted a pavement and hit pedestrians in Surrey is released from hospital.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/72B6/production/_88366392_img_4921.jpg,2016-02-22 16:45:22+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:45:51.554482+00,2017-10-18 10:45:55.851586+00,1,"Image caption Police officers carried away evidence from the crash scene
The driver of a 4x4 which mounted a pavement and hit pedestrians in Surrey has been released from hospital.
The man in his 40s was treated for minor injuries after being taken by ambulance to the Royal Surrey County Hospital after Saturday's accident.
A woman in her 30s died at the scene in Bridge Street, Guildford. Police said she had yet to be formally identified but her next of kin had been informed.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, remains in hospital in south London.
The man, who suffered serious pelvic injuries, was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting.
Image caption Part of the town centre was closed off throughout the afternoon
A third pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, who had minor injuries has also been discharged from hospital.
Witnesses who were in the area at the time described a major emergency response with several police cars blocking the road and the Land Rover Defender involved covered from view.
A green screen was erected around the crash site.
Surrey Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the accident to come forward.
The crash came just months after another crash near the main entrance to the Friary Centre when a car hit pedestrians and left several people injured, including a toddler and his baby sister.
The collision happened in North Street last October.
Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Paul Spooner, said Saturday's accident was ""tragic and saddening"".
""We await the outcome of Surrey Police's investigation and until the full reasons are known it is impossible to comment on what the cause could be,"" he said.
""Although we don't know if the road layout contributed, the Town Centre Masterplan includes options for improving transport and pedestrian movements around the station area and Bridge Street.""",200,2016450046627
776,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-35628600,Tributes to M6 crash traffic officer,"A traffic officer killed after a three-vehicle collision on the M6 in Cumbria is described as a ""fantastic dad and a wonderful husband"".",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/2A2E/production/_88389701_tribute.jpg,2016-02-22 16:54:24+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 11:07:38.127998+00,2017-10-18 11:07:43.445926+00,1,"Image copyright Cumbria Police Image caption The family of Adam Gibb, left, said he will be ""deeply missed""
A traffic officer was killed and a colleague seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision on the M6 in Cumbria, Highways England said.
The crash happened at 12:45 GMT on Sunday between junction 38 for Tebay and 37 for Kendal.
Adam Gibb, 51, from Penrith, died at the scene, while another man is said to be in a critical but stable condition.
A family statement described Mr Gibb as a ""fantastic dad and a wonderful husband"".
Cumbria Police said the southbound carriageway was closed for about nine hours.
A spokesman for Highways England said: ""Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the Highways England traffic officers who were involved in a collision on the M6 in Cumbria on Sunday while responding to an incident.""",200,2016030049313
790,https://www.slatergordon.co.uk/media-centre/news/2013/07/insurers-of-motorist-who-left-a-teenage-girl-brain-damaged-argue-victim-was-partly-to-blame/,Insurers of motorist who left a teenage girl brain damaged argue victim was partly to blame,"The parents of a teenage girl left brain damaged by a speeding motorist are facing a £500,000 care bill after an insurance giant argued SHE was partly to blame.",https://www.slatergordon.co.uk/media/528811/back-heads-meeting.jpg?width=600&height=315&mode=crop,,Slater and Gordon Lawyers,2017-10-19 19:05:57.45739+00,2017-10-19 19:05:59.224203+00,1,"The parents of a teenage girl left brain damaged by a speeding motorist are facing a £500,000 care bill after an insurance giant argued SHE was partly to blame.
Churchill said 13 year-old Bethany Probert shared some responsibility because she should have been wearing a high-visibility jacket as she walked down a dark lane. They successfully challenged a High Court judge’s ruling that motorist Paul Moore was 100 per cent liable after he mowed down the youngster in December 2009. Bethany, a keen rider, was walking home after tending her horse Troy in stables nr Silverstone, Northants. Mr. Moore knocked her into a hedge with his Saab 93, leaving her with lung damage and devastating head injuries which caused permanent brain damage. Bethany, now 17, has been left with limited walking ability, depression and a lack of concentration or spatial awareness. Unable to afford the costs of her life-long care, her parents Joanna and Robert sued Mr. Moore and his insurers Churchill. In August 2012 the High Court ordered Churchill to pay £5 million compensation and a judge cleared Bethany of any contributory negligence. The court heard that fitter Mr. Moore had been doing around 50mph which the judge said was too fast for such a road in darkness.
But Churchill appealed in a test case to decide to what extent children can be held responsible for their injuries in road accidents. They claimed that Bethany was partly to blame because as a horse rider she should know she should have worn a high-visibility jacket in the gloom. They have now offered to pay 90 per cent of the compensation – leaving Bethany’s devastated parents to find the remaining half million pounds for her care. They fear that Bethany will face three days a month without any form of full-time care if they can’t find the funds.
The couple said they have no option but accept the offer because they fear being left with nothing if they appeal and lose. Joanna, 51, said: “As a mother I hate the idea of having to accept any responsibility to Bethany for the accident. “Deciding to give in and accept Churchill’s offer of 90/10 was such a difficult decision. “They are a company and their aim is to make profit but I think their tactics are horrible. “I couldn’t afford to gamble with my daughter’s future but the insurance company obviously can. “I felt forced to settle and even though I didn’t see how they could possibly win at appeal, the risk was just too worrying. “It is ludicrous they even decided to appeal in the first place – you would think a High Court judge’s decision would be final but apparently it’s not. “I’ve tried to explain to her that we are only taking the 10 per cent to reduce the risk, but she now thinks she was at fault again.”
Joanna and Robert, 51, are now rebuilding their home to adapt to their daughter’s needs and find space for the specialist equipment and a support worker. Joanna added: “We’ve had enough to contend with without four years of legal work. “The relief to get 100 per cent was incredible but then when they appealed and it all started again I just cried and cried.” The settlement means that Bethany’s parents will be forced to pay for some of the care she needs over her life. Joanna added: “When she is your daughter you don’t want to see her go without, it is awful, I just want it all to be over. “I will only get enough to cover 90 per cent of what she needs, and working that out over a month, it means she will miss three days of care a month. “Of course I will always be there to look after her and take up those days, but what happens when I’m no longer here? “It’s horrible trying to work out what to cut back on to prepare for that, I want her to have everything she needs, always.
Bethany’s solicitor Richard Langton, from Slater and Gordon, said: “Churchill have probably saved about half a million pounds. “If she needs care every day of her life then every year she is going to lose 36 days of care. “Everything is costed very, very precisely so Bethany is going to go days where she has no full-time care. “If you are half a million pound short of what you need then you are going to go wanting.” He added: “Insurers have deep pockets and they can afford to make numerous settlement offers, but for Bethany and her family losing any more of her damages would be a disaster. “It’s not too late for Churchill to listen to the High Court decision and compensate Bethany in full.” Churchill said: “The law is clear that the level of compensation must reflect the facts and circumstances of each case. “In the case of Bethany Probert, we have already accepted that our insured driver was largely responsible for this accident, and the appeal hearing will not alter this fact. “We also recognise how vital it is that payments are made promptly to ensure people get the care they need. “In Bethany’s case, we made an initial payment for rehabilitation and care, followed by further interim payments.” The Churchill spokesperson added: “Churchill has accepted that its insured driver was largely to blame for the accident, but we did not accept was that our driver was 100 per cent liable. “We are pleased to have now reached an agreement by consent from both parties, subject to court approval. “Churchill has already paid almost £1m to Miss Probert to continue to help her rebuild her life and will continue to work with her legal advisers to agree how much compensation should be paid in final settlement of her claim.”
Read more about Rehabilitation and our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors.",200,200934TS50929
29,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/cyclist-killed-biker-injured-burwell-cambs-26111,"Cyclist killed, biker injured in Burwell, Cambs | Road Justice","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.925375+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.741823+00,1,"An elderly cyclist has been killed in a crash with a motorcycle in Cambridgeshire which left the biker critically injured.
The collision happened on Wednesday afternoon in Burwell on the B1102 near the junction with the Devils Dyke nature reserve car park.
A Suzuki SV650 being driven by a 41-year-old man collided with a man aged 74 who was riding a bicycle.
Cambridgeshire road policing officers are appealing for witnesses.
The motorcyclist was taken to Papworth Hospital where he is in a critical condition.
UPDATE (14/6/11)
A cyclist who died in a road accident near Burwell had no lights on and was wearing no reflective clothing, an inquest heard.
Colin Crabtree, 74, of The Paddocks, Burwell, died after being hit by a motorcyclist while cycling along the B1102 from Swaffham Prior at 4.40pm on January 26.
The rider of the Suzuki 650, 41-year-old Paul German, suffered serious injuries.
At an inquest into his death in March on Friday William Morris, coroner for north and east Cambridgeshire, recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Ann Kelly, a witness and friend of Mr Crabtree, said in a statement that he had no lights on or high visibility clothing and appeared to be struggling on his bike when she overtook him in her car moments before the accident, near the Devil’s Dyke car park.
Another witness, Lesley Pulvertaft from Lode, who was travelling from Burwell to Swaffham Prior at the time, told the inquest that Mr Crabtree appeared to look vulnerable on his bike as he drifted towards the middle of the road.
“He gave no hand signals that he was going to cross the road. He was hesitant and unsteady,” said Mrs Pulvertaft.
“I saw the motorcyclist go by and when I looked in the mirror I saw the impact. There was no way that they could have avoided each other.”
In a statement read out by Mr Morris, another witness, Peter Taylor, said that at first it appeared the motorcyclist had lost control and hit the verge after seeing a large cloud of debris appear.
A post mortem examination carried out by Dr Victoria Phillips found Mr Crabtree died from multiple injuries with the main cause a laceration to his heart. Toxicology tests showed he had no alcohol in his system.
After the incident the remains of both Mr Crabtree’s Revolution bicycle and Mr German’s Suzuki motorbike were found to have no defects by Pc Francis Crawford, collisions investigation officer for Cambridgeshire Police.
Pc Crawford said: ”There is nothing other than to say that the motorbike was being driven in the correct manner. This incident was the result of the cyclist moving into the motorbike.”",200,2011350173811
561,http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/14496002.Elderly_woman_dies_following_accident_in_Pewsey_High_Street/,Elderly woman dies following accident in Pewsey High Street,AN elderly Pewsey woman has died following an accident involving a cyclist on Friday (May 13).,http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/resources/images/4898225/,,This Is Wiltshire,2017-09-29 22:06:35.530642+00,2017-09-29 22:06:36.1664+00,1,"doc
AN elderly Pewsey woman has died following an accident involving a cyclist on Friday (May 13).
The woman, said to be in her 70s, was air-lifted to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon with head injuries following the collision with a cyclist just before 12.15pm on Friday. The cyclist suffered minor injuries.
Wiltshire Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101.",200,2016544274516
613,http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-37343782,"Boy, 5, dies after being hit by van",A five-year-old boy dies in hospital after being hit by a van in the east end of Glasgow.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/182D3/production/_91172099_mediaitem91172096.jpg,2016-09-12 17:55:10+00,BBC News,2017-09-30 07:53:38.231317+00,2017-09-30 07:53:43.359831+00,4,"Image copyright Google Image caption The van had turned onto Dalness Street from Tollcross Road
A five-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van in the east end of Glasgow.
The accident happened in Dalness Street, Shettleston, at about 15:15.
The boy, a pupil at St Paul's Primary School, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he died a short time later.
Police said the white Ford Transit van had gone in to Dalness Street from Tollcross Road. It was turning into a car park on Dalness Street at the time.
The 62-year-old driver of the van was not injured.
Sgt Jackie Dunbar, of Police Scotland, said: ""It was picking-up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
""I would ask that anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, contact officers at the road policing complex via 101.""
Dalness Street at Dalness Close was closed and local diversions put in place.
The boy has not yet been named.",200,201697BD70409
756,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/feb/20/guildford-car-crash-woman-dead-surrey,Guildford car crash leaves one woman dead,Land Rover leaves road and collides with pedestrians in centre of Surrey town,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/73dbe2fd38356ab6f7df57f19a92c712abcb3b9e/0_0_1200_720/master/1200.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=533c3817ee16184e6bca15f8cb3b9074,2016-02-20 17:55:35+00,the Guardian,2017-10-18 10:42:34.789823+00,2017-10-18 10:42:42.511625+00,1,"Land Rover leaves road and collides with pedestrians in centre of Surrey town
A woman has died after a 4x4 hit a number of pedestrians in Guildford, Surrey.
The victim, in her 30s, was declared dead at the scene in Bridge Street, in the town centre. The crash happened after a grey Land Rover Defender left the road just before 1.30pm on Saturday, Surrey police said.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered pelvic injuries and has been taken to St George’s hospital in Tooting, London. A third person, a woman aged in her 30s, sustained minor injuries.
The driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to the Royal Surrey County hospital with suspected minor injuries.",200,2016450046627
777,http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/14291795.UPDATE__Kirkby_Stephen_dad_fights_for_life_after_M6_crash_in_which_another_highways_officer_died/,UPDATE: Kirkby Stephen dad fights for life after M6 crash in which another highways officer died,51-year-old highways officer underwent emergency surgery at major trauma hospital,http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/resources/images/4774886/,,The Westmorland Gazette,2017-10-18 11:08:15.670787+00,2017-10-18 11:08:16.565901+00,1,"AN horrific crash on the M6 has left one man dead and another fighting for his life.
A car 'veered off' the motorway, fatally injuring a Highways England officer and leaving his colleague with 'multiple serious injuries', police say.
The two men involved were already helping with another car crash on what turned out to be a day of carnage on one of the region's busiest roads.
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Paul Holroyd, 51, from Kirkby Stephen, remains 'in a critical but stable condition' after being airlifted to a specialist major trauma hospital following the incident, which took place between J37 and J38 on Sunday.
A spokesperson for the Great North Air Ambulance Service confirmed that Mr Holroyd, who also works at the Takoda Camping site in the town, had to be anaesthetised at the scene after suffering 'multiple serious injuries' to his back, chest, pelvis and legs.
It is understood that he underwent an operation at the James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, on Tuesday.
Tragically, his colleague, Adam Gibb, from Penrith, also 51, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Gazette can reveal that Cumbria Police were initially called at 9.38am to reports of a two vehicle collision on the M6 southbound.
The vehicles involved in the crash were a black Mercedes, driven by a 53-year-old male from Orkney, and a silver Citroen, driven by a 55-year-old female from Bainbridge, North Yorkshire.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews but it has emerged that it was actually the army who were first on the scene.
Regular and reserve soldiers from Merseyside-based 33 Signal Squadron were travelling on the M6 southbound at the time from the Warcop Training Area near Appleby.
They witnessed the aftermath of the crash and seven soldiers used the traffic cones they had with them to direct oncoming vehicles around the two affected lanes.
According to an army statement: ""They were also able to assess and support the three people who had been travelling in the damaged vehicles until emergency services arrived.""
The incident was then handed over to the Highways Agency but, shortly after midday, disaster struck.
Both vehicles were on the hard shoulder, with one already loaded onto a recovery truck, when a black Mercedes, driven by a 35-year-old man from Manchester, 'veered off' the carriageway and was in collision with Mr Gibb and Mr Holroyd, police say.
A rapid response ambulance, paramedics and two air ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene and Mr Holroyd, after being anaesthetised on the roadside, was airlifted to hospital inside 17 minutes.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, although police have confirmed there is 'an ongoing investigation'.
The Gazette spoke to the boss of the mechanic who was in the recovery vehicle, owned by Furness Cars, when the Mercedes struck the officers.
Gary Grieve, company director of the Askham-in-Furness-based company, said his employee was 'very shaken-up' but unhurt.
Mr Grieve said: ""We were recovering two vehicles when a third vehicle came along and collided with the highways officers, hitting the rear of our recovery truck and careering back into the carriageway.
""In our line of work we are often in dangerous conditions by the side of the road but this is exceptional.
""The risks are always higher on the motorway and bad weather didn't help.
""Our thoughts are with both the officers and their families.""
The family of Mr Gibb have paid tribute to him, saying that he was a 'fantastic dad' and a 'wonderful husband'.
""Adam was a fantastic dad and a wonderful husband and will be deeply missed,"" the family statement reads.
""He enjoyed mountain biking, fell running and walking on the fells with our dogs.
""Adam loved his job and really enjoyed being part of the team there.""
Mr Holroyd's family did not wish to comment at this time.
A sizeable stretch of the M6 was closed for more than nine hours in both directions and traffic tailed back as far as junction 40 northbound and junction 34 southbound - a distance of more than 40 miles.
Traffic was diverted through Kendal and roads through town were extremely busy.
Witnesses are still being sought and anybody who saw the incident is urged to contact Cumbria Police on 101.",200,2016030049313
791,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/insurance/9849788/Insurer-in-court-appeal-against-teenager-hit-by-claimants-car.html,Insurer in court appeal against teenager hit by claimant's car,Insurance group Churchill has brought a case against a teenage girl they say was partly responsible for being knocked down by a car.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02336/HighCourt_2336678k.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-10-19 19:06:15.993733+00,2017-10-19 19:06:17.680663+00,1,"The insurer contends its customer, who struck Bethany Probert, then 13, while pulling into the side of a country lane to avoid oncoming vehicles, cannot be held entirely to blame as the teenager should have known about the need to be visible at night.
The case is the first to question a child's culpability in an accident, and the first in 20 years involving a victim's responsibility for walking on the road at night, according to Bethany's solicitors.
Bethany, who is now 16, was returning home by foot from a riding school on a narrow, unlit lane with no footpath, when Paul Moore's Saab 9-3 struck her, leaving her with brain damage causing memory loss, as well as physical disabilities.
Churchill's lawyers argue that she should have known from her training with horses about the need to be visible at night, saying the precautions Bethany failed to take ""should have been obvious to a girl of her age.""",200,200934TS50929
562,http://road.cc/content/news/228303-wake-alliston-verdict-wiltshire-man-calls-police-re-investigate-2016-cycling,"In wake of Alliston verdict, Wiltshire man calls for police to re-investigate 2016 cycling incident that resulted in his wife's death",Agrees with Kim Briggs’ husband that dangerous cycling laws should be brought up to date,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/broken-bike.jpg?itok=RKSsLJI7,2017-08-26 11:30:09+00,road.cc,2017-09-29 22:06:43.350024+00,2017-09-29 22:06:48.728434+00,1,"Following the prosecution of London cyclist Charlie Alliston, the husband of a woman killed in a 2016 cycling incident in Pewsey in Wiltshire is calling for police to reinvestigate the collision.
The Gazette and Herald reports that Diane Walker was struck by a cyclist on Pewsey High Street on May 13, 2016. She was airlifted to the Great Western Hospital and died two days later but no charges were brought against the cyclist.
A jury at the Old Bailey this week found Alliston guilty of a charge of causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving under section 35 of the Offences Against The Person Act 1861 after he hit and killed Kim Briggs.
Briggs’ husband, Matthew, has called for the law regarding dangerous cycling to be brought up to date.
Edward Walker now wants his wife’s case to be reopened and investigated.
He said: “The police said that under the 1947 Road Traffic Act there wasn’t anything they could do in an accident between a cyclist and a pedestrian.
“At the time of my wife’s death I went to our MP Claire Perry and said that the 1947 act is 70 years old and that cycling accidents should be included in the Act. This is the same argument the person in London is going down in relation to the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.
“Wiltshire Police don’t seem to have taken this or the 1991 Road Traffic Act into consideration. We will see what happens.”",200,2016544274516
614,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tragedy-five-year-old-boy-8820675,Tragedy as five year-old boy is killed after being hit by van,The youngster was seriously injured after being struck by a white Ford Transit van and died in hospital,http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8820679.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-SWNS_RTC_TRAGEDY_05.jpg,2016-09-12 20:09:14+00,mirror,2017-09-30 07:54:12.606162+00,2017-09-30 07:54:14.086048+00,4,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A five-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van near his school.
The youngster was seriously injured after being struck by a white Ford Transit van and died in hospital in Glasgow.
The accident happened at about 3:15pm on Monday at Dalness Street, Shettleston, in the east end of the city.
He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he died a short time later.
Sergeant Jackie Dunbar, said: ""From our inquiries so far, it would appear that the boy, a pupil at St Paul's (Shettleston) Primary School on Anwoth Street, Glasgow, was struck by the van, which had come in to Dalness Street from Tollcross Road, as it turned into a car park on Dalness Street.
(Image: SWNS)
""It was picking up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
""I would ask that anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, to contact officers.""
Dalness Street was closed at Dalness Close to allow officers to carry out their investigations with local diversions in place.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or alternatively through Crimestoppers where information can be given anonymously.",200,201697BD70409
757,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2016-02-20/fatal-crash-in-guildford-after-car-hits-pedestrians/,Fatal collision in Guildford after car hits pedestrians,"A woman in her thirties has died after being hit by a car which left the road in Guildford this afternoon. The fatal incident happened in Bridge Street just before 1.30pm when a grey Land Rover Defender was involved in a collision with three pedestrians. Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses.
A second pedestrian, a man in his forties, was left with serious pelvic injuries and has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting.
A third pedestrian, a woman also in her thirties, suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the Land Rover, a man in his forties, was taken by ambulance to The Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.
The dead woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by Surrey Police officers.
Bridge Street has been closed at its junction with Farnham Road while police collision teams carry out their investigations. The public are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/906808/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 10:42:41.380205+00,2017-10-18 10:42:43.611569+00,1,"",200,2016450046627
778,http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Man-charged-with-M6-death-crash-which-killed-highways-officer-and-paralysed-colleague-d4f89846-837c-4375-bd5e-f283305fdfb0-ds,Man charged with M6 death crash which killed highways officer and paralysed colleague | News & Star,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:08:24.977177+00,2017-10-18 11:08:25.85105+00,1,"Man charged with M6 death crash which killed highways officer and paralysed colleague
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A motorist has been charged with causing the death of a highways officer by dangerous driving and leaving his colleague paralysed.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a devastating crash on the M6 at around 12.10pm a year ago today, February 24, after a car collided with two Highways England officers who were helping motorists following an earlier collision.
A recovery truck and mechanic from Askam-based Furness Cars and Commercials was also at the scene.
A black Mercedes collided with the two highways officers, killing 51-year-old Adam Gibb from Penrith instantly and leaving 51-year-old Paul Holroyd needing to be anaesthetised at the side of the road.
Mr Holroyd, from Kirkby Stephen, was flown to the James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough and has since been told he is permanently paralysed as a result of his injuries.
The southbound carriageway was closed for almost nine hours after the fatal crash.
One witness to the crash, Sean Toms from Shrewsbury described the scene as ""carnage"".
Both he and his friend, Peter Neden, desperately tried to give first aid to Mr Gibb as they awaited the arrival of paramedics but their brave efforts were in vain as they realised he had no pulse and died at the side of the motorway, on the southbound carriageway between junctions 38 and 37.
The driver of the Mercedes, 36-year-old Peter Morrison, of The Warke in Worsley, Manchester, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Sean Toms
Mr Toms said he was relieved that the case had finally taken a step forward.
He said: ""It's a desperately sad situation and I am surprised that it has taken so long but I'm also pleased it has finally progressed.
""The sad fact is, a man has lost his life and another is paralysed.""
Morrison is due to make a first appearance at North Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Carlisle on March 7.",200,2016030049313
792,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9854441/Girl-hit-by-car-should-have-been-wearing-high-visibility-jacket-Churchill-claims-in-multi-million-pound-compensation-battle.html?fb,"Girl hit by car 'should have been wearing high-visibility jacket', Churchill claims in multi-million pound compensation battle",Insurance giants Churchill are appealing against a multi-million pound compensation claim by a teenager left with brain damage in a car accident on the grounds she was not wearing a high-visibility jacket.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02473/Bethany-Probert_2473434k.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-10-19 19:06:23.733383+00,2017-10-19 19:06:25.650888+00,1,"Bethany Probert was 13 when she was hit by a car as she walked home from a nearby riding school in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, at around 4.30pm in December 2009.
Now 16, she suffered traumatic brain damage and has a range of health problems including physical disabilities and memory loss, her mother Jo Twyman said.
The case reached the High Court last July where a judge cleared Miss Probert of any contributory negligence and held the driver's insurers fully liable, meaning she would receive full compensation of between £3 and £5 million.
But now the Court of Appeal has given insurers Churchill permission to appeal against the decision, putting at risk the compensation which would cover the cost of adapting a new home for the teenager's needs and her ongoing care.
Bethany's solicitor Richard Langton, of Slater & Gordon, said: ''One of the key issues they say is that she should have been wearing a high-vis jacket but i don't know anyone who owns one, never mind wears one. Obviously people who are employed to work on the roads but not members of the public. It's a very disappointing decision by the judge to approve this appeal.
''The family are just so distraught. Their life is on hold and they can't make any plans for the future.
''This is the first case I know of its kind on the question of an accident victim's culpability for walking on the road at night involving a child.''
The driver moved aside to make way for oncoming vehicles on the night of the incident but hit Miss Probert without seeing her in the darkness. He stopped and found her in a nearby ditch.
Miss Probert's mother, Ms Twyman, 51, said: ''Since the accident, Beth has suffered a number of problems, including memory loss and seizures and has to use a wheelchair at times.
''It has been incredibly difficult time for us and I must say it's all got a little bit too much for us at the moment.
''I'm yet to see a teenager wearing a high-vis jacket when I'm driving around at night. We just want all this to be over.''
In a statement, Churchill said: ''While we accept that our insured was liable in part for the accident, we are appealing against the decision that he was entirely to blame.''",200,200934TS50929
563,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-41047810,Police probes to follow fatal cycle crash,Police change policy following concerns from coroner and victim's family.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/9D7A/production/_97541304_de27.jpg,2017-08-26 10:46:33+00,BBC News,2017-09-29 22:07:22.362483+00,2017-09-29 22:07:23.727373+00,1,"Image copyright Family photo Image caption The Walkers had been married for 52 years
Crash investigators will now be sent to all serious accidents involving cyclists in Wiltshire, police said.
It follows the case of 77-year-old Diana Walker from Pewsey who died in hospital last May after being hit by a cyclist. An investigation at the time found no crime had been committed.
Wiltshire Police said concerns raised by the coroner at her inquest had led to changes in its operating procedures.
Mrs Walker's husband, Peter, welcomed the move.
He is now calling on police to re-investigate the incident.
""It would be nice to know the truth for myself and my two boys, because they lost a wonderful mother"" he said.
At the time the incident was treated as a ""sudden death"" and dealt with by neighbourhood officers.
Image copyright Family photo Image caption Diana Walker's husband Peter is now calling on police to re-investigate the incident
But following the inquest the assistant coroner wrote to Wiltshire Police saying ""both the family and myself are very concerned the Serious Collision Investigation team do not attend collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians"".
Wiltshire Police said its chief constable had ""reviewed and made amendments to the standard operating procedures for the call out of the Collision Investigation Unit in all cases of serious pedal cycle incidents"".
Mrs Walker was on her way back from a nearby shop when the accident happened on 13 May 2016. She died in hospital the next day.",200,2016544274516
615,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/sep/12/five-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-hit-by-van-in-glasgow,Five-year-old boy dies after being hit by van in Glasgow,Child taken to hospital after incident near school but died a short time later,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/597c73509c7ba3479d79adb8418e141a46e0ff87/1054_1544_1521_912/1521.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=92150499bb7bb035dd04823116a57e71,2016-09-12 18:19:33+00,the Guardian,2017-09-30 07:54:36.365788+00,2017-09-30 07:54:38.875457+00,4,"Child taken to hospital after incident near school but died a short time later
A five-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van in Glasgow.
The accident happened at about 3.15pm on Monday at Dalness Street, Shettleston, in the east end of the city.
The boy was “seriously injured” after being struck by a white Ford Transit van.
He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University hospital where he died a short time later.
Sgt Jackie Dunbar said: “From our inquiries so far, it would appear that the boy, a pupil at St Paul’s (Shettleston) primary school on Anwoth Street, Glasgow, was struck by the van, which had come into Dalness Street from Tollcross Road, as it turned into a car park on Dalness Street.
“It was picking-up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
“I would ask anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, to contact officers.”
Dalness Street was closed at Dalness Close to allow officers to carry out their investigations with local diversions in place.
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or alternatively through Crimestoppers where information can be given anonymously.",200,201697BD70409
758,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/guildford-crash-shoppers-injured-after-land-rover-mounts-pavement-and-careers-into-pedestrians-in-a3185121.html,Woman dead and others injured after car mounts pavement in town centre,"A woman has died and several people were injured after a Land Rover mounted a pavement and careered into shoppers in a busy town centre. Emergency services were called to Bridge Street in Guildford at 1.30pm after the vehicle careered off the road. Police confirmed a woman in her 30s died at the scene and said her next of kin have been informed. A man in his 40s has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting with serious pelvic injuries and another woman, in her 30s, suffered minor injuries.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/02/20/16/guilf.jpg,2016-02-20 16:16:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-10-18 10:42:47.02013+00,2017-10-18 10:42:55.183752+00,1,"A woman has died and several people were injured after a Land Rover mounted a pavement and careered into shoppers in a busy town centre.
Emergency services were called to Bridge Street in Guildford at 1.30pm after the vehicle careered off the road.
Police confirmed a woman in her 30s died at the scene and said her next of kin have been informed.
A man in his 40s has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting with serious pelvic injuries and another woman, in her 30s, suffered minor injuries.
Police said the driver was taken to Royal Surrey County Hospital with what are thought to be minor injuries.
A Surrey Police spokesman said: ""Members of the public reported that a grey Landrover Defender left the road and was involved in a collision with a number of pedestrians and several people are believed to have suffered serious injuries.
""Police and the other emergency services quickly attended and remain at the scene.""
Drivers and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area because of disruption, with the road expected to be closed for several hours.
Yet another accident with man trapped under vehicle on #BridgeStreet #Guildford pic.twitter.com/Uo4pHp0ycP — Andy Holt (@AndyOneBeard) February 20, 2016
Some people took to Twitter to say the road was ""dangerous"" and called on Guildford Borough Council to take action.
Andy Holt tweeted: “I work in shop facing #BridgeStreet & the speed articulated lorries speed down I’m amazed no one is #killed on a reg basis!""
Joe Hudson posted: “Bridge Street is dangerous. The pavement is far too narrow for a road with that much pedestrian traffic. Widen it @GuildfordBC!!""
And Anya Skidmore wrote: “bridge street is closed.. I hope everyone concerned with the crash is okay”.
The road was closed at junction with Farnham Road while collision Investigation officers attended the scene.
The road was partially reopened shortly after 5pm.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16039280",200,2016450046627
779,http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Family-tribute-to-north-Cumbrian-man-killed-in-M6-crash-ee712a1a-78ad-486f-b8a8-3be0ac3ab823-ds,Family tribute to north Cumbrian man killed in M6 crash | News & Star,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:08:30.975988+00,2017-10-18 11:08:32.333652+00,1,"Family tribute to north Cumbrian man killed in M6 crash
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TRIBUTES have been paid by the family of a ""fantastic dad"" who was killed in a tragic crash.
Adam Gibb, 51, from Penrith, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the M6 which involved a van and two cars.
The Highways England traffic officer was responding to a separate incident on the road when he was involved in the crash, which also left a colleague seriously injured.
Mr Gibb's family described him as a dedicated professional who enjoyed family life.
In a statement they said: “Adam was a fantastic dad and a wonderful husband and will be deeply missed.
“He enjoyed mountain biking, fell running and walking on the fells with our dogs. Adam loved his job and really enjoyed being part of the team there.”
Jim O’Sullivan, chief executive at Highways England, also commented on the incident.
He said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the two Highways England traffic officers who were involved in this terrible incident.
“The police are carrying out an investigation and we are assisting them in any way that we can.""
Mr O'Sullivan added that ""everyone"" working for the agency had been ""deeply affected"" by what had happened.
The crash which claimed Mr Gibb's life took place on Sunday (February 21) at around 12.45pm.
The southbound carriageway of the motorway was closed for almost nine hours following the three-vehicle collision.
A black Mercedes vehicle, driven by a 35-year-old man from Manchester, left the carriageway and hit the two men who were at the side of the road dealing with a separate incident.
The southbound carriageway was closed between junction 38 for Shap and junction 37 for Kendal until about 9.40pm, causing chaos on surrounding routes.
The northbound carriageway was closed for almost four hours, between junction 37 and junction 38.
The Great North Air Ambulance attended the scene, along with Yorkshire Air Ambulance and transported Mr Gibb's colleague, who has not been identified, to hospital.
A spokesman said: ""A 51-year-old man, had suffered serious injuries to his back, chest, pelvis and legs and the GNAAS doctor-led trauma team anaesthetised him before he was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, within 17 minutes. He arrived in a critical condition.""
A police spokesman said it took officers 10 minutes from receiving a call about this incident to arrive at the scene.
The southbound carriageway was closed between junction 38 for Shap and junction 37 for Kendal until about 9.40pm, causing chaos on surrounding routes.
The northbound carriageway was closed for almost four hours, between junction 37 and junction 38.
A number of motorists were stuck within the road closure. There were reports of vehicles left stationary for hours before emergency workers could direct them to turn around.
The collision happened on the southbound carriageway but the other carriageway was closed to allow the two air ambulances to land.
The previous crash involved a black Mercedes driven by a 53-year-old man from Arkney and a silver Citroen driven by a 55-year-old woman from Bainbridge and happened just before 9.40am between junctions 38 and 37 near Tebay Services.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries and soldiers from 33 Signal Squadron, based in Liverpool, who were passing, stopped to deal with the crash before emergency crews arrived.
They were praised for their work on the unit's Facebook page.
""Well done to all members of the squadron who diligently dealt with the road traffic collision on the Southbound M6 at Penrith this morning. Years of Army training put into swift action from dealing with multiple casualties to controlling the flow of traffic in torrential rain.
""An excellent demonstration of incident management controlling the accident site.""
Witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact police on 101.",200,2016030049313
793,http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2013-07-04/parents-of-brain-damaged-girl-face-500-000-bill/,"Parents of brain damaged girl face £500,000 bill","The parents of a 13-year-old girl left brain damaged by a speeding motorist are facing a £500,000 care bill after an insurance giant argued she was partly to blame.",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-10-19 19:07:30.816284+00,2017-10-19 19:07:31.791354+00,1,"",200,200934TS50929
212,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-26705915,Charity ride cyclist killed in crash,"A cyclist killed in a crash with a car in Kent was on a 24-hour fund-raising bike ride for the mental health charity Mind, it emerges.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73756000/jpg/_73756818_christiansmith.jpg,2014-03-23 15:00:15+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.048003+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.41632+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Christian Smith started his 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" fundraising ride on Friday
A cyclist has been killed in a crash with a car in Kent while on a 24-hour charity bike ride.
Christian Smith, 38, from Boughton Aulph, near Ashford, Kent, was raising money for mental health charity Mind when he died on the A2990 Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield, Whitstable.
An 18-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
She has been bailed until 26 July pending further inquiries.
The crash, involving a Peugeot 206, happened at 04:00 GMT on Saturday.
Mr Smith was declared dead at the scene.
He began his ""Kent Epic"" 248-mile trip round Kent and Sussex on Friday.
On his JustGiving page he said he wanted to support Mind to raise awareness of the support it offered and to help end the stigma attached to people with mental health problems.
""I have had my own misfortune to suffer from a spate of poor mental health, which was unexpected and has been a real 'game changer' in how I now view the future,"" he said.
""It has been a tough road to get to this point, but I have been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends.""
'Unfathomable loss'
Donations, some made after Mr Smith's death, had reached £1,300 on Sunday morning and rose to more than £11,000 by 15:00 GMT.
Mr Smith's target was £1,000.
Messages included: ""I don't know what to say, we are in total shock. Christian, what you were trying to achieve shows the man you were xxx RIP,"" from Dan and Claire Calnan.
Image caption Accident investigators were at the scene of the crash for several hours
Another message said: ""What a massive, unfathomable loss. We are all struggling to make some sense of it, and there isn't any. RIP Christian.""
Mr Smith's family have asked for their privacy to grieve to be respected.
Kent Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Mind said it would contact Mr Smith's family to offer condolences and support.
Chief executive Paul Farmer, said: ""We were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Christian Smith.
""Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
""Mind is grateful for the continued dedication of all our fundraisers, without whom we would not be able to support the hundreds of thousands of people affected by mental health problems across England and Wales.""",200,2014460239555
564,http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/calls-police-re-open-case-previous-cycling-incident-following-charlie-alliston-verdict-347801,Calls for police to re-open case on previous cycling incident following Charlie Alliston verdict - Cycling Weekly,A husband of a woman who was killed in a cycling incident in May 2016 has requested the case be reopened,http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/01/4077933216_de58c169a2_z.jpg,2017-08-25 14:47:09+00,Cycling Weekly,2017-09-29 22:07:43.969842+00,2017-09-29 22:07:44.501049+00,1,"The husband of a woman who died in a cycling incident in May 2016 has requested the case be reopened
In light of Charlie Alliston being found guilty of wanton and furious driving for the death of Kim Briggs, a husband of a woman who was killed in a cycling incident has asked for the police to re-open the investigation.
Diane Walker died on May 15, 2016 after being colliding with a cyclist in Pewsey, Wiltshire two days prior. Mrs Walker was airlifted to hospital after the incident where she stayed before passing away.
>>> Read: Why cyclists should be worried about the media coverage of the Charlie Alliston case
No charges were brought against the cyclist but her husband Peter Walker has called for the case to be re-opened after the recent Alliston case has set a precedent.
Mr Walker told the Gazette and Herald: “The police said that under the 1947 Road Traffic Act there wasn’t anything they could do in an accident between a cyclist and a pedestrian.
“At the time of my wife’s death I went to our MP Claire Perry and said that the 1947 act is 70 years old and that cycling accidents should be included in the Act.
“This is the same argument the person in London is going down in relation to the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.
“Wiltshire Police don’t seem to have taken this or the 1991 Road Traffic Act into consideration. We will see what happens.”
The crux of the prosecution’s argument against Alliston was based around the legal status of his bike, which did not feature a front brake as required by law.
Having been found guilty, Alliston awaits sentencing on September 18 but can expect up to two years in jail under the 1861 Act.",200,2016544274516
616,https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1772618/tragedy-as-boy-5-killed-after-being-knocked-down-in-a-horror-road-crash-walking-home-from-school/,"Tragedy as boy, 5, killed after being knocked down in a horror crash walking home from school",A FIVE-year-old schoolboy was today knocked down and killed in a horror road crash. The St Paul’s Primary pupil is understood to have been walking home when the tragedy took place in Tollcros…,https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nintchdbpict0002662221691.jpg?strip=all&w=1200&h=800&crop=1,2016-09-12 22:53:42+00,The Sun,2017-09-30 07:54:55.065236+00,2017-09-30 07:55:00.077465+00,4,"The lad, named locally as Lennon Toland, was struck by the Ford Transit just yards from his primary
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A FIVE-year-old schoolboy was today knocked down and killed in a horror road crash.
The St Paul's Primary pupil is understood to have been walking home when the tragedy took place in Tollcross, Glasgow.
Robert Perry / The Sun Police are investigating the incident which occurred outside a Glasgow school
He was struck by a white van in Dalness Street at around 3.15pm.
The lad, named locally as Lennon Toland, was struck by the Ford Transit just yards from his primary.
He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but died a short time later.
Sergeant Jackie Dunbar, Greater Glasgow Road Policing Unit, Govan, said: “From our enquiries so far, it would appear that the boy, a pupil at St Paul’s Primary School on Anwoth St, Glasgow, was struck by the van, which had come in to Dalness St from Tollcross Road, as it turned into a car park on Dalness St.
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“It was picking up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
“I would ask that anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, contact officers at the Road Policing Complex via 101.”
Witnesses say the driver, 62, backed into him as he crossed the road close to parked cars near St Paul’s in Shettleston, Glasgow, at 3.15pm.
Roberta Grant wrote on Facebook: “I felt sick, lots of wee kids seen it as well. Poor baby.
“The driver was reversing, but quite quick the wee guy ran out behind him.”
A shocked resident added: “There was a crowd round the wee boy on the ground. The police moved everyone away.”
Robert Perry / The Sun The lad, named locally as Lennon Toland, was struck by the Ford Transit just yards from his primary
Robert Perry / The Sun Tributes have poured in for the young lad after he tragically died this afternoon
Despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, the child died soon afterwards in hospital.
The van driver, thought to work for nearby Welding Engineers, was not injured.
The school is thought to have cancelled activities today out of respect to the tragic youngster.
Headteacher Geraldine Millar said: “We are devastated. Our thoughts are with the family.”
Relative Katie McCulloch wrote online: “Our beautiful wee Lennon taken too soon¿shine bright wee Lenny Pops RIP xxxxx.”
Daniel Cattrell said: “Rest easy Lennon, wee man.”
A floral tribute at the scene read: “Sleep tight beautiful bhoy.” Another said: “Love from Miss Dickson and P1C.”
Robert Perry / The Sun Police are appealing for information in relation to the tragedy
Robert Perry / The Sun Headteacher Geraldine Millar said: “We are devastated. Our thoughts are with the family.”
The van driver, 62, was not injured.
Dalness Street was closed at Dalness Close to allow officers to carry out their investigations with local diversions in place.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or alternatively through Crimestoppers where information can be given anonymously.
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368",200,201697BD70409
759,http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/guildford-car-crash-woman-dies-after-land-rover-careers-into-pedestrians-in-town-centre-a6886521.html,Woman dies as Land Rover careers into pedestrians on pavement in town centre,"A woman has died after a 4x4 careered into a number of pedestrians. The victim, aged in her 30s, was declared dead at the scene in Bridge Street, Guildford, Surrey. The crash happened after a grey Land Rover Defender left the road just before 1.30pm on Saturday, Surrey Police said. Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered pelvic injuries and has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London.",https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/02/20/18/Guildford-PA.jpg,2016-02-20 18:22:24+00,The Independent,2017-10-18 10:42:54.946148+00,2017-10-18 10:42:55.734136+00,1,"A woman has died after a 4x4 careered into a number of pedestrians.
The victim, aged in her 30s, was declared dead at the scene in Bridge Street, Guildford, Surrey.
The crash happened after a grey Land Rover Defender left the road just before 1.30pm on Saturday, Surrey Police said.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered pelvic injuries and has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London.
@GUWeather
A third person, a woman aged in her 30s, sustained minor injuries. The Land Rover driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to the Royal Surrey County Hospital with suspected minor injuries.
The road remains closed at the junction with Farnham Road while crash investigators carry out inquiries, a police spokesman said.
He said: “The road is expected to remain closed for several hours and motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.”
Witnesses were urged to call officers on 101 or the Surrey Police collision investigation unit on 01483 639922.
PA",200,2016450046627
780,http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/EXCLUSIVE-Man-charged-with-M6-death-crash-which-killed-highways-officer-and-paralysed-his-colleague-d4f89846-837c-4375-bd5e-f283305fdfb0-ds,Man charged with M6 death crash which killed highways officer and paralysed his colleague | The Mail,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:09:12.930653+00,2017-10-18 11:09:13.770398+00,1,"Man charged with M6 death crash which killed highways officer and paralysed his colleague
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24 February 2017 8:11PM
A MOTORIST has been charged with causing the death of a highways officer by dangerous driving and leaving his colleague paralysed, the Evening Mail can reveal on the one year anniversary of the crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a devastating crash on the M6 at around 12.10pm almost a year ago today, on February 21, after a car collided with two Highways England officers who were helping motorists following an earlier collision.
A recovery truck and mechanic from Askam-based Furness Cars and Commercials was also at the scene.
A black Mercedes collided with the two highways officers, killing 51-year-old Adam Gibb from Penrith instantly and leaving 51-year-old Paul Holroyd needing to be anaesthetised at the side of the road.
Mr Holroyd, from Kirkby Stephen, was flown to the James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough and has since been told he is permanently paralysed as a result of his injuries.
The southbound carriageway was closed for almost nine hours after the fatal crash.
One witness to the crash, Sean Toms from Shrewsbury described the scene as ""carnage"".
Both he and his friend, Peter Neden, desperately tried to give first aid to Mr Gibb as they awaited the arrival of paramedics but their brave efforts were in vain as they realised he had no pulse and died at the side of the motorway, on the southbound carriageway between junctions 38 and 37.
The Evening Mail can now reveal that the driver of the Mercedes, 36-year-old Peter Morrison, of The Warke in Worsley, Manchester, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Sean Toms
Mr Toms said he was relieved that the case had finally taken a step forward.
He said: ""It's a desperately sad situation and I am surprised that it has taken so long but I'm also pleased it has finally progressed.
""The sad fact is, a man has lost his life and another is paralysed.""
Morrison is due to make a first appearance at North Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Carlisle on March 7.",200,2016030049313
794,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2274372/Churchill-insurance-appeals-1m-payout-girl-16-wasnt-wearing-high-visibility-jacket.html,Insurers fight £5million payout to crash girl because she didn't have hi-vis jacket,"Bethany Probert, then 13, was mowed down while walking home from a horse-riding lesson down a country lane in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/06/article-2274372-176423CD000005DC-750_1024x615_large.jpg,2013-02-06 12:03:47+00,Mail Online,2017-10-19 19:11:52.284888+00,2017-10-19 19:12:00.145976+00,1,"Churchill appeals against '£5m insurance payout' to brain-damaged girl, 16, because she wasn't wearing a high-vis jacket when she was run over
High Court cleared Bethany Probert of any contributory negligence
Insurers Churchill were fully liable as driver going too fast, judge ruled
But the insurers appealed claiming that it was partly Bethany's fault
Girl's mother Joanna says the family's lives have been 'ruined'
Mrs Probert quit work to care for the teenager and house has been sold
An insurance giant is appealing against paying up to £5million compensation to a schoolgirl left brain damaged in a car accident – because she wasn’t wearing a high-visibility jacket at the time.
Bethany Probert was 13 when she was hit by a car while was walking home from riding stables along a country lane on a December evening.
The schoolgirl, now 16, suffered a broken collarbone, lung damage, and devastating head injuries which have caused permanent brain damage.
Hit: Bethany Probert was hit when walking home from a horse-riding lesson - and left brain damaged
A High Court judge found the driver 100 per cent liable for the crash but his insurers, Churchill, have appealed, claiming it was partly Bethany’s fault.
Yesterday her mother, Joanna, hit out at the insurers. ‘I think it’s disgraceful that they have appealed,’ she said. ‘Our lives have all been ruined. We had to sell a house to afford her care and I had to leave my job to care for Bethany full time.
‘We have run out of money now and even if they lose the appeal, the process is delaying any compensation claims.’
Bethany, of Silverstone, Northamptonshire, had been to see her horse Troy at the stables near her home in December 2009.
Devastating: Bethany's family have had to sell their home and her mother Joanna (right) has been forced to quit her job (Left, sister Ceris)
Instead of waiting for her mother to collect her, she decided to walk home down the narrow, bending, unlit lane. She was listening to music on earphones.
Paul Moore, a fitter, who was driving to work in his Saab 9-3, clipped Bethany as she walked on the grass verge, knocking her into a hedge. He stopped, found her and alerted the emergency services.
Bethany was left with limited walking ability, depression and a lack of concentration or spatial awareness. She now requires specialist equipment, a support worker and an open plan, single-storey home.
Mrs Probert, 51, sued Mr Moore for compensation to sustain care costs for the rest of Bethany’s life. Last August, at the High Court in London Bethany was cleared of any contributory negligence and Churchill was held to be fully liable.
Mr Moore was found to be driving at about 50mph – which the judge considered to be too fast for such a road in darkness.
But the Court of Appeal has allowed the insurers to appeal against the original ruling. The test case will decide to what extent children can be held responsible for their injuries in road accidents.
Trauma: Bethany, now 16, suffered a broken collarbone, lung damage and head injuries in the accident
'Disgraceful': Churchill is trying to avoid paying the cash - claiming the accident was Bethany's fault
Churchill’s lawyers plan to tell the court Bethany should have known to wear reflective clothing because she was an experienced horse rider.
But Mrs Probert said: ‘It is ridiculous. They are saying she should have been wearing a high-visibility jacket because she rode a horse but she only ever rode a horse in the field. You don’t expect three years down the line to be still waiting for closure.’
Bethany’s solicitor, Richard Langton, said the size of the payout was due to be set at a separate hearing, which has been delayed by Churchill’s appeal.
‘The final amount due is decided once the future costs for the victim are known,’ he said. ‘The likely value of this claim was due to be between £3million and £5million.’",200,200934TS50929
565,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/towns/pewseynews/14503456.Traders_rush_to_help_after_bike_tragedy/,Traders rush to help after bike tragedy,TRADERS in Pewsey rushed to the assistance of an elderly woman with critical injuries in the High Street on Friday afternoon after she was struck…,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/5081939/,,The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald,2017-09-29 22:09:44.489369+00,2017-09-29 22:09:45.129805+00,1,"doc
TRADERS in Pewsey rushed to the assistance of an elderly woman with critical injuries in the High Street on Friday afternoon after she was struck by a cyclist as she crossed the road.
But Diana Walker, 77, of Edwardian Court died at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, on Sunday after being airlifted. The cyclist, aged 46, suffered minor knee injuries in the accident.
Parish councillor Caroline Dalrymple who runs a soft furnishing shop in the High Street has been critical of how long it took emergency services to respond.
She said: ""I have an office just three yards away from where the incident happened. I saw the cyclist land and heard people shout Mrs Walker’s name. The whole of the community pulled together and rushed out to help which included blocking off the street.""
She said the air ambulance landed at Pewsey Football Club and villagers had to guide them to where Mrs Walker needed urgent assistance.
She said: “You cannot fault the teams that showed up, they were all very helpful, it is just the system that is the problem. Someone rang 999 and was put on a holding line for a while. The system causes a lot of unnecessary costs to the tax payer.
“I cannot say how marvellous the public were, Dave from Daisy’s came out to help and people were just so caring. Where were the police though? There was a lack of help from them.”
John Flynn, head of contact management for Wiltshire Police, said: “Wiltshire Police will respond to all immediate incidents as quickly as possible, given the fact that we are a rural county this can, at times, present a challenge. In this incident, our first unit on scene arrived there in the time parameters that we work against for an incident of this nature.”
A spokesperson from Great Western Ambulance said: “The Trust received a call on Friday, 13 May to reports of a female patient involved in a collision with a bicycle. An air ambulance was on scene within 15-minutes followed by a road ambulance shortly after. Treatment was administered at the scene and the patient was taken to Great Western Hospital by air ambulance.”
On Tuesday evening Pewsey Parish Council paid tribute to Mrs Walker who has lived in the village for three years. It is likely the council will discuss the emergency response times at a later meeting.
If anyone witnessed the incident they are asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101.",200,2016544274516
617,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/first-picture-tragic-five-year-8822831,Five-year-old boy killed by van as he walked home from school,"More than £3,000 has already been raised for funeral costs on an online fundraising page after tributes flooded in for the youngester",http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8822703.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Lennon-Toland.jpg,2016-09-13 09:11:30+00,mirror,2017-09-30 07:55:48.151865+00,2017-09-30 07:55:49.397751+00,4,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Tributes have been paid to a five-year-old boy struck by a van and killed as he walked home from school yesterday afternoon.
Lennon Toland was run down in the Shettleston area of Glasgow .
He was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but sadly died shortly after.
Tributes have flooded in for the youngster and an online fundraising page to raise money for funeral costs has already reached over £3,000.
Cousin Ross Clift, who set up the GoFundMe page, wrote: ""Unfortunately my wee cousin Lennon lost his life today by getting knocked down by a van outside his school.
(Image: Go Fund Me)
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""At the young age of five he just started primary one a few weeks ago and obviously hasn't got any insurance to cover funeral costs, so I'm setting up this page to help raise money for Leanne, Andrew and my Auntie Karen to give the wee man the best send off possible.
""Fly with the Angels Lennon. Rest in Peace wee man.""
One well-wisher wrote: ""I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
""It's every parent's worst nightmare, and a tragic accident. The local community is here to support you.""
Another added: ""It is every parent's worst nightmare to bury their child - my thoughts are with you all.""
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Since the accident police crash investigators have been examining the scene.
Officers say the 62-year-old driver of the van was not hurt, reports the Daily Record.
Sergeant Jackie Dunbar, Greater Glasgow Road Policing Unit, Govan, said: ""From our enquiries so far, it would appear that the boy, a pupil at St Paul’s (Shettleston) Primary School on Anwoth St, Glasgow, was struck by the van, which had come in to Dalness St from Tollcross Road, as it turned into a car park on Dalness St.
""It was picking up time at the school and there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.
""I would ask that anyone who saw what happened, and who has not already been spoken to by police, contact officers at the Road Policing Complex via 101.""
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.",200,201697BD70409
760,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2016-02-20/woman-dies-in-collision-after-car-mounts-pavement/,Woman dies in collision after car mounts pavement,A woman in her thirties has died after being hit by a car which left the road in Guildford on Saturday afternoon. Three others were injured including two other pedestrians and the driver of the 4x4 involved in the incident.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/906836/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-18 10:42:59.297092+00,2017-10-18 10:42:59.882392+00,1,A woman in her thirties has died after being hit by a car which left the road in Guildford on Saturday afternoon. Three others were injured including two other pedestrians and the driver of the 4x4 involved in the incident.,200,2016450046627
781,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/top-football-agent-faces-death-12707190,Top football agent faces death by dangerous driving charge over M6 smash,"Peter Morrison, 36, from Salford, entered no plea when he appeared before magistrates",http://i1.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article12707548.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/LRR_MENN_070317footie_01.jpg,2017-03-07 21:13:02+00,men,2017-10-18 11:09:29.264233+00,2017-10-18 11:09:31.138811+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A top-flight football agent has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a man and seriously injuring another on the M6.
Peter Morrison, 36, from Salford, entered no plea when he appeared before magistrates sitting in Carlisle yesterday.
Mr Morrison works with the James Grant Group, which represents United players Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson. Wearing a blue suit, white shirt and grey tie, Mr Morrison spoke only to confirm his name, age and address in court.
Morrison, of The Warke, Worsley, is charged with causing the death of Highways England officer Adam Gibb, 51, from Penrith, by dangerous driving.
He is also accused of seriously injuring through dangerous driving Mr Gibb’s colleague, 51-year-old Paul Holroyd, on Sunday, February 21, last year.
Mr Morrison was driving along the southbound carriageway of the M6 near Tebay, Cumbria, at the time of the crash.
The chairwoman of the bench said: “These matters are so serious they are being sent to the crown court.”
He was released on unconditional bail prior to his next appearance at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday, April 10.",200,2016030049313
795,http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/crime/30-year-old-man-dies-in-car-crash-near-silverstone-1-6937828,30-year-old man dies in car crash near Silverstone,A 30-year-old man has died after his car crashed on the crest of a hill near Silverstone.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6879012.1467189763!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-10-19 19:14:09.660994+00,2017-10-19 19:14:11.072361+00,1,"A 30-year-old man has died after his car crashed on the crest of a hill near Silverstone.
Officers were called at about 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday), after a vehicle, for reasons yet unknown, lost control on the A413 Brackley Road at Silverstone.
The 30-year-old driver of the car, a green Rover Metro GTi, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the car was airlifted to the University Hospital in Coventry but is not believed to have serious injuries.
Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,201534TS80195
799,http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/04/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-bus-in-greenwich-5600127/,Woman dies after being hit by a bus in Greenwich ,"Paramedics fought to save the woman, believed to be in her 40s, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.","",2016-01-04 15:01:29+00,Metro,2017-10-19 19:25:44.932397+00,2017-10-19 19:25:46.365702+00,1,"Share this article with Google Plus
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A female pedestrian has died after she was hit by a bus in Greenwich this morning.
The woman, believed to be in her 40s, had been at the junction in John Harrison Way and West Parkside when a bus collided into her around 7am this morning.
Police were called at 7.07am to reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian and a number of roads were subsequently shut.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a bus in Greenwich around 7am this morning (Picture: Mark Anderson)
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Paramedics fought to save the woman but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Next of kin have been informed but formal identification is yet to take place.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed: ‘Sadly, the patient was pronounced dead at the scene by the doctor from London’s Air Ambulance.’
Witness Mark Anderson, who filmed emergency services after the accident, said he was alerted to the incident when he saw blue light reflecting off of the walls in his flat near the junction.
Formal identification is yet to take place but the woman is believed to be in her 40s (Picture: Mark Anderson)
A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is advised to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.
MORE: Three dead after car ploughs into group of pedestrians",200,201601TD00001
566,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/08/16/boy-8-died-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-birmingham/,"","","",,"",2017-09-29 22:14:33.409485+00,2017-09-29 22:14:33.409553+00,1,"","",2016200096646
618,https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/1549261/tragic-lennon-tolands-grieving-mum-wants-to-meet-driver-of-van-that-killed-her-son/,Lennon Toland’s grieving mum wants to meet driver of van that killed her son,"CRASH victim Lennon Toland’s grieving mum revealed she wants to meet the driver of the van that killed her son. Leanne Toland, 27, said he should apologise for “destroying her future” when Lennon, …",https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/p27-lennon-toland.png?strip=all&quality=100&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2017-09-12 05:45:07+00,The Scottish Sun,2017-09-30 07:57:53.497288+00,2017-09-30 07:57:55.43869+00,4,"Leanne Toland, 27, said he should apologise for “destroying her future” when Lennon, five, was run over on his way home from school in Shettleston
'Why didn’t you see Lennon?'
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CRASH victim Lennon Toland’s grieving mum revealed she wants to meet the driver of the van that killed her son.
Leanne Toland, 27, said he should apologise for “destroying her future” when Lennon, five, was run over on his way home from school.
Andy Barr - The Sun Glasgow 3 Lennon Toland’s grieving mum revealed she wants to meet the driver of the van that killed her son
She told of her continuing torment at her loss — and said she woke up in a panic when the schools went back this month thinking she had to get her little boy’s uniform ready.
Speaking before the anniversary of last year’s horror in Shettleston, Glasgow, Leanne said of the driver: “I want to meet him to ask, ‘Why didn’t you see Lennon?’
“I’d tell him how much he’s destroyed our future and that I will never forgive him.
“If I was him I’d have contacted our family to say I’m really sorry. But I don’t think we’ll ever hear from him.”
John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow 3 Lennon died after being struck by a van in September last year
She added: “I thought time would be a healer, but it’s getting worse.
“I won’t see Lennon get his first job, play football, have his first beer or get married.
“I have panic attacks and nightmares about loved ones dying in the same street as him.”
John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow 3 Lennon’s mum insists driver should apologise for “destroying her future” after hitting her son with van
Leanne said she has kept Lennon’s school kit as she can’t bear to think he is gone.
She continued: “I moved house after he died, but I keep his clothes folded in the wardrobe.
“I have his pants, socks and vest laid out. The shoes and blazer are in the cupboard.
“On the anniversary I just want to sleep.
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“It will take me back to making his food and sending him out the door that day.”
Celtic-mad Lennon died a year ago today when he was hit on the pavement as he walked from St Paul’s Primary with dad Andrew Murray.
Andrew, 25, pulled him from under the van and cuddled him as he died.
Leanne, who gave birth to daughter Crystal on New Year’s Day, said she sometimes visits the spot with the tot.
We told in February how no one will be charged over the tragedy due to lack of evidence.
Leanne and dad Brian, 53, plan to sue the unnamed driver.
ben.archibald@the-sun.co.uk
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761,http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/495966/Guilford-shoppers-trapped-car-ploughs-town-centre-leaving-at-least-one-person-seriously,Woman dies as Land Rover crashes into pedestrians in busy town centre,"",http://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/1/photos/99000/936x622/435099.jpg,2016-02-20 16:15:00+00,Dailystar.co.uk,2017-10-18 10:43:05.921959+00,2017-10-18 10:43:08.799241+00,1,"Just arrived in #Guildford to see the street around railway station closed with lots of police #HeartNews pic.twitter.com/oTCIFtR1wY
The victim, aged in her 30s, was declared dead at the scene in Bridge Street, Guildford, Surrey.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, suffered pelvic injuries and has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, London.
While another woman, also in her thirties, suffered minor injuries.
The horrific crash comes just three months after a car flung shoppers into the air in the same shopping centre.",200,2016450046627
782,http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Man-in-court-charged-with-death-of-Cumbrian-Highways-officer-0b81260a-611a-4547-9a07-602bd0c18ab2-ds,Top flight football agent in court over death of Cumbrian Highways officer | News & Star,"","",,"",2017-10-18 11:10:23.536755+00,2017-10-18 11:10:24.762824+00,1,"Top flight football agent in court over death of Cumbrian Highways officer
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A top flight football agent has appeared in court charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving on the M6.
Peter Morrison, 36, entered no plea when he appeared before magistrates sitting in Carlisle this morning.
The defendant of The Warke, Worsley, Manchester, is charged with causing the death of Adam Gibb, from Penrith, and seriously injuring his colleague Paul Holroyd through dangerous driving.
He was driving along the M6 southbound near Tebay at the time of the crash, on February 21 last year.
Morrison works with the James Grant Group, which represents senior Manchester United players Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson.
The case was sent to Carlisle Crown Court, when Morrison will appear on Monday, April 10.",200,2016030049313
796,http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/updated-man-killed-in-car-crash-1-6705076,UPDATED: Man killed in car crash,A 40-year-old man has died after a car flipped off the road and landed upside down in a ditch.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6704484.1429802585!/image/4027735095.jpg",,"",2017-10-19 19:16:58.064124+00,2017-10-19 19:16:59.622678+00,1,"A 40-year-old man has died after a car flipped off the road and landed upside down in a ditch.
The crash happened just before 6am when his silver Vauxhall Corsa rolled off the A43, close to the Green Man Inn in Syresham.
The man, from Northampton, died at the scene.
Police shut the A43 southbound at the A5 roundabout for most of this morning, which caused traffic chaos between Towcester and Silverstone until it reponed just before 9.30am.
Anyone with information should call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800174615 or send a text to 07765 637201.",200,201534TS80065
800,http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14180129.UPDATE__Woman_killed_after_being_hit_by_bus_in_Greenwich/,UPDATE: Woman killed after being hit by bus in Greenwich,"A woman, in her 40s, has been killed after being hit by a bus in Greenwich.",http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/resources/images/4601485/,,News Shopper,2017-10-19 19:26:10.47018+00,2017-10-19 19:26:11.163171+00,1,"A woman, in her 40s, has been killed after being hit by a bus in Greenwich.
Emergency services were called to John Harrison Way, at its junction with West Parkside, to reports of a pedestrian being hit by a bus just after 7am this morning (January 4).
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) sent multiple resources to the scene, including London’s Air Ambulance.
Sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene by the air ambulance’s doctor.
Next of kin have been informed, although formal identification is yet to take place.
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A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
It is thought the number 472 bus was involved in the fatal crash.
Courtesy of Mark Anderson
Holly Ware, whose home overlooks where the crash happened, told News Shopper: ""I have just seen the private ambulance drive away and the police are starting to pack things up.
""The 472 has been moved by police officers and I think they are trying to recreate what they think happened as the bus was reversed to the bus stop then the bus accelerated and broke where the accident happened.""
Gary Dolan, whose flat also overlooks the junction, added: ""That crossing has always been a bit dangerous, especially for people unfamiliar with the road layout.
""It looks like a dual carriageway but it’s two two-way roads, one for buses and one for cars.
""If you didn’t know it’d be quite easy to assume it’s a dual carriageway and only look to the left when crossing the bus section and step out in front of a bus coming from the right.
""I didn’t see the accident, only the unfortunate after effects. I saw the impact at the front left of the bus.""
Road closures are in place while emergency services deal with the accident.
An incident going on in #NorthGreenwich this morning pic.twitter.com/qmt9AnxZoM — Mark Anderson (@M_Anderson_PhD) January 4, 2016
Matthew Pennycook, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, also expressed his condolences.
He posted: ""My thoughts this afternoon are with the family of the victim of the fatal accident that took place on John Harrison Way earlier today.
""I intend to write to the council and Transport for London (TfL) to ask that they both look again at whether this stretch of road, where accidents and near misses have occurred in the past, requires additional safety measures.""
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.
Did you see what happened? Get in touch in Rebecca.Flood@london.newsquest.co.uk",200,201601TD00001
445,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-27049165,Two killed in M26 five-vehicle crash,Two people die in a five-vehicle crash which closed the M26 in both directions.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74269000/jpg/_74269529_74270859.jpg,2014-04-16 18:35:04+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 15:06:21.414062+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.428277+00,1,"Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Aerial footage shows huge tailbacks on the M26
Two people have died in a five-vehicle crash that closed the M26 in both directions.
The crash, involving two cars, two lorries and a van, happened just before 09:40 BST on the westbound carriageway in Kent, the Highways Agency said.
Seven other people have been taken to hospital - with the six most seriously injured taken to hospitals in London.
The entire motorway was shut between the M20 and the M25 but at 16:00 one coastbound lane was reopened.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Terry Squires was stuck while trying to drive to Gatwick
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said its crews had freed a man, woman and two children from one car and released a man and woman from a second car.
London Air Ambulance tweeted that it had been sent to help with multiple casualties.
Six of those were taken to the Royal London, St George's and King's College hospitals in London.
The seventh, who had less serious injuries, was taken to East Surrey Hospital.
Image caption The M26 was closed in both directions between junctions three and five
Image copyright @batonflipper Image caption The M26 has been closed in both directions between junctions three and five
Image copyright @louisepriestman Image caption Drivers got out of their cars due to the long traffic jam
Kent Police said the London-bound carriageway was expected to remain closed until about 22:00.
Traffic heading towards the capital was being turned round and directed back to join the M20 at Wrotham Heath.
Vehicles were also being diverted via the M25 and road users were advised to plan alternative routes.
'Pretty scary'
The short M26 motorway links the M25 with the M20, joining the west of England by road with the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone and the Port of Dover.
People reacted to the crash on Twitter. One user, called Nevrandil, tweeted: ""When you can leave your car and stand around in the middle of the road you know the #trafficjam is serious.""
Trevor Harlock added: ""Haven't been stuck in anything quite like this before.""
Alexandra Campbell, who was also caught up in the aftermath of the crash said she used Twitter to find out what was going on.
""At 10am we found out we were going to be there until four in the afternoon. That was pretty scary as none of us had any water,"" she said.
Someone in the next car offered her some Easter eggs they were carrying in their car, she added.
""After about two-and-a-half hours the police started to turn us round and along what is an entrance slip road.""
Terry Squires was heading to Gatwick Airport, from where he was due to depart for an Easter break.
""We only got a mile up there and came to a dead standstill,"" he said.
""I've been here for three hours. It's not the police's fault, it's a major accident.""",200,2014460240615
567,http://www.tamworthinformed.co.uk/erdington-collision-150816/,Appeal after 8-year-old boy loses life in collision | Tamworth Informed,"POLICE are appealing for information after a boy lost his life following a collision in Erdington on Monday, 15 August. The eight-year-old was cycling alon",http://www.tamworthinformed.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/police-ciu.jpg,2016-08-19 09:15:31+00,Tamworth Informed,2017-09-29 22:14:46.186208+00,2017-09-29 22:14:49.20828+00,1,"Appeal after 8-year-old boy loses life in collision Appeal
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Police
POLICE are appealing for information after a boy lost his life following a collision in Erdington on Monday, 15 August.
The eight-year-old was cycling along Wilton Road at around 3.15pm when he was in collision with a bus.
Emergency services were called and paramedics treated the boy who was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but despite their best efforts he sadly died later that day.
The driver of the bus was spoken to at the scene and officers continue to make enquiries into the collision.
Police Sergeant Chris Ridge, from the force’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the family of the young boy who tragically lost his life yesterday.
“The road is a really busy road and we are sure that there are a number of witnesses who have not yet come forward.
“I am directly appealing to them to get in touch so we can continue to establish the circumstances that surrounded yesterday’s tragic events.
“The family of the young boy are being liaised with by specialist officers and they have asked for their privacy to be respected at this sad time.”
Anyone with information is urged to call the Collision Investigation Unit on 101. Alternatively people can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers the independent charity on 0800 555 111.",200,2016200096646
619,https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/713027/crash-death-schoolboy-lennon-tolands-family-to-sue-van-driver-who-killed-him/,Crash death schoolboy Lennon Toland's family to sue van driver,"CRASH victim Lennon Toland’s family last night vowed to sue the van driver who killed him. Grieving relatives of the schoolboy, five, plan to bring a civil case against the motorist after prosecuto…",https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/03/lennon-toland-comp.png?strip=all&quality=100&w=750&h=500&crop=1,2017-03-12 22:24:52+00,The Scottish Sun,2017-09-30 07:58:07.82025+00,2017-09-30 07:58:12.166275+00,4,"The five-year-old was hit by a van on the pavement last September
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CRASH victim Lennon Toland’s family last night vowed to sue the van driver who killed him.
Grieving relatives of the schoolboy, five, plan to bring a civil case against the motorist after prosecutors ruled there was not enough evidence to charge him.
2 Little Lennon Toland died after being hit by a van
Mum Leanne, 26, said their battle was in honour of Lennon’s gran Karen Pearson, 50, who died of cancer hours before last month’s snub.
She said: “I need justice as I can’t let mum down and I can’t let Lennon down.
“My mum kept saying ‘you keep fighting for Lennon’ and that’s what we’re going to do.”
2 Lennon’s mum Leanne wants justice for her son
Loved ones met law chiefs two weeks ago and want the ruling reviewed.
If that fails, they will sue the unnamed driver — if they can prove he was negligent.
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Lawyer Callum Hiller, of Glasgow’s Beltrami&Co, is acting for the family.
He said: “I confirm I am instructed on behalf of the Toland family in connection with the death of Lennon Toland.
“The Crown Office have taken the decision not to prosecute the van driver who was involved in Lennon’s death.
“The Toland family are desperately unhappy with this decision and wish to exercise their right to request a review.
“That will mean that the Crown Office will take a second look at the case to see if they think the initial decision is the correct one.
“What happens thereafter will depend on the outcome of that review. That is all that it is appropriate to say at this time”
The Crown Office said they had given the firm “information on the review process”.
Celtic-daft Lennon was hit by a van on the pavement in Shettleston, Glasgow, next to dad Andrew Murray, 25, last September.
ben.archibald@the-sun.co.uk",200,201697BD70409
762,http://metro.co.uk/2016/02/20/air-ambulance-called-after-car-ploughs-into-crowd-in-guildford-town-centre-5708405/,Woman dies after car ploughs into several people in Guildford town centre,The victim is believed to be in her 30s.,"",2016-02-20 16:17:32+00,Metro,2017-10-18 10:43:12.832865+00,2017-10-18 10:43:13.926011+00,1,"Share this article with Google Plus
Yet another accident with man trapped under vehicle on #BridgeStreet #Guildford pic.twitter.com/Uo4pHp0ycP — Andy Holt (@AndyOneBeard) February 20, 2016
A woman in her 30s has died after a car ploughed into a several people in Guildford town centre.
Emergency services including an air ambulance were called to the scene in Bridge Street, in Surrey, at around 1.30pm.
A grey Land Rover Defender left the road and collided with a number of pedestrians, said a Surrey Police spokesman.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another pedestrian, a man in his forties, suffered serious pelvic injuries as a result of the collision and has been taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
A third pedestrian, a woman also in her thirties, suffered minor injuries.
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Road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrians trapped in Bridge Street, #Guildford , @SECAmbulance , @SurreyPolice & HEMMS attended — Surrey Fire & Rescue (@SurreyFRS) February 20, 2016
He said: ‘Several people are believed to have suffered serious injuries.
‘Police and other emergency services quickly attended and remain at the scene.
‘The incident is expected to cause significant traffic disruption so motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.’
MORE: Look us in the eye and tell us this isn’t one of the biggest sinkholes you’ve ever seen",200,2016450046627
783,http://www.thebay.co.uk/news/local-news/football-agent-in-court-over-m6-crash/,Football Agent In Court Over M6 Crash ,A top flight football agent has appeared in court charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving on the M6.,https://mm.aiircdn.com/2/58bed6d5ae3d8.jpg,,The Bay,2017-10-18 11:11:35.005983+00,2017-10-18 11:11:35.658555+00,1,"A top flight football agent has appeared in court charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving on the M6.
Peter Morrison, 36, entered no plea when he appeared before magistrates sitting in Carlisle this morning.
The defendant of The Warke, Worsley, Manchester, is charged with causing the death of Adam Gibb, from Penrith, and seriously injuring his colleague Paul Holroyd through dangerous driving.
He was driving along the M6 southbound near Tebay at the time of the crash, on February 21 last year.
Morrison works with the James Grant Group, which represents senior Manchester United players Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson.
The case was sent to Carlisle Crown Court, when Morrison will appear on Monday, April 10.",200,2016030049313
797,http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/man-aged-40-died-in-accident-on-a43-in-northamptonshire-1-6706269,"Man, aged 40, died in accident on A43 in Northamptonshire",A male driver of a car that crashed on a Northamptonshire road this morning has died.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimage/1.6699973.1430376173!/image/4153877618.jpg",,"",2017-10-19 19:17:15.83706+00,2017-10-19 19:17:17.516431+00,1,"A male driver of a car that crashed on a Northamptonshire road this morning has died.
Police said the man was travelling in a silver Vauxhall Corsa on the A43 southbound, between Silverstone and Brackley and at sometime between 5am and 5.45am lost control and left the carriageway.
Police said this afternoon the man, who is from Northampton, suffered fatal injuries.
Emergency services closed part the road for several hours this morning while a recovery operation took place.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the accident is asked to call the ‘Drivewatch Hotline’ on 0800 174615 or send an SMS text to the ‘TextLine’ on 07765 637201.",200,201534TS80065
801,http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/greenwich/14233078.UPDATE__Greenwich_residents_slam__ridiculous__road_layout_after_pedestrian_killed_in_bus_crash/,UPDATE: Greenwich residents slam 'ridiculous' road layout after pedestrian killed in bus crash,Residents of Greenwich's Millennium Village are celebrating as work begins to reinstall a pedestrian crossing on a dangerous stretch of road…,http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/resources/images/4669997/,,News Shopper,2017-10-19 19:26:16.629959+00,2017-10-19 19:26:17.291569+00,1,"Residents of Greenwich's Millennium Village are celebrating as work begins to reinstall a pedestrian crossing on a dangerous stretch of road where a woman was killed.
But despite the campaign's recent success, they have confirmed the fight to improve road safety in West Parkside will continue.
The road layout, which sees a two-way bus lane run alongside a two-way road separated by a path, was seen as innovative when it was first installed.
It has since been deemed ""ridiculous"" after several serious accidents, including the recent death of a female pedestrian aged in her 40s, who was hit by a bus during the morning rush hour on January 4 at the junction of John Harrison Way.
Ben Hutchings, a local resident and governor at Millennium Primary School, said this incident was the final straw.
Speaking before the work began on Friday, he told News Shopper: ""We are at the point where we have a resident, one of our neighbours, killed and nothing seems to be done.
""It’s a ridiculous idea that is costing lives now.""
Campaigners have now launched a petition to make the Greenwich Peninsula safer.
The 42-year-old dad-of-two said improving road safety is now critical, with up to 15,000 more homes being built and a constant influx of people moving to the peninsula.
Mr Hutchings added: ""We want to live in an area which is innovative and pushes boundaries but not at the cost of a single life.""
Greenwich Millennium Village residents fighting to improve road safety.
On Monday, January 18 the campaigners unveiled a banner asking ""where is our pedestrian crossing?"", with a picture of the original crossing near Oval Square, before it was removed in 2008.
Tiffany Beck, chair of the Greenwich Millennium Village residents' association, said it is ""fantastic"" to see the work beginning to reinstall a crossing, but added it's ""not the end"" of their bid to improve safety.
The 34-year-old told News Shopper: ""I think it’s fantastic that it's finally happening.
""But it should have happened much quicker and shouldn’t have been taken away in the first place.""
Ms Beck stressed the need for lower speed limits and better signage to prevent more tragedies in West Parkside.
She added: ""We’re not done but we’re happy that they are taking action.""
The tributes left to the pedestrian killed on West Parkside in January.
A spokeswoman for Greenwich Council said there was a ""clear need for a new zebra crossing"".
On Thursday, the day before work began, she said: ""The council is concerned about the impact of the bus-way arrangement on road safety in an area which is going to see significant change in the near future.""
Leader of the council, Denise Hyland, is due to meet senior representatives at TfL to discuss the possibility of improving the road layout.
Tony Akers, head of bus operations at Transport for London, said it is discussing with the police, Greenwich Council and the GLA about how it can improve safety at this junction.
He said: ""We support the introduction of a 20 mph speed limit and improving the road markings and signage whilst we explore longer-term changes.
""We continue to support the proposed Zebra Crossing across the busway.
""In the longer term we will support efforts to make this location a safer and more attractive walking environment.
""Significant population growth is anticipated on the Greenwich Peninsula and the area surrounding it.
""Along with the upgrade of the Silvertown Tunnel and the opening of Crossrail at Woolwich, the busway will provide a key public transport and pedestrian link to North Greenwich.""",200,201601TD00001
568,http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2016-08-16/eight-year-old-boy-dies-after-bus-collision-in-erdington/,Eight-year-old boy dies after bus collision in Erdington,"Police are appealing for information after a boy lost his life following a collision in Erdington yesterday.
Emergency services were called and paramedics treated the boy who was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but despite their best efforts he sadly died later that day.
The driver of the bus was spoken to at the scene and officers continue to make enquiries into the collision.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1069321/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-29 22:14:52.766471+00,2017-09-29 22:14:53.579643+00,1,"Police are appealing for information after a boy lost his life following a collision in Erdington yesterday.
Emergency services were called and paramedics treated the boy who was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but despite their best efforts he sadly died later that day.
The driver of the bus was spoken to at the scene and officers continue to make enquiries into the collision.",200,2016200096646
620,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sd-8844420,Van that killed tragic Lennon Toland mounted pavement to use unauthorised entry,LENNON died on Monday after being hit on his way home from school by a van that was being driven to a piece of waste ground next to it's owner's offices.,http://i1.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article8844425.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/utils-1.jpg,2016-09-16 05:00:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-30 07:58:59.34652+00,2017-09-30 07:59:00.565724+00,4,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A VAN that killed Lennon Toland had mounted the pavement to use an unauthorised entry to a makeshift car park, it was revealed yesterday.
The five year old died on Monday after being hit on his way home from St Paul’s Primary School in Tollcross, Glasgow.
The vehicle belonged to Welding Engineers and was being driven to a piece of waste ground next to the firm’s offices.
The Record has learned WE had been gaining entry to the site, which they don’t own, without planning permission, by crossing the pavement at the spot where Lennon was killed.
Temporary access was granted during the Commonwealth Games in 2014 when parking restrictions were in place because it is close to Tollcross Swimming Centre.
A metal fence blocking access was cut away. After the Games, the firm continued to use the ground to park their vehicles.
A metal ramp was installed to ease access from the road on to the pavement.
Lennon’s grandad Brian Toland said yesterday: “If Lennon had run out on the road and been knocked down that would be one thing, but he didn’t.
“The wee boy and his dad were doing everything right. Every kid knows you run along the pavement but if you get to a road, you stop and wait for mum or dad.
“The pavement is supposed to be a safe place. If there had been a proper kerb at that point and a road into that piece of land, Lennon would have stopped at it.”
Lennon had run ahead of his dad, Andrew Murray, to collect stones when the van hit him. Andrew pulled his son from beneath the vehicle and cradled him.
Council sources confirmed no planning permission to cross the pavement has ever been granted to WE before or after Glasgow 2014 and that the area was not designated as a Games car park.
WE director Gordon Nicol said: “The land was cleared by the council as additional parking during the Games.
“Since that time it has been used as an informal car park by many local businesses and visitors.
“It has been in general use for over two years. There has never been any attempt by the council or the police to stop businesses or local shoppers using it.”
Glasgow City Council said it would be “inappropriate to comment” because a police investigation was going on.",200,201697BD70409
763,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-35622680,Woman dies as 4x4 hits shoppers,A pedestrian dies and two others are injured as a Land Rover leaves the road and hits shoppers in Guildford town centre.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/127F6/production/_88366757_hi031570907.jpg,2016-02-20 17:43:54+00,BBC News,2017-10-18 10:43:18.143168+00,2017-10-18 10:43:19.981583+00,1,"Image copyright @GUWeather/PA Wire
A woman has died and two people were injured when a Land Rover left the road and hit shoppers in Guildford town centre.
Surrey Police said the 4x4 struck a group of pedestrians in Bridge Street at about 13:30 GMT.
A woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said. Police have informed her family.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 40s, has suffered serious pelvic injuries and been taken to hospital in London.
Police said a third pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, had minor injuries.
The Land Rover Defender driver, a man in his 40s, has been taken to the Royal Surrey County Hospital with what are thought to be minor injuries.
Image caption Police officers carried away evidence from the crash scene
Image caption The scene of the accident was screened off with a green tarpaulin
Image copyright @GUWeather/PA Wire Image caption A large part of the town centre was closed to traffic
'Major accident'
Matty Wilson, who lives in a flat overlooking the scene, said he could see several police cars blocking the road.
He said the 4x4 had been covered from view and passers-by were standing and watching.
""I could see it was a major accident,"" he said. ""A number of pedestrians were involved.""
Mr Wilson said the emergency services were still at the scene at about 16:00 GMT.
BBC reporter Adrian Harms, who is at the scene, said details of what happened remained unclear.
He said the road had been completely sealed off, with traffic around Guildford ""largely gridlocked"" and the town centre in ""chaos"", but Bridge Street reopened after 17:00 GMT.
Police remained at the scene and green screen had been erected around the crash site, he added.",200,2016450046627
784,http://www.cwherald.com/a/archive/football-agent-in-court-over-deathof-penrith-highways-officer.468924.html,Football agent in court over deathof Penrith highways officer,"A FOOTBALL agent from Manchester who is accused of causing the death of a Highways England officer, and seriously injuring a second, following a crash on the M6 near Tebay, is due to appear at Carlisle Crown Court next month.",http://www.cwherald.com/images/articles/,,"",2017-10-18 11:11:56.998232+00,2017-10-18 11:11:57.374383+00,1,"Home > Archive > Football agent in court over deathof Penrith highways officer
Football agent in court over deathof Penrith highways officer
A FOOTBALL agent from Manchester who is accused of causing the death of a Highways England officer, and seriously injuring a second, following a crash on the M6 near Tebay, is due to appear at Carlisle Crown Court next month.
Peter Anthony Morrison (36), The Warke, Worsley, entered no pleas when the two charges were read to him at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
He is charged with causing the death of 51-year-old Adam Gibb, from Penrith, and causing serious injury to Paul Holroyd, also 51 and from Kirkby Stephen, by driving his black Mercedes AMG sports car dangerously on 21st February last year.
Morrison was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing which is due to take place at the crown court on 10th April.
Morrison works for the James Grant Group, which, among others, represents senior Manchester United players Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson.",200,2016030049313
802,http://www.wharf.co.uk/news/local-news/woman-dies-after-being-hit-10683243,Woman dies after being hit by a bus in Greenwich,Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian in her 40s died when she was hit by a bus at the junction between West Parkside and John Harrison Way,http://i4.wharf.co.uk/incoming/article10683269.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Screen-Shot-2016-01-04-at-132737-copy.jpg,2016-01-04 13:30:53+00,thewharf,2017-10-19 19:26:25.187405+00,2017-10-19 19:26:26.047537+00,1,"Get twice-weekly updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A woman was killed when she was hit by a bus in Greenwich early this morning.
Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision on West Parkside at about 7am on Monday, January 4.
West Parkside was closed at the junction with John Harrison Way whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident, but the roads have now been re-opened.
The London Ambulance Service (LAS),Air Ambulance and London Fire Brigade also attended the scene.
An LAS spokesman said: “Sadly, the patient was pronounced dead at the scene by the doctor from London’s Air Ambulance.”
Next of kin have been informed, but formal identification awaits.
A post-mortem examination will be held shortly.
Witnesses are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.",200,201601TD00001
764,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/guildford-town-centre-crash-shoppers-7407525,Woman dies after Land Rover ploughs into town centre shoppers ,Firefighters and police officers raced to the scene as victims had to be cut free following the shocking incident,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7407546.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Emergency-services-attend-serious-collision-in-Guildford-town-centre_0181.jpg,2016-02-20 15:35:27+00,mirror,2017-10-18 10:43:22.961347+00,2017-10-18 10:43:23.923165+00,1,"The video will start in 8 Cancel
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A car has ploughed into shoppers in Guildford town centre, killing a woman in her 30s - just moments from the site where a similar tragedy took place in October.
Emergency services raced to the scene of the collision, which took place near the YMCA in Bridge Street, near the junction for Walnut Tree Close and Guildford railway station.
A spokesman for Surrey Police said a grey Land Rover Defender left the road and was involved in a collision with a number of pedestrians.
Officers said a woman in her 30s was confirmed dead at the roadside, and that ""her next of kin have been informed and Surrey Police officers are providing support to her family at this extremely difficult time"".
Police said in statement: ""Another pedestrian, a man in his forties, suffered serious pelvic injuries as a result of the collision and has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting.""
(Image: TMS)
A third pedestrian, a woman also in her thirties, suffered minor injuries.
The crash comes just months after a similar incident took place in the same area in October last year.
(Image: North Downs Picture Agency)
A baby and a toddler were among seven people injured when a car smashed into people outside the Friary Centre in Guildford town centre.
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No one died in last year's incident however.
(Image: TMS)
Police cars, ambulances and at least two fire engines were at the scene, as well as the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.
An eyewitness told Get Surrey a police officer had informed them a person had suffered serious injuries in the collision.
(Image: GUWeather/Twitter)
Pictures from the scene show police tape blocking off the entire road and blue sheeting shielding the incident from view.
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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said the collision involved a car, leaving ""pedestrians trapped"".
In a statement police added: ""The driver of the vehicle, a man in his forties, has been taken by ambulance to The Royal Surrey County Hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries.
""The road remains closed at the junction with Farnham Road whilst specialist Collision Investigation officers carry out further enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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""The road is expected to remain closed for several hours and motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.""
(Image: Andy Holt/Twitter)
Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16039280.",200,2016450046627
803,http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/14180129.Person_killed_after_being_hit_by_bus_in_Greenwich/,UPDATE: Woman killed after being hit by bus in Greenwich,"A woman, in her 40s, has been killed after being hit by a bus in Greenwich.",http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/resources/images/4601485/,,This Is Local London,2017-10-19 19:26:31.478308+00,2017-10-19 19:26:32.126515+00,1,"A woman, in her 40s, has been killed after being hit by a bus in Greenwich.
Emergency services were called to John Harrison Way, at its junction with West Parkside, to reports of a pedestrian being hit by a bus just after 7am this morning (January 4).
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) sent multiple resources to the scene, including London’s Air Ambulance.
Sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene by the air ambulance’s doctor.
Next of kin have been informed, although formal identification is yet to take place.
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A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
It is thought the number 472 bus was involved in the fatal crash.
Courtesy of Mark Anderson
Holly Ware, whose home overlooks where the crash happened, told News Shopper: ""I have just seen the private ambulance drive away and the police are starting to pack things up.
""The 472 has been moved by police officers and I think they are trying to recreate what they think happened as the bus was reversed to the bus stop then the bus accelerated and broke where the accident happened.""
Gary Dolan, whose flat also overlooks the junction, added: ""That crossing has always been a bit dangerous, especially for people unfamiliar with the road layout.
""It looks like a dual carriageway but it’s two two-way roads, one for buses and one for cars.
""If you didn’t know it’d be quite easy to assume it’s a dual carriageway and only look to the left when crossing the bus section and step out in front of a bus coming from the right.
""I didn’t see the accident, only the unfortunate after effects. I saw the impact at the front left of the bus.""
Road closures are in place while emergency services deal with the accident.
An incident going on in #NorthGreenwich this morning pic.twitter.com/qmt9AnxZoM — Mark Anderson (@M_Anderson_PhD) January 4, 2016
Matthew Pennycook, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, also expressed his condolences.
He posted: ""My thoughts this afternoon are with the family of the victim of the fatal accident that took place on John Harrison Way earlier today.
""I intend to write to the council and Transport for London (TfL) to ask that they both look again at whether this stretch of road, where accidents and near misses have occurred in the past, requires additional safety measures.""
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574.
Did you see what happened? Get in touch in Rebecca.Flood@london.newsquest.co.uk",200,201601TD00001
804,https://visionzerolondon.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/north-greenwich-fatal-bus-crash-why-was-10mph-bus-speed-limit-lifted/,North Greenwich fatal bus crash – why was 10mph bus speed limit lifted?,"Guest post by Dave Holladay: There are a few questions to get answers to concerning the fatal crash on the North Greenwich Busway, just before daylight broke on 4th January. The road arrangements h…",https://visionzerolondon.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/bus-crash-n-greenwich-google-jun-2015-2.png,2016-01-10 18:52:30+00,Vision Zero London,2017-10-19 19:26:43.829021+00,2017-10-19 19:26:44.46438+00,1,"Guest post by Dave Holladay:
There are a few questions to get answers to concerning the fatal crash on the North Greenwich Busway, just before daylight broke on 4th January.
The road arrangements here are confusing.
What looks like a dual carriageway, is in fact a conventional road and a parallel bus-only road which carries almost all the bus services heading in and out of the North Greenwich Interchange. That can mean a pretty intensive stream of buses going through, as seen from the ‘wall of red’ with white roofed buses stacked back nose to tail after the crash.
Buses and pedestrians are bad news – per vehicle per year buses have the highest pedestrian hit rate for any class of vehicle. Now that isn’t really surprising, as to run a viable bus service you have to put buses where the pedestrians are, and then you invite them to walk up to the bus to get on board, but it does highlight the need for added vigilance when operating buses, and due diligence being paid the the way bus routes are planned in every sense.
Bus stations are a focus for this with services concentrated in to one place, but recognising the potential for increased hazards, and a boosted risk of serious collisions, the Health & Safety Commission (who oversees bus stations as these are not public roads), expect the operators and owners to have clear arrangements to manage safety. This usually means a speed limit of 5 or 10 mph, and a layout that excludes pedestrian activity for the space where the buses operate, and has arrangements for pedestrians to cross, where this is necessary.
The position with the North Greenwich busway is unclear, but it may well be appropriate that H&SC investigates this fatal crash under HSAWA 1974 (as a Section 3 issue) rather than TfL or LB Greenwich (as RTA 1988 Section 39 demands that they MUST investigate crashes and take action on safety as appropriate). Mention of past incidents and crashes, suggest that IF the relevant roads authority had been compliant with the albeit badly flawed Section 39, there would be a paper trail of other reports and (Section 39.3.b&c and Section 39.2.a(i)&(ii)) action proposed to improve road safety and promote an appropriate safety campaign). This is I reckon especially relevant for a busway from observation of the way that bus lanes and a recently completed busway (in Glasgow) are often carrying buses travelling at 30mph (because they can) whilst the surrounding traffic in cars and on foot is moving at a much slower tempo, often, with a bus lane, just inches away.
What has emerged is that the roads in this area have confusing and potentially non compliant signage, and pedestrian crossing works commenced with the development c 2007 have never been completed. Additionally a 10mph speed limit where pedestrian activity, crossing the busway in the vicinity of the bus stops just before John Harrison Way was signed and in place in 2008, but the signs were neatly removed from all 4 poles in 2014, leaving the busway with a completely inappropriate 30mph speed limit.
A non compliant design of ‘pseudo’ pedestrian crossing (of the busway) is visible on the 2008 pictures, complete with LOOK BOTH WAYS road markings, but like the 10mph speed limit – not completed on both sides of the busway and not a trace by 2014.
A detailed review of the pictures reveals non-standard(and non compliant?) use of various road signs (per the Traffic Signs Manual (TSRGD Chapters 3,4,5), and every off placing of signs warning pedestrians to LOOK BOTH WAYS when crossing the busway at John Harrison Way but turned to face the drivers using West Parkside and the busway, and including signs saying this before crossing West Parkside.
Isn’t there meant to be a safety audit of this? Where is the original, and, presuming that the 10 mph speed limit signs were erected with facility for enforcement, where is the original Traffic Regulation Order for this, and where is the paperwork which, presumably voided the 10 mph speed limit here and saw the signs all neatly removed?
In March 2015 the Parliamentary Committee on Transport Safety (PACTS) concluded that a structure of crash investigation and regulation that delivers such low casualty figures for air, rail and marine transport would deliver a major reduction in our roads casualty tolls and called for a highways version of RAIB/AAIB/MAIB as a key starting point. Some vision of what this means can be seen from RAIB reports where road vehicles are involved and in the absence of a regulator with a comprehensive and robust remit, letters were sent to DfT, Roads Authorities and vehicle operators recommending action to deliver safer road design and management, and vehicle design and operation. At Croydon (2008) one measure – reducing the risk of passengers being sent through the upper deck windows in a bus crash was a call to DfT and Bus Operators, at Oxshott (2010) 4 recommendations to DfT and Surrey CC on managing the risks of large vehicles crashing off bridges on to trains. So what has been delivered?",200,201601TD00001
766,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3456202/Woman-killed-two-injured-Land-Rover-Defender-ploughs-pedestrians-busy-town-centre.html,Woman killed and two injured as Land Rover ploughs into pedestrians,"The Land Rover Defender mounted a pavement on Bridge Street in Guildford, Surrey, at around 1.30pm, killing a woman in her 30s and leaving two men in their 40s needing hospital treatment.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/02/20/17/3166078C00000578-0-image-a-12_1455989883532.jpg,2016-02-20 17:38:20+00,Mail Online,2017-10-18 10:43:39.542746+00,2017-10-18 10:43:44.870828+00,1,"A woman in her thirties was killed and others were left trapped under a vehicle after a 4x4 mounted the curb and ploughed into pedestrians in a busy town centre in Surrey.
The Land Rover Defender came to rest entirely on the pavement, with 'pedestrians trapped' underneath, according to eyewitnesses who saw the crash at at around 1.30pm today.
A man in his forties was rushed to hospital with serious pelvic injuries and a woman in her thirties also needed treatment after the shocking smash on Bridge Street, Guildford.
Witnesses saw the people who were hurt in the collision being carried of in stretchers at round 1.30pm on Bridge Street (pictured) in Guildford today, killing a woman in her thirties
A man in his forties was rushed to hospital with serious pelvic injuries and a woman in her thirties also needed treatment after the shocking smash
The driver of the Land Rover Defender, a man in his forties, was also taken to hospital with minor injuries after hitting the group of pedestrians in the centre on a busy Saturday afternoon.
Detectives say the woman who passed was in her thirties and officers have informed her family, and and they are now offering support after the shocking tragedy.
The man in his forties is currently receiving treatment at at St George's Hospital in Tooting, and the woman in her thirties is believed to now be recovering from the scrape.
Councillor Paul Spooner, who was elected to lead the council last December, tweeted: 'Terrible news. Thoughts with those affected today. I await a briefing.'
A woman in her 30s was tragically declared dead at the roadside after she was struck by the dark silver 4x4, detectives said. Her next of kin have been informed and officers were providing support to her family
As news of the fatality spread he added: 'News gets worse... confirmed fatal collision in Guildford town centre today.'
A cordon remains in place as officers looked for clues following the crash that trapped pedestrians, according to witness Andy Holt and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.
It was the second such accident in Guildford, coming just four months after a car ploughed into a group of shoppers on a street around 300 yards away from today's tragedy.
REPEAT OF CRASH 300 YARDS AWAY The crash echoed a similar one on October 23, when a woman in her 80s lost control of her car and mowed down seven people outside The Friary Centre shopping centre, Guildford. The silver Volkswagen Polo, containing two pensioners, veered onto the pavement outside The Friary and struck a family, including a two-year-old toddler and his one-year-old sister who were 'thrown into the air' from a buggy. All seven people were taken to hospital but survived their serious injuries. The incident, on North Street, was just 300 yards from where today's tragedy happened.
A spokesman for Surrey Police said: 'Officers from our Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witness following a fatal collision in Bridge Street, Guildford earlier today (February 20).
'Shortly before 1.30pm a grey Land Rover Defender left the road and was involved in a collision with a number of pedestrians. Police and the other emergency services quickly attended and remain at the scene.
'Police can confirm that one of the pedestrians - a woman in her thirties - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
'Her next of kin have been informed and Surrey Police officers are providing support to her family at this extremely difficult time.'
Other people commented online, with Paul Deach deeming the incident 'awful,' adding: 'There was an incident involving pedestrian/s not so long ago in Guildford I seem to recall.'
Justin Robson tweeted: 'I've said it before and I'll say it again, drivers in Guildford are shocking. Another accident driving into pedestrians.'",200,2016450046627
805,https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/publications/amanda-coppen/,Amanda Coppen,"Date of report: 19 August 2016 Ref: 2016 – 0299 Deceased name: Amanda Coppen Coroners name: Philip Barlow Coroners Area: London Inner (South) Category: Road (Highways Safety) related deaths This report is being sent to: Royal Borough of Greenwich; Surface Transport, Transport for London; Lands, Estates and Property Housing and Land Directorate, Greater London Authority","",,"",2017-10-19 19:32:11.395722+00,2017-10-19 19:32:12.526238+00,1,"Did you find what you were looking for?
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806,http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14183119.Town_centre_workers__frightening__moment_as_they_overhear_fatal_collision/,"Town centre workers ""frightening"" moment as they overhear fatal collision",TOWN centre workers have described the moment they heard the collision that killed a pensioner this week.,http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/resources/images/4605223/,,Swindon Advertiser,2017-10-19 19:38:26.179471+00,2017-10-19 19:38:26.676853+00,1,"TOWN centre workers have described the moment they heard the collision that killed a pensioner this week.
An 80-year-old-woman died after a Vauxhall Vivaro van collided with her in College Street, just after 5pm on Monday evening.
Emergency services attended College Street but were unable to save the woman's life and she died at the scene from serious head and leg injuries.
The fatal collision on the corner of College and Sanford Street was overheard by employees in the area.
Manager at Regent Street’s Game store, Paul Coles said the staff were alerted by a “horrifying” noise from outside the shop.
“It was near closing time and there was this massive bang that was out of the ordinary. It was really frightening.
“We heard a screeching of brakes and a commotion outside with lots of people running past. I couldn’t believe it when I found out what had happened.”
A fellow town centre employee,who did not wish to be named said the incident had distressed him.
“We were near closing time and we heard a huge,almost screeching from outside, you knew it was more than a car backfiring. It was scary to hear. Now I know what happened, I can’t stop thinking about it.”
Wiltshire Police attended College Street and closed the road for four hours to gather evidence at the scene.
They are now appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “An 80 year old woman died at the scene of a road traffic collision yesterday evening (4 January 2016) in Swindon town centre.
""Officers attended the serious collision in College Street, involving a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and the female pedestrian from Swindon.
We received a call to the incident at 5.08pm and the road was closed to allow for a full investigation to be carried out at the scene. It re-opened at just before 9.00pm
“If you witnessed the collision, we would like to hear from you. Please call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously if preferred.",200,2016540088716
810,https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/publications/raymond-berry/,Raymond Berry,Date of report: 7 April 2017 Ref: 2017-0108 Deceased name: Raymond Berry Coroners name: Anna Loxton Coroners Area: Surrey Category: Road (Highways Safety) related deaths This report is being sent to: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Department of Transport; Honda UK,"",,"",2017-10-20 09:25:52.835857+00,2017-10-20 09:25:53.349944+00,1,"Did you find what you were looking for?
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813,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/mother-crushed-no-charges-decision-5681732,Mother 'crushed' by no charges decision over Josh Brown death,"""I won't let this rest"", declares the mother of a 21-year-old soldier who was hit and killed by a Surrey Police car responding to an emergency call at 82mph on the A31 Hog's Back",http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2013-08-09 11:00:00+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:23:48.878238+00,2017-10-20 11:23:50.603972+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The mother of a 21-year-old soldier hit and killed by a police car has vowed to continue her fight for justice upon hearing no charges will be brought against the driver.
Joshua Brown, from East Retford, Nottinghamshire, was run over at 82mph by an unmarked police BMW on the A31 Hog’s Back on December 1 last year. The car did not have its siren or blue lights on and was driving in thick fog.
After an investigation, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said its findings warranted passing a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
However Mr Brown’s mother, Samantha Eadington, said she was ""crushed"" when she was told the CPS decided not to pursue charges against the officer involved.
“The family was devastated,” she said. “I was sure at the very least action would be taken on careless driving, but for there to be nothing at all is horrible.
""This decision and some of the statements from the police make it seem Josh was standing in the middle of the road and that is simply not true.”
After conversations with Mr Brown’s fellow soldiers, visiting the road and watching police dashboard footage of the crash, Miss Eadington was able to piece together the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
'Running along road'
Mr Brown had been out with friends in Guildford and had lost them and his cash card, meaning he could not pay for a taxi back to barracks in Bordon.
“Josh was running along the white line on the far side of the fast lane, to a spot where his friend would pick him up,” said Miss Eadington.
“The police car was in the fast lane and the fog was so thick he turned off his blue lights and full beams. He was going so fast [that] by the time you see Josh he has already hit him at more than 80mph.”
Miss Eadington said she, her partner Glen Phillips and Joshua’s siblings Ellie, 20, and Cameron, 11, would have struggled to cope with the tragedy without the support of the army.
“They have been absolutely incredible. So were Nottinghamshire Police and the IPCC, but Surrey Police have been a disgrace,” she said.
“I understand they felt they couldn’t comment, but we didn’t get a word of condolence.”
The family will go over the decision with the CPS before considering their next step, but Miss Eadington vowed: “I won’t let this rest.”
'Impossible to stop in time'
A CPS spokesman said: “At the time of the collision, Mr Brown was walking on the road, visibility was intermittently impaired by fog and the police car was travelling at approximately 80mph to an emergency call. This call had been classified as requiring an urgent response.
“To prove death by careless driving, it would have to be established the standard of driving fell below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver.
""Although the driver had broken the speed limit, emergency responders can do so, provided they exercise due care.
""The officer had moved into the off-side lane to minimise the risk of a collision with vehicles joining the carriageway and was using fog lights.
""While the driver’s speed made it impossible to stop in the time between Mr Brown coming into view and the collision, he could not have predicted a person would be standing on the dual carriageway at 3.30am.
""It could not be proved the standard of driving fell below would what would be expected of a competent and careful driver. There is insufficient evidence to support a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.”
A Surrey Police spokesman said: “The officer has been informed of the CPS decision and the force is awaiting the findings of the IPCC investigation. Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the family and friends of Joshua Brown.”",200,2012450000592
825,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/cyclist-dies-from-injuries-10-days-after-leeds-crash-1-8303104,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:53:12.325452+00,2017-10-21 20:53:22.440918+00,1,"",444,2016133CC0249
832,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/pontefract-teacher-s-tears-on-run-in-memory-of-two-killed-in-cycling-tragedies-1-8546153,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:59:12.886208+00,2017-10-21 20:59:22.949909+00,1,"",444,201501TD00009
833,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/11251506.Cyclist_in_hospital_after_collision_with_car/,Cyclist in hospital after collision with car,A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a bike and a car collided in Oxford this afternoon.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2322956/,,Oxford Mail,2017-12-06 21:47:24.211061+00,2017-12-06 21:47:24.935706+00,1,"A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a bike and a car collided in Oxford this afternoon.
The collision was at the junction of Parks Road and Banbury Road at about 5pm.
A man in his 30s was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital by ambulance.
The incident is ongoing and the road is not blocked.",200,201443P044064
834,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rugby-player-hit-by-police-van-1119441,Rugby player hit by police van has to have his legs amputated,A YOUNG rugby player has had his legs amputated after being struck by a police van on an emergency call.,https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article874881.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/daniel-gallagher-294012367.jpg,2012-04-16 23:00:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-12-11 21:22:47.086089+00,2017-12-11 21:22:48.989441+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A YOUNG rugby player has had his legs amputated after being struck by a police van on an emergency call.
Daniel Gallagher was left fighting for his life after the accident on Arran.
It was revealed yesterday that surgeons at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow had failed in their battle to save his legs.
The 22-year-old, from Peterhead, is still critically ll with injuries to his head and internal damage.
Prayers were offered for Daniel and his family by local minister the Reverend Angus Adamson at the Arran Rugby Club annual dinner at the weekend.
Mr Adamson said: “The whole island community has been touched by this dreadful situation and the thoughts of us all are with Daniel, his folks and, indeed, with the policewoman who was driving the van.
“It is highly unusual for prayers to be said at a club dinner. But on this occasion, everyone thought it was wholly appropriate.
“It was something of a miracle that he survived the accident in the first place and we are all rooting for him.”
The incident happened 10 days ago on the Brodick seafront road, hours after Daniel, also an aspiring model, had been playing for the Buchan Broncos team in the Arran RFC Easter Sevens tournament.
Broncos are an offshoot of Peterhead RFC, where Daniel is a popular member.
Daniel, who lives with his mum Ann and sister Sioban in Peterhead, works in the town for signmakers The Write-Image.
He studied at local Altens College before taking up a trainee position.
Strathclyde Police have called in an outside force, Central Scotland, to carry out an independent probe.
Daniel had been spending the Easter weekend on Arran with pals taking part in the tournament.
Witnesses told how he was struck by the van while it was operating its blue lights. Daniel was then airlifted to the Southern General.
His Peterhead RFC friend Peter Oliphant has launched a campaign on Facebook for rugby players to change their profile pictures to ones of them wearing rugby kit as a gesture of support for Daniel.
Police said: “Investigations into the accident areongoing. No report has yet been submitted to the procurator fiscal.”",200,201297UA70104
836,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rugby-player-fights-for-life-after-1118827,Rugby player fights for life after being hit by police van in 999 horror smash,A RUGBY player was fighting for his life last night after being hit by a police van on a 999 call.,https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article874881.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/daniel-gallagher-294012367.jpg,2012-04-08 23:00:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-12-11 21:24:34.666424+00,2017-12-11 21:24:36.854413+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A RUGBY player was fighting for his life last night after being hit by a police van on a 999 call.
Daniel Gallagher, 22, who was walking with the aid of crutches, was left critically injured after the crash on Arran.
He was flown by helicopter to Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital.
His condition was described as “critical but stable” last night.
Strathclyde Police confirmed they had called in an outside force, Central Scotland, to carry out an independent probe.
Daniel, a trainee graphic designer from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, had been spending the Easter weekend on the island with pals taking part in a rugby sevens tournament.
It’s understood the police van, with its blue lights flashing, was being driven by a female officer.
The accident happened on the seafront at Brodick, the main town on Arran, at around 10pm on Saturday.
It happened shortly after the local rugby club’s Easter sevens tournament, half-a-mile from the crash scene.
Witnesses claimed they saw Daniel wander off the pavement before being hit by the van.
They also said that the vehicle’s blue lights were flashing at the time of the impact.
Other passers-by spoke about the van being on the wrong side of the road.
Paramedics attended Daniel at the scene before he was airlifted to Glasgow.
Daniel had made the trip to Arran from Peterhead, as part of a rugby squad called the Buchan Broncos.
They had been invited to the tournament through the island rugby club’s links with their skipper Ewan Rogerson, who used to live on Arran.
Arran RFC captain Neil McMaster said: “It was a terrible ending to what had been a fantastic day.
“Lots of players and spectators had told me it was one of our best ever tournaments but it will now be remembered for the wrong reasons.
“The accident happened after the event and just before the traditional after-match dance at Brodick Village Hall.
“I have no idea why the police van was in such a hurry.
“There was certainly no sign of any bother in the area and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
“The thoughts of everyone here are with the lad who was injured and his family.”
One local said: “The van was going at quite a rate and the blue lights were on.
“There was an awful thumping noise and the poor guy was thrown on to the road. He looked in a really bad way.”
Daniel, who lives with his mum Ann and sister Sioban in Peterhead, works in the town for signmakers, The Write-Image.
He had studied at the local Altens College before taking up a trainee position.
Yesterday, a special inquiry team arrived on the island to launch a probe.
The police vehicle was still awaiting inspection by the crash investigation team.
The bonnet and radiator grille were dented and the registration plate was hanging off.
As well as the rugby competition, the island was much busier than usual with holidaymakers.
Traffic to and from the nearby ferry terminal was delayed yesterday as the main coastline road was closed by the investigation team.
? A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was hit by a car. He was taken to hospital after the crash in Brechin, Angus, at 7pm on Saturday. Police appealed for witnesses.",200,201297UA70104
837,https://www.scotsman.com/news/rugby-player-left-critically-ill-after-he-is-hit-by-police-van-1-2224083,Rugby player left critically ill after he is hit by police van,A RUGBY player was in a critical condition last night after he was involved in a collision with a police van which was on its way to an emergency on the Isle of Arran.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/https://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.2224082.1333932578!/image/1237660073.jpg",,"",2017-12-11 21:25:39.706651+00,2017-12-11 21:25:44.124996+00,1,"A RUGBY player was in a critical condition last night after he was involved in a collision with a police van which was on its way to an emergency on the Isle of Arran.
The incident happened on Saturday night, when, according to Strathclyde Police, the 22-year-old was struck by the vehicle on the main road in Brodick at around 10pm.
The man, Daniel Gallagher, was taken by helicopter to the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow, where his condition was described last night as “critical but stable”.
Mr Gallagher had made the trip to Arran from his home in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, as part of a rugby squad called the Bucking Broncos.
The team had been participating in the local rugby club’s Easter Sevens Tournament, half a mile from the scene of the accident.
Mr Gallagher plays at Peterhead RFC. Last night, a spokesman for the club said: “The club can confirm that one of our players, Daniel Gallagher, was involved in the incident involving a police van on the Isle of Arran on Saturday night.
“Daniel’s family has travelled to be by his bedside in Glasgow and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
The spokesman added: “Daniel joined the club about two years ago and has been a valuable addition to the backs. He is popular with his fellow players and is always the life and soul of the party.
“He had travelled to the isle to compete in a sevens competition with some of his fellow players from the club.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel and his family at this time. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the medical staff and helicopter crew who have taken care of Daniel since the incident.”
Arran RFC also posted a message of support for the injured player on its Facebook page. It said that “our thoughts go out to Daniel Gallagher”.
Arran RFC captain Niall McMaster said he had seen the police van passing through the town just before the accident occurred.
“I was along at the hall getting ready for the [post-tournament] dance. We did see the police van going past through the village with its lights going and its siren on,” he said.
“I didn’t know the guy, he was just part of the travelling team of sevens from Peterhead.
“We were told that he had been airlifted out and that he was in a critical condition.”
Strathclyde Police spokeswoman confirmed that they were now investigating the incident. She said: “The injured man has transferred to the Southern General Hospital, where his condition was described as critical but stable.
“Inquiries are continuing, and as is the normal procedure, an external police force, in this case Central Scotland, will have oversight of the inquiry.”
The spokeswoman added that a report would be submitted to the procurator-fiscal.",200,201297UA70104
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840,https://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/newcastle-gateshead/driver-dies-after-car-collides-with-lamp-post-chinese-takeaway-and-church-1-8934713,"","","",,"",2018-01-06 23:10:45.535191+00,2018-01-06 23:10:45.535209+00,1,"","",ICW2018000001
841,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-42590572,"","","",,"",2018-01-06 23:32:19.170737+00,2018-01-06 23:32:19.170777+00,1,"","",ICW2018000002
767,https://www.964eagle.co.uk/news/local-news/1906308/second-person-dies-following-guildford-accident/,Second person dies following Guildford accident,"The man, in his 40s, died in hospital yesterday after suffering serious injuries.",https://cml.sad.ukrd.com/image/477787.jpg,,Eagle Radio,2017-10-18 10:43:47.998005+00,2017-10-18 10:43:49.432852+00,1,"9:31am 4th March 2016
(Updated 3:34pm 4th March 2016)
A second person has died following last month's tragedy in Guildford, when a car drove into pedestrians.
The man, in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a Landrover Defender came off Bridge Street and careered into people on the pavement.
It happened at around 1:30pm on the 20 February.
A woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene
A third pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision.
She has since been released from hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, was also taken to hospital but has since been released.
The families of the two people who died have asked for their privacy to be respected.
The incident has led to renewed calls for safety improvements on Guildford's one-way system.
Guildford Borough Council is not responsible for highways, but leader Paul Spooner says it will do all it can to make the roads as safe as possible: ""Saturday's town centre fatality, with further people hospitalised, was tragic and saddening for everyone. Our thoughts are with all those affected by what happened.
""We await the outcome of Surrey Police's investigation and until the full reasons are known it is impossible to comment on what the cause could be.
""I encourage anyone who witnessed the collision, or the events leading up to it, to contact Surrey Police and help them with their enquiries.
""Although we don't know if the road layout contributed to Saturday's terrible incident, the Town Centre Masterplan includes options for improving transport and pedestrian movements around the station area and Bridge Street.
""Surrey County Council are the highways authority for Guildford and we do all we can to support them to ensure road safety across the borough.""
Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident.
They are carrying out a number of enquiries as part of the investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Extremely sad news that the man critically injured in recent Bridge St accident has now died. #Guildford — Cllr Paul Spooner (@PaulKGB) March 4, 2016
Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it should call Surrey Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922 quoting reference 45160014507.",200,2016450046627
807,http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14829917.Van_man_facing_death_drive_charge_elects_trial_and_12_others_before_the_courts/,Van man facing death drive charge elects trial and 12 others before the courts,"A VAN driver whose vehicle collided with an 80-year-old pedestrian in Swindon earlier this year, resulting in her death, has elected to have the…",http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/5465882/,,York Press,2017-10-19 19:40:44.632346+00,2017-10-19 19:40:45.314483+00,1,"A VAN driver whose vehicle collided with an 80-year-old pedestrian in Swindon earlier this year, resulting in her death, has elected to have the case heard at the crown court.
Stephen Wiltshire, 23, of Witts Lane, Purton, appeared before magistrates in Swindon on Wednesday charged with causing death by careless driving.
Appearing before district judge Simon Cooper, Wiltshire gave no indication of how he would plead to the charge that on January 4 he caused the death of Rhoda Griffiths by driving a 16-plate Vauxhall Vivaro van on College Street without due care and attention.
Judge Cooper released the defendant on unconditional bail to appear at court on November 25.
....
A man who is accused of downloading numerous pictures and films of child abuse has been released on bail by a judge.
Lee Randall faces 13 counts of making and having indecent images of children on a computer, USB stick and mobile phone.
No charges were put to the 35-year-old, of Griffiths Close, Stratton, and he did not enter any pleas during a hearing at Swindon Crown Court.
It is alleged he had 156 pictures and movies, one fifth of which were in the most serious category A.
Judge Tim Mousley QC adjourned the case to a date to be fixed and released Randall on conditional bail until then.
....
Neil Lloyd, 46, of Lilac Court, Pinehurst, has denied charges of making threats to kill Nicholas Knight on the evening of October 20, 2016 and of possessing in a public place a knife which had a blade the cutting edge of which exceeded 7.62 centimetres (three inches).
He gave not guilty pleas to the charges before Swindon magistrates on Wednesday and was committed to appear at Swindon Crown Court on November 25.
He was released on bail with the conditions that he have no contact directly or indirectly with Mr Knight and that he should not go to a Swindon address.
....
A man was jailed for eight weeks after he showed what magistrates described as “flagrant disregard for court orders” and drove while banned.
Swindon magistrates heard it was the second time Eivanas Saliamonas, aged 27, had committed the offence in the space of 10 years. He had also given police a false name.
He still serving a community order made by Cheltenham magistrates on September 18 last year for driving while disqualified when he drove a Vauxhall Corsa in Broadway on August 29.
Saliamonas, of Chalgrove, Yate, pleaded guity to failing to provide a specimen of breath, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.
As well as jailing him at the hearing on October 14, the magistrates banned him from driving for 36 months and ordered him to pay a victim surcharge of £115 along with £85 prosecuting costs.
....
Magistrates banned a woman from getting behind the wheel for 17 months after she admitted drink-driving in Cavendish Square.
The Swindon bench, sitting on October 14, heard Janine Jenkins, 40, of Blandford Court, was more than twice the legal limit with a reading of 77 microgrammes of alcohol in her breath when she was stopped in her Toyota Yaris on August 30.
She was fined £120 and ordered to pay prosecuting costs of £85 as well as a victim surcharge of £30.
....
Michael Little was banned from driving for 18 months when he appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on October 14.
Little, 28, of North Street, admitted charges of using threatening behaviour and drink-driving in Cricklade Road on August 29.
A breath test gave a reading of 83 microgrammes of alcohol, more than twice the legal limit. He was fined a total of £380 and told to pay £85 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
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Swindon magistrates imposed a 15-month conditional discharge on Ryan Senogles, of Bathampton Street, after he admitted a charge of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour on May 24.
The defendant, who has several aliases including Steven Senegal, Steve Senegal-Wells and Mark Wells, was also ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
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A driver was landed with a £589 bill after he was convicted in his absence of careless driving.
Daniel York, 31, of Warrener Close, was fined £440 by Swindon magistrates after they heard he drove a Ford Fiesta along Marlborough Road on March 6.
They also ordered him to pay £105 prosecution costs, a £44 victim surcharge and added five points to his driving licence.
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A judge has issued a warrant to get a woman, who is accused of assaulting her disabled partner, before the court.
Mandy Holland is due to face trial by judge and jury on Thursday, November 17, after pleading not guilty to a charge of actual bodily harm.
But when the 50-year-old failed to turn up for a preliminary hearing a judge issued a warrant to bring her before the court, as she had lost contact with her legal team.
At that hearing Judge Tim Mousley QC said Holland, of Turner Street, would be allowed bail to attend court earlier this week.
But when she failed to attend Judge Douglas Filed issued a warrant without bail to bring her before the court in custody. Holland is said to have assaulted Mark Lauder on Saturday, August 8, last year.
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A Swindon man has appeared before magistrates for non-payment of a fine.
John Lamb, 31, of Mannington Park, had a £265 fine imposed in August 2015 and last month magistrates remitted £115 due to a change in Lamb’s circumstances.
He was given more time to pay and at a rate of £20 per month from September 17.
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A man has appeared in court charged with stealing £40 worth of steak from Lidl.
James Irwin, 37, of Berkley Road, pleaded guilty before Swindon magistrates. He was fined £60, ordered to pay compensation of £40, a victim surcharge of £20 and a further £40 to the CPS for the costs of sentencing.
The theft took place in March.
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Two men who are accused of being involved in the trade hard drugs across Swindon are to face trial by judge and jury.
Denzel Mattis, 24, and Abdifalah Mohamed, 23, both from North London, each pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in spring 2015.
Judge Tim Mousley QC, sitting at Swindon Crown Court, adjourned the case to Monday, April 3, for trial and released the pair, from Tottenham, on bail until then.",200,2016540088716
811,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-car-leaves-10652331,Man dies after car leaves road and hits tree near Lightwater,Surrey Police is appealing for information following a single-vehicle collision at the Gordon Boys Roundabout shortly before midnight on Christmas Day,http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article4874748.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/police-car.jpg,2015-12-26 09:50:57+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 09:27:00.240316+00,2017-10-20 09:27:02.338319+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man has died after a car left the road near Lightwater before crashing into a tree.
Officers from Surrey Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision at around 11.40pm on Christmas Day (December 25).
A black Honda Jazz approaching the Gordon Boys Roundabout near West End from the direction of the B311 Red Road hit a tree on the roundabout.
The passenger, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a woman in her 60s, was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting with serious injuries.
The roundabout was closed throughout the early hours of Boxing Day (December 26) while police investigated the circumstances of the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P15328841 or call Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,2015450037202
351,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/west-midlands-police-driver-cleared-8492674,West Midlands Police driver cleared of causing death of Birmingham student by careless driving,Former royal protection cop cleared by jury after ten-day trial at Warwick Crown Court,http://i3.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/article8439038.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/newtown-row.jpg,2015-01-21 19:27:36+00,birminghammail,2017-09-23 22:22:05.698824+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.527335+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A West Midlands Police advanced driver has spoken of his relief after a jury cleared him of being responsible for the death of a student he hit on a Birmingham pelican crossing.
PC Vaughan Lowe’s unmarked police BMW, which had its blue lights and siren on at the time, struck Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei on the crossing on the A34 Newtown Row, near the city centre.
The 24-year-old, a student at Birmingham City University, was thrown into the air by the impact, and died in hospital the following day.
Lowe, 43, a traffic officer from Stourbridge and a former member of the Special Escort Group – protecting Prince Charles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Tony Blair – had denied causing Wei’s death in April 2012 by careless driving.
And after four hours and 21 minutes on the tenth day of his trial at Warwick Crown Court the jury found him not guilty by a unanimous verdict.
Speaking after leaving court and holding hands with his wife, who is also a police officer, PC Lowe said: “I’m relieved and thankful it’s all over. It has been a long and punishing process for all of us.
“My thoughts and sympathies are to this young man’s family who have had to endure the tragedy of what happened that day.”
The court had heard Wei and a friend were heading to Newtown shopping centre at 7pm on April 4 to get a takeaway.
After crossing one side of the dual carriageway he was hit as he ‘walked or jogged’ onto the pelican crossing to cross the other side.
It was alleged that although PC Lowe, responding to an ‘immediate response’ call, had reduced his speed from 62mph to 52mph he was still driving too fast.
PC Lowe said he and a colleague had been deployed to the Aston area at 5pm because of a suspicious Audi S3 which had failed to stop for other officers.
“The area of Handsworth and Aston is high with serious organised gangs, drug dealing and that sort of thing, and involved in armed criminality such as cash in transit,” he said.
“They use small high-powered vehicles such as Audi A3s taken in car key burglary.”
The car was not found, but was spotted again at 7pm.
PC Lowe said he was responding to that, with the BMW’s blue lights and siren on, as he drove along Newtown Row.
Talking through a dashboard video recording, he told the jury: “The lights are changing to flashing amber. I am aware they have been on red for a while, and I can’t see any person on, or approaching, the crossing.”
Asked by his barrister Brian Dean if he was still looking towards the crossing as he approached, PC Lowe replied: “Yes, you’re constantly scanning as I move forward.
""There were no pedestrians.”
Asked when he first became aware of a pedestrian in the vicinity of his vehicle, PC Lowe said: “When he was directly in front of the vehicle – directly in front of the bonnet of the vehicle.”
Mr Dean argued that Wei’s ‘sprinting’ onto the crossing had been ‘unexpected, unpredictable, reckless conduct,’ creating a hazard someone doing 12mph would have had difficulty avoiding.
Following the not guilty verdict, Judge Andrew Lockhart QC told PC Lowe: “This jury has acquitted you.
""That is the end of this matter. You may now go and be with your family. I will not say any more.
""Your joy and your relief at being acquitted has consequences for others.
“Cases such as this are tragedies. The biggest tragedy is for Mr Zhang and Mrs Zhu – Wei’s parents – who have lost their son who was dearly loved by them. The jury have decided it is not a criminal matter.
“They must understand that this officer, from the outset, was expressing his remorse and his shock at what happened, and that is not diminished.”",200,201220W035972
814,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/no-criminal-charges-hogs-back-5605189,No criminal charges for Hog's Back death crash officer,Joshua Brown was killed when he was hit by a marked police car on the A31 Hog's Back in December last year. The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to pursue a charge,http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2013-08-05 15:51:34+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:24:15.194841+00,2017-10-20 11:24:17.305722+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
No criminal charges will be brought against the police officer who ran over and killed a 21-year-old soldier while speeding to an emergency call.
Joshua Brown, 21, from East Retford, Nottinghamshire, was killed when he was hit by the marked police BMW as it travelled at 80mph on the A31 Hog's Back in December last year.
The incident, which took place at 3.30am, was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which decided to hand a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Joshua's mother, Samantha Eadington, said the investigation had fuelled the family's hope 'that we can get some justice for Josh'.
However the CPS has decided not to pursue a charge, revealing that Mr Brown had been walking on the road when he was hit, which is something the officer, who did not have his blue lights flashing or siren on, could not have predicted.
A spokesman said: ""After careful consideration, we have decided that there is insufficient evidence to charge a police officer with causing the tragic death of Joshua Brown by either careless or dangerous driving on December 1 2012.
""Mr Brown was struck and killed by a marked police vehicle on a dual carriageway between Guildford and Farnham in the early hours of the morning.
""At the time of the collision, Mr Brown was walking on the road, visibility was intermittently impaired by fog and the police car was travelling at approximately 80mph in response to an emergency call. This call had been classified as requiring an urgent response.
""To prove the offence of causing death by careless driving, it would have to be established that the standard of driving fell below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver. Although the driver had broken the speed limit, emergency responders can legally do so provided that they exercise all due care.
""The police officer had moved into the off-side lane to minimise the risk of a collision with vehicles joining the carriageway and was using the vehicle's fog lights to improve visibility.
""While the driver's speed made it impossible to stop in the time between Mr Brown coming into view and the collision, he could not have predicted that a person would be standing on the dual carriageway at 3:30am.
""In all of the circumstances, it could not be proved that the standard of driving fell below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver. For the same reasons, there is insufficient evidence to support a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
""We have written to the family of Mr Brown to explain our decision and offer our condolences.""
Mr Brown was in training with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Bordon.",200,2012450000592
826,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/3936/,"Fatal collision 12 December 2016, Leeds, West Yorkshire","Ian Winterburn was injured in a collision near the Colton roundabout, and passed away in hospital ten days later.",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-12-12 07:33:16+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-10-21 20:54:00.037949+00,2017-10-21 20:54:00.3511+00,1,"Ian Winterburn was injured in a collision near the Colton roundabout, and passed away in hospital ten days later.",200,2016133CC0249
835,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/real-life/rugby-player-overcomes-losing-legs-2166738,Rugby player overcomes losing legs in accident to become a model,DANIEL GALLAGHER was injured in the accident on the Isle of Arran but has not let his disability stop him from chasing his dream.,https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article2166735.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Daniel-Gallagher.png,2013-08-15 06:01:08+00,dailyrecord,2017-12-11 21:23:25.487905+00,2017-12-11 21:23:27.288471+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A RUGBY player who lost his legs after being hit by a police van is moving into the world of modelling.
Daniel Gallagher was seriously injured in the accident in Brodick, Isle of Arran, in April last year. He had been in the area for a rugby sevens competition.
He spent two weeks in a coma in Glasgow following the collision and doctors were forced to amputate both legs as they battled to save his life.
Now though tenacious Daniel is now moving forward in an effort to achieve a life-long dream.
Daniel said: “One of my friends said ‘you should do modelling’ so one night I just Googled ‘disabled modelling agencies’ and I saw one for Talent Management and thought it looked decent and there were reviews on it and people giving feedback.
“I applied and it gave me an email back asking for two photos. I had to wait a couple of days to get accepted.
“They will set up auditions and your portfolio and give you feedback from the clients. They asked if I was willing to travel and I’d love to travel.
“I’m really into my sports – my wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair racing – so they asked if I would do sports shoots and I accepted from there.
“On their website it will offer a list of jobs and you can apply for it and they look at your portfolio and if you are what they want they will contact the agency and book you.
He added: “I hope to do as much modelling as I can and not be too high maintenance, like most models are once they become a model – they get this persona ‘I’m better than everyone else’ but they’re not really. It’s what you are paid to do, it’s a job.”
Since losing his legs Daniel says he has grown into a more confident person and feels the accident has given him drive to try and achieve something he was wary of before.
He said: “I’m excited because I always wanted to be a model but I never had the confidence to go and do it and I think being in a wheelchair has given me more of a confidence boost in that respect.
“Before, when I was able-bodied, the only way to get into proper modelling would be to have the toned body and I only really had the muscular legs and nothing else – everything else was chubby.
“Now I have more muscle and am more defined that I was before.”
Daniel said he feels physically fitter and stronger now than before his accident
He laughed: “I know I’m lighter but that’s only because I have no legs.”
“The physio will continue. I’m still getting physio three hours a week. I don’t think I have any more operations but I still have to go for scans to make sure everything is in working order.
“I had an aortic transection and every six months I get a scan.” After waking from his coma Daniel admits modelling was the furthest thing from his mind as he came to terms with the aftermath of the accident.
He said: “The last thing on my mind was modelling but I have built up this exterior where nothing fazes me anymore – you either go all in or you just don’t do it at all. I’d rather go all in and do the things I wanted to before and give it a go and at least say I have tried.”
Daniel said his family had been “surprised” by his attempt to break into the world of modelling but had “got used to the idea”. The former winger played for Peterhead RFC prior to the incident and in the 18 months since he has taken up several wheelchair sports.
Although he misses the sport he used to play regularly Daniel cannot take part in wheelchair rugby – also known as murderball – at a competitive level.
He said: “I’m not disabled enough. You have to have three of four limb impairments. I have full function in my arms.
Daniel said he felt back to his normal self following the accident and hoped that he would be able to return to his job as a graphic designer soon.
His former teammates have raised more than £23,000 to help with his recovery through a series of fundraising events.
Friend and teammate Mike Reeves said: “I am hoping that Dan isn’t asked to model footwear as that could be a bit problematic. I and all his teammates wish him well in his new venture.”",200,201297UA70104
842,http://singletrackworld.com/2018/01/collision-course-why-this-type-of-road-junction-will-keep-killing-cyclists/,Collision Course: Why This Type Of Road Junction Will Keep Killing Cyclists,Bez suggests that sometimes a steady driver can be the most dangerous driver,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ipley-cross-before-after.jpg,,Singletrack Magazine,2018-01-07 20:43:32.900322+00,2018-01-07 20:43:39.040606+00,1,"Ipley Cross is a largely unremarkable place, an open plain where two roads cross: Beaulieu Road running north-to-south and Dibden Bottom running roughly east-to-west.
Yet it is a place of notoriety. For good reason.
Two Deaths And A Lucky Escape
In August 2011 a 15 year old boy was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by a driver who failed to see him and failed to give way at the junction. The boy was sent flying, but somehow escaped with only a broken collarbone.
In May 2012 a second, almost identical incident occurred. Mark Brummell was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Stephen Chard, who failed to see Brummell and failed to give way at the junction. Brummell was killed.
In December 2016 a third, almost identical incident occurred. Kieran Dix was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Viral Parekh, who failed to see Dix and failed to give way at the junction. Dix, too, was fatally injured.
Chard was charged with causing death by careless driving and pleaded guilty; Parekh was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but was found not guilty of the more serious offence by a jury despite having driven through the junction’s “give way” line at 37mph without slowing.
Two questions present themselves.
Firstly, why it that the same collision keeps occurring at this junction? And secondly, why is such a standard of driving considered only to be “careless” rather than “dangerous”?
As we shall see, the answers to both are closely related.
By understanding one of the most likely causes for “failure to see” collisions at this junction, not only can we answer those questions but we can offer surprisingly straightforward solutions.
The Existing Layout
Ipley crossroads has a very simple layout: two straight sections of road cross at an angle of 69 degrees, with the north-south road (Beaulieu Road) having priority.
Sight lines are good, although the rightward view from the easterly approach is affected somewhat by a gentle slope which rises to the northeast of the junction.
So, if it’s so easy to see, why is it apparently so easy to fail to see?
Hidden In Plain View
Far and away the most plausible answer is a phenomenon known as “constant bearing, decreasing range”, or CBDR. Originally noted by sailors, it is the phenomenon whereby two vessels, or vehicles, moving at steady speeds in straight lines towards a collision will maintain the same bearing.
If you’re a dab hand with basic trigonometry, you can probably figure the principles out for yourself, but if not then of course Wikipedia has an explanation.
CBDR is required knowledge in maritime and aviation, where ships and aircraft travel significant distances with constant speed and bearing, but it is rarely taught in the context of highways, where motion is generally less constant. But it is nonetheless important where two straight routes cross: not just two roads, but also where roads and railways cross at unsignalled level crossings (a design which is rarely if ever found in the UK but which is not uncommon in parts of the US).
Sailors and pilots are taught to detect ships and planes at a constant bearing and to take avoiding action. When it comes to drivers, however, things are very different, because almost all motor vehicles have a design flaw which means not only that a CBDR condition precedes a collision, but that unless (as we shall see) the driver does one of two things, the same condition means that the driver will never even see the phenomenon occurring.
That design flaw is the front ‘A’ pillar, at the edge of the windscreen.
The Pillar Shadow
Take a look at this plan view of a Vauxhall Zafira (as driven by Viral Parekh). When the driver looks towards the horizon, the front pillar will obscure some of the view. The red ellipse represents an approximate cross section at that point, with the shaded area beyond it being obscured as a result.
Once you extrapolate that obscured area, the extent of its effect is obvious. Here’s the same set of lines drawn on the Zafira, scaled up and overlaid on Ipley Cross.
At the position shown, approximately 100m from the junction at Ipley Cross, the pillar obscures roughly 12m of Beaulieu road. That’s six bicycle lengths: enough to hide not just a cyclist but a small group of riders.
Of course, as the driver approaches that junction, that obscured section of road moves towards the junction with them. As does the cyclist.
Parekh’s car had a black box type device, which (contrary to his statements to police) recorded his approach to the junction at a steady speed of 37mph. At this speed it would have taken six seconds to cover the 100m to the collision, and the following image shows the approximate areas obscured by the Zafira’s pillar at six points in time representing each incremental second leading up to impact, with the red area showing the pillar shadow one second prior to impact.
Although the obscured section of road becomes smaller as the driver approaches, it remains large enough to completely obscure a bicycle until less than a second prior to impact: too late for either party to react.
The light blue line in the following diagram represents the approximate length of a bicycle and fits comfortably within the pillar shadow at one second before impact.
Naturally, as per the conditions of a collision course being signalled by a constant bearing, for any speed of the approaching car there is a speed at which a cyclist will remain obscured by the front pillar almost until the point of impact. The angles of the triangles define a ratio of speeds, and with this geometry that ratio is a little over 3:1.
So, in the case of a vehicle moving at 37mph westwards along Dibden Bottom, the CBDR speed southbound along Beaulieu Road is roughly 13.5mph. A very plausible speed for a cyclist.
But such a degree of coincidence is actually not required.
Due to the width of the pillar and the extent shadow it casts, which is much larger than a bicycle until impact is inevitable, true CBDR is not even necessary: it would be perfectly possible for a cyclist to be moving at around 17.5mph and then hit the brakes two seconds prior to impact, without ever appearing in the driver’s view.
There’s a whole range of steady speeds at which someone could approach this junction from the north and remain obscured to a driver approaching at a steady speed from the east (and, likewise, also from the south and east respectively).
Crucially, for any likely speed of an approaching car, any speed in that range is a perfectly feasible speed for a cyclist.
But there’s one more thing about Ipley Cross that makes it especially dangerous.
Critical Angles
Keen triangle enthusiasts may have started thinking about this already, but there are of course three angles to consider here.
The first is the angle between the two approach paths, which is a constant value defined by the road. At Ipley Cross this is 69 degrees.
The second is the angle between the driver’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the front pillar. This will vary depending on the vehicle and the driver, but the approximations above put the angle at around 17 degrees to the centre of the pillar.
The third is the angle between the cyclist’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the vehicle which will hit them.
At this location, with this vehicle, it is 94 degrees.
A car which is on a collision course at Ipley Cross with a cyclist who is obscured from the driver’s view by the front pillar will approach the cyclist from behind.
Ipley Cross is constructed in such a way that not only is it possible for a careless driver to drive straight into a cyclist without seeing them until a fraction of a second before impact, but under the exact same circumstances it is also possible for that cyclist not to see the car that hits them until the same moment.
If anyone were to take a highway engineer to a wide open space and ask them to design a junction which would readily enable two road users to collide with neither of them ever seeing each other, I doubt any would be able to manage it.
Yet this is precisely what exists.
The exact numbers, of course, depend on the driver’s height and seating position, the geometry of their vehicle, and—if you wanted to apply this to other locations—the angle at which the roads meet. The 3:1 speed ratio will vary slightly according to all these factors, and it will not always be the case that the deadly vehicle will be so hard for its victim to see, but the angle between a driver’s line of travel and the line between their eyes and the pillar will always be such that it is the slower road user who is at risk of not being seen.
The point is this: given the design of almost every motor vehicle on the road, the crossing of two straight roads can make for a perfect storm when combined with typical speeds of drivers and cyclists. Ipley Cross represents possibly the most perfect of such storms.
These collisions are, therefore, inevitable—aren’t they?
Of course not.
Human Error: The Eternal Excuse
“None of us are perfect drivers,” remarked Parekh’s defence barrister, attributing the whole affair to “human error”.
The human error in this case, and the other cases, may have been for the drivers to have maintained a constant speed (as we know Parekh did) without having physically moved their head either side of the pillar to rigorously scan the area ahead and to their right.
There are two very simple solutions to the very real risk of a driver-vs-cyclist CBDR collision.
Firstly, by slowing down significantly, any vehicle approaching from the right at a constant speed will move out of the obscured area and into view at the right of the windscreen.
And secondly, significant movement of the head will bring previously obscured sections of road into view.
It’s quite plausible that these simple strategies—either of them—could have prevented two fatalities at this one junction.
One of those strategies can, however, be easily enforced.
A Simple Solution
In 2015, nearly three years after the death of Mark Brummell, a local resident sent a pencil sketch to councillor David Harrison, which he passed on to Hampshire County Council.
It was a simple plan of Ipley Cross, with one modification: the western approach now had a short kink at its meeting with Beaulieu Road, making the junction offset.
With this design, no longer would it be reasonably possible for any driver to simply blow through the junction. Drivers would have to come almost to a stop.
This design would, very simply, force the slowing down that eliminates the problem of CBDR.
The image above is, of course, a mock-up. The junction was never altered.
Two years after that simple sketch was handed to the authority responsible for the junction, Kieran Dix was dead.
Is This Not Dangerous?
And, lest we forget: what of the criminal proceedings against Parekh? Why is it not deemed “dangerous” to approach this junction at 37mph without slowing?
We must note that there are two parts to the definition of dangerous driving. Firstly the standard of driving must be “far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver”, and secondly it must be “obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous”.
People are often drawn to the term “far below”, which offers only a vague difference from “below” as used in the definition of careless driving, but generally the problematic clause is more likely the latter: it simply doesn’t matter how dangerous the driving is if it’s not obvious that it’s dangerous.
If we don’t teach people that to approach a junction at a constant speed is inherently dangerous, and if we don’t offer a basic explanation as to why, then it is surely not obvious to most people.
“Human error” may be real, but so are techniques to mitigate or eliminate its effects—and driver training is poor when it comes to equipping people with those techniques, let alone habituating them. (And let alone reviewing knowledge of those techniques every few years.)
It would appear from media reports that Parekh’s defence was simply that he did not see Dix; the implied logic being that since he saw no other vehicles he felt no compulsion to slow down. The jury’s acquittal equally implies that they agree with this logic: it was not obvious to them that failing to see another vehicle is anything other than unavoidable.
Yet, once the nature of a collision course is explained, the need to slow down becomes obvious.
The truly contemptible human error is not in a single person carelessly failing to see. It is in our failure to continually improve the training and licensing system so as to render the need to slow down obvious; it is in our incessant support of a system which cries “human error” as an excuse to do nothing, rather than as a stimulus to understand that error in order to create a solution.
Constant Bearing, Reducing Distance
So we can easily answer both of our original questions: why the same collision keeps occurring at this junction, and why driving straight through it at a steady 37mph is not deemed “dangerous” by law.
The question we still can’t answer is that of why, when clear solutions to both problems exist, no-one ever does anything about it.
We remain on the same bearing, heading for the next collision.",200,2011440337278
844,http://singletrackworld.com/2018/01/collision-course-why-this-type-of-road-junction-will-keep-killing-cyclists/,Collision Course: Why This Type Of Road Junction Will Keep Killing Cyclists,Bez suggests that sometimes a steady driver can be the most dangerous driver,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ipley-cross-before-after.jpg,,Singletrack Magazine,2018-01-07 20:54:45.30489+00,2018-01-07 20:54:47.298264+00,1,"Ipley Cross is a largely unremarkable place, an open plain where two roads cross: Beaulieu Road running north-to-south and Dibden Bottom running roughly east-to-west.
Yet it is a place of notoriety. For good reason.
Two Deaths And A Lucky Escape
In August 2011 a 15 year old boy was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by a driver who failed to see him and failed to give way at the junction. The boy was sent flying, but somehow escaped with only a broken collarbone.
In May 2012 a second, almost identical incident occurred. Mark Brummell was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Stephen Chard, who failed to see Brummell and failed to give way at the junction. Brummell was killed.
In December 2016 a third, almost identical incident occurred. Kieran Dix was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Viral Parekh, who failed to see Dix and failed to give way at the junction. Dix, too, was fatally injured.
Chard was charged with causing death by careless driving and pleaded guilty; Parekh was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but was found not guilty of the more serious offence by a jury despite having driven through the junction’s “give way” line at 37mph without slowing.
Two questions present themselves.
Firstly, why it that the same collision keeps occurring at this junction? And secondly, why is such a standard of driving considered only to be “careless” rather than “dangerous”?
As we shall see, the answers to both are closely related.
By understanding one of the most likely causes for “failure to see” collisions at this junction, not only can we answer those questions but we can offer surprisingly straightforward solutions.
The Existing Layout
Ipley crossroads has a very simple layout: two straight sections of road cross at an angle of 69 degrees, with the north-south road (Beaulieu Road) having priority.
Sight lines are good, although the rightward view from the easterly approach is affected somewhat by a gentle slope which rises to the northeast of the junction.
So, if it’s so easy to see, why is it apparently so easy to fail to see?
Hidden In Plain View
Far and away the most plausible answer is a phenomenon known as “constant bearing, decreasing range”, or CBDR. Originally noted by sailors, it is the phenomenon whereby two vessels, or vehicles, moving at steady speeds in straight lines towards a collision will maintain the same bearing.
If you’re a dab hand with basic trigonometry, you can probably figure the principles out for yourself, but if not then of course Wikipedia has an explanation.
CBDR is required knowledge in maritime and aviation, where ships and aircraft travel significant distances with constant speed and bearing, but it is rarely taught in the context of highways, where motion is generally less constant. But it is nonetheless important where two straight routes cross: not just two roads, but also where roads and railways cross at unsignalled level crossings (a design which is rarely if ever found in the UK but which is not uncommon in parts of the US).
Sailors and pilots are taught to detect ships and planes at a constant bearing and to take avoiding action. When it comes to drivers, however, things are very different, because almost all motor vehicles have a design flaw which means not only that a CBDR condition precedes a collision, but that unless (as we shall see) the driver does one of two things, the same condition means that the driver will never even see the phenomenon occurring.
That design flaw is the front ‘A’ pillar, at the edge of the windscreen.
The Pillar Shadow
Take a look at this plan view of a Vauxhall Zafira (as driven by Viral Parekh). When the driver looks towards the horizon, the front pillar will obscure some of the view. The red ellipse represents an approximate cross section at that point, with the shaded area beyond it being obscured as a result.
Once you extrapolate that obscured area, the extent of its effect is obvious. Here’s the same set of lines drawn on the Zafira, scaled up and overlaid on Ipley Cross.
At the position shown, approximately 100m from the junction at Ipley Cross, the pillar obscures roughly 12m of Beaulieu road. That’s six bicycle lengths: enough to hide not just a cyclist but a small group of riders.
Of course, as the driver approaches that junction, that obscured section of road moves towards the junction with them. As does the cyclist.
Parekh’s car had a black box type device, which (contrary to his statements to police) recorded his approach to the junction at a steady speed of 37mph. At this speed it would have taken six seconds to cover the 100m to the collision, and the following image shows the approximate areas obscured by the Zafira’s pillar at six points in time representing each incremental second leading up to impact, with the red area showing the pillar shadow one second prior to impact.
Although the obscured section of road becomes smaller as the driver approaches, it remains large enough to completely obscure a bicycle until less than a second prior to impact: too late for either party to react.
The light blue line in the following diagram represents the approximate length of a bicycle and fits comfortably within the pillar shadow at one second before impact.
Naturally, as per the conditions of a collision course being signalled by a constant bearing, for any speed of the approaching car there is a speed at which a cyclist will remain obscured by the front pillar almost until the point of impact. The angles of the triangles define a ratio of speeds, and with this geometry that ratio is a little over 3:1.
So, in the case of a vehicle moving at 37mph westwards along Dibden Bottom, the CBDR speed southbound along Beaulieu Road is roughly 13.5mph. A very plausible speed for a cyclist.
But such a degree of coincidence is actually not required.
Due to the width of the pillar and the extent shadow it casts, which is much larger than a bicycle until impact is inevitable, true CBDR is not even necessary: it would be perfectly possible for a cyclist to be moving at around 17.5mph and then hit the brakes two seconds prior to impact, without ever appearing in the driver’s view.
There’s a whole range of steady speeds at which someone could approach this junction from the north and remain obscured to a driver approaching at a steady speed from the east (and, likewise, also from the south and east respectively).
Crucially, for any likely speed of an approaching car, any speed in that range is a perfectly feasible speed for a cyclist.
But there’s one more thing about Ipley Cross that makes it especially dangerous.
Critical Angles
Keen triangle enthusiasts may have started thinking about this already, but there are of course three angles to consider here.
The first is the angle between the two approach paths, which is a constant value defined by the road. At Ipley Cross this is 69 degrees.
The second is the angle between the driver’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the front pillar. This will vary depending on the vehicle and the driver, but the approximations above put the angle at around 17 degrees to the centre of the pillar.
The third is the angle between the cyclist’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the vehicle which will hit them.
At this location, with this vehicle, it is 94 degrees.
A car which is on a collision course at Ipley Cross with a cyclist who is obscured from the driver’s view by the front pillar will approach the cyclist from behind.
Ipley Cross is constructed in such a way that not only is it possible for a careless driver to drive straight into a cyclist without seeing them until a fraction of a second before impact, but under the exact same circumstances it is also possible for that cyclist not to see the car that hits them until the same moment.
If anyone were to take a highway engineer to a wide open space and ask them to design a junction which would readily enable two road users to collide with neither of them ever seeing each other, I doubt any would be able to manage it.
Yet this is precisely what exists.
The exact numbers, of course, depend on the driver’s height and seating position, the geometry of their vehicle, and—if you wanted to apply this to other locations—the angle at which the roads meet. The 3:1 speed ratio will vary slightly according to all these factors, and it will not always be the case that the deadly vehicle will be so hard for its victim to see, but the angle between a driver’s line of travel and the line between their eyes and the pillar will always be such that it is the slower road user who is at risk of not being seen.
The point is this: given the design of almost every motor vehicle on the road, the crossing of two straight roads can make for a perfect storm when combined with typical speeds of drivers and cyclists. Ipley Cross represents possibly the most perfect of such storms.
These collisions are, therefore, inevitable—aren’t they?
Of course not.
Human Error: The Eternal Excuse
“None of us are perfect drivers,” remarked Parekh’s defence barrister, attributing the whole affair to “human error”.
The human error in this case, and the other cases, may have been for the drivers to have maintained a constant speed (as we know Parekh did) without having physically moved their head either side of the pillar to rigorously scan the area ahead and to their right.
There are two very simple solutions to the very real risk of a driver-vs-cyclist CBDR collision.
Firstly, by slowing down significantly, any vehicle approaching from the right at a constant speed will move out of the obscured area and into view at the right of the windscreen.
And secondly, significant movement of the head will bring previously obscured sections of road into view.
It’s quite plausible that these simple strategies—either of them—could have prevented two fatalities at this one junction.
One of those strategies can, however, be easily enforced.
A Simple Solution
In 2015, nearly three years after the death of Mark Brummell, a local resident sent a pencil sketch to councillor David Harrison, which he passed on to Hampshire County Council.
It was a simple plan of Ipley Cross, with one modification: the western approach now had a short kink at its meeting with Beaulieu Road, making the junction offset.
With this design, no longer would it be reasonably possible for any driver to simply blow through the junction. Drivers would have to come almost to a stop.
This design would, very simply, force the slowing down that eliminates the problem of CBDR.
The image above is, of course, a mock-up. The junction was never altered.
Two years after that simple sketch was handed to the authority responsible for the junction, Kieran Dix was dead.
Is This Not Dangerous?
And, lest we forget: what of the criminal proceedings against Parekh? Why is it not deemed “dangerous” to approach this junction at 37mph without slowing?
We must note that there are two parts to the definition of dangerous driving. Firstly the standard of driving must be “far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver”, and secondly it must be “obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous”.
People are often drawn to the term “far below”, which offers only a vague difference from “below” as used in the definition of careless driving, but generally the problematic clause is more likely the latter: it simply doesn’t matter how dangerous the driving is if it’s not obvious that it’s dangerous.
If we don’t teach people that to approach a junction at a constant speed is inherently dangerous, and if we don’t offer a basic explanation as to why, then it is surely not obvious to most people.
“Human error” may be real, but so are techniques to mitigate or eliminate its effects—and driver training is poor when it comes to equipping people with those techniques, let alone habituating them. (And let alone reviewing knowledge of those techniques every few years.)
It would appear from media reports that Parekh’s defence was simply that he did not see Dix; the implied logic being that since he saw no other vehicles he felt no compulsion to slow down. The jury’s acquittal equally implies that they agree with this logic: it was not obvious to them that failing to see another vehicle is anything other than unavoidable.
Yet, once the nature of a collision course is explained, the need to slow down becomes obvious.
The truly contemptible human error is not in a single person carelessly failing to see. It is in our failure to continually improve the training and licensing system so as to render the need to slow down obvious; it is in our incessant support of a system which cries “human error” as an excuse to do nothing, rather than as a stimulus to understand that error in order to create a solution.
Constant Bearing, Reducing Distance
So we can easily answer both of our original questions: why the same collision keeps occurring at this junction, and why driving straight through it at a steady 37mph is not deemed “dangerous” by law.
The question we still can’t answer is that of why, when clear solutions to both problems exist, no-one ever does anything about it.
We remain on the same bearing, heading for the next collision.",200,2016440454366
846,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14505177.Cycle_safety_campaigners_launch_tribute_for_friend/,Cycle safety campaigners launch tribute for friend,CYCLE safety campaigners are getting on their bikes to remember a friend who was killed in a crash.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/5084508/,,Daily Echo,2018-01-07 21:04:35.544575+00,2018-01-07 21:04:36.204211+00,1,"CYCLE safety campaigners are getting on their bikes to remember a friend who was killed in a crash.
Former university lecturer Mark Brummell was exploring the New Forest in 2012 when he died in a collision with a car at Ipley Crossroads – the scene of several serious accidents.
Now Southampton Cycling Campaign, which has spent years campaigning for improvements to city roads, is preparing to stage the annual Mark Brummell Memorial Ride.
The event takes places on Sunday – almost four years to the day since he was killed.
After assembling outside the Four Horseshoes pub in Nursling at 10am the riders will make their way to the Crown Inn at King’s Somborne for lunch.
It comes just days after the latest cycling fatality in Hampshire.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Southampton chef Alessandro Filipik, 63, was killed in an accident with a lorry outside Southampton Solent University.
Southampton Cycling Campaign secretary Lindsi Bluemel said at least four cyclists had been killed in the county this year.
She added: “Mark was a very dear friend of mine – he built the bike I ride daily and many other Southampton cyclists are riding bikes Mark built, restored or repaired.”
Dr Brummell, 53, had been enjoying a ride from his home in Shirley, Southampton, when he was knocked off his bike and killed.
He is thought to have been heading to making for his favourite pub, The Turfcutters Arms at East Boldre, when the accident happened.
Dr Brummell was a physicist and mathematician who was credited with developing the LED light.
He studied physics at Oxford, where he continued post-graduate studies before moving to Southampton in the late 1980s to lecture at the university there.
After taking early retirement about 14 years ago he spent much of his time restoring and maintaining bicycles at his home.
Following his death a white-painted bicycle was left at the scene of the tragedy but was later removed. So-called Ghost Bikes have appeared elsewhere after fatal crashes. The memorials aim to encourage motorists to take extra care near bikes.
Dr Brummell was killed in a collision with a Renault Megane on May 28, 2012.
Two months later a pillion passenger on a Yamaha bike was seriously injured in an accident with a lorry at the same spot.
Hampshire County Council later spent thousands of pounds on new markings and improved road surfacing in a bid to make the crossroads safer.",200,2012440205784
856,https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/05/i-became-a-killer-fatal-road-accident-forgiveness,"'I had become a killer': how I learned to live again, after running a man over","After a fatal road accident, Jonathan Izard went to meet the friends of the man who had died. There he found empathy and forgiveness at a time of indescribable horror",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/23140f580b86c6e9c6c7e0be85f9f9e68cecb31c/0_224_6720_4032/master/6720.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxOC8wMS8zMS9mYWNlYm9va19kZWZhdWx0LnBuZw&s=bc037ecaa0d96fd8d57475081d9c1a3c,2018-04-05 05:00:41+00,the Guardian,2018-04-05 09:38:01.9014+00,2018-04-05 10:10:59.702898+00,1,"After a fatal road accident, Jonathan Izard went to meet the friends of the man who had died. There he found empathy and forgiveness at a time of indescribable horror
‘Why do you think you didn’t see him?” It’s so obvious but it comes like a kick in the belly. The words hang in the air and I stare at him blankly. Why didn’t I see him? That’s the great unanswered and unanswerable question that has haunted me for months.
“If I knew the answer to that …” I say. Tears well yet again. They come instantly these days.
“Was it because you were dazzled, perhaps? The driver coming towards you flashed his headlights …”
Is he leading me on, offering a neat escape? He’s cool and practical, this police officer. The other one speaks less but smiles more. They are doing their job, getting the facts and sifting the evidence before deciding whether to prosecute me. After all, a man has died. Someone must be guilty.
“No,” I say. “I don’t think I was dazzled.” It matters hugely to me that everything is rigorous, scrupulously honest. Whatever the findings, there must be no hint of deception, no room for doubt.
It’s April 2016, four months after the accident. This limbo will hold me in its grasp for another six months, until the inquest takes place.
I had always loved driving. Before I was old enough to learn I would sit on the cracked red leather seat of Dad’s Austin Cambridge, pretending to change gears, negotiate traffic, double-declutching on steep hills. Mum had learned to drive on tractors in the Women’s Land Army during the war. She taught Dad, my brother, my sister and finally me. At 17 I passed the test, bought a Morris Minor for £200 and went on to relish the freedom of the open road for 40 years. For my 60th birthday my treat was to spend three weeks driving from New York to San Francisco with no planned route, making it up each day.
I pulled over, shouting, 'No, no!' I understood at once nothing could be the same. Lives had changed in those seconds.
On 31 December 2015, I was in Norfolk for a Christmas break, enjoying the big skies and windswept cliffs. I drove a couple of miles to take someone a thank-you gift and decided to head into the town of Holt for a bite to eat. The cafe closed at 5pm and I made sure not to stay to the last minute, aware that the staff would want to clean up and get ready for parties. I was planning a quiet evening with a glass or two of prosecco. Nothing out of the ordinary. That’s how my life looked: predictable and comfortable.
By 5pm it was as dark as night. I headed east out of Holt and swung round the righthand bend, preparing to join the A148, the bypass. From a side road a small car nipped in front of me and slipped into a space in the traffic. Someone’s in a hurry, I thought.
I turned left on to the main road, and began to move up through the gears. That’s when a car coming towards me flashed its lights. This used to happen to me a lot in the Mini. So much that a couple of years earlier I’d taken it back to BMW to get it checked; yes, my headlights were wrongly adjusted and I had inadvertently been annoying other drivers. So when this driver flashed, I instinctively flashed back: “No, those aren’t my main beams – these are, see?”
The time between my flash and the impact was infinitesimal. And yet in that moment I glimpsed a face in the road. It had a look of incredulity, as if saying, “What the hell are you doing?” The moment was so brief. From seeing that shape, a hunched outline against the black of the night, to the sickening smash was instantaneous. No time to react, to respond, to brake.
I pulled over, shouting, “No, no, no!” I understood at once that nothing could be the same. Lives had changed in those seconds. There was a figure lying on the road. One or two people were around it. Nobody spoke. Or if they did I couldn’t hear. I spat grit from my mouth; later I understood that it was fragments of glass from the shattered windscreen.
“Has someone got a phone? Have you called for an ambulance?” I was shouting. Why didn’t anyone reply? I couldn’t go near the body; I was terrified of what I might see. My legs gave way and I slumped to the kerb. A woman touched me on the arm. It felt the kindest thing ever. But then she said, “Don’t worry. It’ll be all right.” And I knew that was a lie.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘He couldn’t bear to sit around with the others watching the telly’ ... the programme for a celebration of Michael Rawson’s life. Photograph: Alicia Canter for the Guardian
Police arrived in minutes. I was led to sit in one of their big vehicles and an officer, who introduced himself as Jason, asked me questions. He wrote my words down laboriously and asked me to sign my statement. My hands were shaking so much I couldn’t hold the pen. Eventually I scrawled my name on the paper. I blew into a bag, had a swab taken from my cheek. My phone was examined; had I been texting or making a call? No, the last message was from my friend Marian when I was in the cafe. Something banal, back then, a world away.
I was taken to a shop where a kind couple made cups of tea for me and all the police. There seemed to be so many of them now.
“The air ambulance has taken him to Addenbrooke’s,” a policeman called Bob said. “But he’s not in a good way.” There had been a helicopter?
“Why do you think you didn’t see him?” I don’t know, I don’t know! It was dark, he was wearing dark clothes. “Was I dazzled?” I don’t think so. “Had I been drinking?” I doubted myself. Perhaps I had. No, I’d had a coffee. “Was I distracted, tuning the radio?” No, it was off. My car: were the lights working? Yes, they had been checked. The tyres, the brakes … Everything was as it should be. There was no explanation. Two years on, there is no explanation. No way to make sense of it.
“Who can come and collect you?” Bob asked me. “A family member?”
Instinct said I wanted my mummy and daddy. Both dead. My boyfriend – well, my ex – was in Canada. My best friend was in France, my sister in Shropshire, my brother in Ireland. I shook my head, lost.
“Or a neighbour?”
Nuala, next door, was 80, frail and didn’t drive. There was no one who could help me, take this horror away, kiss it better.
The call came: 'Michael Rawson didn’t survive.' There is no way to describe the anguish of hearing those words
I had two friends who lived an hour away. A call was made. John and Laura arrived, wrapped me up in a blanket to take me away. On the journey to their house I began to feel nauseous and John stopped the car so I could be sick. It was a visceral heave, my guts wrenching and churning. Again and again the muscles strained and squeezed involuntarily. Then came the yawning. Huge, ridiculous gulping movements beyond my control, the jaw stretching until it was painful. In any other context this would have been comical.
I stayed with John and Laura for several days; mostly I lay in bed not sleeping.
I was numb with shock and pain. They talked to me; I heard some of the words. One day I put clothes on and stepped five paces outside into the garden. It felt like an achievement. I sat in a wooden chair until I was cold and then retreated inside. I felt so fragile, totally vulnerable. As if I had lost a layer of skin.
It was while I was at John and Laura’s that Bob called. The man I hit was in his 70s. He had a name now: Michael Rawson. He was in hospital and was “critical but stable”. I imagined him immobile, tubes and machines keeping him alive. And I allowed myself to picture us meeting, me carrying flowers to his bedside, distraught with apology. Or would we be angry with each other?
“What were you doing?”
“I could ask the same of you.”
“You flashed me. I thought you’d seen me and were letting me cross the road.”
“I flashed the other driver.”
Whatever the dialogue, the scene assumed that he would live. But six days into the new year the call came: “Michael Rawson didn’t survive.”
There is no way to describe the anguish of hearing those words. There was no chance to undo it. I had become a killer. A death is always huge. But others I had witnessed had been after illness – cancer, dementia – and there had been a dying process of months or years, a chance to be involved, say farewell, make adjustments and prepare for the end. The brutality of this was hell.
To be responsible for someone’s death is an unimaginable position. There are so many questions. All the what-ifs of leaving the cafe a minute earlier or later, of glimpsing the man in the road in time to avoid him, of his pulling through and recovering. But they are fantasies.
“It wasn’t your fault,” I was told so many times. “It could have been any one of us.” I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.
“What do I do with this?” I had asked John on the night of the crash. “I don’t know,” he had said. “But you will.”
A week or so into January, when I was able to function again, I went shopping for new clothes, all black, as a mark of respect. “Are you in mourning?” someone asked me, thinking they were making a joke. I said, “Yes,” and the conversation ended. I stopped shaving because it seemed an insensitive self-indulgence to pay attention to my appearance. I had therapy; a lot of therapy. In those sessions I cried until I thought I’d never stop. I became terrified of crowds and loud noises, cowering against a wall and blocking my ears if I heard a police siren. I’m still claustrophobic and panicky in enclosed spaces. I can’t cope with any gathering of more than a handful. I wait on kerbs for the green man to show before crossing, even when there is no traffic. No risks must be taken.
I chose half a dozen people to tell. Each time I related the facts I dissolved. I gripped one friend’s hand so tightly I damaged her fingers. The shock was identical every day, endlessly repeating. I went to see my doctor. He signed me off work, handing me a slip of paper that referred to post-traumatic stress disorder. Me? Surely not. I’m the strong, resilient one.
The weeks passed, the seasons changed. Eventually the date of the inquest was announced: 28 October. My solicitor said that as I hadn’t been called by the coroner to give evidence I shouldn’t attend. But my instinct told me I needed to be there, to hear the summing up, to witness this public reckoning.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘Yes, Michael would have been angry with you. But then he would have forgiven you,‘ one of his friends told me ... the order of service for Michael Rawson’s funeral. Photograph: Alicia Canter for the Guardian
People talk of closure. But for me, the inquest was the opposite: the feeling of something that had been gripping me tightly around the throat opening up and allowing me to breathe again. “No blame should attach to the driver” were the words I’d waited 10 months to hear.
The following day I shaved off my beard and consigned my black garb to the back of the wardrobe.
A few weeks later I asked Laura if I could visit her and try to drive again. I wept as I began but the mantra of “I can do this … I’m a good driver” allowed me to sit at the wheel for half an hour and pilot her car around the country roads.
Freed from the limbo I knew there was more I needed to do. I contacted the residence where Michael Rawson had lived. He had got off the bus and was crossing the road to go home when the accident happened. I was fearful of animosity; after all I was the driver who had killed one of their friends. But my fear was ungrounded; I was welcomed with kindness and empathy. And laughter – something I had denied myself. I began to learn about Michael the man and his character.
“He was a proper rogue!” I was told. “He would take risks. Despite having two strokes he was determined to live his life. Even in the winter, with snow on the ground, he would struggle into town for an Indian or a Chinese meal. He couldn’t bear to sit around with the others watching the telly.”
I learned that Michael had studied at the same university as me, but 15 years earlier. His profession of linguistics took him around the world; he had lived in South Africa and Canada. His passions were photography and classical music. He had a vast collection of CDs and would invite friends to listen to his favourite composers for hours at a time, educating them as he shared his excitement.
I was shown a photograph of him, with a bemused half-smile on his face. I felt as if I was being introduced to him, meeting the man I had killed. I said, “Hello.”
Others imagined my meeting him too. “You’re like him in many ways. You’d have had interesting conversations.”
As I heard about him from his friends, Michael came alive to me. Yes, it’s ironic but that’s exactly how it seemed: he came alive. No longer merely a death, a statistic; he became a man who lived a full life.
One of his closest friends told me, “I was angry with you when I heard what had happened. But the police said you hadn’t been drinking, weren’t speeding or using your phone, and my anger dissipated. Michael would have been angry with you too. Oh yes, he’d have been very angry. But then … he would have forgiven you.”
What a kind but bizarre offering. The idea that Michael would forgive me for killing him. This friend even took me to the woodland burial plot where I was able to spend time saying the things I needed to express. To apologise, of course.
And now, two years on? I am aware of Michael every day, aware of his death and my part in that. But also of the existence before my car ended his life. The PTSD continues in unexpected ways. I’m still hypersensitive to noise, anxious in crowds. I cry at the tiniest prompting, often at kindness and evidence of a shared humanity.
But I’m angry too. When I see pedestrians texting as they cross the road I shout at them: “Don’t be stupid! That’s so dangerous!”
I struggle daily with the riddle of how to go on living as the person I have become. To be The Man Who Killed, or not be defined by that one event? Throughout those almost unbearable days, did I ever consider that taking my own life would be the right thing to do? No. In fact the accident has given me an urgent duty to live a more worthwhile life, and in doing so to honour Michael Rawson. That responsibility I bear willingly; it will be with me always.
• Meeting the Man I Killed will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm on 10 April and 5pm on 15 April. Jonathan Izard is donating his fee for this article to Brake, the road safety charity.",200,2015360096531
768,https://surrey.police.uk/news/second-pedestrian-dies-following-guildford-collision/,Second pedestrian dies following Guildford collision,A second person has sadly died following a collision in Guildford last month.,http://surrey.police.uk/images/surrey-facebook-card.jpg,2016-03-22 15:02:50+00,Surrey Police,2017-10-18 10:43:55.677141+00,2017-10-18 10:43:56.422822+00,1,"Second pedestrian dies following Guildford collision
A second person has sadly died following a collision in Guildford last month.
Officers were called to Bridge Street, Guildford at around 1.30pm on Saturday, 20 February following a collision involving a grey Landrover Defender and a number of pedestrians. A woman in her 30s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 40s suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment, yesterday (Thursday, 3 March) he sadly died.
A third pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision, has since been released from hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, was also taken to hospital but has since been released.
Officers continue to appeal for witnesses and are carrying out a number of enquiries as part of the ongoing investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Both families have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it should call Surrey Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922 quoting reference 45160014507.",200,2016450046627
808,http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/14946357.Van_man_admits_causing_death_of_woman__80__by_careless_driving/,"Van man admits causing death of woman, 80, by careless driving","A VAN driver whose vehicle collided with a pensioner, who died as a result of her injuries, in Swindon has admitted causing her death by careless…",http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/4922341/,,The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald,2017-10-19 19:41:35.899968+00,2017-10-19 19:41:36.505827+00,1,"A VAN driver whose vehicle collided with a pensioner, who died as a result of her injuries, in Swindon has admitted causing her death by careless driving.
Stephen Wiltshire was behind the wheel of a 16-plate Vauxhall Vivaro when it struck 80-year-old Rhoda Griffiths on College Street in the town centre.
Wiltshire, 23, of Witts Lane, Purton, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by careless driving when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court.
His van was in collision with the woman close to the junction with Sanford Street at about 5pm on Monday, January 4.
Judge Tim Mousley QC adjourned the case to Friday, January 6, and released Wiltshire on bail until then.
And he also imposed an interim driving ban with the total period he will disqualified for decided when he is sentenced.",200,2016540088716
812,https://lightwater.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/sad-to-read-of-a-fatal-accident-at-gordon-boys-roundabout-at-its-junction-with-red-road/,Sad to read of a fatal accident at Gordon Boys roundabout at its junction with Red Road,"Having arrived home after a Christmas break with family, a quick search on Get Surrey for happenings in and around the borough. It’s sad to read that a Man dies after car leaves road and hits…",https://lightwater.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/police-car.jpg,2015-12-28 19:15:19+00,Lightwater,2017-10-20 09:29:44.699815+00,2017-10-20 09:29:45.913074+00,1,"Having arrived home after a Christmas break with family, a quick search on Get Surrey for happenings in and around the borough.
It’s sad to read that a Man dies after car leaves road and hits tree near Lightwater in Get Surrey – Camberley edition. Even sadder that it happened on Christmas Day.
The report says its thought the car was travelling From Red Road and crashed into a tree on the Gordon Boys roundabout. All a bit odd, but then accidents often are.
One point of reporting accuracy to note. While Surrey Police HERE requesting witnesses to the crash, and Get Surrey both state the accident was in Lightwater. The accident occurred in West End parish. Red Road from just after its junction with Lightwater Road is in West End, as is Gordon Boys roundabout.",200,2015450037202
815,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/hogs-back-police-crash-victim-4807641,Hogs Back police crash victim was young soldier,THE young man hit and killed by a police car on the A31 Hogs Back near Guildford on Saturday was a trainee soldier based in Hampshire.,http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article4759708.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2125297_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2012-12-06 00:00:00+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:25:24.593543+00,2017-10-20 11:25:28.160525+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
THE young man hit and killed by a police car on the A31 Hogs Back near Guildford in the early hours of Saturday (December 1) was a trainee soldier based in Hampshire.
Joshua Steven Brown, 21, from Nottinghamshire, was struck by the marked Surrey Police vehicle, which was responding to an emergency call, on the A31 at Puttenham at around 3.35am .
Mr Brown, who was in training with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Bordon, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will now investigate the police driver's response to the call, as to whether it was appropriate for the road and weather conditions at the time.
The officers involved will also be examined as to their experience in relation to driving police vehicles in response situations.
The westbound carriageway of the A31 was closed between the A3 slip road and Puttenham for almost 12 hours while investigations took place.
IPCC commissioner Jennifer Izekor said: "" This is a tragic death of a young man with his life ahead of him and my thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time.
“I would like to assure them this will be a thorough and rigorous investigation to establish all of the circumstances surrounding Joshua’s death.”
An IPCC family liaison manager has been communicating with Mr Brown's relatives.
A post-mortem examination took place on Tuesday and established the cause of death as head injuries consistent with a road traffic accident.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Brown, including on Facebook where friend Scott Bridge wrote: ""Josh Brown, I saw you as a brother, someone to look up to and one of the closest friends I've ever had the pleasure of having.
""I'm gonna miss all the nights out we had, all the gym sessions and just meeting up with you when I got back from leave.
""I remember when you told me you was joining the army and you asked me all the questions about it. I was so glad when you told me you got in.""
Amy Sly, posting on Twitter, said: ""He will be greatly missed by all that knew him! What a great guy! RIP Josh Brown.""",200,2012450000592
827,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/genuinely-caring-garforth-academy-teacher-named-as-cyclist-who-died-after-crash-in-leeds-1-8307950,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:54:11.743913+00,2017-10-21 20:54:21.819068+00,1,"",444,2016133CC0249
843,http://singletrackworld.com/2018/01/collision-course-why-this-type-of-road-junction-will-keep-killing-cyclists/,Collision Course: Why This Type Of Road Junction Will Keep Killing Cyclists,Bez suggests that sometimes a steady driver can be the most dangerous driver,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ipley-cross-before-after.jpg,,Singletrack Magazine,2018-01-07 20:44:02.886901+00,2018-01-07 20:44:05.084181+00,1,"Ipley Cross is a largely unremarkable place, an open plain where two roads cross: Beaulieu Road running north-to-south and Dibden Bottom running roughly east-to-west.
Yet it is a place of notoriety. For good reason.
Two Deaths And A Lucky Escape
In August 2011 a 15 year old boy was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by a driver who failed to see him and failed to give way at the junction. The boy was sent flying, but somehow escaped with only a broken collarbone.
In May 2012 a second, almost identical incident occurred. Mark Brummell was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Stephen Chard, who failed to see Brummell and failed to give way at the junction. Brummell was killed.
In December 2016 a third, almost identical incident occurred. Kieran Dix was cycling along Beaulieu Road when he was struck from his left by Viral Parekh, who failed to see Dix and failed to give way at the junction. Dix, too, was fatally injured.
Chard was charged with causing death by careless driving and pleaded guilty; Parekh was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but was found not guilty of the more serious offence by a jury despite having driven through the junction’s “give way” line at 37mph without slowing.
Two questions present themselves.
Firstly, why it that the same collision keeps occurring at this junction? And secondly, why is such a standard of driving considered only to be “careless” rather than “dangerous”?
As we shall see, the answers to both are closely related.
By understanding one of the most likely causes for “failure to see” collisions at this junction, not only can we answer those questions but we can offer surprisingly straightforward solutions.
The Existing Layout
Ipley crossroads has a very simple layout: two straight sections of road cross at an angle of 69 degrees, with the north-south road (Beaulieu Road) having priority.
Sight lines are good, although the rightward view from the easterly approach is affected somewhat by a gentle slope which rises to the northeast of the junction.
So, if it’s so easy to see, why is it apparently so easy to fail to see?
Hidden In Plain View
Far and away the most plausible answer is a phenomenon known as “constant bearing, decreasing range”, or CBDR. Originally noted by sailors, it is the phenomenon whereby two vessels, or vehicles, moving at steady speeds in straight lines towards a collision will maintain the same bearing.
If you’re a dab hand with basic trigonometry, you can probably figure the principles out for yourself, but if not then of course Wikipedia has an explanation.
CBDR is required knowledge in maritime and aviation, where ships and aircraft travel significant distances with constant speed and bearing, but it is rarely taught in the context of highways, where motion is generally less constant. But it is nonetheless important where two straight routes cross: not just two roads, but also where roads and railways cross at unsignalled level crossings (a design which is rarely if ever found in the UK but which is not uncommon in parts of the US).
Sailors and pilots are taught to detect ships and planes at a constant bearing and to take avoiding action. When it comes to drivers, however, things are very different, because almost all motor vehicles have a design flaw which means not only that a CBDR condition precedes a collision, but that unless (as we shall see) the driver does one of two things, the same condition means that the driver will never even see the phenomenon occurring.
That design flaw is the front ‘A’ pillar, at the edge of the windscreen.
The Pillar Shadow
Take a look at this plan view of a Vauxhall Zafira (as driven by Viral Parekh). When the driver looks towards the horizon, the front pillar will obscure some of the view. The red ellipse represents an approximate cross section at that point, with the shaded area beyond it being obscured as a result.
Once you extrapolate that obscured area, the extent of its effect is obvious. Here’s the same set of lines drawn on the Zafira, scaled up and overlaid on Ipley Cross.
At the position shown, approximately 100m from the junction at Ipley Cross, the pillar obscures roughly 12m of Beaulieu road. That’s six bicycle lengths: enough to hide not just a cyclist but a small group of riders.
Of course, as the driver approaches that junction, that obscured section of road moves towards the junction with them. As does the cyclist.
Parekh’s car had a black box type device, which (contrary to his statements to police) recorded his approach to the junction at a steady speed of 37mph. At this speed it would have taken six seconds to cover the 100m to the collision, and the following image shows the approximate areas obscured by the Zafira’s pillar at six points in time representing each incremental second leading up to impact, with the red area showing the pillar shadow one second prior to impact.
Although the obscured section of road becomes smaller as the driver approaches, it remains large enough to completely obscure a bicycle until less than a second prior to impact: too late for either party to react.
The light blue line in the following diagram represents the approximate length of a bicycle and fits comfortably within the pillar shadow at one second before impact.
Naturally, as per the conditions of a collision course being signalled by a constant bearing, for any speed of the approaching car there is a speed at which a cyclist will remain obscured by the front pillar almost until the point of impact. The angles of the triangles define a ratio of speeds, and with this geometry that ratio is a little over 3:1.
So, in the case of a vehicle moving at 37mph westwards along Dibden Bottom, the CBDR speed southbound along Beaulieu Road is roughly 13.5mph. A very plausible speed for a cyclist.
But such a degree of coincidence is actually not required.
Due to the width of the pillar and the extent shadow it casts, which is much larger than a bicycle until impact is inevitable, true CBDR is not even necessary: it would be perfectly possible for a cyclist to be moving at around 17.5mph and then hit the brakes two seconds prior to impact, without ever appearing in the driver’s view.
There’s a whole range of steady speeds at which someone could approach this junction from the north and remain obscured to a driver approaching at a steady speed from the east (and, likewise, also from the south and east respectively).
Crucially, for any likely speed of an approaching car, any speed in that range is a perfectly feasible speed for a cyclist.
But there’s one more thing about Ipley Cross that makes it especially dangerous.
Critical Angles
Keen triangle enthusiasts may have started thinking about this already, but there are of course three angles to consider here.
The first is the angle between the two approach paths, which is a constant value defined by the road. At Ipley Cross this is 69 degrees.
The second is the angle between the driver’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the front pillar. This will vary depending on the vehicle and the driver, but the approximations above put the angle at around 17 degrees to the centre of the pillar.
The third is the angle between the cyclist’s line of travel and the line from their eyes to the vehicle which will hit them.
At this location, with this vehicle, it is 94 degrees.
A car which is on a collision course at Ipley Cross with a cyclist who is obscured from the driver’s view by the front pillar will approach the cyclist from behind.
Ipley Cross is constructed in such a way that not only is it possible for a careless driver to drive straight into a cyclist without seeing them until a fraction of a second before impact, but under the exact same circumstances it is also possible for that cyclist not to see the car that hits them until the same moment.
If anyone were to take a highway engineer to a wide open space and ask them to design a junction which would readily enable two road users to collide with neither of them ever seeing each other, I doubt any would be able to manage it.
Yet this is precisely what exists.
The exact numbers, of course, depend on the driver’s height and seating position, the geometry of their vehicle, and—if you wanted to apply this to other locations—the angle at which the roads meet. The 3:1 speed ratio will vary slightly according to all these factors, and it will not always be the case that the deadly vehicle will be so hard for its victim to see, but the angle between a driver’s line of travel and the line between their eyes and the pillar will always be such that it is the slower road user who is at risk of not being seen.
The point is this: given the design of almost every motor vehicle on the road, the crossing of two straight roads can make for a perfect storm when combined with typical speeds of drivers and cyclists. Ipley Cross represents possibly the most perfect of such storms.
These collisions are, therefore, inevitable—aren’t they?
Of course not.
Human Error: The Eternal Excuse
“None of us are perfect drivers,” remarked Parekh’s defence barrister, attributing the whole affair to “human error”.
The human error in this case, and the other cases, may have been for the drivers to have maintained a constant speed (as we know Parekh did) without having physically moved their head either side of the pillar to rigorously scan the area ahead and to their right.
There are two very simple solutions to the very real risk of a driver-vs-cyclist CBDR collision.
Firstly, by slowing down significantly, any vehicle approaching from the right at a constant speed will move out of the obscured area and into view at the right of the windscreen.
And secondly, significant movement of the head will bring previously obscured sections of road into view.
It’s quite plausible that these simple strategies—either of them—could have prevented two fatalities at this one junction.
One of those strategies can, however, be easily enforced.
A Simple Solution
In 2015, nearly three years after the death of Mark Brummell, a local resident sent a pencil sketch to councillor David Harrison, which he passed on to Hampshire County Council.
It was a simple plan of Ipley Cross, with one modification: the western approach now had a short kink at its meeting with Beaulieu Road, making the junction offset.
With this design, no longer would it be reasonably possible for any driver to simply blow through the junction. Drivers would have to come almost to a stop.
This design would, very simply, force the slowing down that eliminates the problem of CBDR.
The image above is, of course, a mock-up. The junction was never altered.
Two years after that simple sketch was handed to the authority responsible for the junction, Kieran Dix was dead.
Is This Not Dangerous?
And, lest we forget: what of the criminal proceedings against Parekh? Why is it not deemed “dangerous” to approach this junction at 37mph without slowing?
We must note that there are two parts to the definition of dangerous driving. Firstly the standard of driving must be “far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver”, and secondly it must be “obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous”.
People are often drawn to the term “far below”, which offers only a vague difference from “below” as used in the definition of careless driving, but generally the problematic clause is more likely the latter: it simply doesn’t matter how dangerous the driving is if it’s not obvious that it’s dangerous.
If we don’t teach people that to approach a junction at a constant speed is inherently dangerous, and if we don’t offer a basic explanation as to why, then it is surely not obvious to most people.
“Human error” may be real, but so are techniques to mitigate or eliminate its effects—and driver training is poor when it comes to equipping people with those techniques, let alone habituating them. (And let alone reviewing knowledge of those techniques every few years.)
It would appear from media reports that Parekh’s defence was simply that he did not see Dix; the implied logic being that since he saw no other vehicles he felt no compulsion to slow down. The jury’s acquittal equally implies that they agree with this logic: it was not obvious to them that failing to see another vehicle is anything other than unavoidable.
Yet, once the nature of a collision course is explained, the need to slow down becomes obvious.
The truly contemptible human error is not in a single person carelessly failing to see. It is in our failure to continually improve the training and licensing system so as to render the need to slow down obvious; it is in our incessant support of a system which cries “human error” as an excuse to do nothing, rather than as a stimulus to understand that error in order to create a solution.
Constant Bearing, Reducing Distance
So we can easily answer both of our original questions: why the same collision keeps occurring at this junction, and why driving straight through it at a steady 37mph is not deemed “dangerous” by law.
The question we still can’t answer is that of why, when clear solutions to both problems exist, no-one ever does anything about it.
We remain on the same bearing, heading for the next collision.",200,2012440205784
845,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/4103/,"","","",,"",2018-01-07 20:55:05.180558+00,2018-01-07 20:55:05.581779+00,1,"",403,2016440454366
847,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15099151.Hampshire_crossroads_named_one_of_most_dangerous_for_cyclists_in_UK/,Hampshire crossroads named one of most dangerous for cyclists in UK,AN ACCIDENT blackspot in Hampshire has been named as one of the worst in the country for collisions involving cyclists.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/6009681/,,Daily Echo,2018-01-07 21:05:43.078759+00,2018-01-07 21:05:43.979649+00,1,"AN ACCIDENT blackspot in Hampshire has been named as one of the worst in the country for collisions involving cyclists.
In the past few years Ipley Crossroads has seen at least two fatalities and several other incidents in which people on bikes were hit by vehicles.
New figures show seven collisions at the isolated spot were reported to police between 2009 and 2015.
The accident toll emerged after digital mapping company Mapmechanics analysed national data from the Department for Transport and discovered that accidents involving cyclists had resulted in 139,628 casualties over the six-year period.
Ipley Crossroads - between Hythe and Beaulieu Road station - has been identified as one of the worst rural blackspots for cyclists.
It comes just days after Kieran Dix, 36, of Eastleigh, died in hospital two months after his bike was collision with a Vauxhall Zafira at the notorious junction.
Another fatality occurred there in 2012 when fellow cyclist Mark Brummell, 53, of Shirley, Southampton, was killed in a collision with a Renault Megane.
Following his death a white-painted bicycle was left at the scene of the tragedy but was later removed.
So-called Ghost Bikes have appeared across the UK after fatal crashes involving cyclists. The memorials aim to encourage motorists to take extra care near bicycles.
Ipley is where the Lyndhurst to Hythe road meets the Marchwood to Beaulieu route.
Local county councillor David Harrison has been contacted by a Marchwood resident who wants the crossroads to be converted into a staggered junction.
Under the proposal a short section of the Lyndhurst to Hythe road would be re-routed to create a T-junction just south of the current inter-section.
Cllr Harrison said: “It’s a strange crossroads. Although there’s an unobstructed view on all approaches - with clear signage - it’s been the scene of many accidents.“A resident has sent me a suggestion as to how the junction could be re-designed. I think it’s an excellent idea that would make it a lot safer in that vehicles not on the main road would be be forced to come to a halt.
“I’ve passed this on to the highways manager at the county council and asked that they consider the idea.”
The county council has already spent thousands of pounds on new markings and improved surfacing.
Cllr Rob Humby, Executive Member for Environment and Transport at the county council, said: “I was very sorry to hear of the tragic accident at Ipley crossroads at the end of last year where a cyclist died. “All serious accidents are investigated by the Casualty Reduction Partnership to consider the cause of the accident and the need for any remedial action.”",200,2012440205784
859,http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2015-10-25/13-injured-after-car-crashes-into-smoking-shelter-in-porthcawl/,Thirteen injured after car crashes into smoking shelter outside Porthcawl nightclub,"Thirteen people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a smoking shelter in Porthcawl in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency service crews were called to the scene outside Streets Nightclub on John Street just after 1:00am.
The Welsh Ambulance Service deployed 13 vehicles to the scene and ten people, aged between 17 and 43 years old, were taken to hospital.
None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
A 24-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/804184/img.jpg,,ITV News,2018-04-23 20:55:39.502608+00,2018-04-23 20:55:40.84849+00,1,"Thirteen people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a smoking shelter in Porthcawl in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency service crews were called to the scene outside Streets Nightclub on John Street just after 1:00am.
The Welsh Ambulance Service deployed 13 vehicles to the scene and ten people, aged between 17 and 43 years old, were taken to hospital.
None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
A 24-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving.",200,2015621501832
809,http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/15007025.Great_grandmother_dies_after_Rentokil_driver_reverses_into_her/,Great grandmother dies after Rentokil driver reverses into her,A VAN driver who ran over a killed a great grandmother in the town centre has been banned from the road for 12 months.,http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/resources/images/5800104/,,Messenger Newspapers,2017-10-19 19:42:28.970661+00,2017-10-19 19:42:29.799796+00,1,"A VAN driver who ran over a killed a great grandmother in the town centre has been banned from the road for 12 months.
Stephen Wiltshire failed to check the blind spot at the rear of his vehicle before reversing into 80-year-old Annie Griffiths at the side of Primark. Despite other motorists sounding their horns and pedestrians trying to get his attention the 24-year-old failed to stop.
Meanwhile Mrs Griffiths, who was not wearing her hearing aid, was also unaware of the warning and also did not notice the beeping of the van's reversing horn.
As a result of the impact the pensioner, formerly chief nursing officer for WH Smith and an Old Town stalwart at Christ Church, the Mothers' Union and baby clinic, died at the scene.
Now after hearing Wiltshire had a momentary lapse of concentration before the impact a judge put him on a one-year community order.
Hannah Squire, prosecuting, told Swindon Crown Court that the accident happened at about 5pm on Monday, January 4, last year.
She said Rentokil worker Wiltshire had been called to a job at Marks and Spencer in the town centre and arrived at College Street looking for somewhere to park.
After initially pulling up at the bollards opposite Lloyds Bank he went to reverse into a space in the loading bay at the side of Primark, she said.
But as he set off he had not noticed Mrs Griffiths, who was moving with the aid of a wheeled walker, directly behind his vehicle.
Despite only moving a few van lengths before stopping as a passer by smashed her hand on the side of his vehicle, he had knocked down and gone over the old lady.
Miss Squire said: ""It became immediately obvious to people in that area that the van was on course to collide with Mrs Griffiths. She was walking with her back to the van. Some of those present did their best to alert both Mr Wiltshire and Mrs Griffiths to the imminent danger of the reversing van.
""Mr Taylor was sounding a horn, Mr Litt, also waiting, was sounding a horn. Pedestrians were shouting.
""Mr Williams did not hear those warnings in time and he did not see Mrs Griffiths behind his van despite looking in those rear view mirrors.""
Wiltshire, of Witts Lane, Purton, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by careless driving.
Kate Blumgart, defending, said her client had not driven since the incident and was very sorry for what he had done and wished to apologise to her family.
""In his own words he describes this as a year from hell for him but far, far worse for them,"" she said.
He had never got a speeding ticket in the past, she said, and had no other involvement in the criminal justice system.
Passing sentence Judge Tim Mousley QC said: ""You simply had not taken sufficient steps to make sure that the route you were taking was unobstructed.
""Other drivers in parked cars tried to get your attention by sounding their horns and pedestrians also tried to get your attention, but sadly it was too late.
""You failed to note whether there was a person in the blind spot behind your vehicle.""
He imposed a one-year community order with 200 hours of unpaid work, 10 sessions of rehabilitation activity requirement, a one-year ban and extended test.",200,2016540088716
816,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/man-fatally-hit-police-car-4807579,Man fatally hit by police car on A31 Hogs Back,A MAN has died after being hit by a police car as he walked along the A31 Hogs Back in Puttenham.,http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article4759617.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2125055_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2012-12-01 00:00:00+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:25:46.037241+00,2017-10-20 11:25:50.20564+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A MAN has died after being hit by a police car as he walked along the A31 Hogs Back in Puttenham.
The 21-year-old was struck by the vehicle in the early hours of Saturday (December 1), at around 3.35am.
The incident has now been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
A spokesman for the IPCC confirmed the young man died at the scene after he was hit by the police car, which was responding to an incident.
It is not known whether any officers were injured in the collision.
The westbound carriageway of the A31 was closed between the A3 slip road and Puttenham for some time while investigations took place. Surrey Police said it had been fully reopened at around 3pm on Saturday.",200,2012450000592
828,http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2017-01-10/police-trace-van-over-fatal-leeds-collision/,Police trace van over fatal Leeds collision,Police investigating a road traffic collision which caused the death of a Leeds schoolteacher are appealing to trace the occupants of a van as potential witnesses.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/1193523/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-10-21 20:54:48.001348+00,2017-10-21 20:54:48.830568+00,1,"At the time the collision occurred, this van was the lead vehicle waiting at the junction of Whitkirk Lane and the Ring Road and the collision happened at the side of it. The vehicle waited a few seconds before setting off and I feel the occupants of this vehicle will have witnessed the collision and will be able to assist the investigation.
We believe they will recognise themselves from the date, location and circumstances and we would like them to get in touch so we can have as full a picture as possible of what happened. We are also still keen to hear from anyone else who we have not already spoken to who witnessed the collision or who saw the movements of either vehicle immediately before the collision.",200,2016133CC0249
848,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15301322.Tribute_to_cyclists_killed_at_New_Forest_blackspot/,Tribute to cyclists killed at New Forest blackspot,SAFETY campaigners staged a 30-mile ride in memory of cyclists killed on the roads – including two who died at the same spot.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/6375785/,,Daily Echo,2018-01-07 21:05:46.701159+00,2018-01-07 21:05:47.439174+00,1,"SAFETY campaigners staged a 30-mile ride in memory of cyclists killed on the roads – including two who died at the same spot.
They set off from the Four Horseshoes pub in Nursling after standing in silent tribute to Mark Brummell and Kieran Dix, who lost their lives in separate accidents at Ipley Crossroads in the New Forest.
Mark, 53, of Shirley, Southampton, was killed in 2012 and Kieran, 36, of Eastleigh, died after being badly injured in a similar collision last year.
Following Mark’s death, a white-painted bicycle was left at the scene of the tragedy but was later removed.
So-called ‘ghost bikes’ have appeared across the UK after fatal crashes involving cyclists. The memorials aim to encourage motorists to take extra care near bicycles.
Every year members of Southampton Cycling Campaign stage a ride in memory of Mark and all the other riders killed in accidents in the area.
Almost 20 people took part in this year’s event, the youngest of whom was 11.
After leaving Nursling they rode to West Tytherley, where they had lunch at the Black Horse pub before returning to Southampton via Dunbridge and Romsey.
One of the organisers, Lindsi Bluemel, said: “We began by observing a short silence in memory of Mark and Kieran and all the other cyclists who have died.
“For several years our route has included Ipley Crossroads but we wanted a bit of variety and now pick other areas where we know Mark used to cycle.
“He loved riding in the Test Valley.”
Earlier this year Ipley Crossroads, between Hythe and Beaulieu Road station, was named as one of the worst accident blackspots for cyclists.
Seven collisions at Ipley were reported to police between 2009 and 2015.
The accident toll emerged after digital mapping company Mapmechanics analysed national data from the Department for Transport and discovered that accidents involving cyclists had resulted in 139,628 casualties over the six-year period.
The county council has already spent thousands of pounds on new markings and improved surfacing.
Speaking after the publication of the Mapmechanics data a county council spokesman said: “All serious accidents are investigated by the Casualty Reduction Partnership to consider the cause of the accident and the need for any remedial action.”",200,2012440205784
857,https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/apr/09/lorry-driver-who-killed-labour-peer-on-zebra-crossing-avoids-jail,Lorry driver who killed Labour peer on zebra crossing avoids jail,Kul Pandey given suspended sentence after he admits causing death by careless driving,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9ec22456e782db798739363779f87b93f41d1f7c/0_74_780_468/master/780.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxOC8wMS8zMS9mYWNlYm9va19kZWZhdWx0LnBuZw&s=c43277fa773285c3ba711165882ef5cc,2018-04-09 13:13:19+00,the Guardian,2018-04-13 09:53:41.540113+00,2018-04-13 09:53:44.740119+00,1,"A lorry driver who knocked a Labour peer off his mobility scooter and killed him has avoided jail.
Lord Taylor of Blackburn was on a zebra crossing outside the House of Lords when a heavy goods vehicle crashed into him in November 2016. The 87-year-old suffered severe head injuries and died in hospital.
Kul Pandey, 56, a former Nepalese Gurkha from Feltham in west London, pleaded guilty to causing Taylor’s death by careless driving. He was given a 24-week jail sentence suspended for two years and 200 hours of unpaid work. He was also disqualified from driving for three years.
Sentencing him at the Old Bailey, Judge Anuja Dhir QC said: “The man you killed was Lord Taylor of Blackburn. He was 87 years old, an active member of the House of Lords and a family man.
“All road users should feel safe, but those using a pedestrian crossing ought to feel completely protected because drivers should expect that people will be using them and should take particular care.
“The size of the vehicle you were driving and the weather conditions on that day should have meant that you were even more careful than you would normally be. You were not.”",200,2016010002074
858,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37384043,Two jailed over 85mph road race deaths,Two men who caused the deaths of a taxi driver and his passenger during a road race are jailed for seven-and-a-half years.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/123D8/production/_91221747_miahandsikder.jpg,2016-09-16 12:17:32+00,BBC News,2018-04-15 09:45:18.527059+00,2018-04-15 09:45:23.706718+00,1,"Image copyright West Yorkshire Police Image caption The driving of Ismail Miah and Muhammed Sikder has been described as ""foolish and reckless""
Two men who caused the deaths of a taxi driver and his passenger while racing at speeds of up to 85mph have each been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
Mirza Malick, 64, and Paul Hayward, 55, from Bradford, were killed in a crash in the city in January.
Ismail Miah, 23, and Muhammed Sikder, 27, who Bradford Crown Court heard had been driving ""side by side"", admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
The judge described the case as ""approaching the worst"" of its kind.
Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC said he expected the length of the sentences to come under scrutiny but that he had to give credit to the two men for their guilty pleas.
Is the law tough enough on killer drivers?
He said the seven-and-a-half year sentences ""will no doubt be questioned"", adding: ""No doubt my superiors, as we speak, are examining this offence and the sentencing policy.""
Image caption Mirza Malick and Paul Hayward died at the scene of the crash on the Shipley Airedale Road
Miah, who was driving a Range Rover, and Sikder, who was behind the wheel of a BMW, were caught travelling at speeds of up 85mph and 75mph respectively along the 40mph Shipley Airedale Road, the court heard.
Mr Malick's Proton taxi was sent rolling down the road by the force of the impact from Sikder's BMW.
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Miah and Sikder's vehicles also collided.
'Death inevitable'
Judge Durham Hall said the two men had been ""side by side, challenging each other"" seconds before the ""catastrophic"" crash.
Jailing Miah and Sikder, who are both from Bradford, he said: ""You gave no thought save to the challenge by one, whoever it was, taken up by the other.
""It was inevitable that death would be the result.""
In victim impact statements, the court heard that Mr Malick's widow had ""lost half her soul"" due to her husband's death.
Mr Haywood, who had schizophrenia and lived at a nursing home, was travelling to church at the time of the crash.
Sgt Carl Quinn, of West Yorkshire Police, said of Miah and Sikder: ""Their driving on that fateful day was foolish, reckless and highly dangerous and sadly resulted in the untimely deaths of two men.""",200,2016133120307
860,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34630420,Car crashes into club smoking area,Thirteen people are taken to hospital after a car crashes into a smoking area outside a nightclub in Porthcawl.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/12C97/production/_86315967_img_2507-2.jpg,2015-10-25 15:07:35+00,BBC News,2018-04-23 20:55:59.166612+00,2018-04-23 20:56:01.36877+00,1,"Thirteen people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a smoking area outside a nightclub.
An Audi A4 hit the area outside Streets nightclub, in John Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend county, at about 01:00.
The injured were aged between 17 and 43, with nine taken to hospital in Bridgend and four to Swansea - most with leg injuries.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving.
An 18-year-old woman is helping South Wales Police with their inquiries. Both have been taken to Bridgend police station.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Friends of those injured in the Porthcawl nightclub crash said they are ""totally shocked""
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a white car being pursued by a police van shortly before the incident.
South Wales Police Insp Steve Trigg could not confirm or deny whether a police car was involved but said ""an internal investigation is under way"" and the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been informed.
He added: ""It would be inappropriate for me to comment further.""
A spokeswoman for the IPCC said: ""I can confirm that we received a referral in the early hours of today [Sunday] and we are currently assessing the level of involvement, if any, that the IPCC will have.""
It is understood that seven men and six women in total were injured.
Rachel Jones, 17, said her friends were injured in the incident and were undergoing surgery.
""A lot of my friends were out actually, so it's really worrying that I could have been out and it could have been me, or one of my friends could have been killed,"" she said.
Josh Manly, also 17, said he was ""totally shocked"" to hear his friends had been hurt.
""One has broken his leg, another woke up and couldn't feel his legs,"" he explained. ""We are just shocked.""
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption An eyewitness captured the aftermath of the crash on his mobile
The Abertawe Bro Morgannwg health board said three of those injured and taken to the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend have been treated and discharged.
The remaining six people have sustained serious injuries but are in a stable condition.
Those taken to Morriston Hospital in Swansea include two 18-year-old men, a 21-year-old woman, and another woman who is 38.
Two are in a serious but stable condition, while the other two were admitted as a precaution.
Supt Andy Valentine said: ""This was declared a major incident by the police and ambulance services. All three emergency services were deployed to the incident and worked seamlessly to provide a fast and efficient response.""
Nick Smith, of the Welsh Ambulance Service, confirmed: ""The injuries were all to lower limbs with no-one reported in a life-threatening condition.""
A spokesman for the health board said additional staff were called in to hospitals to deal with the incident as it unfolded.
""Staff have been excellent, and didn't hesitate to come in. They worked efficiently and in an organised way, and they helped considerably during a difficult situation.""",200,2015621501832
817,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/joshua-brown-inquest-opens-incomprehensible-8475349,Inquest opens 'incomprehensible' police car death of soldier Joshua Brown,An inquest into the death of 21-year-old Joshua Brown - hit and killed by a police car as he walked along the Hog's Back - has opened and is expected to last 15 days,http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2015-01-20 07:19:26+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:28:21.838022+00,2017-10-20 11:28:23.939856+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An inquest into the death of Craftsman Joshua Brown, who was hit and killed by a Surrey Police car on the Hog's Back in 2012, has heard how the 21-year-old had a promising future ahead of him.
The jury inquest, expected to last 15 days, opened at the coroner's court on Monday (January 19).
Joshua, a trainee soldier with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at Prince Philip Barracks, in Bordon, was killed instantly by the marked BMW, being driven by PC Adam Springett, on the Hog’s Back, in the early hours of December 1 2012.
Coroner Richard Travers told the inquest that on the night of Joshua's death, the young soldier had been out with friends at the barracks, before heading into Guildford by taxi, at around 10pm, as a group.
Joshua was last seen by his friends at Dusk nightclub. Toxicology tests showed his blood alcohol level to be 177mg in 100ml - around twice the drink-drive limit.
The inquest heard that at around 2.30am on the night of his death, Joshua called one of his friends back at the barracks, who had not been out in Guildford, and asked if he could pick him up.
The friend agreed and arranged to meet Joshua at Farnham Road. When he could not find Joshua, he made to head back to Bordon, and encountered the scene of the collision.
Mr Travers told the inquest two police cars were called to a prowling incident in Farnham shortly before 3.30am on December 1. The car which hit Joshua - WT27 - had two officers inside.
""They were heading from Guildford towards Farnham along the Hog's Back,"" said Mr Travers. ""It is an unlit dual carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph.""
Mr Travers said there were patches of mist and fog and, that when the collision occurred, only the car's fog lights were on. The siren was off.
The inquest was shown footage of the incident, recorded by the police car's camera.
'Promising future'
Giving evidence, Joshua's emotional mother Samantha Eadington told the inquest that her son was born on August 22 1991, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. He had a sister, a half brother and a step-brother and sister.
Miss Eadington said her son had ""matured"" when he joined the army and was very happy in his new role.
He had a girlfriend called Pippa, who was studying at University in Nottingham.
""Josh was known to his friends for his smile,"" she said. ""He was one of the youngest in his school year and was quite quiet.
""He was popular with both teachers and friends.
""This has changed a big part of their life as well.""
Miss Eadington said she had initially told Joshua he could not join the army as she was worried about him.
""Eventually he said he was, and then I didn't have any choice,"" she said.
Joshua's father, Steven Brown, told the inquest: ""He loved music festivals and football.
""He was a great listener and a good voice of reasoning in many situations.
""He made us all so proud at his passing-out ceremony.
""He was described as hard-working and having a really promising future ahead.
""We all remain devastated. We can't actually believe he's gone.
""We recognised there were dangerous areas he might go to, but to be killed by a police car on the streets of Surrey, it's incomprehensible.
""We all miss him so much.""
The inquest heard Joshua's cause of death had been recorded as head and neck injuries ""in keeping with impact from a motor vehicle"".
Forensic scientist Stephen Kayongo, who assessed Joshua's blood and vitreous humour levels, said his level of alcohol consumption could have caused side effects like impaired judgement and slurred speech, but confirmed this would vary depending on the individual's tolerence.
The inquest continues.",200,2012450000592
829,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/white-van-occupants-could-have-vital-information-on-crash-which-killed-leeds-teacher-1-8326618,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:56:21.861116+00,2017-10-21 20:56:31.927298+00,1,"",444,2016133CC0249
849,http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10435463.Pedalling_out_in_memory_of_talented_scientist_Mark_Brummell/,Pedalling out in memory of talented scientist Mark Brummell,When cyclists meet tomorrow they will be making a journey one of their brethren failed to complete.,http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/resources/images/2460936/,,Bournemouth Echo,2018-01-07 21:05:52.254817+00,2018-01-07 21:05:52.97094+00,1,"When cyclists meet tomorrow they will be making a journey one of their brethren failed to complete.
Talented scientist Mark Brummell had been cycling home, when he was hit and killed by a car driver who failed to give way at crossroads in the New Forest.
It is thought he was making for his favourite pub, the Turf Cutters at East Boldre, when he was hit by a Renault Megane at Ipley crossroads.
Now, to mark a year since the popular university lecturer died, a cycle ride will be held to the pub where a hearty toast will be made to a life cut short.
The poignant event tomorrow is nearly one year to the day that 53-year-old Dr Brummell set out on his ride.
More cyclists were hurt on this area’s roads in 2011 than anywhere outside London, the latest figures show.
A total of 816 riders were injured, up from 690 the previous year – and higher than every other police force area apart from the capital.
Nationally, in 2011, 92 per cent of cyclists killed and seriously injured occurred in accidents involving another vehicle, usually a car.
The ‘Brummell Bummel’ will be raising money for the national CTC Road Justice campaign and the Cyclists Defence Fund, which fights for cyclists’ rights.
Dr Brummell was a brilliant physicist and mathematician accredited with developing the now ubiquitous LED light.
He studied physics at Oxford University where he continued post-graduate studies until moving to the south in the late 1980s to lecture.
He had many passions in life and became an expert authority in everything that interested him. But the passion most people know him for was bicycles.
The annual Brummell Bummel takes its unusual name from Jerome K Jerome’s novel Three Men on the Bummel.
He wrote; “A ‘Bummel’ I should describe as a journey, long or short, without an end; the only thing regulating it being the necessity of getting back within a given time to the point from which one started.”
View the cycle route from Wellington Arms, Freemantle, to Turf Cutters, East Boldre",200,2012440205784
861,http://www.itv.com/news/wales/story/2015-12-11/man-jailed-for-porthcawl-nightclub-crash/,Man jailed for nightclub crash which left 21 people injured,"Ryan Ford, 24, smashed into a makeshift shelter at Streets nightclub in Porthcawl in the early hours of October 25th, while trying to outrun police. 21 people were injured, including six who were so badly hurt they needed emergency surgery.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/847405/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2018-04-23 20:56:09.446499+00,2018-04-23 20:56:10.637214+00,1,"Ryan Ford, 24, smashed into a makeshift shelter at Streets nightclub in Porthcawl in the early hours of October 25th, while trying to outrun police. 21 people were injured, including six who were so badly hurt they needed emergency surgery.",200,2015621501832
818,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/joshua-brown-inquest-police-driver-8506030,Police driver in Joshua Brown death 'did not expect to see anyone in the road',PC Adam Springett was driving the police BMW that hit Craftsman Joshua Brown in thick fog on the A31 Hog’s Back in December 2012,http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2015-01-24 09:43:14+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:28:31.632622+00,2017-10-20 11:28:34.204794+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The Surrey Police officer who knocked down and killed a young soldier – while driving at 81mph – apologised to the 21-year-old's family this week.
PC Adam Springett was behind the wheel of the BMW that hit Craftsman Joshua Brown in thick fog on the A31 Hog’s Back in the early hours of December 1, 2012.
Mr Brown, a trainee soldier with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was trying to get back to the Prince Philip Barracks, in Bordon, after a night out in Guildford.
The police car, on its way to a 'grade one' – most serious – prowling incident in Farnham, did not have its blue flashing lights or siren on.
The inquest heard that in the dark and fog, it was indistinguishable from a civilian vehicle
Footage from the police car’s camera, played at the inquest, showed it travelling at speed along the A3 and into thick fog on the A31.
Mr Brown could be made out for a moment before he was hit by the vehicle.
He was killed on impact and his cause of death was listed as head and neck injuries.
In October, PC Springett was cleared of misconduct in relation to the incident.
Driving qualifications
The inquest heard from Mr Brown’s family, who are from Retford in Nottinghamshire.
His mother, Samantha Eadington, and father, Steven Brown, are both being represented by lawyers.
The parents are accompanied by their partners as well as Mr Brown’s sister, Ellie, and half-brother, Cameron.
Quizzed on his actions, PC Springett said he did not feel a siren was necessary, as police driving guidance states that when travelling above 50mph on a dual carriageway it is unlikely another vehicle would hear it.
He said his blue lights had been reflecting off fog, affecting visibility.
PC Springett told the inquest he received his basic police driving qualification in May 2009, passed a standard response course in July 2010 and qualified as an advanced driver in June 2012.
The officer agreed that travelling at 81mph, he would not have been able to stop in the distance his headlights could reach in front of the car.
'Appropriate and safe'
“I was driving on a long, straight road,” he said. “I had no expectation of seeing any persons.”
Mr Travers asked: “Do you maintain your driving was appropriate?""
The officer responded: “At the time, I deemed my driving appropriate and safe.”
Mr Travers then asked: “And you maintain that position, despite everything pointed out to you?”
“I can’t argue with expert evidence,"" PC Springett replied.
""But I was there at the time. Experts have the benefit of hindsight and, unfortunately, I don’t.”
PC Springett’s lawyer, Ben Brandon, asked if he knew what speed he would have had to be travelling at to be able to stop within a distance he could clearly have seen.
“From the report, I think it was around 30mph,” said the officer.
Mr Brandon said: “Do you consider 30mph would have been an appropriate speed to go to a grade one call?”
""No,"" PC Springett replied.
At the end of his evidence, PC Springett said: “I’m sorry for what happened. I went to work to help people that night, and obviously this happened.”
The inquest continues.",200,2012450000592
830,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/education/tributes-flood-in-for-popular-leeds-teacher-who-died-after-crash-1-8309679,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:56:36.412925+00,2017-10-21 20:56:46.500101+00,1,"",444,2016133CC0249
850,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2244924/Mark-Brummell-cyclist-dedicated-life-campaigning-safer-roads-killed-car-knocked-bicycle.html,Cyclist who dedicated his life to campaigning for safer roads killed when car knocked him off bicycle,"Former university lecturer Mark Brummell, 53, was hit by a Renault Scenic at some crossroads during a leisurely evening bike ride through the New Forest, Hants, after work.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/12/08/article-2244924-16653340000005DC-395_1024x615_large.jpg,2012-12-08 02:00:48+00,Mail Online,2018-01-07 21:06:01.605451+00,2018-01-07 21:06:08.530149+00,1,"Cyclist who dedicated his life to campaigning for safer roads killed when car knocked him off bicycle
Tragic: Mark Brummell was hit by a Renault Scenic at some crossroads while out on a leisurely evening bike ride after work
A cyclist who dedicated his life to campaigning for safer roads was killed by a car knocking him off his bicycle, an inquest heard.
Former university lecturer Mark Brummell, 53, was hit by a Renault Scenic at some crossroads during a leisurely evening bike ride through the New Forest, Hants, after work.
The cycling fanatic had been a leading member of a safety campaign group for 10 years, did not own a car and road everywhere.
He was knocked off his beloved cycle by driver Stephen Chard in Ipley, but died later in hospital.
Chard, 59, of Highcliffe, Dorset, was banned from the roads for a year after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving.
Coroner Keith Wiseman recorded a verdict of accidental death at an inquest.
In a statement read to the court, Mr Brummell's brother Nic said he feels no anger towards Chard, who he believes made a 'genuine mistake'.
He said: 'I'm a cyclist myself and I know how, with no malice, it is easy for human error to cause something so serious.
'I feel this man [Chard] would not have meant to hurt or kill my brother and just made an error. I don't feel anger towards him.'
Tributes poured in for Mr Brummell, from Southampton, who had worked tirelessly to improve conditions for cyclists in his city.
Mr Brummell joined the physics department at the University of Southampton as a lecturer in the late 1980s.
He is credited with helping to develop LEDs, which are now used widely around the world in electronic gadgets.
After taking early retirement about ten years ago, Mr Brummel set up a bicycle maintenance company, which he ran from home.
Remembering: A cyclist places a floral tribute near the spot where a Brummell died in Ipley, near Beaulieu, Hants
Scene: The keen cyclist who dedicated his life to campaigning for safer roads was killed by a car knocking him off his bicycle
A fellow Southampton Cycling Campaigner, Dilys Gartside, said: 'Mark was a stalwart member of our group and a dear friend.
'He will be sadly missed.
'He campaigned tirelessly for safer cycling conditions in the city and for
changes to the law on a national level.
'His death is a tragedy but he has died doing what he loved and would not have wanted to have died any other way.
'He will be remembered as a martyr.'",200,2012440205784
862,http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2015-12-11/ryan-ford-had-been-thrown-out-of-a-club-earlier-in-the-evening-and-crashed-his-car-into-a-smoking-shelter/,Ryan Ford had been thrown out of a club earlier in the evening and crashed his car into a smoking shelter,"A drink driver's been jailed after crashing into a smoking shelter outside a south Wales club leaving 21 people injured.
Ryan Ford, 24, smashed into a makeshift shelter at Streets nightclub in Porthcawl in the early hours of October 25th, while trying to outrun police. 21 people were injured, including six who were so badly hurt they needed emergency surgery.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/847245/img.jpg,,ITV News,2018-04-23 20:56:48.463975+00,2018-04-23 20:56:49.166381+00,1,"Ryan Ford, 24, smashed into a makeshift shelter at Streets nightclub in Porthcawl in the early hours of October 25th, while trying to outrun police. 21 people were injured, including six who were so badly hurt they needed emergency surgery.
A drink driver's been jailed after crashing into a smoking shelter outside a south Wales club leaving 21 people injured.
Read more: Thirteen injured after car crashes into smoking shelter.
Cardiff Crown Court heard Ford was thrown out of another club in the town earlier in the evening after being caught bringing his own alcohol into the premises. Ford went to pick up his girlfriend in his Audi A4 and then headed back into Porthcawl. A police car noticed his lights weren't on and pursued him, prompting Ford to speed away.
The court heard during the chase, Ford braked sharply, lost control of his car which swung 180 degrees and smashed into the smoking shelter where dozens of people were chatting.
The CCTV below shows Ford racing through the streets and losing control outside the club:",200,2015621501832
493,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25407365,Bestival crash firm loses licence,"A Merseyside travel firm that operated a coach that crashed on the way back from Bestival, killing three people, has its licence revoked.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/65074000/jpg/_65074575_62839765.jpg,2013-12-16 21:55:24+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 21:10:45.920513+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.37514+00,1,"Image caption The coach crashed through a fence and into a tree on the way back from the Isle of Wight
A travel firm that operated a coach that crashed on the way back from a music festival, killing three people, has had its licence revoked.
A 20-year-old tyre burst on the Merseypride Travel coach travelling from the Isle of Wight's Bestival to Merseyside in Surrey in September 2012.
An inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner heard shortcomings had been found in the firm's vehicle maintenance.
Its bosses were previously fined over the condition of another tyre.
Driver Colin Daulby, 63, from Warrington, passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, of Maghull in Liverpool, and Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton in Liverpool, were killed when the coach crashed into a fence and tree.
Image caption Michael Molloy's mother, Frances, said losing him was 'life-changing'
The firm's boss Tracey Hannell was prosecuted and fined £4,300 in August after admitting allowing the use of a vehicle with a tyre with ply or cord exposed, and permitting the number of passengers to exceed the number of seats on the vehicle.
A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquest held in Woking, Surrey in July.
Surrey coroner Richard Travers said the ""catastrophic failure"" of a tyre had caused the accident.
The public inquiry, heard by Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England Beverley Bell in Goldborne near Warrington, was told the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had concerns about the firm's vehicle maintenance record.
Ms Bell revoked the firm's licence and banned Ms Hannell from working as a transport manager in the industry indefinitely.
She will decide whether to disqualify Ms Hannell, and business partner and father David Hannell, from running a coach operating firm in future at a further hearing in January.
Michael Molloy's mother Frances said: ""To lose your child is life-changing, to know it's because of the sake of a tyre that was 20 years old is excruciating and it's outrageous it's allowed to go on.""",200,201245WA73746
819,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/joshua-brown-inquest-told-police-8523093,Inquest into Joshua Brown death hears police car had been accelerating,"The police car was travelling at 81mph, without its blue lights or sirens in operation, when it hit Joshua Brown",http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2015-01-27 16:10:45+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:28:38.636838+00,2017-10-20 11:28:40.79666+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An inquest into the death of soldier Joshua Brown has heard that the Surrey Police car that hit and killed him had been accelerating shortly before the impact.
PC Adam Springett was driving the BMW that hit the 21-year-old, from Retford, Nottinghamshire, in thick fog, while travelling in the right-hand lane of the A31 at the Hog’s Back, in the early hours of December 1, 2012.
The car was travelling at 81mph when it hit Mr Brown and did not have its blue lights or siren on, the inquest has heard.
Mr Brown, a trainee soldier with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was trying to get back to the Prince Philip Barracks, in Bordon, after a night out in Guildford.
A jury inquest into his death opened on Monday January 12.
This week, the inquest heard evidence from Colin Norris, a forensic vehicle examiner with Hampshire Constabulary, who submitted a statement.
He examined the BMW 530 F11 which hit Mr Brown and found it had damage to its ""front offside"" and wing.
""The damage was consistent with that of impact with a pedestrian,"" he said.
The examiner found the vehicle to be in good general condition, but was unable to tell if the car's fog lights had been on at the time of the collision, as they were too badly damaged.
The inquest next heard from Sergeant Simon Brooks, a forensic collision investigator with Hampshire Constabulary.
He said it was common practice for a police force to enlist the services of a neighbouring one to investigate fatal or potentially fatal collisions, involving a police officer and a member of the public.
One of his main roles was to assess the Incident Data Recorder (IDR), taken from the BMW, which was used in a final report.
""It looks at acceleration, breaking, steering, direction and speed,"" said Sgt Brooks.
Reading from his report, Sgt Brooks said: ""The data indicates that on approach to the impact, the vehicle was not displaying any emergency warning equipment.
""It is configured to show the use of the flashing high beam, siren, blues and reds.""
Mr Brooks continued: ""Approximately 264m prior to the point of collision, the car was travelling at 77mph, with a slight positive acceleration.
""At that point, the high beam was put on for approximately four seconds, during which time the vehicle travels 146m or so, and the speed increases to 80mph.
""118m from the point of impact, the vehicle continues for a further 3.2 seconds, at which point the wheels are travelling at about 81mph.
""The IDR then detects an impulse from the front and side.""
The inquest continues.",200,2012450000592
831,http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/pontefract-teacher-s-tears-on-run-in-memory-of-two-killed-in-cycling-tragedies-1-8546153,"","","",,"",2017-10-21 20:57:38.536531+00,2017-10-21 20:57:48.599433+00,1,"",444,2016133CC0249
851,http://www.heart.co.uk/southcoast/news/local/new-forest-crash-victim-named/,New Forest Crash Victim Named,Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in a collision at the Ipley crossroads in the New Forest.,"",,Heart Hampshire,2018-01-07 21:06:07.617971+00,2018-01-07 21:06:09.52806+00,1,"New Forest Crash Victim Named
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in a collision at the Ipley crossroads in the New Forest.
At 6.15pm on Monday, May 28th, a silver Renault Megane was in collision with a pedal cyclist at Beaulieu Road and Beaulieu Way.
The Megane driver, a 59-year-old man from Christchurch, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was bailed until September 18.
The cyclist was identified as 53-year-old Mark Brummell from Atherley Road, Southampton.
Sergeant Andy Lynch from the Road Death Investigation team at Eastleigh said:
""Mr Brummell was treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to Southampton General Hospital where sadly he later passed away.
""I'm appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone with information who can help. I'd like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or either the Megane or the cyclist prior to it.""
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt Lynch at Eastleigh police station, quoting Operation Sarum, on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.",200,2012440205784
863,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-35075048,Nightclub crash driver is jailed,A man is jailed for seriously injuring six people when he crashed into a nightclub smoking shelter during a police chase.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/EFC0/production/_87167316_ryanford.jpg,2015-12-11 16:14:04+00,BBC News,2018-04-23 20:57:30.944869+00,2018-04-23 20:57:34.973071+00,1,"Image copyright South Wales Police
A man has been jailed for seriously injuring six people when his car crashed into a nightclub smoking shelter during a police chase.
Ryan Ford, 24, of Porthcawl, Bridgend county, lost control of an Audi A4 outside Streets nightclub in the seaside town in October.
Cardiff Crown Court heard the scene was ""carnage with bodies on the floor"".
Ford admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen and driving without insurance.
He was jailed for three years and 10 months and has been banned from driving for six years.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption CCTV footage shows a police van chasing Ford's car, and later the vehicle crashing into the shelter
Image caption Police cordoned off the area after the incident at John Street, Porthcawl, in the early hours of 25 October
Image copyright Tom Dalton | Wales News Service Image caption Glamorgan cricketer Tom Dalton, 19, was among the injured
A total of 21 people were injured in the crash, six of them seriously, who all required surgery, mainly for broken legs.
Gareth James, prosecuting, said Ford's girlfriend, a passenger in the car at the time, made a frantic phone call to a friend while the car was being chased by police.
Mr James said she was screaming to her friend and called out for help, saying Ford was not ""thinking about other people, just thinking about himself"".
One witness said people were screaming and running around after the crash, while another said Ford smelled strongly of alcohol and ""looked intoxicated"", the court heard.
Sentencing Ford, Recorder of Cardiff Eleri Rees said: ""Some of the victims suffered life changing injuries and it was simply a miracle nobody was killed.""
Police watchdog, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, is investigating what police action was taken before the crash happened and whether the relevant procedures were followed.",200,2015621501832
500,http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/4823541.Father_to_sue_crash_driver_for___300_000_over_son___s_injuries/,"Father to sue crash driver for £300,000 over son’s injuries","THE father of a teenage boy who was left with horrific injuries following a car crash is suing the young driver for more than £300,000.",http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Southend Standard,2017-09-25 21:22:43.892082+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.273265+00,1,"THE father of a teenage boy who was left with horrific injuries following a car crash is suing the young driver for more than £300,000.
Jack Horton, 16, spent five months on a life support machine after Ben Gemmell, 18, lost control of his Citroen C1 and ploughed into him and a group of friends in Tyrone Road, Thorpe Bay, last March.
The accident killed Jack’s 15-year-old friend, Eleanor McGrath, and injured eight other youngsters. Jack has left hospital but remains in a low awareness state.
Gemmell, of Wyatts Drive, Thorpe Bay, was jailed for six years in November after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and eight charges of causing grevious bodily harm. He was also banned from driving for ten years.
Now Jack’'s father, Andy, has issued a High Court writ, through solicitors Irwin Mitchell, in an effort to sue Gemmell for a miminum of £300,000 to include a claim for personal injuries.
This comes after the family paid for their home in Barling Road, Great Wakering, to be adapted so Jack could return home for Christmas.
As Jack can now breathe unaided, he can be at home surrounded by Andy, mum Jane, brother Joe, 19, and sister Betsy, 15.",200,200942I065903
501,http://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/news/4350886.Teenager_charged_after_Thorpe_Bay_crash/,Teenager charged after Thorpe Bay crash,A TEENAGER has today been charged with a series of offences in connection with a road crash in Thorpe Bay in which a teenage girl was killed and…,http://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Maldon and Burnham Standard,2017-09-25 21:23:56.208274+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.275155+00,1,"A TEENAGER has today been charged with a series of offences in connection with a road crash in Thorpe Bay in which a teenage girl was killed and several others injured.
The collision happened in Tyrone Road on Friday, March 6 when a Citroen C1 struck a large group of teenage pedestrians at 9.45pm.
The 14 casualities, including a 14-year-old girl from Maldon, were taken to Southend hospital. Eight sustained serious injuries.
The girl from Maldon was then transfered to St George’s Hospital in Tooting with serious pelvic injuires.
She, and all the others who were injured, are recovering at home except for 16-year-old Jack Horton from Southend who is an a serious but stable condition at Southend Hospital.
Eleanor McGrath died at Great Ormond Street Hospital on Tuesday, March 10.
The 14-year-old lived with her brother and parents in Bishopsteignton in Shoebury.
A 17-year-old boy from Southend was arrested at the scene and has been charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and eight counts of causing grievous bodily harm.
He has been released on police bail prior to an appearance at Southend Youth Court on Thursday May 21.",200,200942I065903
820,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/joshua-brown-inquest-driving-expert-8536535,"Police car which hit Joshua Brown was not going at safe speed, expert says",A police driving expert told the inquest into the death of Joshua Brown that he would have expected the police car which hit him to slow down due to fog,http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5606080.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joshua-Brown.jpg,2015-01-29 07:35:33+00,getsurrey,2017-10-20 11:28:43.762086+00,2017-10-20 11:28:45.655774+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A police driving expert has said the car which hit trainee soldier Joshua Brown was being driven too fast for the road and weather conditions,.
Gareth Morgan, a former South Wales Police officer of 22 years, predominantly in the road police units and is now special advisor to Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), appeared at the inquest into the death of the 21-year-old on Wednesday (January 28).
Mr Brown was killed when he was hit by a marked Surrey Police BMW driven by PC Adam Springett on the Hog’s Back in the early hours of December 1 2012 as he walked back towards Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon after a night out in Guildford.
Speaking at the inquest, Mr Morgan noted that when PC Springett was driving along Middleton Road in Guildford the speed of the car was 72mph, in well lit conditions.
“When I compare that with the Hog’s Back road, and think his driving was faster but with less vision, and I found that anomaly strange in the given set of circumstances,” Mr Morgan said.
“Based on this evidence the police driver was driving too fast for the relevant road conditions and the prevalent weather conditions.”
The jury heard that PC Springett had been flicking his main beam on and off in an effort to look for hazards down the road.
Mr Morgan said that as the road onto the Hog's Back straightens from the ""sweeping curve"" between the A3 and A31, PC Springett was accelerating to join the carriageway.
The former police officer, who had viewed a DVD of the footage filmed from the police car, noted that the collision occurred before the driver knew what had happened, and that 0.84 seconds elapsed without any evasive manoeuvre.
Hugh Lyons, representing Mr Brown's mother, Samantha Eadington, said: ""The difference here is that we've got fog. If the driving isn't safe at 50, it surely can't be safe at, 60, 70 or 80mph.""
Mr Morgan replied: ""Correct.""
Mr Lyons also asked Mr Morgan: ""Was your first reaction when you saw the video, 'this doesn't look safe'?""
Mr Morgan again replied: ""Correct.""
David Wyld representing Mr Brown's father, Steven, said to Mr Morgan: ""We have watched the video and in a sense, you don't need to be an expert to say that 80mph is simply not safe.
""When the lights went off [on the A31] the vehicle is going slower than when it hit Josh. It increases in speed and what would you expect them to do?""
Mr Morgan replied: ""Slow down because it had lost visibility.""
At the time of the incident, the police car was on the way to a 'grade one' – most serious – prowling incident in Farnham.
PC Springett said at the time of the he deemed his driving appropriate and safe.
Ben Brandon, representing PC Springett, said of police officer's duties: ""The core function is protecting lives and property.
""In responding to an emergency call, a police officer is being loyal to that core function.""
The inquest previously heard that PC Springett had briefly accelerated before the impact and his BMW was travelling at 81mph without its blue lights or siren on when it hit Mr Brown.
The inquest continues.",200,2012450000592
852,https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cycle-safety-campaigner-killed-on-his-bike-8fkj37vlxgf,Cycle safety campaigner killed on his bike,"A man who campaigned for the roads in his native Southampton to be made safer for cyclists was this week knocked off his bike and killed by the driver of a Renault Megane. Mark Brummell, 53, a...","",,"",2018-01-07 21:06:21.940381+00,2018-01-07 21:06:31.291538+00,1,"A man who campaigned for the roads in his native Southampton to be made safer for cyclists was this week knocked off his bike and killed by the driver of a Renault Megane.
Mark Brummell, 53, a former physics lecturer at the University of Southampton, was killed on Monday as he cycled through the New Forest. The 59-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail until September 18.
Mr Brummell is believed to be the 35th cyclist to have been killed in Britain so far this year. Two more have died since Monday - a man in his 20s who was killed by the driver of a dustbin lorry in Hastings and an elderly man in North Somerst,…",200,2012440205784
864,http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2015-10-26/man-charged-after-crash-outside-nightclub/,Man charged after crash outside nightclub,"A man has been charged following a car crash outside a Porthcawl nightclub, in which 13 people were injured.
Ryan Ford, 24, is accused of causing serious injury whilst driving, driving without insurance, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, drink-driving and theft.
He is due to appear before Bridgend magistrates court this afternoon.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/804820/img.jpg,,ITV News,2018-04-23 20:58:19.621355+00,2018-04-23 20:58:20.734271+00,1,"",200,2015621501832
504,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/twenty-people-injured-in-minibus-a63859/,Minibus crash,"",http://www.kentonline.co.uk/km-logo.png,,Kent Online,2017-09-25 21:48:19.081842+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.278671+00,1,"Twenty people have been taken to hospital after a minibus crashed on the M20 this morning.
The vehicle was involved in a smash with a 4x4 between junction 8 and junction 9 just before 9.15am.
Firefighters used hydraulic cutters to remove the rear doors of the minibus and seats before carrying out three of the passengers - all with neck pain - on spinal boards.
Paramedics treated 17 others who were suffering from various minor injuries.
The injured, all of whom were adults, were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.
The crash happened on the London-bound carriageway between the white minibus and black 4x4 vehicle.
Three fire engines from Ashford, Lenham and Maidstone - along with several ambulances - were called to the scene.
Firefighter Mark Thomas said: “I think there were 20 people in the minibus, 17 of which sustained some sort of injury, while three of them had c-spine injuries with soreness to their neck so they had to be removed on rigid spinal boards.
“The walking wounded were suffering from minor injuries like cuts and bruises. Fortunately, there were no major disasters.”",200,2012460214512
505,http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/m20-smash-sees-17-require-hospital-treatment-1-1398501,M20 smash sees 17 require hospital treatment,Crash causes chaos on motorway,http://www.kentnews.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.1227007.1357203349!/image/2027381417.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/2027381417.jpg,,Kent News,2017-09-25 21:49:12.740841+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.280474+00,1,"M20 smash sees 17 require hospital treatment
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Seventeen people were taken to hospital follwing a smash on the M20 motorway between Ashford and Maidstone earlier today (Monday).
Emergency crews were called out just after 9am after a minibus was involved in a crash with a black 4x4.
Fire crews using hydraulic cutting equipment helped free the casualities, with 17 of those on the bus being taken to hospital by ambulance.
None of the injured are believed to have been seriously hurt. All were taken to Ashford’s William Harvey Hospital.
The accident took place on the London-bound carriageway of the motorway between junctions nine, Ashford, and eight, Maidstone services.
Two lanes of the carriageway were blocked and one lane of the coastbound carriageway due to debris on the road.",200,2012460214512
821,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-32353820,Soldier hit by speeding police car,"A police officer was driving at an ""inappropriate speed"" when he he hit and killed an off-duty soldier in Surrey, an inquest decides",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/82388000/jpg/_82388543_image.jpg,2015-04-17 16:18:48+00,BBC News,2017-10-20 11:28:50.214143+00,2017-10-20 11:31:01.625166+00,1,"Image copyright Presser Image caption Joshua Brown was hit by the marked police car as he walked back to his barracks after a night out
A police officer was driving at an ""inappropriate speed"" when he hit and killed an off-duty soldier in Surrey, an inquest has decided.
Joshua Brown, 21, was hit by a marked police car on an emergency call as he walked in fog early on 1 December 2012.
The police car was being driven by PC Adam Springett at 81mph at the Hog's Back, when it hit Mr Brown, the inquest at Woking Coroner's Court heard.
Mr Brown, from Retford, Nottinghamshire died from head and neck injuries.
The soldier was a craftsman with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, based at barracks in Bordon, Hampshire.
He had been on a night-out in nearby Guildford with a friend on 30 November when he became separated from him after leaving Dusk nightclub.
'Under the influence'
The incident happened at about 03:35 GMT in Puttenham, as Mr Brown walked back to his barracks. He was killed instantly.
During the hearing, PC Springett said: ""I wasn't aware there were any pedestrians on the road and I didn't expect any.
""I have never seen pedestrians there before. There's no facility for them to walk on that road.""
The inquest jury ruled the police car ""was being driven in an inappropriate manner prior to joining the A31, which was an unlit dual carriageway.
""As the vehicle was beginning to encounter patchy fog, the driver moved into lane two of the carriageway, in accordance with his driver training,"" the jury said.
'Refused to accept responsibility'
The inquest decided Mr Brown was under the influence of alcohol and dressed in dark non-reflective clothing.
""He was walking in lane two with his back to any potential traffic.
""This, along with the vehicle's speed and weather conditions, were contributory factors,"" the jury concluded.
In a statement, the family said four driving experts had told the hearing the actions of the police driver ""fell below the acceptable standard"".
PC Springett ""said he would not have changed the way he drove that night"", the family said.
They said: ""We are disappointed that Surrey Police and the driver of the police vehicle have refused to accept responsibility for his actions.""
Paying tribute to him, Mr Brown's family said: ""Josh's death has left a huge gap in our lives. His life was filled with such promise - he had achieved so much and had so much more to give.""
Surrey Police said it would be taking no action against PC Springett.
A force spokesman said: ""The force immediately referred this matter to the Independent Police Complaints Commission and has co-operated fully with both their investigation and the subsequent coronial process.
""The Crown Prosecution Service has considered this matter and advised that no criminal action would be taken in relation to the officer who was driving at the time.""",200,2012450000592
853,https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/2012-06-01/ctc-member-mark-brummell-killed-in-new-forest,CTC member Mark Brummell killed in the New Forest | Cycling UK,"","",,"",2018-01-07 21:06:56.055972+00,2018-01-07 21:06:57.261488+00,1,"CTC was shocked to learn of the death of Mark, who was killed when he was hit by a car driven by a 59-year-old man from Christchurch, on May 28th.
The driver of the car has been arrested and released on bail on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. CTC's Stop SMIDSY campaign has been tracking cases like this to document how effective the criminal justice system is when it comes to the deaths of cyclists.
Mark was a prominent figure in the Southampton Cycling Campaign and had dedicated himself to repairing bikes. Mark's friends and colleagues have paid tribute to him in the Daily Echo, while a friend, Su White, has written a beautiful obituary.
Mark Brummell's funeral took place on Friday 8th June at Southampton Crematorium on Bassett Green Road.
The family are requesting no flowers, but donations to suitable bike charities as an alternative. The Cyclists' Defence Fund charity set up in 2001 by CTC has been suggested and agreed by Mark's brother as one that Mark would have approved of in its aims and actions. To donate to the Cyclists' Defence Fund please send a cheque to: Cyclists' Defence Fund, c/o CTC, Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford, GU2 9JX.",200,2012440205784
865,http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/13/cctv-shows-moment-drink-driver-ploughed-into-crowd-of-people-knocking-them-down-like-skittles-5562561/,CCTV shows moment drink driver ploughed into crowd of people outside a busy nightclub,Six people needed emergency surgery,https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/js_ryan-ford-comp.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=1200&h=630&crop=1,2015-12-13 13:43:09+00,Metro,2018-04-23 20:58:36.25807+00,2018-04-23 20:58:37.280488+00,1,"Advertisement
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This is the shocking moment a drink driver crashed into 21 people standing outside a nightclub, seriously injuring six of them.
Ryan Ford, aged 24, was jailed on Friday for ploughing into the smokers’ shelter outside the nightclub in Wales.
He had been kicked of another club for sneaking in his own drinks earlier that night on October 25, and was driving without his lights when police caught sight of him.
Unwilling to face the music for driving without insurance and while drunk, he sped up trying to get away.
The whole chase was caught on the CCTV footage above, showing the dangers of having too much to drink and thinking you can handle a vehicle.
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Ryan Ford (Picture: South Wales Police)
Ford was trying to outrun police (Picture: Wales News Service)
A court heard Ford had been kicked out of Breeze nightclub in Porthcawl, South Wales, on October 25 because he had been sneaking in his own drinks.
He got in his white Audi A4 to pick up his girlfriend – before heading back into to the seaside town centre.
When police saw him, Ford slammed his foot down and tried to get away, going at nearly 50mph through the narrow streets.
As he approached Streets nightclub, he veered left before applying his breaks sharply and losing control.
His car then swung 180 degree and smashed into the nightclub’s makeshift smoking area as dozens of people stood chatting, knocking them down like skittles.
People were so angry they started attacking Ford, and later described him smelling as though he had been drinking although in custody he refused to give breath or blood samples.
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He was driving a white Audi (Picture: Wales News Service)
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The crash had a devastating effect on its victims.
Tom Dalton broke his fibia and tibia, and needed a metal rod inserted from his kneecap to his ankle. The Hartbury University student had been on the verge of becoming a professional cricketer, and was ‘devastated’ his injuries would prevent him from realising his dream, Cardiff Crown Court heard.
One victim, Lorna Forward, who had her right leg reset, has had her medication for depression increased and continues to get anxiety attacks.
Judge Eleri Rees said it was ‘miraculous’ no one had died as a result of Ford’s drunk driving.
Ford, of Porthcawl was jailed for three years and 10 months after pleading guilty to six counts of dangerous driving, and banned from driving for six years.",200,2015621501832
509,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2026/,"Fatal collision 27 January 2016, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear","Daniel Rushton sustained serious injuries when he was struck by Ian Wilson’s Ford Mondeo, and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, but died the following day (28 January 2016). Wilson h…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-27 21:33:52+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:42:10.899051+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.655654+00,1,"Daniel Rushton sustained serious injuries when he was struck by Ian Wilson’s Ford Mondeo, and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, but died the following day (28 January 2016).
Wilson had responded to an amber light by accelerating, and proceeded through the subsequent red light, hitting Rushton as he cycled through the junction.
In October 2016 Wilson pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. and the following month he was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, with an 18 month driving ban to commence at his release.",200,2016100061016
822,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30885986,Video of police car killing shown,"A mother is shown a video of the moment her son was killed by a police car on an emergency call, at the inquest into his death.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/80374000/jpg/_80374909_2933953_fe4f4b4b.jpg,2015-01-19 18:31:32+00,BBC News,2017-10-20 11:28:55.232814+00,2017-10-20 11:31:03.607105+00,1,"Image copyright David Howard Image caption Joshua Brown was hit by the marked police car as he walked back to his barracks along the A31
A woman has been shown a video of the moment her son was killed by a police car, during an inquest into his death.
Joshua Brown, 21, was hit by a marked car on an emergency call as he walked on the road in fog at the Hog's Back in Surrey, in December 2012.
The video, shown at the inquest in Woking into the Nottinghamshire trainee soldier's death, was filmed on the dashboard camera of the police car.
The hearing was told Mr Brown died instantly from head and neck injuries.
[Joshua] turned from a boy into a man Samantha Eadington, Victim's mother
Separated from friend
The soldier, from Retford, was a member of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers based at barracks in Bordon, Hampshire.
He had been on a night-out in nearby Guildford with a friend on 30 November when he became separated from him after leaving the Dusk nightclub.
Mr Brown was hit by the police car - which was travelling at about 80mph in thick fog on the dual carriageway - just before 03:35 GMT in Puttenham, as he walked back to Bordon.
His mother Samantha Eadington told the hearing her son had decided to join the army when he had been unable to gain an apprenticeship as an electrician.
""He turned from a boy into a man,"" she said.
The inquest, which is due to last three weeks, continues.",200,2012450000592
854,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9731718.Police_name_cyclist_killed_in_New_Forest_accident/,Police name cyclist killed in New Forest accident,THE CYCLIST who died after the bike he was riding was struck by a car in the New Forest has been named.,http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/1744736/,,Daily Echo,2018-01-07 21:07:35.46753+00,2018-01-07 21:07:36.125324+00,1,"THE CYCLIST who died after the bike he was riding was struck by a car in the New Forest has been named as Mark Brummell.
The 53-year-old from Atherley Road, Southampton suffered serious injuries at the scene of the accident at Ipley and died later at Southampton General Hospital.
According to police he was in collision with a Renault Scenic at the Ipley crossroads in the village at 6.15pm, last night.
The 59-year-old male driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact the Operation Sarum investigation team on the 101 number.
Sergeant Andy Lynch, from the Road Death Investigation team at Eastleigh, said: “Mr Brummell was treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to Southampton General Hospital where sadly he later passed away.
“I'm appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone with information who can help. I'd like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or either the Megane or the cyclist prior to it.”
Anyone with information should contact Sgt Lynch at Eastleigh police station, quoting Operation Sarum, on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,2012440205784
866,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3356571/Drink-driver-jailed-ploughing-21-people-outside-nightclub.html,Drink-driver jailed for ploughing into 21 people outside nightclub,CCTV shows the moment Ryan Ford (pictured) races away from a police van before crashing outside a South Wales nightclub and knocking people down like skittles in a smoking shelter.,http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/12/11/19/2F49E64D00000578-0-image-a-54_1449862871757.jpg,2015-12-11 19:29:04+00,Mail Online,2018-04-23 20:58:52.336883+00,2018-04-23 20:58:57.505644+00,1,"Ryan Ford was chucked out of Breeze nightclub in Porthcrawl, South Wales, for sneaking in his own alcoholic drinks
Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a drink-driver races away from a police van, before crashing outside a nightclub and knocking people down like skittles in a smoking shelter.
Ryan Ford was chucked out of Breeze nightclub in Porthcrawl, South Wales, for sneaking in his own alcoholic drinks.
He then got in his white Audi A4 to pick up his girlfriend, before heading back into the town centre.
The police noticed the vehicle's headlights were not on and followed him in a van. Ford then slammed his foot on the accelerator, sparking a high-speed chase through the narrow and winding streets of the town.
CCTV shows pedestrians in shock as Ford's car whizzed by them at 50mph, followed by the police van.
The 24-year-old then veered towards the left outside Streets nightclub, before slamming on his breaks. His car spun 180 degrees into the makeshift smoking shelter and smashing into 21 people.
All 21 revellers were hurt, with six left with serious injuries and required emergency surgery in hospital.
Furious clubbers began attacking Ford before he was detained and arrested by police.
Prosecutor Gareth James told Cardiff Crown Court the club's bouncer Jonathan Smith described the aftermath as 'carnage' and that 'bodies were lying everywhere'.
In custody he refused to give breath or blood samples, but witnesses described him smelling and looking like he had been drinking.
One of the victims, Tom Dalton, age, broke his fibia and tibia and needed a metal rod inserted from his kneecap to his ankle.
Mr James said the Hartbury University student had been on the verge of becoming a professional cricketer, and was 'devastated' his injuries would prevent him from realising his dream.
Victim impact statements were read out for the six seriously injured, who all complained of continuing physical and psychological suffering.
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His car spun 180 degrees into the makeshift smoking shelter and smashing into 21 people
CCTV shows pedestrians in shock as Ford's car whizzed by them at 50mph, followed by the police van
Lorna Forward, who had her right leg reset, has had her medication for depression increased and continues to suffer anxiety attacks.
Owen Williams defending, said Ford 'realises his wrongdoing' and accepted he would have to serve a sentence in prison.
'Very fortunately the injuries were not catastrophic. But he is still genuinely remorseful,' he added, before saying Ford wanted to write letters of apology to his victims.
Ford slammed his foot on the accelerator, sparking a high-speed chase through the narrow and winding streets of the town
The 24-year-old then veered towards the left outside Streets nightclub, before slamming on his breaks
Furious clubbers began attacking Ford before he was detained and arrested by police
Judge Eleri Rees said it was 'miraculous' no one had died as a result of Ford's drunk driving.
She said: 'The victims injuries may not have been life threatening, but they have certainly been life changing.'
She told the court the maximum sentence she could legally impose was one of five years, despite Ford having been convicted of another driving offence in 2010 and not having any third party insurance when he crashed.
Ford, of Porthcawl was jailed for three years and 10 months after pleading guilty to six counts of dangerous driving and banned from driving for six years.",200,2015621501832
823,https://www.ipcc.gov.uk/news/ipcc-publishes-report-circumstances-surrounding-death-joshua-brown,IPCC publishes report into circumstances surrounding the death of Joshua Brown | Independent Police Complaints Commission,"","",,"",2017-10-20 11:29:23.776387+00,2017-10-20 11:31:07.963972+00,1,"Follow us
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The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.
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IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.
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A complaint or recordable conduct matter that doesn’t need to be referred to the IPCC, but where the seriousness or circumstances justifies referral. An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers. Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors. Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters. The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group. An investigation carried out by IPCC staff. Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). This act sets out how the police complaints system operates. How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy. An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC. An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime. The appropriate authority can be: the chief officer of the police force
the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about
the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)
the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police). Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected. IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints. Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.
This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.
This is where a manager deals with the way someone has behaved through non-disciplinary action. It can include: showing the police officer or member of staff how their behaviour fell short of expectations set out in the Standards of Professional Behaviour; identifying expectations for future conduct; or addressing any underlying causes of misconduct.
A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved.
A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved.
Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.
A matter where no complaint has been received, but where there is an indication that a person serving with the police may have committed a criminal offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings. An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers. Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors. Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters. The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group. An investigation carried out by IPCC staff. Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). This act sets out how the police complaints system operates. How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy. An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC. An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime. The appropriate authority can be: the chief officer of the police force
the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about
the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)
the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police). Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected. IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints. Parameters within which an investigation is conducted. A complaint or recordable conduct matter that doesn’t need to be referred to the IPCC, but where the seriousness or circumstances justifies referral. An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers. Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors. Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters. The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group. An investigation carried out by IPCC staff. Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). This act sets out how the police complaints system operates. How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy. An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IPCC. An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime. The appropriate authority can be: the chief officer of the police force
the Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the police force you complained about
the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service)
the Common Council for the City of London (if your complaint is about the Commissioner of the City of London police). Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter). A person is adversely affected is he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected. IPCC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints. Parameters within which an investigation is conducted. This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. This is where a manager deals with the way someone has behaved through non-disciplinary action. It can include: showing the police officer or member of staff how their behaviour fell short of expectations set out in the Standards of Professional Behaviour; identifying expectations for future conduct; or addressing any underlying causes of misconduct. A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved. A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved. Consists of a chair, two deputy chairs, and commissioners – each responsible for specific police forces, guardianship work and individual cases.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
Used to house anyone who has been detained.
Complainants have the right to appeal to the IPCC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.
The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter; and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into a complaint and produces a report that details the outcome of each allegation. There are four types of investigation: local investigation, supervised investigation, managed investigation and independent investigation.
Quarter 1 covers 1 April - 30 June Quarter 2 covers 1 April - 30 September Quarter 3 covers 1 April - 31 December Quarter 4 covers the full financial year (1 April - 31 March).
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.
The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.
An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.
No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).
Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.
The IPCC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).
Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.
An application by a complainant for a police decision to be reviewed.
An application by a complainant for a police decision to be reviewed.",200,2012450000592
855,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-42456674,Cyclist death crash driver pleads guilty,Motorist Viral Parekh failed to give way at a crossroads in the New Forest.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/129BF/production/_99332267_86ec1821-f6d4-4ad0-9e8d-b357b3bd950a.jpg,2017-12-22 13:34:39+00,BBC News,2018-01-07 21:08:35.666819+00,2018-01-07 21:08:38.213782+00,1,"Image copyright Family handout Image caption Kieran Dix died two months after he was hit by a car in the New Forest
A motorist has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of a cyclist.
Kieran Dix, 36, died in hospital two months after he was hit by a car which drove through give-way lines at Ipley Cross in the New Forest.
The driver, Viral Parekh, 23, pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to causing death by careless driving.
He was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to do 250 hours of unpaid work.
Parekh, formerly of Deacon Road, Southampton, and now living in Crawley, was also disqualified from driving for three years.
Image copyright Google Image caption Parekh failed to slow down at give-way lines at Ipley Cross
The court heard Mr Dix, from Eastleigh, had the right of way when he was hit at the junction between Applemore and Beaulieu Road station on 2 December 2016.
The judge said Parekh made a ""serious misjudgement"" and should have slowed down to check the road was clear.
Mr Dix died of his injuries at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, on 7 February.
In a previous tribute, his family said he was a ""serious cyclist"" who had independently ridden some of the mountainous stages of the Tour de France.",200,2016440454366
25,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/jan/09/stevenmorris.uknews2,"Boy, 14, among four cyclists killed in collision with car","· Driver 'traumatised' after skidding on ice, say police · Dead child's father among injured in bike club team",https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2006-01-09 00:12:59+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:51.903744+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.224284+00,1,"Four cyclists, one of them a 14-year-old boy, were killed yesterday when they were involved in a collision with a car. The father of the teenager, who was among a 12-strong group on a training ride in north Wales, is understood to have suffered a broken leg and watched helplessly as his son died after being thrown from his bicycle.
Chief Inspector Lyn Adams, from North Wales police, said the driver lost control of a Toyota Corolla because of ice on the road. ""There is no indication to suggest that this is down to something like excessive speed,"" he said.
The cyclists, members of Rhyl Cycling Club, were on a 50-mile round trip when the accident happened at Abergele, near Colywn Bay, at 10am. Two of them were thrown over a wall into a field. After the accident their bicycles lay scattered across the road. Sue Luckman, 48, a hospital administrator who lives nearby, said: ""It rained heavily here last night and the water froze hard. The road was treacherous, like an ice rink. Someone came from the scene asking for blankets - it was utter carnage, absolutely awful. There were two men lying in the road and it was obvious they had gone.""
All four who died were pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Adams said the car driver had lost control on a gentle left-hand bend and was in collision with the cyclists travelling in the opposite direction. ""The driver has been taken to hospital and is clearly traumatised,"" he added.
Scott Eccles, secretary of the cycling club, said two of the men killed were in their 40s and the third in his 60s. He said the section of the A547 where the accident happened was known to be dangerous.
It is generally straight but has one stretch with sharp bends. In September police named it as being one of the most dangerous roads in north Wales.
An hour before yesterday's accident a car had lost control at the same spot and narrowly avoided hitting a telegraph pole. The road had been gritted on Saturday evening.
The survivors of yesterday's accident, who included three children, were taken to Glan Clwyd hospital in Bodelwyddan. None is believed to have a life-threatening condition.",200,2006600CO9003
867,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7940028.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Conker trip killer driver jailed,"","",,"",2018-04-23 21:05:53.345617+00,2018-04-23 21:05:54.70355+00,1,"Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. A disqualified driver who killed two men and seriously injured a toddler as they returned from a conker collecting trip has been jailed for 10 years. Bryan Hardwick, 26, died on the A688 in County Durham on 10 October. His friend, David Weatherburn, 40, died nine days later in hospital. Durham Crown Court heard that Anthony Whittaker, 26, had been driving with ""a complete disregard for human life"". Whittaker, of Bishop Auckland, admitted causing death by dangerous driving. On the afternoon of the crash, Mr Hardwick and Mr Weatherburn, along with their friends and family, were on their way home from collecting conkers in a graveyard in South Church. A trail of conkers led from the footpath on to the road
Shaun Dodds, prosecuting The two men, and Mr Hardwick's two-year-old son Liam, had stepped into a pedestrian refuge in the middle of the A688, and were waiting for a safe place to cross. Whittaker had been driving his girlfriend's white Rover 45 dangerously and at high speeds before he hit the group, the court heard. Witnesses said the two victims were thrown up in the air, while the toddler was knocked from his pushchair. Describing the aftermath, Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, said: ""A trail of conkers led from the footpath on to the road."" Bryan Hardwick was killed and his two-year-old son, Liam, was injured Crash experts estimated at the point of impact Whittaker was driving at about 63mph (101 km/h). He fled the scene and hid at a cousin's house, where he told her that he thought he had killed someone. Whittaker had denied a charge of driving with excess alcohol, but in a hearing on Thursday Judge Peter Bowers ruled that the defendant had been drinking at the time of the fatal crash. Passing sentence, he said: ""The cowardly thing you did was run away and the despicable thing you did was lie and lie again to try and wriggle out of it. ""The maximum sentence for this type of offence has got to be reserved for the very worst cases."" In the hours leading up to the crash, the defendant had been caught on CCTV walking into Bishop Auckland's Asda store, along with two friends, and picking up seven cases of Foster's lager then running off without paying. He was then seen driving dangerously about the Bishop Auckland area. Whittaker, of Chesmond Avenue, also admitted two counts of driving while disqualified and theft. He was sentenced to six-months for the theft and four months for the driving offence, both to run concurrently. He was also banned from driving for 17 years.
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76,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/jun/19/1,Five members of family die in head-on crash,"A car crash on the A6 in Cumbria yesterday killed six of the seven people involved, including five members of the same extended family.",https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2006-06-19 01:12:56+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.142443+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.227959+00,1,"A car crash on the A6 in Cumbria yesterday killed six of the seven people involved, including five members of the same extended family.
A young couple, their baby and the driver's two sisters were heading north just outside Penrith at about 2.40pm when their Ford Escort crashed into a Toyota Prius carrying an elderly couple.
The male driver, 19, and his partner, 21, were killed along with their four-month-old baby and the drivers' two sisters, believed to be in their early teens.
An elderly man from Manchester driving the Toyota was also killed; his elderly female passenger sustained serious injuries and was taken to Cumberland infirmary in Carlisle where her condition was last night described as ""very poorly"".
The accident happened between Plumpton and Stoneybeck on a stretch of the A6 which the ambulance service last night described as a wide, single-lane carriageway. The family in the Escort were driving north and the elderly couple in the Prius were heading south.
The accident closed the carriageway for four and a half hours. The cause of the accident last night remained uncertain.
Inspector Sean Murphy, of Cumbria police, said: ""It was a horrendous accident. An investigation is under way to find out exactly what happened. Our prime concern is to notify the next-of-kin. Officers are currently tracking down various family members to inform them of what's happened.""
A spokesman for the force added: ""Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen either of the vehicles prior to the collision to contact them on 0845 3300247.""",200,2006030001629
85,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/aug/04/transport.world,Driver fined £180 over crash that killed cyclists,The driver in a crash that killed four cyclists when his car spun out of control was yesterday fined £180 and given six penalty points on his licence.,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2006-08-03 23:32:40+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.197681+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.230182+00,1,"The driver in a crash that killed four cyclists when his car spun out of control was yesterday fined £180 and given six penalty points on his licence.
Robert Harris, 47, was driving on the A547 near Abergele, north Wales, in January when his Toyota Corolla skidded on black ice and collided with riders from Rhyl Cycling Club who were out on an early morning training exercise. The car hit the riders with such force that two of them were thrown over a wall into a field.
Those killed were Maurice Broadbent, the club's chairman; Dave Horrocks, 49; Wayne Wilkes, 42; and 14-year-old Thomas Harland. The teenager's father, Jon, also part of the group of 12, suffered a broken leg and saw his son die.
Yesterday Llandudno magistrates gave Harris the fine and penalty points on his licence for driving with defective tyres.
The road safety charity Brake criticised the leniency of the sentence. Mary Williams, its chief executive, said: ""Four innocent cyclists were killed and their families' lives were devastated. It is an outrage that Robert Harris has not even lost his licence yet four people have lost their lives. He made irresponsible decisions to drive in hazardous conditions and not to check the state of his tyres.""
Harris, a security guard, pleaded guilty to three counts of driving with defective tyres. He was not at yesterday's hearing.
Diane Williams, prosecuting, told the court that a police investigation found that the defective tyres - the front pair and rear nearside - were not to blame for the accident. ""Tyre tread is there to displace liquid debris from the road to give a better grip. The examination has found there was no liquid there - it was black ice,"" she said.
The remaining seven riders, three of them teenagers, suffered minor injuries and severe shock. They, along with Mr Harland, were taken to hospital for treatment. Roger Geffen of CTC, the UK's national cycling association, said: ""The unstated message is that killing or maiming people on the road is an accident or just one of those things, which is galling for those who are bereaved or injured.
""Drivers have a duty of care towards other road users. The culture of road traffic law and enforcement contains an implicit bias that if you endanger people's lives - by killing or maiming - you deserve sympathy for being on the wrong side of a tragic accident.
""What would really make a difference is a revision of road traffic law where the penalties are much steeper, whether or not you endanger life."" There were 440 bicycle riders killed or seriously injured in January-March this year, a 20% increase on the same period last year, according to figures published yesterday by the Department for Transport.",200,2006600CO9003
68,http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/dead-cyclists-families-criticise-cps-2319042,Dead cyclists' families criticise CPS decision,"THE families of four cyclists who died after a motorist ploughed into them, have criticised the Crown Prosecution Service after the driver escaped with a #180 fine.","",2006-08-05 08:52:00+00,walesonline,2017-09-23 21:55:52.09729+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.232439+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
THE families of four cyclists who died after a motorist ploughed into them, have criticised the Crown Prosecution Service after the driver escaped with a #180 fine.
Robert Allan Harris, 47, was driving with three bald tyres, when he lost control on an icy road and skidded into the group who were on a training ride.
Thomas Harland, 14, Maurice Broadbent, 61, Dave Horrocks, 55, and Wayne Wilkes, 42, all died in the accident near Abergele in January.
Harris, a security guard, was fined #180, plus #35 costs, and given six penalty points at Llandudno Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
He did not appear in court and pleaded guilty by letter to having defective tyres.
The court heard the state of the tyres was not to blame for the accident.
In a statement issued through their solicitor, Sue Bence, the families said, ""The families of the cyclists killed and injured in the fatal road traffic collision near Abergele on January 8, 2006, and their solicitor, are very disappointed and surprised at the decision of the Chief Crown Prosecutor to prosecute only for the offence of using a vehicle with three defective tyres.
""It is hoped that the police will conclude their remaining investigations at the earliest opportunity, further to which the families look to the Coroner and to the inquest into this tragedy.
""When the full facts and all the evidence relating to this matter are released and have been scrutinised, the families will consider with their advisers, the legal remedies and action that is appropriate to be taken.""",200,2006600CO9003
66,http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/fatal-journey-the-story-of-a-cycling-tragedy-412717.html,Fatal journey: The story of a cycling tragedy,"On a sunny Sunday morning in August, it is easy to see why the former toll road that crosses the Rhuddlan marshes in North Wales has always been held in such affection by the local cycling fraternity. Leave Rhuddlan's 13th-century castle behind, cross the river Clwyd and the road stretches out, long and flat. A sea breeze drifts across from the nearby coast and the horizon is dotted with splendours: Bodelwyddan's majestic marble church, to the south, and the multi-turreted Gwrych Castle to the west.",https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2007/10/29/11/edchoiceextra.jpeg,2006-08-20 23:00:01+00,The Independent,2017-09-23 21:55:52.0872+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.234797+00,1,"On a sunny Sunday morning in August, it is easy to see why the former toll road that crosses the Rhuddlan marshes in North Wales has always been held in such affection by the local cycling fraternity. Leave Rhuddlan's 13th-century castle behind, cross the river Clwyd and the road stretches out, long and flat. A sea breeze drifts across from the nearby coast and the horizon is dotted with splendours: Bodelwyddan's majestic marble church, to the south, and the multi-turreted Gwrych Castle to the west.
But after a gentle left-hander just beyond the Conwy county boundary marker comes the spot that will give the road a historical significance for many a dark day. It was here in the watery sunshine of a crisp Sunday morning in January that a dozen members of the local Rhyl Cycling Club who were on a gentle pre-season ride up the coast saw a blue Toyota Corolla heading in their direction. The vehicle hit black ice and veered across the road, crashing straight into them. Four cyclists died, making it the worst accident in British cycling history.
The club was robbed that morning of Thomas Harland, a 14-year-old who had developed under his father's influence into one of its great prospects; Maurice Broadbent, 61, its chairman and all-round life and soul who had cycled for Britain in the 1967 World Cyclo-Cross Championships; Dave Horrocks, 55, perhaps its most enthusiastic recruit, who had caught the cycling bug after he and his wife were given bikes by their son; and Wayne Wilkes, 42, one of its finest individual athletes who was cycling with his own son on the day of the crash.
The cycling world's sense of loss ran deeper. Thousands familiar with life ""on the wheel"" of a Sunday morning flooded the Rhyl club and the sport's governing body, British Cycling (BC), with messages. ""It could have been any of us,"" one cyclist told BC. ""How vulnerable each cyclist is,"" added another. ""I lost my son in similar circumstances,"" wrote a third. Here, amid the twisted wreck of bike frames and wheels was a reminder of how, despite the Government's £40m annual investment in cycling, those who take up the sport in Britain are far more vulnerable than those in Continental Europe. As every seasoned cyclist knows, their risk of death or injury per mile travelled is five times higher in Britain than in Holland.
The underlying reasons for this discrepancy are to be found in the late 1950s when two of Rhyl Cycling Club's elder statesmen (whose health and work commitments forced them to sit out January's fateful ride) first began messing about with bike parts. Bill Twigg assembled bikes from bits he found at a local junk yard, Paul Loftus from pieces his father had put his way. But their heroes - including Frenchman Louison Bobet, the first man to win the Tour de France three times in succession (1953-55), and Italian Fausto Coppi, Il Campionissimo - the ""champion of the champions"" - were unknown in Britain, where the national track championships might, at best, have made a brief appearance before the full-time scores on Grandstand.
As they started out in the sport, Twigg and Loftus were to find that riders were just as as marginalised when it came to competitive cycling. With the exception of the annual Milk Race, road racing was all but banned because of its inconvenience to motor vehicles. Even the alternative time-trialling events, in which a procession of cyclists riding against the clock set off at one-minute intervals, were staged surreptitiously. For years, time-triallists would wear black outfits and no numbers to avoid hostile attention. Each had to shout out his number as he crossed the finish line. The race locations were a secret, identified only by a number that was discreetly communicated between clubs. ""In those days, the first riders would be out at dawn and the last by 7am, to keep us away from the motorists,"" recalls Twigg, whose first race was the Tour of Kinder, in the Peak District, in 1957. Even the National Cycling Union would not allow mass-start cycle races on the roads in the 1950s, which were only staged by a small breakaway group of riders who formed the British League of Racing Cyclists
But North Wales was undeterred by the motorists' supremacy. The coast road and the majestic Clwydian mountain range provided a great backdrop and some unlikely cycling strongholds were gradually established - first, Rhos-on-Sea, then Wrexham, Deeside and finally Rhyl, which had no club of its own until four young men who had gathered to watch the Milk Race in the late 1970s resolved to create one. They established the Rhyl Road Club but needed junior members, so in October 1979 they merged with Bill Twigg's nearby Gryphon Road club, which had more than its share of youngsters. The result bore a name would become respected across Wales and northern England: the Rhyl Cycling Club.
It is a source of understandable anguish to the club's members that those families affected by January's crash were those who lived and breathed the club in those early days. One of the four men who met at the Milk Race and helped mould the club into the force it is today was Maurice Broadbent, an engineer and native Lancastrian who, as well as his World Cyclo-Cross Championships appearance in Zurich, had raced in the Tour of Ireland and won the North West Cyclo-Cross Championship in the late 1970s.
Paul Loftus' calm account of Broadbent's role at the club belies a personal distress that is never far from the surface, even eight months on from the tragedy. Loftus remembers Broadbent ""in the nicest possible way"" as the club's ""prime decision-maker"". Loftus explains how Broadbent's engineering background gave him an appreciation of fine machinery that helped make him a master of technique, a man who was renowned as much for his ability to ""turn a pedal"" as for his physical power.
""'Not like that,' he'd say to a young cyclist,"" Loftus remembers. ""But he was always the first senior to drop off the back of a group of riders, wait for the junior stragglers and bring them back into the bunch. Whatever went on down the years he was always at the centre of it, always driving us on, always wanting to bring the youngsters on. When Maurice retired (from nearby Quinton Hazell Automotive, in 1999) it meant he could give the club even more. He led. We followed. He was that kind of man.""
Wayne Wilkes, then aged 17, was another founder member of the Rhyl club. Later to become an electronics engineer at RAF Sealand, he became one of its best time-triallists and formidable in the Clwydian and Snowdonian mountains. In turn, his own teenage sons, Jo and Ray, continued with the family tradition.
And alongside Wilkes and Broadbent from the start was Jon Harland - the club's treasurer in the early years and, like Broadbent, a mentor to the youngsters. It was perhaps inevitable that his own son, Thomas, another victim of the crash, should have developed into a cyclist in his father's image. ""Thomas was always wanting to learn and I did have great encounters with him,"" says Loftus. ""But I knew it was his dad he had learned from. I always told him: 'Just you listen to your dad.'"" This reminiscence is more than Loftus can bear. As he provides it, he breaks down and sobs.
The club had every reason to consider Thomas a prospect for the future. Before the crash, he had just become the first Rhyl cyclist for years to earn a place in the British National Championships. He had been riding from the age of five, competed in the Welsh championships and was making a nine-mile time-trial inside 26 minutes - probably enough to have earned a national second or first category ranking at senior level - a significant achievement.
""This is going to be my year,"" Thomas told his father over the New Year and it is easy to imagine his excitement as he donned his beloved orange, white and green Rhyl Cycling Club shirt on 8 January for the first Sunday morning ride of the year - a ""pipe cleaner"", as the cyclists call it - from Rhuddlan to Llanwrst on the fringes of Snowdonia.
Twelve riders assembled that morning at Maurice Broadbent's house in Rhuddlan to follow a route which, like many of the club's ""social"" rides, was laid out in Wayne Wilkes' immaculately planned training schedule. Like most keen competitors, Wilkes always liked to have at least 1,000 miles under his belt before the season started in early April.
Alongside Wayne, Jo Wilkes and Maurice Broadbent were Harland Snr and Jnr, plus Mel Royles, a building control officer at the local council, and Dave Horrocks, a local TV and washing machine repair man reknowned in his village of Moelfre, Anglesey, for his willingness to fix his neighbours' appliances. Horrocks, who rode the mountain bike his son had bought for him, was a fan rather than a pure athlete. ""He just got the bug and was always there, the eternal enthusiast,"" says Loftus.
At 10am that Sunday, as the sun took the sting out of the biting cold, they set off. Broadbent, Wilkes and Horrocks probably intended to make it to Llanrwst, while Royles and Jon Harland would possibly peel off halfway to accompany the juniors on a shorter circular route around Llandudno's Great Orme.
After five minutes the cyclists were in a tight, ""tidy"" group and in the mid range of their 30 gears as they crossed the county boundary. They cycled cautiously. One of their new members had experienced a wobble - ""a twitch"" in cycling parlance - on a tight roundabout where a narrow road out towards the sea meets the main road, and had fallen away. Mel Royles had dropped back to help him. The rest of the pack was approaching the former Bodoryn chapel when motorist Robert Harris, 47, a security guard at the local B&Q store, approached through the right-hand bend they were about to negotiate. His Corolla, in which a minute or so earlier he had overtaken 88-year-old Welsh vicar the Rev Huw Rowlands as he drove out to church, was travelling at a little over 50mph when it hit the ice. The four cyclists died instantly when it struck them.
The Rev Rowlands was first on the scene, and soon encountered Jon Harland. ""Someone was lying in the road, obviously dead, and I said a short prayer,"" he recalls. ""Then I saw someone lying on a verge and a man, in shock, saying 'That's my boy.'"" When Mel Royles caught up he found a scene of carnage. ""Jon [Harland, who suffered a broken leg] went over to his son. He was saying 'He's gone, he's gone,'"" Royles recalls. ""Then I vaulted over the [5ft] wall [which lines the road]. I saw Dave Horrocks first. It was evident there was no life.""
The funerals told the club's surviving members much about the individuals they had known only as cyclists. Thomas' coffin was decked in the colours of his beloved Leeds United and a sense of his great sense of humour was provided when it was brought in to the sound of the song ""Amarillo"". ""One thing I know about Thomas was that he had such a wicked sense of humour,"" said the vicar. ""I didn't know whether we should have walked into church like they did on the video for that song.""
It was eight months before the case came before Llandudno magistrates, where it emerged that Mr Harris' two front and rear nearside tyres had had no tread. The magistrates were told that this did not contribute to the collision because tread only gives grip in rain, not on black ice. Two weeks ago, Mr Harris was fined £180 and given six penalty points for his defective tyres.
At least one member of the club has said he feels the events of that morning were simply an accident. Dave Horrocks' son-in-law has also said that the family do not blame the driver. But both BC and the national cyclists' organisation the Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC) have protested about the outcome - a consequence, they say, of prosecutors' failure in the first place to charge the motorist with the crime of careless driving, which can bring a sentence of up to 18 months' imprisonment. In law, the offence includes using a vehicle that is in a dangerous state. Since he was only prosecuted over the defective tyres, the magistrates were also never asked to consider whether Mr Harris' 50mph speed was appropriate for such a frosty morning. The CTC also points out that the maximum fine was £7,500 - £2,500 for each tyre.
The Rhyl families' pursuit of compensation may also be difficult. In Holland, Denmark, Belgium, France and Germany, any motorist who injures a cyclist must pay compensation, unless the driver can show that the injured person clearly did something illegal or irresponsible. But in Britain, the cyclist must show the motorist was negligent. Consequently, the Rhyl tragedy may raise the same difficulties presented a year ago by the case of cyclist John Morris, who died in the New Forest after a motorist drove into him. Though the motorist fled the scene, he was sentenced to just 15 months for failing to stop, rather than careless driving, because police could find no witnesses.
The crash provides a reminder that the Government's push to get more people cycling, for public health and environmental reasons, does not seem to be matched by provisions to protect them from death and serious injury. Recent figures from the Department for Transport showed that 440 bicycle riders were killed or seriously injured between January and March of this year, a 20 per cent increase on the same period last year. CTC says the true number of injuries to cyclists may be far greater, since many incidents are unreported.
But there is another dimension to the Rhyl tragedy that asks profound questions about Britain's attitude towards the legions of new cyclists the Government wants to see. It was first encountered by David Banks, a columnist on North Wales' Daily Post, who wrote at length on the Rhuddlan crash and was surprised to find some of his readers telling him the cyclists had no right to be on the road that morning. ""I was being told that with frost around they should not have gone out,"" he says. ""So that means a man on a bike has no right to use it when it's a bit nippy? I was astonished.""
Worse was to follow. In March, two months after the crash, Channel 4 and S4C, the Welsh channel, screened an episode of comedy programme The IT Crowd including a scene in which a company boss tells colleagues: ""I turned around and there were four dead cyclists... and it was all my fault."" Complaints were lodged from both sides of Welsh border and a letter on the behalf of the Rhyl club was sent to Culture and Media Secretary Tessa Jowell, asking her to intervene and secure a ""meaningful apology"".
For Bill Twigg, the reaction to the tragedy - part of the same malaise about bikes that led Nigel Havers to issue his diatribe about how ""cyclists who jump red lights and ride on pavements are all bastards"" - has simply confirmed his conviction that motorists cannot accept that the roads are not their exclusive domain. ""The assumption that these roads were provided for cars is factually incorrect,"" he says. ""The majority of British roads were built for non-motorised traffic before the car was invented. Their use for cars is a retrofit conversion and it isn't working well."" He brandishes old maps of the Rhuddlan marshes road - the A547 as it is today - which demonstrates that cyclists were on it first. The road certainly existed in 1840, at least a generation before the car.
""The 1888 Local Government Act laid down the right to ride bicycles on the highway and gave the bicycle the status of a carriage,"" adds the club's Paul Loftus. ""You have got health professionals, enlightened professionals promoting the values of the sport and yet at the same time the idea is being sold to motorists that cyclists are a bloody nuisance who hold up the traffic. That's why we get the fingers and the car horns on a Sunday morning.""
Slowly but surely, Rhyl Cycling Club is returning to life. Bill Twigg summoned members to a meeting at Denbigh Rugby Club soon after the tragedy and put a blunt question to them. ""Do you want to continue?"" he asked. The response was unanimous. The next task was to find a successor to its irreplaceable chairman, fixtures secretary, coach and general inspiration, Maurice Broadbent. Broadbent's son, Alan, stepped in and, with Twigg to support him, is overseeing a renewal. The club is supporting a proposal for a closed circuit nearby to enable young cyclists to train safely - a cause Jon Harland has championed. Its jersey is also soon to be redesigned, with four flecks of black to represent those individuals it has lost.
There is also some evidence that the crash has, in North Wales at least, finally awakened some motorists to the presence of cyclists, according to Paul Loftus. ""We have found they will approach us with a bit more caution and hand out less abuse,"" he says. ""The crash has raised some major issues about road safety for cyclists. They can't have died for nothing.""
But none of that will ease the private agonies of the bereaved in this case. Jon Harland's work encouraging junior cyclists was recently rewarded with a full-time job for Welsh Cycling, the sport's governing body in Wales - but it is a job he must take up without the companionship of his son, Thomas, who some say might have ridden for Wales in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
At the spot near the old chapel where Thomas and the others died, two cycling jerseys still lie beside a small model of a bike and messages from the schoolboy's many friends, part of a huge floral tribute laid there after the accident. These supplement a flood of cards that have again reminded Thomas' family how his sense of fun seems to have been valued above all else. ""Dear Thomas,"" states one. ""I owe you a pound for those chips you bought me.""",200,2006600CO9003
476,http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/thirty-hurt-in-bus-crash-5055913,Thirty hurt in bus crash,THIRTY people have been hurt after a bus crashed in Huddersfield.,"",2006-09-25 00:00:00+00,huddersfieldexaminer,2017-09-25 20:53:08.629412+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.238052+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
THIRTY people have been hurt after a bus crashed in Huddersfield.
Ambulance chiefs and rescuers have spoken about the dramatic aftermath of the smash on Bradford Road and how they rushed to help injured passengers.
Tomorrow’s Examiner will feature first-hand accounts coupled with photographs showing how the double-decker careered off a road and ploughed through a garden.",200,2006130842606
472,http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/miracle-30-escape-uninjured-5055914,Miracle! 30 escape uninjured,HOW could it happen? That was the question facing police and traffic officials today as an inquiry began into a frightening bus crash in Huddersfield.,http://i1.examiner.co.uk/incoming/article4918724.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/EAC48ADD-0D95-9C66-8A583BC25A7E64C4.gif,2006-09-25 23:00:00+00,huddersfieldexaminer,2017-09-25 20:49:06.764956+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.240117+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
HOW could it happen? That was the question facing police and traffic officials today as an inquiry began into a frightening bus crash in Huddersfield.
More than 30 people were hurt when the double-deck vehicle crashed in Bradford Road, Fartown, and careered into a garden.
The X6 service, from Bradford to Huddersfield, was packed with passengers but luckily none was badly hurt.
Workers at nearby firms rushed to help the casualties.
Probes into crash nightmare - read here",200,2006130842606
473,http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/bus-crash-victim-albert-dies-5055371,"Bus crash victim Albert dies, 82",AN elderly man has died weeks after he was injured in a major bus crash drama.,"",2006-10-24 23:00:00+00,huddersfieldexaminer,2017-09-25 20:50:38.932427+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.244319+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
AN elderly man has died weeks after he was injured in a major bus crash drama.
Albert Rowley, 82, suffered a compound leg fracture when a bus careered off Bradford Road in Fartown last month.
He broke two bones - his tibula and fibula - and the bone was pushed out through his ankle, causing a serious wound.
The superfit pensioner - a skilled stonemason and drystone waller - was on his way to help his niece, Kathryn Rose, when the crash happened.
And the 28-year-old has paid a moving tribute to her uncle.
Kathryn, who lives in Almondbury, said: ""Albert was a very caring and giving man.
""He'd been helping me with jobs around my house all summer, including building walls in the garden.
""He was so fit and active, caring bags and big stone slabs around to the garden.""
Mr Rowley - who worked as a stonemason for the former West Yorkshire County Council - also visited Kathryn's parents, his sister, Mary and her husband, Gerard Rose, at their Hall Bower home a couple of days a week.
Brighouse-born Mr Rowley was the eldest of eight children and was brought up in Rastrick.
His father died when he was about 20 and Mary - the youngest of the family - was aged just two.
Kathryn said: ""He immediately took on the role of head of the family which is perhaps why he never married.""
He lived in Bailiff Bridge for many years, moving back to Brighouse in his later years.
On the day of the accident he had gone up to the top deck of the bus from Brighouse to Huddersfield because the lower deck was full.
He told his family his foot became trapped underneath the seat in the crash.
Three men helped him out of the wreckage.
Kathryn said: ""He said he was in no pain straight afterwards and it may be he had suffered nerve damage.""
Mr Rowley underwent two operations at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary - one on the day of the accident lasted for five hours.
He was then transferred to Bradford Royal Infirmary for plastic surgery on the wound caused by the compound fracture, but he died suddenly.
Another 30 people escaped serious injury when the double-decker X6 left the main road, smashing through walls and totally flattening a garage before coming to rest in a garden at 10am on Monday, September 25.
Specially-trained police accident investigators and officials from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency have been examining the wrecked double-decker in great detail for signs of mechanical or other problems.
The driver, a 23-year-old Bradford man, suffered shock and injuries.
An inquest into Mr Rowley's death was opened at Bradford Coroner's Court on Monday and adjourned for further police inquiries.",200,2006130842606
21,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/jan/04/transport.world1,Driver arrested after fatal coach crash,"Police today arrested the driver of the National Express coach that crashed and overturned on a motorway slip road yesterday, killing two people.",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2007/01/04/coach2192.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=6dbd63cf528b1b06dbff30ae11cad261,2007-01-04 16:19:40+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:51.885977+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.246486+00,1,"Police today arrested the driver of the National Express coach that crashed and overturned on a motorway slip road yesterday, killing two people.
Dozens more were hurt, nine critically, when the coach overturned on the slip road between junction 4B of the M4 and the M25 at 11.45pm.
The driver, in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. In a statement, Thames Valley police said he would be interviewed at a station in Berkshire later.
No other vehicles were thought to have been involved in the crash, police added. Relatives of some of those on board said the coach appeared to have turned onto the slip road at excessive speed.
Officers declared a major incident after the coach, carrying 69 passengers and crew, overturned.
Firefighters had to cut 36 people from the wreckage. The people killed were a woman in her 60s, from Dundee, and a man who police are still trying to identify.
Hospital officials initially said some of the injured had to have limbs amputated in order to release them. However, a doctor said later that the limbs had been lost in the impact.
""No limbs needed to be amputated at the scene,"" orthopaedic surgeon David Houlihan-Burne, from Hillingdon hospital, in west London, said. ""The amputations were traumatic, as in as part of the accident itself.""
Many of the injuries showed that passengers had been ""thrown or dragged along grass or mud"" during the crash, he said.
Virtually everyone on the coach was taken to one of six hospitals in and around west and central London. Twenty-two people have been discharged after suffering minor injuries, with most of the rest expected to be released later today.
Hillingdon hospital took in 38 people, two of whom were in a serious condition with multiple injuries. One of the injured was a 14-year-old boy, and one patient had undergone an arm amputation, the spokesman said.
David McVittie, the hospital's chief executive, said many of the injuries were severe. ""Staff have treated serious head injuries, serious fractures, internal bleeding and things like that - pretty horrific,"" he said.
Charing Cross hospital said it had received 16 casualties, of whom three were ""giving doctors cause for concern"".
The stepbrother of Michael Milbourne, a passenger who fractured a vertebra in the crash, said Mr Milbourne had told him the coach seemed to be travelling too fast.
""He just said they were coming off the main road on to the slip road on the M25 when the coach veered to the left, then right, and then it just lost control,"" James Lant said.
""He did say there was a possibility the coach was going a bit too fast in wet conditions. My brother said the driver might have been making up some time because they were running a bit late.""
The son of another injured man on the coach also said he had been told it was travelling at speed. ""He said they were going at about 80mph when they tried to take the bend,"" 16-year-old Greg Grimes said after talking to his father, Peter. ""He just knew before the crash it was going to happen.""
The National Express chief executive, Paul Bunting, said the company's ""thoughts and condolences"" were with the victims and their families.
He added that a number of passengers would have been holidaymakers and foreign nationals who boarded the bus when it stopped at Heathrow airport.
The coach involved was operated by another bus firm, Plymouth-based Trathens, under contract to National Express, a National Express spokeswoman said. She described the arrangement as a ""long-term thing"" that had been in place for many years.
Television footage of the scene showed the coach, which had been righted following its crash, pressed against the slip road's crash barrier with a blue tarpaulin covering most of the passenger section. It was later loaded on to a lorry and taken away.
Thames Valley police have issued an emergency telephone number, 0845 8505505, which can also be used by witnesses who have not already spoken to police. National Express customers can contact a dedicated 24-hour emergency service on 0121 6251278.",200,200743N002017
475,http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/crash-tragedy-busman-jailed-5041359,Crash tragedy busman jailed,A BUS driver has been jailed for seven years after causing a crash which led to the death of a pensioner.,"",2008-02-01 00:27:00+00,huddersfieldexaminer,2017-09-25 20:52:46.249673+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.248469+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A BUS driver has been jailed for seven years after causing a crash which led to the death of a pensioner.
Saeed Abbas crashed through a stone wall and into a garage in Bradford Road, Fartown, after becoming overcome with fatigue.
It led directly to the death of Albert Rowley, 82, who was described as a “popular and lively character” by his family.
Mr Rowley, a former stonemason, lived in Brighouse and was on his way to visit his family in Huddersfield.
He suffered a broken leg in the crash and had two operations at the Royal Infirmary.
He was born in Rastrick and later lived in Bailiff Bridge before moving to Brighouse.
Mr Rowley was one of 40 of the 44 passengers on the double deck X6 bus who reported injuries after the September 25, 2006, crash.
A person who witnessed the crash said Abbas appeared to be shrugging as the bus veered off the road.
Just an hour before the crash at Fartown, Abbas had narrowly avoided crashing into the parapet at Stanley Bridge, Bradford, which the judge said could have led to “many more people being killed or seriously injured” by his driving.
Abbas, of Little Horton, Bradford, was seen driving with one hand for 29 seconds and reading an A4 timetable for 55 seconds.
Sentencing Abbas at Bradford Crown Court yesterday, Judge Christopher Prince told him: “Tiredness can kill in the same way driving under the influence of alcohol can kill, and in the same way driving under the influence of drugs can kill.
“You knew you were too tired to drive yet you carried on.
“Bus drivers are in a position of trust, they are entrusted with the lives of their passengers every time they take charge of their vehicle.
“In turn the passengers expect the bus driver to drive responsibly and carefully.
“It was a conscious decision you made to drive while extremely tired, and what is worse was the decision you made after the first incident to continue driving.
“Had you decided to pull over when you should have done after the first crash, the proper care of your passengers could have continued with a new driver.
“You should have stopped that bus after the first incident.”
Abbas accepted he was driving carelessly but said he had not fallen asleep. He said his loss of consciousness was caused by fatigue, which the judge said he did nothing to resolve.
Judge Prince added: “During your interview with police in hospital and during your formal interview under caution, you blamed it on the driving mechanism of that bus; that it was in some way faulty.
“It appeared that you lied about what happened.”
On the day of the fatal crash, Abbas started his shift at 6am from the Bradford depot and was to drive the X6 from Bradford to Huddersfield.
At 7.40am a passenger saw Abbas yawn as they got onto the bus.
At 8.15am the first incident at the Stanley Bridge occurred when Abbas was driving at 47mph.
Abbas was recorded on cameras driving with one hand for 29 seconds.
A couple of minutes later he was seen rubbing his eyes.
Six minutes after that, for a total of 55 seconds, he was driving while reading documents.
Just 15 minutes before the fatal crash he was recorded yawning again.
At 9.51am, ten minutes before the crash, he was reading the documents again for a period of 17 seconds.
One passenger said he “couldn’t even be bothered to check my travel card” while he also failed to stop at the correct bus stop in Brighouse.
CCTV of the bus recorded the passenger reaction, with half of the people on the top deck looking stunned at the near-miss with the bridge.
The judge said the only emotion they could have felt was fright.
Abbas told police that he swerved to avoid a motorcyclist, but CCTV footage shows the motorcyclist had passed safely before the incident.
Judge Prince added: “Your driving demonstrates a complete carelessness and total lack of regard for your passengers.
“You were not giving full attention.
“You knew you were not in a fit state to be driving.
“You didn’t seem to have any awareness as to what was happening around you.
“I am extremely surprised that more people were not seriously hurt in this incident.”
Abbas passed his driving test in November 2004 and passed his public vehicle test in July 2005.
The court heard that there was four previous driving incidents during his time at First Bus, but the judge said they were not significant so did not take them into account.
Abbas was sentenced to eight years in prison, reduced to seven due to his guilty plea. He was told he would serve at least half of his sentence before being considered for release.
He was banned from driving for five years and must re-take his driving test before driving again.",200,2006130842606
93,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/mar/10/1,Seventh person dies after car crash in Gloucestershire,Driver previously convicted of causing a near-identical smash while drunk,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2008-03-10 00:04:30+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.256685+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.250537+00,1,"The Cotswolds car crash that killed six people on Friday claimed its seventh life over the weekend when another passenger died in hospital.
It emerged yesterday that the driver believed to be responsible, who died in the crash, had been convicted of causing a near-identical smash while drunk on the same stretch of road eight years ago.
Julie Kirby, 34, a rear-seat passenger in a Volkswagen Passat which was hit head-on by a Peugeot 306, died from chest injuries in hospital at 8.45pm on Saturday. Her death follows that of her mother, Maggie, shortly after the accident and her father, John, the driver, who was declared dead at the scene. The family had been heading home after a night out with their two grandchildren. Both children, who were in the back seat with their aunt, are still critically ill in hospital.
The mother of one of the four dead passengers from the Peugeot blamed the accident on the Peugeot's driver, who was named locally as Jason Brain, 35.
Police said Brain was overtaking a red Kia when he ploughed into the VW travelling towards him on the A429 near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, killing himself, his daughter, his cousin, a friend and three of the Kirby family.
It was the same stretch of road where Brain was found to be at twice the limit when police caught up with him after a hit-and-run crash in August 2000. He was convicted of drink-driving in January 2001 and banned from driving for five years.
Valerie Hornsby, the mother of Brain's cousin Ryan Bott, who died in the crash, said: ""It's Jason's fault. He's done it before and he's done it again. Ryan should never have got in the car with him, it was a stupid, stupid mistake. He's just not safe.""
All five occupants of the Peugeot, including Bott, 20, Brain's daughter, Natasha Didcote, 15, and friend Michola Jones, 31, died instantly.
Julie Kirby's friend Donna Rose said: ""Julie was kind and giving person. She would never say a bad word about anyone and always had a smile on her face.""
Police described the accident on the trunk road, known locally as the Fosseway, as one of the worst in Gloucestershire's history and said the cars could have collided with a combined impact speed of 120mph.
In August 2000, Brain was at the wheel of a Ford Granada which smashed head-on into a VW Vento while trying to overtake a lorry. A mother and her eight-month-old baby travelling in the Vento were uninjured but the baby's father needed hospital treatment for whiplash, concussion, blurred vision and lacerations.",200,2008530194125
118,http://metro.co.uk/2008/05/20/one-dead-after-bus-crash-on-tower-bridge-142837/,One dead after bus crash on Tower Bridge,"Emily Diamond, 23, was killed as she walked next to the bus. A young woman died today and 19 people were injured when a bus crashed into a tree. Emily Diamond, 23, was walking by the double decker bus when it hit a tree in central London. Miss Diamond, who lived with her parents in […]","",2008-05-20 11:05:10+00,Metro,2017-09-23 21:55:52.451916+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.252465+00,1,"A young woman died today and 19 people were injured when a bus crashed into a tree.
Emily Diamond, 23, was walking by the double decker bus when it hit a tree in central London.
Miss Diamond, who lived with her parents in Bexleyheath, south-east London, is thought to have died when the tree trunk was wrenched from the ground and struck her as she walked behind.
The film and television studies graudate is reported to have just left her woffice at a lettings agency when the tragedy, involving a route 188 double decker bus, happened.
The accident happened on Tower Bridge Road in central London at 9.23am.
It hit the front right-hand corner of the 188 to North Greenwich, denting the roof and shattering glass in the front windows both in the top and bottom deck.
Police, ambulance and fire service were at the scene, Scotland Yard said.
The dead woman is believed to be a pedestrian, Scotland Yard said.
The scene in central London where a bus crashed into a tree, killing one woman.
“One woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She has yet to be identified and next of kin informed. She is believed to have been a passer-by and not a passenger on the bus,” a spokesman said.
The majority of those hurt sustained minor injuries. Police put the number injured at 19 and said two were taken to hospital.
Eyewitness builder Tom Riley, 32, of Tottenham, North London, said: “We did not realise that there was somebody under the tree. We just thought that it was the people in the bus who needed help.”
He said that he spotted a woman who was “ashen-faced” with blood coming out of her head under the tree. “She was a beautiful-looking girl,” Mr Riley said.
Marketing assistant Charlie Fayinka, 28, ran out of his office at Interior Design Management and saw people running from the bus.
He said he saw the bus driver fainting shortly after the crash.
“I think it was due to shock,” he said.
The 188 double decker was travelling from North Greenwich station in south east London to Russell Square in central London.
The accident happened at the junction with Tanner Street.
A Transport for London spokeswoman said: “We understand no other vehicle was involved.”",200,200801MD72782
117,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/may/20/transport.london,London bus crash with tree kills woman,"A double-decker bus collided with a tree near Tower Bridge in central London today, killing one and injuring at least 18",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/05/20/bus276.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=9ea2d41c1a40f98dcbaf0534ea38e4a2,2008-05-20 14:49:45+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.442966+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.254565+00,1,"A double-decker bus collided with a tree near Tower Bridge in central London today, killing one person and injuring at least 18.
The incident happened at 9.23am when a No 188 bus collided with a tree at the junction of Tower Bridge Road and Tanner Street. Scotland Yard said the dead woman was a pedestrian, not a passenger on the bus.
The London Ambulance Service reported it had treated 18 people on site and sent nine people to hospital, four of whom were seriously injured. Scotland Yard had a slightly different account, putting the number of injured at 19, the majority with minor injuries, and two having been taken to hospital.
A Metropolitan police spokesman said officers were trying to establish ""whether the bus collided with the tree or the tree fell on to the bus. We're just not sure yet."" Officers were speaking to the driver of the bus, and it is thought one other vehicle was involved.
Television pictures showed the bus stalled in the road with a small tree on the tarmac in front of the driver's cab. There was no glass in the front top window of the bus and the yellow bus number was crumpled.
An eyewitness, Emlyn Exon, of Anderson Travel coach hire, said the top deck of the bus had ""pretty much caved in"" at the front.
The 188 was traveling from North Greenwich station, in south-east London, to Russell Square, in central London.
The bus routes 1, 42 and 188 had been diverted and Tower Bridge Road, Tanner Street, Druid Street and Jamaica Road were closed until further notice.",200,200801MD72782
197,http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/one-man-dead-70-injured-in-bus-crash-near-alton-towers-901849.html,"One man dead, 70 injured in bus crash near Alton Towers",A man was killed and more than 60 people injured when a double-decker coach returning from a trip to Alton Towers in Staffordshire crashed over a bridge last night.,"",2008-08-18 23:00:01+00,The Independent,2017-09-23 21:55:52.980993+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.256822+00,1,"A man was killed and more than 60 people injured when a double-decker coach returning from a trip to Alton Towers in Staffordshire crashed over a bridge last night.
The coach, believed to have been carrying 70 European farm workers from near Peterborough, was coming down a steep hill in the village of Alton at about 6pm and failed to take a corner, plunging 20 feet down an embankment and turning over.
A 20-year-old woman who was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham was in a critical condition and fighting for her life. Another ""very seriously"" injured casualty was flown to University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. Six people were immobilised using spinal boards and neck collars and taken to the Stoke hospital by road, while nine others with minor injuries were taken to local hospitals. A further 44 people were treated at the Alton Towers medical centre.
Last night, rescuers were still working to establish whether anyone was still trapped in the coach. It is believed to have collided with a parked car in the garden of a house by the bridge, which crosses the river Churnet. It is not known whether anyone not in the coach was hurt.
Chief Inspector John Maddox, from Staffordshire Police, said officers were trying to establish what caused the crash. ""The coach was coming down a steep hill towards the bridge and, from what I can see, that coach has not managed to go round the bend, has careered through a wall and down into a garden,"" he said.
Bradley Ford, who runs the Alton Bridge Hotel on Station Road, was one of the first people on the scene. ""I heard this massive crash and rumble – crunching metal. It sounded like a thunderstorm, but then we heard shouts and screams,"" he said.
""When I got to the scene, there was a coach overturned. There were many walking wounded being seen to by ambulance staff and half a dozen with head wounds.""
Mr Ford used first aid to help the victims, getting nearby residents to bring bandages and blankets. He said the corner was a ""bad bend"" and the road was often busy with traffic from the theme park. ""The coach had ploughed through a garden and two cars parked on a driveway. One of them was bouncing down the road, the other must have flown along with the coach,"" he added.
Martin Bredda, who lives close to the scene of the crash, described it as ""an accident waiting to happen"" and said the narrow road was not suitable for the many coaches passing through the village of Alton. ""It's an extremely dangerous road. It is an old road and because buses and coaches are so wide now, the road cannot cope with them. There has been talk of a bypass for the village for the past 25 years and nothing has been done about it,"" he said.
He added that heavy rain had made the surface of the road on the hill down to the bridge treacherous. ""It's mayhem, absolute mayhem. We had a torrential downpour just before it happened,"" Mr Bredda said.
""I was in the pub when someone came in screaming for blankets and sheets. We went to help but the area had been cordoned off by police. I was told his brakes must have failed.""
Margaret Grice, who lives on Station Road, said: ""I heard what I thought sounded like thunder, and the next thing I knew my front door was being banged on.
""There were 12 or 15 young people standing there, crying and with blood running down them. They said there had been an accident. They couldn't really speak English.
""I rang 999 and went outside. I was astonished to see a double-decker coach. It had dropped through my neighbour's garden; it must have fallen about 15 feet and had rolled over. All these people were crying; I ran out with some towels and blankets. It was chaos. We're all very upset.""
A spokeswoman for Alton Towers said there had ""never been a problem"" with the level of coach traffic through the village. She added: ""They [Alton Towers] have not been told by police what caused the accident and all they are interested in is assisting the police as much as they can.""",200,2008218014881
77,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/21/2,M6 crash kills six,• Four children including baby die as car is crushed by truck• Police name man who died in earlier accident,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2008-10-21 14:53:00+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.147752+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.260869+00,1,"• Four children including baby die as car is crushed by truck • Police name man who died in earlier accident
A family of six were killed today when their car exploded after colliding with a truck on the M6 motorway in Sandbach, near Cheshire.
The couple and their four children were returning from a day away when they were involved in a five-vehicle pile-up. Cheshire police tonight named them as the Stathams, from Llandudno, north Wales: David, 38, Michelle, 33, Reece, 13, Jay, nine, Nafon, 20 months, and Elouise, 10 weeks.
A 46-year-old Portuguese man was being held tonight on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He passed a breath test after the crash.
The parents and their four children had been travelling between junctions 16 and 17 on the northbound carriageway.
Cheshire police confirmed the dead were a man, a woman and their four children from Llandudno, north Wales. The children's grandparents were from Birmingham where the family had been visiting, police said.
Postmortem examinations will be held tomorrow when formal identification is likely to take place.
The family car was so badly damaged that officers initially thought there were five bodies. It was several hours before confirmation came that a ""very small"" child was also in the car.
Investigators had to use the chassis number to trace the family through vehicle records.
Police said the car had gone under a truck belonging to a Spanish firm and burst into flames. ""There's not an awful lot left,"" a spokesman said.
Speaking near the scene, the Cheshire police roads inspector, Brian Rogers, said emergency crews would need counselling. ""In civilian life it is the nearest thing you would ever come to a war zone. I feel so sorry for the officers from the emergency services who had to deal with it. Clearly there is a welfare need for them because they will be traumatised and shocked and also for the family.""
The mayor of Llandudno, Bill Evans, said there would be an official remembrance service if the relatives agreed.
""It is hard to speak about what has happened. I was taken aback by it when I heard the news. I don't know what's going to happen to this family when they find out - the thought of losing six people you love is unbelievable. I would extend my deepest sympathy and condolences and from the people of Llandudno to the family.""
An hour and a half beforehand, a former rugby league star, David Myers, 37, died when his van hit a bridge support on the same stretch of motorway.
The former Wigan Warriors player crashed between junctions 17 and 18.",200,2008070318923
231,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/no-further-action-following-death-4246037,No further action following death of Anthony Maynard,A man arrested in connection with the death of Reading Cycle Club member Anthony Maynard has had police action against him dropped.,http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article4171133.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2039557_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2008-11-18 00:00:00+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.122671+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.263886+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man arrested in connection with the death of Reading Cycle Club member Anthony Maynard has had police action against him dropped.
Thames Valley Police spokesman David Paull confirmed yesterday the 38-year-old had been released from police bail without charge.
He had previously been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was bailed to last Saturday.
Mr Paull said: “No further action is being taken against the man.”
Mr Maynard, from London Road, was killed on Thursday, July 3, following a crash in Bix near Henley on the A4130.
He died when the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a blue Ford transit van.
The 25-year-old was riding with pal David Ivory, a fellow Reading Cycling Club member, when the group broke up and they decided to head along the dual carriageway.
Mr Ivory suffered leg and internal injuries in the crash.
Fellow cycle club members described Mr Maynard, who previously attended Waingels College in Denmark Avenue, Woodley, as “always positive”.
Club chairman Adrian Lawson, who also spearheads Reading Cycle Campaign, urged drivers after the incident to be more aware of cyclists on the road.",200,200843P006078
135,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/five-teenagers-hurt-in-small-heath-73011,Five teenagers hurt in Small Heath crash,FIVE teenagers had a lucky escape after they walked away from a car crash with only minor injuries.,"",2008-11-19 00:00:00+00,birminghammail,2017-09-23 21:55:52.569471+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.266726+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
FIVE teenagers had a lucky escape after they walked away from a car crash with only minor injuries.
The four lads and one girl were in a car which smashed in to a wall in Muntz Street, Small Heath, at 11.40 last night.
Although the car was badly damaged, nobody was seriously injured.
Two people were taken to hospital after complaining of back pain.",200,200820D305703
230,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/anthony-maynards-father-questions-cps-4246377,Anthony Maynard's father questions CPS decision,The father of a much-loved Reading Cycling Club member killed in a road incident said he does not accept the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) decision not to prosecute anyone.,http://i1.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article4171533.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2040153_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2008-11-26 00:00:00+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.119373+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.268495+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The father of a much-loved Reading Cycling Club member killed in a road incident said he does not accept the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) decision not to prosecute anyone.
Dave Maynard, father of Anthony Maynard, spoke to the Post yesterday about the CPS’s recent announcement that no one would currently be charged over his son’s death.
The younger Mr Maynard, who used to attend Woodley’s Waingels College, died on the A4130 in Bix, near Henley, on Thursday, July 3.
The unnamed 38-year-old driver of the blue Ford transit van which struck Mr Maynard – who was cycling with a friend – was initially arrested in relation to the incident.
However, no charges were ever brought and on Saturday, November 15, he was released without being prosecuted.
The older Mr Maynard said: “I do not accept the decision.
“While I wouldn’t wish any charge to be brought unless an offence were suspected, were there the slightest grounds for suspicion, then of course, a jury should have that chance to see evidence, then decide guilt or otherwise.
“In my opinion, this CPS decision has removed that opportunity right at the outset.
“The CPS’s own guidelines in these situations state that these decisions must be influenced by the public interest.
“Surely it is in the public interest that a jury have the opportunity to decide guilt when an innocent cyclist is killed from behind on a clear road?
“When a driver collides with an innocent cyclist from behind, in this case two, then barring acts of god, or overwhelmingly adverse conditions, there has to be careless driving involved.
“Accidents just don’t happen.
“Cyclists have a basic right to be spared the constant fear of being hit by motor vehicles.
“The message needs to be driven home that even the slightest lack of care whilst driving can have devastating consequences.
“With driving comes responsibility.”
Mr Maynard, of London Road, Earley, explained his son was a good, experienced rider.
“Anthony, was a known good, safe cyclist, and was not at fault,” he continued.
“The investigation proved that, as if I needed confirmation. He was a competent and proficient amateur sports cyclist who was always mindful of road safety.”
Crown Prosecution Service spokesman Ben Harding said: “We reviewed this case according to the Code for Crown Prosecutors and decided not to prosecute.
“Cost is not a factor in the code. We are happy to give a full explanation of our decision to Mr Maynard’s father.”
A date for an inquest into Mr Maynard’s death has yet to be set.",200,200843P006078
61,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/police-officer-describes-horror-scene-1009198,Police officer describes horror scene after family of six died in M6 crash,A POLICE officer described to a jury today the harrowing scene he witnessed after a family of six was wiped out in a motorway crash.,"",2009-02-10 14:18:00+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 21:55:52.049782+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.270476+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A POLICE officer described to a jury today the harrowing scene he witnessed after a family of six was wiped out in a motorway crash.
David and Michelle Statham, of Llandudno, North Wales, and their four children were killed instantly in the accident on the M6 at Sandbach, Cheshire, last October.
The prosecution at Chester Crown Court says Portuguese lorry driver Paulo Jorge Nogueira da Silva, 46, was not paying attention to the road when his 40-tonne large goods vehicle ploughed into the Statham family's Toyota Previa.
It has been suggested to the jury that da Silva may have been using a sat nav system on a laptop computer as he drove along the motorway.
Michelle Statham, 33, a financial adviser, was driving the seven-seat Toyota as it pulled up at the end of a long queue of traffic caused by an earlier crash and the closure of the M6.
Her 10-week-old baby daughter Ellouise was in a child seat placed in the front passenger seat with Mr Statham, 38, a chef, sat behind.
Next to him was their youngest son Mason, 20 months, and on the back row of seats were the couple's elder sons Reece, 13, and Jay, nine.
The family had been to Birmingham for the weekend where they had ""showed off"" baby Ellouise to their family and friends.
Sergeant David Cox, motorway supervisor for Cheshire Police, was one of the first officers at the scene of the crash.
He described terrible injuries, suffered particularly by David and Ellouise, after the Statham car was pushed under a Volvo lorry which was ahead of them in the queuing traffic and burst into flames.
Sgt Cox said the crash scene was so horrific that it was impossible to determine the make of the car or how many people had been in the vehicle.
Mrs Statham's parents, Carole and Peter Hagans, and Mr Statham's mother Angela sat in the public gallery supported by family and friends throughout the evidence.
Questioned by Andrew Thomas QC, prosecuting, Sgt Cox described it as ""an enormous collision"".
He said the force of the collision had separated the body of the Toyota from the chassis.
He added that specially trained officers had to be called to remove the remains of the Statham family from the wreckage.
He said: ""Before we moved the Toyota a doctor was called to confirm all the occupants were dead.
""But he couldn't confirm how many people were in the car.""
Da Silva, of Murcia, Spain, denies six charges of causing death by dangerous driving and six alternative charges of causing death by careless driving.
He was at the wheel of a Daf articulated truck taking a consignment of fruit juice from Murcia to a Morrison's distribution centre in Northwich, Cheshire.
His defence will claim the family was already dead when his vehicle struck their car because Mrs Statham had seconds earlier crashed into the Volvo lorry.
The jury was then shown a reconstruction video made by Sgt Cox of the journey along the M6 towards the crash site, just south of Junction 17.
Sgt Cox said on the night of the crash the weather was dry and he described the road conditions as ""excellent"".
He said drivers had a clear view of the road ahead in the run-up to the spot where the accident took place.
Later, a police statement made by Carole Hagans was read to the jury.
She said Ellouise was the daughter which her daughter and son-in-law had ""long hoped for"".
The statement, read by Mr Thomas, said the couple met as teenagers in Sutton Coldfield and moved in together about a year after their relationship became serious.
Mrs Hagans said the couple had always wanted a large family and moved to Llandudno following the birth of Jay.
She said her daughter ""fell in love"" with the North Wales resort on previous trips there.
She said: ""They bought a house in Clifton Road with every penny they could muster and settled into the community.
""Within days they got new jobs and in April that year they married - 14 years to the day after they first met.""
Mrs Hagans described the wedding at Llandudno register office, followed by a reception close to the waterfront, as ""beautiful"".
Following the birth of Mason, and then Ellouise - the ""prized baby girl"", the relatives would travel to see the Stathams rather than cause the couple the upheaval of transporting the children and their luggage to Birmingham.
But on the weekend leading up to the crash, Mr Statham had wanted to take Reece to see an Aston Villa football game and the family decided to make the trip to the Midlands.
The couple also wanted all their family and friends to meet new arrival Ellouise.
Mrs Hagans' statement said: ""They all arrived and we had a fantastic time and we decided they would stay an extra day and travel home on the Monday night.
""At about 6.30pm that night Michelle went to bed for a short time so she would be fresh for the drive home.""
Mrs Hagans said the couple left Birmingham with plenty of time for the journey. She said David didn't drive and described her daughter as a cautious driver.
She said: ""Michelle always sent me a text to say they had arrived home safely.
""But that night I never got a text. I was concerned so I rang the mobile number and house.
""Then I heard about the accident on the M6. I called the police and left my details.
""On the following afternoon I was contacted by police and told my family were involved in the collision and all of them had been killed.""",200,2008070318923
49,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/feb/14/car-crash-nottinghamshire,Six killed in motorway crash,Police investigators at scene of fatal two-car accident in Nottinghamshire,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2009-02-14 11:10:57+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.005128+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.272663+00,1,"Police investigators at scene of fatal two-car accident in Nottinghamshire
Six people have been killed in a two car crash in Nottinghamshire, police said today.
Emergency services were called to the scene, on the A614 Old Rufford Road, near Bilsthorpe, shortly after 11pm yesterday.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire police said the dead were all adults.
""Police investigators are at the scene today,"" he added. ""The road will be closed until at least 2pm this afternoon.""
A spokeswoman for the Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service said crews from Edwinstowe, Blidworth and Mansfield attended, as well as a rescue tender from Retford.
""Firefighters are still on scene this morning,"" the spokeswoman added.",200,20093104B0228
210,http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/23/christian-smith-cyclist-charity-killed-kent,Donations pour in for charity ride cyclist Christian Smith killed in crash,"JustGiving page of cyclist killed during bid to circumnavigate county for charity raises more than £20,000 in one day",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/3/23/1395603623342/Christian-Smith--009.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=2f81021fd3a68f2b30d8c776384a9e64,2014-03-23 19:41:01+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:53.039699+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.418452+00,1,"JustGiving page of cyclist killed during bid to circumnavigate county for charity raises more than £20,000 in one day
Donations havebeen pouring into the JustGiving page of a father-of-three who died after he was involved in a road traffic accident during a 24-hour charity cycle ride.
By 6pm, more than £20,000 had been pledged in memory of Christian Smith who was killed following the crash which happened at about 4am Saturday morning.
The fundraiser was involved in the accident involving a blue Peugeot 206 car on the A2990 Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield, Kent, during his bid to circumnavigate the county in aid of the mental health charity Mind.
The 18-year-old female driver of the Peugeot was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail until July 26.
In his last posting on his JustGiving webpage, Smith, who would have celebrated his 39th birthday next week, wrote: ""Oh crap what have I done … 6 days to go. Birthday drinks in Kings Head on 29th March if I am still alive by then.""
Smith had set out on Friday to complete his ""Kent Epic"" of cycling 248 miles around Kent in 24 hours.
Describing his fundraising bid, he wrote: ""This is an attempt to cycle the full 24 hrs and the full distance, largely unsupported (because nobody is stupid enough to volunteer!). So there are no motorcycle outriders, support vehicles or hot chicks to wipe my brow.
""As much as this being a physical effort, it will also be a mental struggle, enduring a long dark night alone, knackered. Not to mention the long training sessions ahead of me to prepare.""
Explaining his motivation, he added: ""In short I want to support the charity Mind, raise awareness towards the great support that they offer, and help bring an end to the stigma that is attached to those who suffer from mental health problems.
""I have had my own misfortune to suffer from a spate of poor mental health, which was unexpected and has been a real 'game changer' in how I now view the future. It has been a tough road to get to this point but I have been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends.
""There are those who are not so fortunate to have the same level of support and understanding. They suffer in silence and are alone. This challenge is for those people.""
He also posted: ""If I get to £1,000 I will cycle naked around Wye!"" His total has already reached well over 20 times this goal.
PC Jamie Woodhams, of the Kent police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ""We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward. In particular, we would like to speak to anybody who saw the Peugeot travelling along the road prior to the collision.""",200,2014460239555
20,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/feb/15/car-crash-bilsthorpe-nottinghamshire,Six die in head-on collision at Nottinghamshire danger spot,Accident on A614 near Bilsthorpe in Nottinghamshire described by local resident as 'tragedy waiting to happen',https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2009-02-15 00:01:00+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:51.87433+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.274432+00,1,"A head-on collision in Nottinghamshire, in which six people were killed, has been described as a ""tragedy waiting to happen"".
Four people, in their late teens and early 20s, died when their Peugeot 206 collided with a Ford Fiesta carrying a couple in their 60s. The accident took place on the A614 Old Rufford road, near Bilsthorpe, which has been described as ""very dangerous"".
Local resident Janice Gilbody said she had witnessed many ""near misses"" on the road: ""It's very dangerous with the speed and dips,"" she said. ""It's a wonder it doesn't happen more often. It's a tragedy waiting to happen.""",200,20093104B0228
19,http://metro.co.uk/2009/02/15/first-pictures-of-fireball-crash-friends-459509/,First pictures of fireball crash friends,These are the first pictures of three young people who died in a fireball car crash which claimed six lives.,"",2009-02-15 21:06:32+00,Metro,2017-09-23 21:55:51.868682+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.276268+00,1,"Share this article with Google Plus
These are the first pictures of three young people who died in a fireball car crash which claimed six lives.
Thomas Hudson, 16, Jay Thompson, 18, and Josh Drinkwater, thought to be in his late teens or early 20s, were in a Peugeot 206 that collided head-on with a Ford Fiesta.
From left: Hudson, Thompson, Simmons and Drinkwater
Their friend Ross Johnson was also killed. An elderly couple, who have not been named, also died after both cars burst into flames.
Mr Thompson’s girlfriend, Victoria Simmons, sent him a Valentine’s message before she knew he was dead.
Writing on his Facebook page six hours after the accident, she said: ‘I hope you enjoy spending your second Valentine’s Day with me.’
She wrote: ‘I will never forget you. I love you so much.’
Couple: Thompson with girlfriend Simmons
Police were still investigating Friday night’s crash on the A614 near Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire.
They do not believe icy weather was to blame. Two officers dragged the Fiesta’s female occupant from the crash but the woman, her partner and the four youths – thought to be from nearby Mansfield and Rainworth – were already dead.
‘The fire beat the officers – it was a fireball,’ said police Supt Bruce Cameron.",200,20093104B0228
51,http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/feb/16/lorry-driver-motorway-family-guilty,Lorry driver jailed for killing family of six in M6 crash,Paul Jorge Nogueira da Silva given three-year sentence after conviction for causing death by careless driving,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/10/22/GD9300572-460.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=2df2c25ce32f80738ff80beb7130dc91,2009-02-16 15:52:00+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.013475+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.278861+00,1,"A Portuguese lorry driver who killed a family of six when he crashed into their car was today found guilty of causing their deaths by careless driving.
Paulo Jorge Nogueira da Silva was jailed for three years at Chester crown court for causing the deaths of David and Michelle Statham, of Llandudno, north Wales, and their four children: Reece, 13, Jay, nine, Mason, 20 months, and Ellouise, 10 weeks. They were killed instantly in the crash on the M6 in Cheshire last October.
Da Silva was told he would serve 18 months in custody before being allowed out on licence. He was also banned from driving for three years. He was sentenced to three years on each of the six counts, which will be served concurrently.
Passing sentence, the judge, Mr Justice Irwin, said: ""This case arose from a terrible tragedy. Anyone who has heard the case could not help but have strong, indeed overwhelming, sympathy for the families of those who died, a whole family wiped out. The overwhelming aggravating feature of what happened is the number of those killed.""
The 46-year-old was driving with ""gross inattention"" to the road when his 40-tonne vehicle smashed into the Statham family's Toyota Previa on 20 October. The family died when their car burst into flames near Sandbach, the court had heard.
During the trial the jury heard that it was possible that Da Silva, who was delivering fruit juice to Morrison's supermarket, was using his laptop to find directions to the chain's distribution centre in Northwich, Cheshire, after hearing that the M6 had been closed due to an accident.
Police investigators found Da Silva's laptop on the lorry cab's console, with its screen facing the driver, although the driver insisted that the computer had been switched off and on the passenger seat when the crash occurred.
Mrs Statham, 33, a financial adviser, was driving the family home after they had spent the weekend at her parents' house. Ellouise was in the front passenger seat while Mr Statham, 38, a chef, and Mason were in the middle row, with the two older boys in the back row of seats.
The people carrier had stopped at the end of a queue of traffic on the northbound carriageway of the motorway, and careered into another lorry when it was struck from behind by Da Silva's container lorry.
The judge said: ""In my view the evidence does not show Mrs Statham crashed first. Even if she did it was overwhelmingly likely such a thing arose because you were bearing down on her from behind and she had nowhere to go.
""I bear in mind the maximum sentence is five years, although six deaths, this was one episode and the prison sentences must be concurrent. This was one of the most serious offences of its kind.""
Outside court, Cheshire's chief crown prosecutor, Ian Rushton, said the evidence gathered by Cheshire police showed that the Stathams' car was crushed between a large lorry, which was queuing in a long tailback because of an earlier accident, and Da Silva's lorry.
""Da Silva admitted in court that he had seen the electronic signs warning that the M6 was closed ahead and that queues were likely. He said that he reduced his speed but could not explain how the collision happened,"" he said.
""The prosecution said that it was clear that for a period of around a minute, Paulo da Silva was not paying proper attention to the road and fatally hit the Stathams' van with his 40-tonne lorry.""
Da Silva did not react to the verdict, but his son burst into tears and held his head in his hands in the public gallery. Mrs Statham's parents, Carole and Peter Hagans, wiped away tears and left shortly afterwards.
At the family funeral in Llandudno in November, Mr Statham's sister Jennifer McGlade described him as a man ""who would give his last penny and make anyone welcome in his home"".
Mrs Statham was a loving wife and mother whose protectiveness of her four children was ""legendary"", while Reece had a ""celebrated appetite, not just for food but for rugby, the air cadets, karate and altar serving"", she said. Ellouise was described as ""twinkle toes, the baby of the family. The fourth of the four children Michelle and David always wanted.""",200,2008070318923
388,http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tributes-paid-police-officer-killed-1456559,Tributes paid to police officer killed in A19 crash,TRIBUTES were today paid to a police officer killed in a 31-vehicle pile up.,"",2009-06-28 23:00:00+00,nechronicle,2017-09-24 00:07:42.892125+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.283018+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
TRIBUTES were today paid to a police officer killed in a 31-vehicle pile up.
PC Neil Gartland died in the first of a series of collisions in thick fog on the A19 in County Durham on Friday night.
At least 10 other people were injured in the incidents, which involved two tankers and two 38-tonne HGVs.
Firefighters described the scene as “absolute devastation”.
PC Gartland, a Northumbria Police officer based in South Tyneside, has been named as the man killed in the smash.
Tributes to the married 38-year-old, of Sunderland, were today led by the South Tyneside area commander, Chief Supt Mark Dennett.
He said: “Neil was an outstanding police officer and totally dedicated to serving the public, so much so he recently fought his way back from injury to continue working as a frontline cop.
“Neil was immensely popular with all of his colleagues, both in South Tyneside and throughout the force.
“Everyone who knew Neil will miss him greatly.
“My heartfelt sympathies and those of all the staff at South Tyneside area command lie with Neil’s wife and family.”
Police are investigating the series of smashes on a section of dual carriageway near Peterlee.
Other casualties included a 47-year-old man with stomach and shoulder injuries, and a 50-year-old with head injuries.
In the first accident – in which Mr Gartland was killed – two petrol tankers, two HGVs and a car crashed on the southbound carriageway at 10.15pm.
It is understood a Renault car was crushed between two petrol tankers as the three vehicles travelled in a line.
It was initially reported that both of the tankers were leaking fuel and fire crews covered them in foam as a precaution.
As police were responding to that crash, a second series of collisions took place on the northbound carriageway directly opposite, when several vehicles crashed into the back of each other.
A spokesman for Durham police described the driving conditions as “treacherous”.
A third accident then took place on the Wellfield sliproad involving three vehicles, one of which was a Vauxhall Astra police car carrying out traffic management duties
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Durham Constabulary collision unit on 0345 60 60 365.",200,200911NE16289
391,http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/policeman-killed-horror-crash-a19-4480623,Policeman killed in horror crash on A19,THE driver killed in an horrific pile-up on a major North East road was named last night as a serving police officer.,http://i1.thejournal.co.uk/incoming/article4364615.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/teaser-police-neil-gartland-776465346.jpg,2009-06-29 07:30:00+00,journallive,2017-09-24 00:08:46.297984+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.284906+00,1,"THE driver killed in an horrific pile-up on a major North East road was named last night as a serving police officer.
Neil Gartland, 38, was killed in a 31-vehicle series of collisions in thick fog on the A19 in County Durham late on Friday night.
PC Gartland, who was from the Sunderland area, had served with Northumbria Police for eight years. He was a frontline officer in South Tyneside.
Chief Superintendent Mark Dennett, of the South Tyneside area command, said: “Neil was an outstanding police officer and totally dedicated to serving the public, so much so he recently fought his way back from injury to continue working as a frontline cop.
“Neil was immensely popular with all of his colleagues, both in South Tyneside, and throughout the force. Everyone who knew Neil will miss him greatly.
“My heartfelt sympathies and those of all the staff at South Tyneside area command lie with Neil’s wife and family.”
Police are still investigating the series of smashes which claimed Mr Gartland’s life. The collisions involved two tankers and two 38-tonne HGVs. At least 10 other motorists and passengers suffered injuries.
A 47-year-old man suffered stomach and shoulder injuries, while a 50-year-old had head injuries.
Firefighters described a scene of “absolute devastation” after the three accidents on a section of the dual carriageway near Peterlee.
In the first, most serious accident – in which Mr Gartland was killed – two petrol tankers, two HGVs and a car crashed on the southbound carriageway at 10.15pm.
It is understood a Renault car was crushed between two petrol tankers as the three vehicles travelled in a line.
It was initially reported that both of the tankers were leaking fuel, and fire crews covered them in foam as a precaution.
As police were responding to that crash, a second series of collisions took place on the northbound carriageway directly opposite, when several vehicles crashed into the back of each other.
A spokesman for Durham Police said there was dense fog in the area at the time and described the driving conditions as “treacherous”.
A third accident then took place on the Wellfield sliproad involving three vehicles, one of which was a Vauxhall Astra police car carrying out traffic management duties
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Durham Constabulary collision unit on 0345 60 60 365.
Meanwhile a woman died after her car left the road in the early hours of yesterday.
The 37-year-old, who has not been named, was driving a Peugeot 406 Coupe eastbound along the A689 between Sedgefield and Wynyard.
Her car left the road, crossing the central reservation before coming to rest in a field. She died at the scene.
The incident happened at around 1.30am.
Witnesses are asked to contact the Road Policing Unit on 01642-301552.",200,200911NE16289
499,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/teen-driver-ben-gemmell-gets-429262,Teen driver Ben Gemmell gets six years in jail for crashing car into 30 pupils,A schoolboy driver will wake up in jail on his 18th birthday today - for killing a 14-year-old girl three weeks after passing his driving test.,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article192425.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/the-royal-courts-of-justice-pic-getty-image-1-172072632.jpg,2009-11-05 00:00:00+00,mirror,2017-09-25 21:22:28.720036+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.287601+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A schoolboy driver will wake up in jail on his 18th birthday today - for killing a 14-year-old girl three weeks after passing his driving test.
Ben Gemmell, who ploughed into a group of 30 pupils while he was being ""stupid and showing off"", was yesterday given six years.
The court heard he swerved at some of the children to ""frighten them"" but lost control of his Citroen C1 as he avoided a parked Mini.
He then hit another group of pupils, sending some flying 15ft through the air.
Eleanor McGrath was fatally injured and another victim, Jack Horton, 16, is in a coma.
Judge Christopher Mitchell also banned Gemmell from driving for 10 years. He told the sobbing grammar school pupil: ""You were showing off. It's been described as a moment of madness. It was a moment of complete and utter irresponsibility. A whole community has been affected by this.""
The crash happened on March 6 in a 30mph road at Thorpe Bay, Essex.
Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, said Gemmell, of nearby Southend, was spotted doing a handbrake turn just before the crash.
He was then said to be ""wrestling for control"" as he hit the youngsters, aged between 14 and 17, at 47mph. One young witness, Samuel Holt, called the accident ""horrifying, like something from a movie"".
He went on: ""People were covered in blood, unconscious and injured.""
Eleanor's mother Gillian McGrath, of Shoeburyness, Essex, said in a statement she would ""never be truly happy again"".
Jack's mother sobbed from the packed public gallery at Basildon crown court as the court was told her son was in a ""persistent vegetative state"". The boy's parents, from Southend, had left his hospital bedside for the first time to see Gemmell sentenced.
Seven more youngsters were seriously injured and some wept in the public gallery, where one young girl was on crutches.
The court heard Gemmell initially claimed one of the youngsters had stepped into the gutter and he had swerved to avoid them.
But his barrister, Gareth Hughes, said the boy took ""full responsibility"" for the tragedy.
Gemmell admitted at a previous court hearing causing death by dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm.
Outside court, a statement was read for Eleanor's parents in which they paid tribute to their ""beautiful daughter"". They pledged to support a campaign set up by her pals to increase driver safety in 17 to 21-year-olds.",200,200942I065903
16,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-13761269,Crash road speed 'should be cut',The road safety minister backs a speed limit reduction on a Nottinghamshire road where six people died.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/53394000/jpg/_53394817_a614_1.jpg,2011-06-15 08:13:13+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:51.848632+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.299325+00,1,"Image caption The speed limit at the crash site is 60mph
The speed limit should be reduced on a road in Nottinghamshire where six people died in a crash, the road safety minister has said.
Four teenage boys and a Nottinghamshire couple died on the A614, in a crash near Bilsthorpe, in 2009.
Mike Penning, road safety minister, also called for the installation of average-speed-check cameras.
Nottinghamshire County Council said it is planning to cut the speed limit to 50mph on the road.
Mr Penning joined Sherwood MP Mark Spencer and the families of some of the crash victims at the site on Monday.
'Inappropriate overtaking'
""My observations are that there are huge amounts of traffic - some of it is clearly speeding - and a very dangerous junction,"" Mr Penning said.
""Something needs to be done about it - there is no doubt about that.""
Council spokesman Suzanne Heydon said: ""We are committed to reducing casualties on the A614 and worked with local councillors to introduce road safety features such as hidden dip signs in the Bilsthorpe area.
""In addition we are implementing a reduced speed limit of 50mph along the A614 from Leapool roundabout, near Arnold, to Ollerton roundabout.
""We will continue to monitor speeds and collisions and consider any further engineering measures as appropriate.""
Mr Spencer also called for improvements to two junctions on the road that he estimated would cost £1.5m each.
The Nottinghamshire coroner concluded the accident happened as a result of ""inappropriate overtaking"" by the driver of the teenagers' car.
Ross Johnson, 19, Thomas Hudson, 17, Jay Thompson, 18, and Joshua Drinkwater 18, all from north Nottinghamshire, died in the crash on the A614 near Bilsthorpe on 13 February 2009.
Jonathan and Christine Bray, of Edwinstone, in their 60s, also died.",200,20093104B0228
401,http://aliveradio.net/pedestrian-killed-on-a74m-near-johnstonebridge-lockerbie/,"Pedestrian Killed on A74M near Johnstonebridge, Lockerbie","Police in Dumfries and Galloway are appealing for witnesses to a road crash which happened on the A74 M Motorway near to Junction 16, Johnstonebridge, around 0100 hours on Tuesday 27 July 2010. At …",http://aliveradio.net/wp-content/uploads/police-accident-sign.jpg,2010-07-27 15:12:01+00,Alive 107.3fm,2017-09-24 00:17:51.449337+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.28977+00,1,"Police in Dumfries and Galloway are appealing for witnesses to a road crash which happened on the A74 M Motorway near to Junction 16, Johnstonebridge, around 0100 hours on Tuesday 27 July 2010. At that time it is believed a male pedestrian was struck on the southbound carriageway by a number of vehicles and as a result was killed. Police attending found a number of vehicles had stopped at the scene, all of which appear to have struck the man. It is also thought that a number of other vehicles may also have struck the man, and the drivers may well be unaware that they had done so and as such did not stop. One driver was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary suffering from shock.
At this stage the dead man is believed to be from the Newcastle area, although formal identification is not possible at this time. Family members who had been in the company with the dead man before the incident are currently helping police piece together his last movements prior to the crash.
Police want to hear from anyone who may have been using the A74M Motorway or been within the area of Johnstonebridge Services around this time to get in touch by calling 0845 600 5701 if they saw anything that might help with enquiries into this tragic event.
The southbound carriageway of the A74(M) is still closed to allow for a full crash investigation to take place.
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400,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-10772435,Crash victim 'hit several times',A man killed when he walked onto a motorway linking Scotland and England appears to have been struck by several vehicles.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/48508000/jpg/_48508681_m74crash304.jpg,2010-07-27 16:09:28+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 00:16:46.909893+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.291685+00,1,"Image caption Police said it appeared the man, who was on foot, had been struck several times
Police have said a man killed when he walked onto a motorway linking Scotland and England appears to have been struck by several vehicles.
The accident happened shortly before 0130 BST on the southbound carriageway of the A74(M) near Johnstonebridge, in south west Scotland.
The victim, in his late 20s, is believed to be from the Newcastle area.
Family members who were with the man prior to the crash are trying to help police establish his final movements.
Police attending found a number of vehicles had stopped at the scene, all of which appear to have struck the man Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary spokesman
A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said one driver who witnessed the incident had been taken to hospital suffering from shock.
He said initial investigations appeared to show that a male pedestrian had been struck on the southbound carriageway by a number of vehicles and died as a result.
""Police attending found a number of vehicles had stopped at the scene, all of which appear to have struck the man,"" he said.
""It is also thought that a number of other vehicles may also have struck the man, and the drivers may well be unaware that they had done so and as such did not stop.""
Formal identification has not taken place but the man is understood to be from the north east of England.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the ""tragic event"" to contact them.
The motorway was closed in both directions for a time but both carriageways have since reopened.",200,2010984123710
133,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/driver-killed-ascot-car-crash-4219849,Driver killed in Ascot car crash,A motorist has died following a fatal collision in Ascot this morning.,http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article4123169.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2082617_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2010-11-19 00:00:00+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:52.558078+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.293565+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A motorist has died following a fatal collision in Ascot this morning.
A yellow Renault Clio and a black BMW 318I collided on the A332 Swinley Road, close to the junction with Bracknell Road, at around 8am.
The driver of the Clio, a 30-year-old man from Surrey, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the BMW suffered minor injuries and was not taken to hospital.
Anyone who saw the collision or either vehicle before it should call PC Tom Gibson of the Road Death Investigation team on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.",200,201043R124110
95,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-12295927,"Cyclist dies, biker hurt in crash",An elderly cyclist dies after a crash with a motorcycle in Cambridgeshire and a biker is in a critical condition in hospital.,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/2015/newsspec_10857/bbc_news_logo.png?cb=1,2011-01-27 09:30:43+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.269092+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.295496+00,1,"An elderly cyclist has been killed in a crash with a motorcycle in Cambridgeshire which left the biker critically injured.
The collision happened on Wednesday afternoon in Burwell on the B1102 near the junction with the Devils Dyke nature reserve car park.
A Suzuki SV650 being driven by a 41-year-old man collided with a man aged 74 who was riding a bicycle.
Cambridgeshire road policing officers are appealing for witnesses.
The motorcyclist was taken to Papworth Hospital where he is in a critical condition.",200,2011350173811
119,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/driver-jailed-causing-death-crash-4215362,Driver jailed for causing death crash,A 26 year-old man has been jailed for three years for causing a collision in Binfield that killed Kyle McCants.,http://i4.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article4100713.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/C_67_article_2089133_long_teaser_group_long_teaser_image.jpg,2011-03-10 00:00:00+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:52.460077+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.297365+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A 26 year-old man has been jailed for three years for causing a collision in Binfield that killed Kyle McCants.
Galen Hull was sentenced at Reading Crown Court today after previously admitting one count of causing death by dangerous driving.
The court heard Hull was driving a red Alfa Romeo in B3034 Forest Road at around 12.20am on February 15, 2010, with Mr McCants as his passenger, when he lost control and crashed into a telegraph pole.
He was travelling between 79mhp and 88mph in the moments before the crash.
After the court case Mr McCants mum Bonnie said: ""On February 15, 2010m a tragic accident took the life of our son, brother and best friend. Our lives will never be the same.
""Kyle was the light in our lives and we still feel lost without him. As we struggle to find perspective we take Kyle along in our hearts for the journey of our own lives. It is what Kyle would want and it is what Kyle would expect.""
She continued: ""Although Kyle was only 21 years of age on the day of his passing we now fully understand how much life he packed into every single moment. He truly was a fun-loving happy lad.
""He made connections with people in his life to help them fund the fun-loving happy side of their own lives.
""We continue to try and follow his example and we hold his mantra close in our hearts; ‘life is for living’.
""He believed with all his heart, he lived his life in this way and we now continue our lives with this in mind. We strive everyday to make him as proud of us as we are of him.""
She added: ""Kyle would be modestly proud to know how much we all still feel his presence. Kyle would be happy we are still together, just the way he left us all.
""Now the court case has finished we wish for Kyle to rest in peace. We are on watch now Kyle so go to sleep and just enjoy your kip.""
Alongside his prison term Hull, of Wychdell in Stevenage, was disqualified from driving for five years and will then have to take an extended retest.",200,201043R117020
488,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/survivors-on-packed-bestival-death-crash-coach-all-aged-22-28-say-surrey-police-8124684.html,"Survivors on packed Bestival death crash coach all aged 22 - 28, say",The driver and two passengers died and 50 others injured when a coach crashed in London’s commuter belt after leaving the Bestival music festival.,https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2012/09/11/19/coach-2.jpg,2012-09-11 07:31:47+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-25 21:07:33.170563+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.319688+00,1,"The driver and two passengers died and 50 others injured when a coach crashed in London’s commuter belt after leaving the Bestival music festival.
The damage was so extensive that the body of the driver was still trapped in the wreckage more than 12 hours after the impact. All the passengers were aged 22 to 28.
The coach was returning to Merseyside from the Isle of Wight festival when it left the A3, smashed into a tree and overturned near the Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey.
Police are investigating whether the coach was overloaded, after saying that an extra passenger was on board.
Officers said the vehicle had a capacity of 51 passengers and they had counted 53 on the coach, including the driver.
The coach was operated by bus company MerseyPride and owner David Hannell confirmed that the coach was a 16-year-old 51-seater executive coach and that all seats were full. But he said: “There certainly wouldn’t have been more than the 51 passengers.”
Mr Hannell said his staff were “devastated” and insisted that driver Colin Daulby, a father of two from Warrington who was in his sixties, was well-rested. He said his colleagues had been in touch with Mr Daulby’s sister, and that she was distraught. He added: “We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the families of all the passengers involved. We ourselves are devastated.
“The driver had worked for us for around six months and was semi-retired which was ideal for us because his sister lives in Portsmouth, so he had somewhere to stay. He didn’t have to drive down the day before, he was already there and according to his sister was well-rested.”
The coach had been privately hired by a group of 50 people and was due to return to Liverpool in the early hours of today, he said.
Insp Richard Mallett, of Surrey Police’s traffic division, said no one on board escaped unhurt.
He said: “Some of the injuries are so severe that people may lose limbs. There are people with life-changing injuries. The effect of these will go on for years — our hearts go out to their families. The recovery of the bodies has been very harrowing for the emergency workers.”
Three people were declared dead at the scene and a fourth person was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital with critical injuries. The ambulance service said 49 others were taken to six hospitals including St George’s in Tooting and King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill.
Less severely injured passengers were taken to hospital in Chertsey, where 23 were treated. An investigation was launched into the cause of the crash, which happened at about 11.50 last night. No other vehicles were involved.
A casualty bureau number has been set up and people concerned about passengers on board the coach should call 0800 056 0154.",200,201245WA73746
480,https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/11/a3-coach-crash-three-killed,A3 crash: three killed and 50 taken to hospital after coach careers off road,Coach carrying passengers who had been at Bestival music festival on Isle of Wight collided with tree shortly before midnight,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2012-09-11 11:22:04+00,the Guardian,2017-09-25 21:05:21.868482+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.32168+00,1,"Coach carrying passengers who had been at Bestival music festival on Isle of Wight collided with tree shortly before midnight
Three people have been killed and 50 injured, some of them seriously, after a coach returning from a music festival careered off the road and hit a tree.
Emergency services were working at the scene to remove those who had died from the coach, which was going back to the Merseyside area following the Bestival music event on the Isle of Wight.
Police said the coach was travelling north on the A3 near Hindhead, in Surrey at 11.50pm on Monday night when it left the road between the Hindhead tunnel and the exit for Thursley.
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
Three people on board, including the driver, were declared dead at the scene and a fourth passenger was airlifted to Southampton general hospital with ""life-changing injuries"", Surrey police said.
South East Coast Ambulance NHS foundation trust said 50 people from the coach – all the survivors – had been taken to hospitals around the region, some of them with serious injuries.
A Surrey police spokesman said 13 remained in hospital last night.
Inspector Richard Mallett, of Surrey police, briefing reporters at the scene, said it was not believed that road conditions or the weather had been a factor in the crash.
Casualties were taken to the Royal Surrey county hospital in Guildford, St Peter's hospital in Chertsey, St George's hospital in Tooting, King's College hospital in London, Frimley Park hospital and Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth.
The coach is understood to have been operated by the company Merseypride Travel, based in Liverpool. Surrey police were working with their counterparts in Merseyside, as well as with the company, to identify the passengers and notify relatives. Some passengers were taken to a rest centre set up by Waverley council.
Jerry Kirkby, the Surrey police assistant chief constable, said: ""This has been declared a major incident and we are working with our colleagues from the other emergency services and other partner agencies to provide a co-ordinated response in line with agreed protocols.
""Our thoughts remain with the relatives of the dead and the injured at this time and we are working very hard to notify their next of kin.""
The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Diversions have been put in place and motorists are being asked to avoid the area until the road reopens.
Mallett, speaking to Sky News, said: ""We are dealing with a major incident, a tragic major incident. The coach has gone off the road and had a significant impact with a tree, I think that is the best way to describe it.""
He said later that one body had been removed from the coach and two more had still to be taken out. ""The injuries range from life-changing – some people were unconscious when they were taken away from here. We believe some people might lose limbs and certainly there are some life-changing injuries amongst the survivors.
""The priority is to get the people out of the coach and then we can really begin to look at forwarding the investigation.""
Asked how long the coach had been on the road, he said: ""We understand that it left the Isle of Wight festival. We are less than an hour from Portsmouth where they come across [on the ferry]. So less than an hour of this journey. Again, we need to make sure that we get the people out properly and then we can start looking at things like tacho charts and forwarding the investigation.""
The police had spoken to a couple of witnesses and their accounts would be taken into consideration during the investigation, Mallett said.
The inspector added: ""Every survivor was taken to hospital, then some were taken after that to a local reception centre. I understand that some have been collected and taken home.""
Organisers of Bestival said in a statement: ""This is devastating news. Our thoughts are with the relatives of those affected by this tragic incident. We are currently liaising with Surrey police to establish the facts.""",200,201245WA73746
478,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-18976092,Three die in festival coach crash,Three people die and others are seriously hurt as a Merseyside-based coach taking people home from a festival crashes in Surrey.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/62822000/jpg/_62822532_jex_1510808_de27-1.jpg,2012-09-11 14:35:22+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 20:58:44.407491+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.323749+00,1,"Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Three people died in the coach crash near Hindhead Tunnel
Three people were killed and a number of others seriously hurt when a Merseyside-based coach crashed into a tree near a tunnel in Surrey.
The coach was heading north on the A3 when it crashed near the Hindhead Tunnel, at 23:50 BST on Monday.
It was carrying people who had been to the festival Bestival, on the Isle of Wight, when it crashed between the tunnel and the Thursley exit.
Injured passengers have been taken to a number of different hospitals.
'Significant impact'
Three people, including the driver, were declared dead at the scene.
At the scene The coach itself is concealed under a large tent. Officers wearing white forensic suits have been entering and leaving the tent at short intervals throughout the morning. The focus at this stage of the police investigation is the delicate operation to remove the bodies of those who died. Once the bodies have been taken from the wreckage the vehicle can be examined more closely, as Surrey Police try to piece together what happened. Officers stressed that weather and road conditions were fine at the time of the crash.
A fourth person was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital with life-changing injuries, said police.
Eight people are being treated at St George's Hospital and Kings College Hospital in London and East Grinstead Hospital in West Sussex.
Surrey Police said many of the other passengers hurt in the crash, all aged between 22 and 28, had been released from hospital and were on their way home.
No other vehicles are thought to have been involved in the crash, involving a Merseypride Travel coach.
Insp Richard Mallett said the vehicle had sustained a ""significant impact"" in the crash, which has been declared a major incident.
""I understand the road was dry. We cannot see any reason that the road conditions would have had any effect on what occurred,"" he said.
The road was closed in both directions and Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene, along with crash investigators.
Image caption The northbound carriageway of the A3 near Hindhead remains closed
The southbound carriageway was reopened at about 09:00 BST.
David Hannell, owner of Merseypride Travel, said: ""Myself and the company offer our heartfelt sympathy to all the families of the passengers involved.
""We ourselves are devastated. I've been up all night worried sick about what's been happening.""
Mr Hannell said a parent of one of the passengers called him at 04:00 BST to tell him about the crash.
He said the driver was semi-retired and had been with the company for six months.
'Devastating time'
""He was ideal for us because his sister lived in Portsmouth so he had somewhere to stay,"" he said.
""So it wasn't as if he had to drive down the day before, he was already there and according to his sister he was well rested.""
He said this was the firm's first serious accident in 20 years.
Surrey Police said it was working with the Merseyside force and the coach firm, to identify all passengers and notify relatives.
Jerry Kirkby, Assistant Chief Constable of Surrey, said: ""This has been declared a major incident. Our thoughts remain with the relatives of the dead and the injured at this time.""
Officers were carrying out a ""thorough search of the scene including the coach and the surrounding area"", according to Surrey Police.
A spokeswoman for South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) said: ""Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and a total of 50 patients, some of whom have serious injuries, have been taken to hospitals across the region.""
A casualty helpline has been set up by Surrey Police for anyone concerned about people travelling on the coach, on 0800 056 0154.
In a statement, the organisers of Bestival, which was held at the weekend, said: ""This is devastating news.
""Our thoughts are with the relatives of those affected. We are currently liaising with Surrey Police to establish the facts.""",200,201245WA73746
72,http://road.cc/content/news/45059-oxfordshire-man-faces-jail-after-being-found-guilty-killing-cyclist,Oxfordshire man faces jail after being found guilty of killing cyclist,Driver had been drinking and taking cocaine on day teenager was killed,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/gavel.jpg?itok=-sYogqfh,2011-09-28 23:45:31+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:52.117937+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.301273+00,1,"An Oxfordshire man faces a jail sentence after being found guilty of causing the death of a teenage cyclist while under the influence of alcohol. The motorist, Jonathan Ashworth, aged 55, from Shipton-on-Cherwell, had also taken cocaine before the incident in which 18-year-old Tom Kahl was killed.
After Ashworth was convicted by a unanimous decision of the jury at Oxford Crown Court, Judge Christopher Compston told him, “Rest assured, you will be facing prison,"" when he returns for sentencing next month, reports BBC News.
Ashworth, who had borrowed a Range Rover from a neighbour, pleaded guilty to causing death by driving while uninsured and causing death by driving while unlicensed. However, he denied the charge of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The court was told that the victim had been cycling without lights and was listening to his MP3 player when he was killed in July 2010, near Thrupp.
However, Thames Valley Police insisted that did not lessen Ashworth’s responsibility for what had happened, with Sergeant Peter Jell saying: ""If he hadn't been drink-driving, if he hadn't been taking cocaine, then the consequences of what happened could have been so different.
""All through this we've never tried to hide that Tom is not blameless,” he continued. “He wasn't displaying lights on his bike and he'd been drinking, but despite that he was still there to be seen and had Mr Ashworth have been paying full attention, then this tragedy could have been avoided.""
",200,201043P050070
83,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2043322/James-Woodalls-family-vow-finish-secret-bucket-list-hidden-notepad.html,Family of teenage cyclist killed in road accident vow to finish off the secret ‘bucket list’ found hidden in notepad,"James Woodall, 17, who died on the way into college in Cambridge, had only ticked one thing off his list: Get a Saturday Job. His unfulfilled dreams include 'getting married' and 'saving a life.'",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/09/29/article-2043322-0E26289500000578-276_1024x615_large.jpg,2011-09-29 15:40:51+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.189114+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.303478+00,1,"Family of teenage cyclist killed in road accident vow to finish off the secret ‘bucket list’ found hidden in notepad
Tragedy: James Woodall, 17, was killed while cycling into college, but his family are now trying to fulfill his life ambitions
The family of a teenage cyclist killed in a road accident have vowed to carry out his life ambitions after finding his 'heartrending' secret 'bucket list' - with just one entry crossed off.
James Woodall, 17, died in hospital earlier this year after he collided with a car at a busy road junction as he cycled to college.
Two months after the tragedy James' parents Ian and Clare, 50 and 49, found an 18 item list, entitled 'living a full life,' hidden in his bedroom drawer.
James had only crossed off 'getting a Saturday job' so his family have now set themselves the challenge of completing the 17 other tasks in his memory.
His unfulfilled dreams include 'getting married', 'visiting every continent', 'saving a life', 'inventing something useful' and 'learning a foreign language'.
James' mother Clare, who lives in Wimpole, Cambridgeshire, with Ian and his sister Natasha, 21, today described finding the list as both 'heartrending' and 'lovely'.
She said: 'James was always a very private person and he didn't tell anyone he had written a list.
'It was quite heartrending to find it but at the same time a lovely thing to read because it's like having a part of him with us.
'We are not sure how we are going to achieve all the things on the list yet but it will be lovely for us to complete them as a family.
'We would also like people who knew James to step in and help us complete them and his friends have been amazing and want to join in.
'I found his list in one of those spiral note books. I was just flicking through when I found it and I didn't know what I was reading at first.
'He was such a lovely boy and things are still really difficult now - we miss him so much. Finishing off his list will help us all as a family.' James was a straight-A student at the prestigious Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, and fundraised for charities in his spare time.
However, he tragically died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on March 7 this year, after his bicycle collided with a car at a junction near Orwell, Cambridgeshire.
James' mother Clare, who works as an accountant, discovered his 'bucket list' at the bottom of his bedroom drawer in May this year.
He ticked off the first item on the list 'getting a Saturday job' after landing his first job at his local Tesco store, where his student sister Natasha works part time.
His family have now decided to complete all of the remaining 17 items on the list although some of the tasks will be handed out to relatives and friends.
James' father Ian, who runs his own industrial business, today said he was 'proud' of his son and 'inspired' by the list.
Dedicated family: From left, Ian Woodall , Natasha Woodall and Clare Woodall have welcomed Diana Markovich (front) into their home for a month as part of a Friends of Chernobyl Children charity scheme
He said: 'When we found the list there were tears because there were so many beautiful dreams James would never achieve.
'That list is inspiring us as a family. We want to complete the list he never got to do.
'In the end that is what made it even more upsetting: what could have been had he lived.
'We miss James hugely but we are doing our best to look to the future and make the best of life to come.
'It makes us proud that we had given him the right values and proud to see a 17-year-old thinking of the planet, not just himself.
Living a full life: James Woodall kept his touching list a secret from his family
'There were lots of things on it that a typical teenager would choose, like getting a signed shirt of his favourite team - Tottenham Hotspur - go diving, bungee jumping and learn to breakdance and visit every continent.
'But there were also some much more profound sentiments including help save the planet, invent something useful and save a life.'
The family have so far taken in Diana Markovich, seven, from Belarus, for one month as part of the Friends of Chernobyl Children Melbourn charity, which James fundraised for.
But the family plan to spend the rest of their lives fulfilling James' wishes - and are even planning to celebrate what would have been his 80th birthday in style.
Mark Bennett, James' cousin, has also raised £600 for a charity in memory of James by completing a half-marathon.
'LIVING A FULL LIFE': JAMES' BUCKET LIST
Get a Saturday job (Crossed out) - James worked at Tesco supermarket in Royston, Herts., with his sister
Make bank account for 'the dream ' - James never discussed 'the dream' with his family but they plan to raise money for the charities he fundraised for.
Live 'the dream' - James' family believe 'the dream' was the list of things he wanted to achieve.
Learn a foreign language - James' family hope one of his friends will volunteer to complete this challenge in his honour.
Get married - James' sister Natasha will dedicate her wedding to him when she gets married.
Get a football signed by entire Spurs team - James' dad Ian is a keen Tottenham Hotspur supporter and plans to contact the club.
Visit every continent - The family hope friends and extended family will help them complete this challenge although James had already crossed off 'North America'.
Write a song: music and lyrics - James' mum is currently composing a song to be played on piano and is requesting help from a lyricist.
Go skydiving and bungee jumping - This challenge will be completed by the younger members of James' extended family.
Go to Download or Sonisphere festivals - James' friends will complete this challenge.
Learn the guitar - James' family are asking volunteers to complete this task. Help 'save the planet ' - James' family hope his friends and relatives can fundraising for scientific projects.
Invent something useful - No current plans
Look through a telescope at every planet - James' family plan to borrow a telescope and tick off the planets.
Live to 80 - His family will celebrate on what would have been his 80th birthday.
Learn to breakdance - The family hope friends and extended family will help them complete this task.
Save a life - James' sister is currently learning first aid. His eyes were used to save the sight of four people.
Find faith - James' family that he has found faith and is in heaven.
",200,2011350420611
69,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-15733826,Man jailed for drink-drive death,A drink driver who knocked down and killed a cyclist in Oxfordshire is jailed for three years.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/56715000/jpg/_56715546_ashworth.jpg,2011-11-15 09:17:45+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.105472+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.305807+00,1,"Image caption Ashworth had also taken cocaine hours before the crash
A drink driver who knocked down and killed a cyclist in Oxfordshire has been jailed for three years.
Jonathan Ashworth was driving a Range Rover that hit 18-year-old Tom Kahl on the A4260 near Thrupp in July 2010.
Ashworth, 55, of Shipton-on-Cherwell, had also taken cocaine hours before the crash.
He was found guilty following a trial at Oxford Crown Court of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Ashworth had admitted causing death by driving while uninsured and causing death by driving while unlicensed, but had denied being guilty of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Family 'devastated'
He was also banned from driving for five years and will have to take an extended retest when his ban expires.
Mr Kahl, who had been cycling along the road with friends, with no lights while listening to his MP3 player, died at the scene.
Following the sentence, investigating officer Sgt Pete Jell said: ""I hope people take note of this case and in the run-up to Christmas they remember Tom if they consider having a drink before driving.
""Tom's family will never be the same again. They have been left devastated by what happened to their son.""",200,201043P050070
79,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2065910/Cyclist-died-thrown-bike-hill-35mph.html,Cyclist died after being thrown from her bike at 35mph when she hit a pothole,"Retired civil servant Margaret Nicholl, 67, was on a country ride with husband Richard in Shepton Montague, Somerset, when she hit a pothole at 35mph.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/11/24/article-2065910-0EEF913000000578-679_1024x615_large.jpg,2011-11-24 22:25:19+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.161152+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.30767+00,1,"Cyclist died after being thrown from her bike at 35mph when she hit a pothole
Margaret Nicholl sustained massive head injuries after hitting pothole
Tragic: Margaret Nicholl, pictured with her husband Richard, was thrown from her bike after hitting a pothole at 35mph
A retired civil servant was killed when she was thrown from her bike after hitting a deep pothole, an inquest heard yesterday.
Margaret Nicholl, 67, was on a country ride with husband Richard, 70, when they sped down a hill.
Mr Nicholl noticed five deep craters at the side of the road and shouted a warning to his wife.
Seconds later she hit one of the ruts at 35mph and continued for several yards before falling off. She was not wearing a helmet and suffered massive head injuries, dying ten days later in hospital.
The inquest at Wells Coroner’s Court in Somerset heard that the potholes had been there for at least four months and the road was overdue for inspection.
Mr Nicholl told the hearing he and his wife had been keen cyclists for more than half a century and usually cycled up to 4,000 miles a year.
They had been cycling for three miles when they approached the hill in Shepton Montague, Somerset, at around 10am on March 12.
He said: ‘As we went over the brow of the hill I saw some potholes. I was slightly ahead of Margaret and to her right.
‘I pointed with my left hand and shouted “potholes”. Within two seconds I heard a bang and I am sure she hit a pothole.
‘I then heard a dull thud as if she had fallen off her bike. I saw Margaret lying in the road still astride her bike. I went back to her and saw she was unconscious.’
An inquest into Mrs Nicholl's death heard that along with husband Richard, the couple cycled up to 4,000 miles each year Scene: The pothole which Mrs Nicholl hit is marked with an orange box. A drinks can placed inside indicates that the pothole was quite large
PC David Horsley, of Avon and Somerset police, went to the scene shortly after the accident and measured the gradient of the hill to be nine per cent or one in 11.
He found five large potholes, with the largest measuring 39 inches (100cm) long, 19 inches (49cm) wide and three inches (8cm) deep.
The final pothole - measuring 26 inches (67cm) long, nearly 12 inches wide (30cm) wide and 2.5 inches (6cm) deep - had tyre tracks in mud on it which matched those of Margaret’s bike.
Phillip Kingdom, highways inspection manager for Somerset, said he was not surprised that the road was in such a bad state of repair.
Mrs Nicholl was rushed to the Royal United Hospital in Bath following the pothole accident, but sadly did not survive
‘We went through one of the most severe winters I have known. We were experiencing potholes all over the county.
‘We had 25,000 potholes last year in the county, which was a record. There was no extra money available at the time.’",200,2011520101638
34,http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/cyclists-death-highlights-winter-pothole-hazard-47051,Cyclist's death highlights winter pothole hazard - Cycling Weekly,"Long-term cyclist Margaret Nicholl died from head injuries after hitting deep pothole in Somerset, inquests hears",http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/03/cw_news_logo.jpg,2011-11-25 11:02:00+00,Cycling Weekly,2017-09-23 21:55:51.945328+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.309697+00,1,"Lifelong cyclist Margaret Nicholl, 67, was killed as a result of head injuries sustained when she was thrown from her bike after hitting a pothole, an inquest into her death heard on Thursday.
Nicholl was out riding with her husband, Richard, in Shepton Montague, Somerset, on March 12 2011 when her cycle struck a pothole on a descent. She was thrown to the ground, hitting her head. Her husband found her lying unconscious having suffered severe head injuries, according to a report in the Western Daily Press. Neither Mr or Mrs Nicholl wore a helmet as they had read that they were not effective when riding at over 12mph.
The retired civil servant, who was a CTC member and had been an active cyclist for 50 years, was taken immediately to hospital in Bath before being moved to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. She died of her injuries ten days later.
Somerset County Council had checked the road surface for defects the previous September, and had scheduled another check just days after the incident occurred. Evidence was presented at the inquest that the potholes had been there for four months.
The inquest at Wells Coroner’s Court recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Margaret Nicholl’s plight highlights the serious menace that potholes represent to cyclists and other road users – evenly highly experienced ones. Road defects can form quickly in wet and icy weather, causing the road surface to deteriorate rapidly.
National cyclists’ organisation CTC created the Fill That Hole website in January 2007 to help the reporting of potholes and road defects to the relevant local council. The site also includes a map of known hazards.
Related link
CTC names Britain’s best pothole fixing council",200,2011520101638
92,http://road.cc/content/news/48452-husband-somerset-cyclist-killed-pothole-crash-considering-legal-action-against,Husband of Somerset cyclist killed in pothole crash considering legal action against council,Options being considered following inquest into Margaret Nicholl's death,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/gen-news.jpg?itok=eNuqMmEZ,2011-12-01 10:33:57+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:52.244412+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.311614+00,1,"The husband of Margaret Nicholl, the cyclist killed in March when she hit a pothole on a descent as the couple rode their bikes near Shepton Montague, is reportedly considering taking legal action against Somerset County Council due to its alleged failure to remedy defects in the road. He is being supported by national cyclists' organisation, CTC.
As previously reported on road.cc. coroner’s inquest last week in Wells returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of Mrs Nicholl, aged 67, who died in Bristol’s Frenchay hospital ten days after she had sustained serious head injuries in the incident, which took place on March 12.
She had been cycling for five decades, and a member of CTC for 45 years.
Evidence presented to the inquest included a police report that maintained that the road in question was “in a poor state of repair,” reports the Western Gazzette.
Phillip Kingdom, highways inspection manager at Somerset County Council, told the inquest that last year’s severe winter had led to 25,000 potholes being reported throughout the county.
He said that three potholes had been repaired on East Street, where the fatal incident took place, on 9 March 2010, with a further check carried out six months later.
However, the contractor’s paperwork did not record precisely where those potholes were located on the road, which was due to be checked again the day after Mrs Nicholl’s crash, which happened when she hit one of a set of five potholes on the road while descending at 35mph.
“Potholes were appearing overnight in some places, let alone in six months,” he explained. “We do not check every repair that is carried out by contractors but we now have photos taken of the work before and after for audit reasons and for this reason.”
Mr Nicholl’s barrister Malcolm Galloway told the inquest: “There should have been repairs in March 2010 but there is no evidence of the repairs in the photos taken after the accident in March 2011. How long the pothole had been there for and if it had been repaired properly is for another court to decide.”
Mr Nicholl recounted the details of his wife’s crash: “As we went over the brow of the hill I saw some potholes. I was slightly ahead of Margaret and to her right, pointed with my left hand and shouted ‘potholes’.
“Within two seconds I heard a bang. I saw Margaret lying in the road still astride her bike. I went back to her and saw she was unconscious.”
Following the incident, Mr Nicholl told the Western Gazette: “I am very satisfied with the findings of the inquest. I am now awaiting further details from Mr Galloway about what will happen next.”
With winter approaching, the case underlines the danger that potholes present to cyclists, as highlighted earlier this week by road safety charity IAM when urging Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to make money available for remedying road defects.
A spokesman for CTC said that the organisation ""is very concerned that the problems from under investment in the road network and two hard winters have led to a pothole backlog that is still getting worse. This is the third death associated with road defects that we've heard of in recent years and CTC urges highway authorities and national government to devote more resources to making roads safe for cycling.""
He added: ""We are supporting the case and our lead lawyer, Paul Kitson of Russell Jones and Walker, has visited her husband and the site in question.""
CTC’s Fill That Hole website, also available as an iPhone app, enables cyclists and other road users to make relevant authorities aware of any potholes that need to be remedied. It also issues a league table of those councils that are the best performing when it comes to fixing potholes, and those that are worst.",200,2011520101638
60,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/lorry-driver-jailed-six-years-3355120,Lorry driver jailed for six years after causing double M6 death tragedy (VIDEO),A LORRY driver who killed a Merseyside man and his workmate by ploughing into them after they stopped to change a tyre on the motorway was jailed for six years.,http://i2.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article3250040.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/malcolm-simpson-168225216.jpg,2012-01-14 07:06:00+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:52.046592+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.313872+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A LORRY driver who killed a Merseyside man and his workmate by ploughing into them after they stopped to change a tyre on the motorway was jailed for six years.
Thomas Southward, 69, of Haydock, and his colleague Philip Cawley, 39, from Wigan, were killed instantly when an articulated lorry drifted onto the hard shoulder of the M6.
The friends, who had been hauling cars to an auction in work recovery trucks, were changing a tyre near to junction 17 at Sandbach when Malcolm John Simpson’s Scania lorry hit them.
The terrible accident, which happened on the morning of September 9 2010, was caught on CCTV and showed the vehicle drive onto the hard shoulder and back out and almost onto the middle lane.
It then drifted back into the hard shoulder where it collided with the men causing horrific injuries.
Mr Southward was thrown forward into traffic and hit by another lorry.
Lorry driver Malcolm Simpson, 62, of Selby, North Yorkshire, denied two charges of causing death by dangerous driving but was found guilty at the end of a three day trial.
A statement from the two men’s families said: “We have found this a very distressing and difficult 16 months for the enquiry to come to trial.
“We would like to thank everyone who assisted at the time of the incident, including the witnesses at the scene, Cheshire Police, CPS in particular Simon Parry QC and the family liason officers who supported the families through this very trying time.”
Cheshire police Motorway Inspector Liz Cunningham, added: “Had the driver paid the necessary and correct attention this tragic incident could have been avoided.
“He was employed as a professional driver in a high risk environment where the responsibility to other road users is paramount.
“This was a tragic incident which has left a hole in the lives of two families.
""While the sentence will bring a sense of closure, this will stay with the families of Thomas and Philip forever as they try to come to terms with such a horrendous loss.”",200,2008070318923
373,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-17330981,Pedestrian dies in car collision,A 59-year-old pedestrian is killed in a collision with a car in Cwmbran.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/58873000/jpg/_58873379_car_bbc.jpg,2012-03-11 10:59:17+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:00:27.768836+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.315913+00,1,"From the section
A 59-year-old pedestrian has been killed in a collision with a car in Cwmbran, Torfaen.
Gwent Police said the incident happened on the A4051 near Pontrhydyrun roundabout on Saturday at about 19:00 GMT.
It involved a local man and a Skoda Octavia car and police are appealing for witnesses.
People with information are asked to contact the Gwent force on 101.",200,2012610008812
244,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-18206274,Cyclist killed in Appleton crash,"A 39-year-old cyclist dies in a collision with a car in Appleton, Oxfordshire.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/53700000/jpg/_53700835_car.jpg,2012-05-25 13:21:26+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.178927+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.317867+00,1,"A 39-year-old cyclist has died in a collision with a car in Oxford.
The man was in a crash with a black Ford Focus in Eaton Road, Appleton just after 21:00 BST on Thursday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers said the driver of the car, a 29-year-old man, had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and had been bailed until 4 July.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for any witnesses to come forward.",200,201243P223052
235,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-20202641,Cyclist dies after car collision,A cyclist who was seriously hurt in a crash with a car in Oxfordshire dies in hospital.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/63048000/jpg/_63048072_tape2.jpg,2012-11-05 07:35:04+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.137064+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.330779+00,1,"A cyclist who was seriously hurt in a crash with a car in Oxfordshire has died in hospital.
The rider was involved in the collision with a Renault Megane on a roundabout at the junction of Foxhall Road and Broadway, Didcot.
The 67-year-old, from Didcot, was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital on Saturday morning.
Police confirmed he later died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon. Officers appealed for witnesses.",200,201243P001112
307,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boris-bike-cyclist-20-killed-2031607,"'Boris bike' cyclist, 20, killed in crash with lorry in east London","The girl, believed to be aged 17, was struck as she rode along Barclays Cycle Superhighway 2 outside Aldgate East station yesterday evening",http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article239217.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/boris-johnson-with-bikes-from-cycle-scheme-pic-getty-396820958.jpg,2013-07-06 11:11:42+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:53.60767+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.332706+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A young female cyclist riding a 'Boris bike' has been killed in a crash with a lorry.
The woman, aged 20, was struck as she rode along Barclays Cycle Superhighway 2 in east London yesterday evening.
Emergency services were called to the scene outside Aldgate East station at around 6.30pm.
The victim was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The death is the first fatality since the 'Boris bike' scheme was launched by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson 2010, Transport for London confirmed.
The young woman has not been named as next of kin have not yet been informed of her death, the Metropolitan Police said.
A post-mortem will to take place in due course.
The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.
TFL spokesman Leon Daniels said: ""Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the female cyclist who tragically died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on Whitechapel High Street.
""We understand she was riding a Barclays Cycle Hire bike.
""Transport for London has a range of measures already underway to further reduce the number of collisions involving cyclists across London and we will be assisting the Metropolitan Police with their investigation into this tragic incident.""
The Barclays cycle routes run from outer London to the centre and are designed to provide ""safer, faster and more direct journeys into the city"", according to TfL.
Four have been opened so far, with a further eight to be introduced by 2015.",200,201301TD00074
477,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526,Festival coach tyre '20 years old',"Three people returning from the Bestival music festival died after a 19-and-a-half year old tyre on the coach they were travelling in blew out, an inquest hears.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/66712000/jpg/_66712738_66712737.jpg,2013-07-15 17:00:37+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 20:58:25.766072+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.334611+00,1,"Image caption Michael Molloy, pictured with his mother Frances, died along with Colin Daulby and Kerry Ogden
Three people returning from the Bestival music festival died after a coach tyre that was 19-and-a-half years old blew out, an inquest heard.
The 52-seat coach crashed as it headed north on the A3 in Surrey, travelling to Merseyside from the festival on the Isle of Wight last September.
Driver Colin Daulby, 63, and passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, and Michael Molloy, 18, were killed.
A tyre expert told the inquest the tyre that burst was ""abnormally old"".
The blow-out, on the front nearside tyre, made the coach veer to the left, mount the embankment, crash through a fence and into a tree just before midnight on 10 September.
The coach, which was operated by Merseypride Travel, was full of friends who had left Merseyside for the festival five days earlier.
Passengers spoke of waking up and seeing the tree looming before them as the coach went up the embankment.
The inquest heard many suffered serious injuries.
Mr Daulby, from Warrington, Miss Ogden, of Maghull in Liverpool, and musician Mr Molloy, from Woolton in Liverpool, died from multiple injuries.
'Falling apart'
Tyre expert David Price said several of the six tyres on the coach were old, with the tyre that burst being ""abnormally old"".
Another dated back to 2001 and the spare was 14 years old.
The burst tyre had a dot code giving its age and caused the accident as it finally failed, he said.
Image caption The coach crashed through a fence and into a tree
He said the tyre had been falling apart internally for months.
Mr Price said it was only half worn so had either been a spare or in storage for many years.
""This is one of the oldest tyres I have encountered failing,"" he said.
He said recommendations from manufacturers said tyres should not be fitted to cars if they are six years old, and should be replaced if they are 10 years old.
He said that this was not a legal requirement and that it did not apply to coaches or lorries, which was ""frustrating"".
It just left the road. There were no brake lights, no skidding - it just glided off the road and then up the embankment Janet Fields, Witness
'Struggling to walk'
Motorist Thomas Hughes said that as he had almost overtaken the coach, he heard a ""very loud explosion"".
His car swerved and was hit with debris that sounded like pebbles hitting his roof.
""I looked in the left-hand mirror because I thought I had blown a tyre and the coach was not there,"" he said.
Troy Walter was a passenger in a car behind the coach when it left the dual carriageway.
""There were a couple of people struggling to walk, there was debris on the floor,"" he said.
Janet Fields, who was driving Mr Walter, said in a statement: ""It just left the road. There were no brake lights, no skidding - it just glided off the road and then up the embankment.""
Mr Daulby was described as a safe and considerate driver who loved his part-time job with the company. Tests showed he had not consumed alcohol or drugs, the hearing was told.
The inquest, in Woking, Surrey, was adjourned until Tuesday.",200,201245WA73746
482,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2366131/Three-people-died-coach-crash-way-music-festival-faulty-20-year-old-tyre-The-accident-happened-A3-Surrey-involving-coach-operated-Merseypride-Travel.html,Three people died in coach crash on their way back from music festival because of faulty 20-year-old tyre,Surrey coroner Richard Travers questioned why it was legal for such old tyres to be used after hearing how driver Colin Daulby battled to control the 52-seat coach on the A3 in Surrey.,http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/07/16/article-2366131-1AD7D434000005DC-803_1024x615_large.jpg,2013-07-16 20:09:24+00,Mail Online,2017-09-25 21:05:54.181525+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.336605+00,1,"Three people died in coach crash on their way back from music festival because of faulty 20-year-old tyre
Driver Colin Daulby battled to control the coach on the A3 as tyre blew out
Parent: Shocking there's no legislation about the age of tyres in this country
Survivors spoke of waking up and seeing the tree looming towards them
Coron er: I will be report to the Minister for Transport of the dangers caused
A grieving mother has called for a ban on coach operators using old tyres after a coroner ruled that the failure of a tyre that was nearly 20 years old caused the crash which killed three people, including her 18-year-old son, on their way back from a music festival.
Surrey coroner Richard Travers questioned why it was legal for such old tyres to be used after hearing how driver Colin Daulby battled to control the 52-seat coach on the A3 in Surrey.
As the front nearside tyre blew out the vehicle was sent veering up an embankment, through a fence and into a tree.
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Emergency services at the scene of a coach crash on the A3 near Hindhead in Surrey, in which three people died. Questions were raised as to why there is no restriction on age of tyres
Mr Daulby, 63, from Warrington, died along with passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, of Maghull, Liverpool, and musician Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton, Liverpool.
Mr Travers said he would be writing to the Department for Transport to highlight the issue.
Speaking after the inquest, Mr Molloy’s mother Frances Molloy called for a change in the law.
Among the dead: Teenager Michael Molloy, of Walton, Liverpool, and Kerry Ogden, 23, of Maghull, Merseyside, were on the coach which crashed on its way to Merseyside from the Isle Of Wight Bestival Music Festival. A verdict of accidental death was given by the coroner, despite the coach having 20 year old tyres
Coach driver Colin Daulby, from Warrington, was at the wheel before the coach veered off the road and ploughed into a tree. He had just seconds to react
'It’s shocking that we do not have legislation about the age of tyres in this country and we never want any other family to go through what has happened,' she told reporters.
'If that tyre had been of a good age Michael, Kerry and Colin would be alive.'
Mr Molloy and Miss Ogden were sitting in window seats in the two rows directly behind the driver and all three died instantly in the crash from multiple injuries. Mr Daulby, described as an experienced, safe and careful driver, had only three seconds to react and was helpless to prevent the crash.
Three people dead: Emergency crews on the scene: The mangled remains of the coach being recovered from the roadside on the A3
Another young victim: English graduate Karen Ogden, of Maghull, Merseyside, was described as keen on music and she had been to Bestival several times
The coach, operated by Merseypride Travel, was heading back to Merseyside from the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight just before midnight on September 10 last year.
The company is due at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on August 12 to answer a charge of using a defective tyre on the vehicle, but not the one that caused the accident.
Concluding the inquest into the tragedy today, Mr Travers said the 'catastrophic failure' of the tyre, which was two years older than the coach, had caused the accident and he recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Where it happened
'The real explanation that this tyre failed so catastrophically is through age,' he said.
'I formally announce that I will be writing a rule 43 report to draw attention to the Minister for Transport of the very dangers caused by the fact that vehicles, be they private, commercial or public, are legally able to drive on tyres without restriction on age, and by reason of age are potentially in a perilous condition, which there is no realistic means of detecting.'
The two-day inquest heard that the tyre had been bought second hand, had never been retreaded and was perfectly legal to use. There were no other defects to the 17-year-old coach that contributed to the crash.
But tyre expert David Price said the tyre was 'abnormally old' and that caused the accident as it finally failed.
'It is known that tyres deteriorate significantly with age,' he said.
There are presently no laws to stop old tyres being used but some car manufacturers recommend tyres more than 10 years old are scrapped.
Mr Price explained that the tyre had been delaminating, or falling apart internally, for perhaps months but this would not have been noticeable to the eye. He said that it was only half worn so had either been a spare or in storage for years.
He added that a lack of a legal requirement about the age of tyres was 'frustrating'.
The vehicle was full of friends who had left Merseyside on September 5 to go south for the festival and each paid £56 to hire the coach.
Survivors spoke of waking up and seeing the tree looming towards them as the coach went up the embankment, then scrambling out while smelling fuel. Many suffered serious injuries, the inquest in Woking, Surrey, was told.
Janet Fields, who was driving her ex-partner Troy Walter, was behind the coach and said in a statement: 'It just left the road. There were no brake lights, no skidding - it just glided off the road and then up the embankment.'
Mr Molloy had just turned 18 and was a 'talented and gifted musician'. The teenager was once a member of the aspiring Liverpool band Hostile Radio but had gone solo.
English graduate Miss Ogden was described as keen on music and she had been to Bestival several times. Her father Robert Ogden said his daughter had the travelling bug and hoped to teach English abroad.
Mr Daulby was described as a safe and considerate driver who loved his part-time job with the company. Tests showed he had not consumed alcohol or drugs.
Mrs Molloy said she would consider legal action against the coach operators.
'If Merseypride Travel can be held to account for this then that is what we will do.'",200,201245WA73746
249,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-23626666,Eating driver cleared of road death,A motorist who knocked down and killed a cyclist while eating a sandwich at the wheel is cleared of causing death by dangerous driving.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/69191000/jpg/_69191695_69191694.jpg,2013-08-08 20:55:20+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.20011+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.338748+00,1,"Image caption Off-duty firefighter Joseph Wilkins, 39, died in May last year
A motorist who knocked down and killed a cyclist while he was eating at the wheel has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving.
Joseph Wilkins was cycling on a country road near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in May 2012 when he was struck.
Paul Brown, 30, admitted he had been eating a sandwich between five and 10 seconds before he hit him.
He admitted causing death by careless driving but denied driving dangerously. Brown will be sentenced next month.
Brown told the court his ""eyes were on the road"" but Mr Wilkins had no lights or reflectors.
Sgt Jack Hawkins, of Thames Valley Police, said: ""The jury in this case decided that the facts amounted to careless driving as opposed to dangerous.
""What I would do of course is urge all drivers to think about their driving and their actions behind the wheel so that this kind of thing doesn't happen.
""Fatal collisions are very often avoidable and this case was no different at all.""",200,201243P223052
242,http://road.cc/content/news/90037-driver-who-killed-oxford-cyclist-found-not-guilty-dangerous-driving-guilty,"Driver who killed Oxford cyclist found not guilty of dangerous driving, guilty of careless","Eating a sandwich while driving ""not a distraction""",http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Justice%20%28Lonpicman%2C%20Wikimedia%20Commons%29.JPG?itok=d9P5LEfn,2013-08-09 11:13:23+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:53.170019+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.340619+00,1,"Paul Brown, the driver who hit and killed father-of-two Joe Wilkins on May 24 2012, has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving but not guilty of the more serious charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
According to reports from the Oxford Mail, Mr Wilkins, 39, was riding his bike in Appleton, Oxfordshire when he was hit from behind by Mr Brown, who admitted careless driving but denied he had been driving dangerously.
After a four-day trial and four hours of deliberation, the jury found him guilty of the careless driving charge.
Mr Brown, who had been eating a sandwich at the time of the crash, said his eyes had been firmly on the road, but he simply had not seen Mr Wilkins.
He said he had the sandwich in his left hand because he was doing 55-60mph in fifth gear and did not expect to need to change gear.
“I don’t consider it a distraction or anything like that,” Mr Brown said in a statement. “I’m not there with a three-course meal. I don’t go stupid with it.”
Mr Brown sobbed while giving evidence and said: “I know I have ruined other people’s lives because of it and I’m truly sorry for that, but I just did not see him.
“I wasn’t out to murder a cyclist.”
The 30-year-old lock worker said he had his car lights on at the time of the crash (variously reported as 8:59pm to 9:15pm) but said that Mr Wilkins did not have lights on his bike.
Forensic collision investigator PC James Henderson told the court visibility was “good” and tests showed the bike would have been first seen from 174 metres, giving 6.5 seconds reaction time. The pedals were not fitted with amber reflectors as legally required after sunset.
According to www.timeanddate.com, sunset on that day was at 9:05pm.
But police vehicle examiner Phil Balderstone said the bike’s light had probably been on at the time of the crash but was faulty because it had been damaged. He could not be sure if the damage was caused before or after the crash.
Mr Brown will be sentenced next month.
Reactions
After the verdict, Mr Wilkins’s partner, Nicci Saunders, said: “It’s devastating. There’s nothing else we can say right now.”
Senior investigating officer Sgt Jack Hawkins said his thoughts were with the cyclist’s family and friends, but that Mr Wilkins’ death had been avoidable.
He said: “The jury of 12 members of the public decided that the circumstances of this case amounted to careless driving that caused the death of Joe Wilkins.
“I have got absolutely no doubt that Mr Brown did not set out that evening to kill anyone, but his actions have devastated a family.
“I would urge all drivers to think seriously about their driving habits and actions behind the wheel.
“Fatal road collisions are often avoidable and this case was no exception to that.”
Cycling campaign charity CTC said that the weather at the time of the crash and the gathering of evidence by the police had been crucial to this case.
In commentary on its RoadJustice site, CTC says: “CTC has found no mention in news reports of the weather and road conditions at the time of the crash, which could have impacted on the verdict.
“For instance, if the weather on the day of the crash had been good, there may have been enough light at the time that the sun was setting on May 24th 2012 (20:59) for the cyclist not to need to put on his bike lights (in law lights and reflectors are required on a pedal cycle after sunset).
“Visibility would also have been good if there was no, or little, tree cover over the road. If these factors had been present, the jury may have reached a guilty verdict.
“If the weather had been overcast, poor lighting would have required the cyclist to have his lights on. Likewise, if there was tree cover over the road visibility would be even worse. If these factors were at play then a not-guilty verdict would be correct.
“This case shows how important it is for the police to gather robust evidence and for prosecutors to ensure this evidence is presented in court, to guarantee there is absolutely no doubt about the level of danger presented by a driver’s driving.",200,201243P223052
63,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23832215,Eight seriously hurt in police crash,Three children and five adults are seriously injured when a police car and two other vehicles crash near Southend in Essex.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/69466000/jpg/_69466211_69466210.jpg,2013-08-25 19:59:04+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.072214+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.342816+00,1,"Three children and five adults were seriously injured when a police car and two other vehicles crashed near Southend in Essex.
The police car, carrying two officers, was using its siren and lights, said Essex police.
The other vehicles involved in the crash on the A127 were a Fiat driven by a woman in her 70s and a BMW carrying a man, woman and three boys.
All the people involved were taken to Southend General Hospital.
The collision was being investigated by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), and the force's Professional Standards Department was made aware, said a police spokesman.
The Fiat driver had to be freed by the fire service after her vehicle left the road and ended up on a verge, police said.
But the five people in the black BMW, who are from Basildon, were not trapped, police added. The boys are aged five, seven and 11.
The two injured officers are both men, one in his 40s and the other in his 20s. They are based at Boreham.
The crash happened near the junction with Daws Heath Road just before 16:00 BST.
It forced the closure of the A127 near to where it had been shut because of flooding.",200,201342I262308
65,http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/25/eight-injured-crash-essex-southend,Eight people seriously injured in car crash in Essex,Marked police car was responding to emergency at time of incident involving two other vehicles near Southend,https://assets.guim.co.uk/images/2170b16eb045a34f8c79761b203627b4/fallback-logo.png,2013-08-25 23:21:00+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.080612+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.344695+00,1,"Marked police car was responding to emergency at time of incident involving two other vehicles near Southend
Three children and five adults were injured in a collision involving a police car involving a police car and two other vehicles near Southend in Essex.
The marked police car, carrying two officers, was responding to an emergency and using its siren and lights when the crash happened, Essex police said.
A woman in her 70s driving a Fiat and a BMW carrying a man, woman and three boys were involved in the incident on the A127 shortly before 4pm.
The Fiat driver had to be freed by the fire service after her vehicle left the road near the junction with Daws Heath Road and ended up on a verge, police said.
The occupants of the black BMW – including the three boys from Basildon, aged five, seven and 11 – were not trapped.
All the people involved were taken to Southend general hospital with serious injuries.
The collision is being investigated by the serious collision investigation unit (SCIU), and the force's professional standards department has been made aware, police said.
The two injured officers are both men, one in his 40s and the other in his 20s, and are based at Boreham.
The crash forced the closure of the A127 near to where it had been shut because of flooding. All of the people hurt were later released from hospital after treatment for injuries including whiplash and bruising, a police spokesman said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Essex police or email collisionappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk.",200,201342I262308
64,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23840633,Police crash injured leave hospital,All those injured when a police car and two other vehicles crashed near Southend on Sunday are released from hospital.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/69466000/jpg/_69466211_69466210.jpg,2013-08-26 09:24:30+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.075846+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.346562+00,1,"All those injured when a police car and two other vehicles crashed at Rayleigh Weir, near Southend, on Sunday have been released from hospital.
The police car, carrying two officers, was using its siren and lights, when it crashed on the A127, said Essex police.
The other vehicles involved were a Fiat driven by a woman in her 70s and a BMW carrying a man, woman and three boys.
Police initially reported that the eight had been seriously injured, but now say they suffered minor injuries.
A police spokeswoman said: ""All have since been discharged suffering injuries including whiplash and bruising.
""The crash led to the closure of the A127 just past where it was already closed due to the flooding.
""The collision is being investigated by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) and the force's Professional Standards Department have been made aware.""",200,201342I262308
492,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23862556,Bestival coach crash firm fined,A travel firm boss is fined over a coach crash which killed three people returning from a music festival on the Isle of Wight.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/65074000/jpg/_65074575_62839765.jpg,2013-08-28 14:58:40+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 21:10:15.212081+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.348498+00,1,"Image caption The coach crashed through a fence and into a tree
A travel firm boss has been fined over a coach crash which killed three people returning from a music festival on the Isle of Wight.
Driver Colin Daulby, 63, and passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, and Michael Molloy, 18, died in the accident on the A3 in Surrey in September 2012.
Tracey Hannell, of Merseypride Travel, admitted two charges at Guildford magistrates and was fined £4,300.
A verdict of accidental death was recorded at an inquest in July.
'Catastrophic failure'
Hannell pleaded guilty, through her lawyer, to charges of allowing the use of a vehicle with a tyre with ply or cord exposed and permitting the number of passengers to exceed the number of seats on the vehicle.
She was fined £4,000 for the first charge, £300 for the second and also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £15 surcharge.
In addition to the deaths, a total of 50 passengers, aged between 22 and 28, were injured when the coach travelling from Bestival on the Isle of Wight crashed near Hindhead.
Surrey coroner Richard Travers said the ""catastrophic failure"" of a tyre, which was nearly 20 years old, had caused the accident.
Following the inquest Mr Travers said he would be writing to the transport minister to urge him to look at the dangers of old vehicle tyres.
There are currently no legal restrictions on the age of tyres used by private, commercial or public vehicles.
The charge which Ms Hannell admitted referred to a different tyre from the one that caused the Hindhead crash.
Merseypride Travel said it would not be commenting on Tuesday's sentencing.",200,201245WA73746
250,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-23944993,Eating driver sentenced over death,A motorist who knocked down and killed a cyclist while eating a sandwich at the wheel is sentenced for causing death by careless driving.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/69625000/jpg/_69625631_de17.jpg,2013-09-03 13:48:57+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.204312+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.350394+00,1,"Image caption Paul Brown was ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work
A motorist who knocked down and killed a cyclist while eating a sandwich at the wheel has been sentenced for causing death by careless driving.
Paul Brown, 30, hit off-duty firefighter Joseph Wilkins on a country road near Abingdon in May 2012.
The lock keeper, of Witney, must carry out 240 hours of unpaid work and was disqualified from driving for a year.
He admitted the charge and was cleared of causing death by dangerous driving at a trial at Oxford Crown Court.
Father-of two Mr Wilkins was struck from behind by Brown's Ford Focus just after 21:00 BST.
'Eyes on road'
Brown, of Oxford Road, Eynsham admitted in court he had been eating a sandwich between five and 10 seconds before the collision.
He said his eyes ""were on the road"" but Mr Wilkins had no lights or reflectors.
Image caption Off-duty firefighter Joseph Wilkins, 39, died in May last year
In a statement read out in court, Mr Wilkins' partner Nicci Saunders said: ""Some days I find it hard to breathe with the pain that is in my heart.
""It feels like I have a huge weight on my chest and an emptiness that can't be filled.""
The couple, who had been together for seven years, had two young children, aged two and five.
She added: ""Both of them now worry that if I go away, I will also leave them one day.""
In mitigation, a tearful Brown stood in the dock while a statement was read on his behalf. It said he was ""remorseful"" for the tragic event and he felt ""a great deal of empathy towards the victim and his family"".
After the trial concluded on 8 August, Sgt Jack Hawkins, of Thames Valley Police, said: ""The jury in this case decided that the facts amounted to careless driving as opposed to dangerous.
""What I would do of course is urge all drivers to think about their driving and their actions behind the wheel so that this kind of thing doesn't happen.
""Fatal collisions are very often avoidable and this case was no different at all.""",200,201243P223052
174,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-24318445,Cyclist killed in crash with car,A cyclist is killed in a collision with a car on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road in Moray.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/63785000/jpg/_63785666_policebadgeandradio304.jpg,2013-09-28 16:17:50+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.805188+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.352426+00,1,"A cyclist has been killed in a collision with a car on a rural road in Moray.
The crash was on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road at about 09:25. The woman cyclist died at the scene.
The driver of the car, a silver Vauxhall Corsa, was uninjured. The road was closed at the Dandaleith junction to allow for investigation work.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.",200,2013921303578
181,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-24332301,Cyclist killed in car crash named,A female cyclist killed in a collision with a car on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road in Moray is formally identified.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/70187000/jpg/_70187859_sallylow.jpg,2013-09-30 10:42:49+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.834328+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.354595+00,1,"From the section
Image caption Sally Low died in the crash with a car on Saturday morning
A female cyclist killed in a collision with a car in Moray has been formally identified.
Sally Low, 44, of Archiestown, died in the crash on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road on Saturday morning.
The driver of the car, a silver Vauxhall Corsa, was uninjured.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.",200,2013921303578
179,http://road.cc/content/news/95302-man-charged-over-sussex-cyclist-death,Two women cyclists killed and one seriously injured in separate incidents over the weekend,Man charged over Sussex cyclist death; Scottish campaigners call for change after weekend fatality; Cheltenham woman in serious condition,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/broken%20bike.jpg?itok=hqhbLi-l,2013-09-30 11:28:34+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:52.82545+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.356434+00,1,"A man has been charged over a crash on Friday night in which a cyclist was killed. A 27-year old woman from Kingsfold, West Sussex died at the scene when she and her bicycle were hit by the car on the A 29 near Pulborough.
Samuel Kirk, 26 of Billingshurst has been charged with charged with driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance.
Two other people arrested in connection with the crash, a 22-year-old woman and a 17-year-old man, have been released without charge.
Police are also appealing for further witnesses to anyone who was travelling on the A29 around 8pm. Officers want to speak to a cyclist who was seen in the area and would have seen the collision.
Sergeant Stewart Goodwin from the road policing team said: ""The cyclist we would like to speak to was travelling north on the A29 but we have no further description of them at all. However they are a key witness to what happened and we urge them to get in touch.
""Anyone who has not spoken to us is asked to contact us on 101 or email collision.appeal [at] sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Barnward.""
In Scotland, campaigners call for action after death
It was the first of two cyclist deaths on Britain’s roads over the weekend. On Saturday morning a woman cyclist died at the scene after being hit by a Vauxhall Corsa on the B9102 near the Dandaleith junction north of Craigellachie in Moray, Scotland.
Sally Hinchcliffe of the Pedal on Parliament cycle campaign group called on the Scotish Government to properly investigate traffic collisions and their underlying causes.
""One of the big problems is we don't get to hear the detail of how these accidents came about,"" she said. ""The police will investigate criminality. But there is no real analysis of why the accident came about, in terms of looking at the roads, to highlight the blackspots.
""In Sweden and the Netherlands examinations of the roads or junctions are carried out, traffic speed is analysed and maps are drawn up which show the black-spots. But this mapping doesn't happen so much in Scotland. Sweden has a Zero Death policy. That's what we need here.""
Cheltenham cyclist in serious condition
In a third serious incident over the weekend, a woman from Charlton Kings in Cheltenham is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a white Ford Transit on the A40 on Friday evening.
The collision happened at approximately 8pm on the A40 London Road shortly past the junction for Hales Road. Both the van and the injured woman were travelling towards Charlton Kings.
The cyclist, a 37-year-old woman, was taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
Following the collision a 24-year-old man from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Police are eager to hear from any witnesses to the collision they haven’t yet spoken to and ask that anyone with information call Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 499 of September 27.",200,2013921303578
233,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2442036/Top-cancer-specialist-cleared-killing-21-year-old-novice-cyclist-car-crash.html,Top cancer specialist cleared of killing 21-year-old novice cyclist,"Dr Helen Measures wept as jurors delivered their 'not guilty' verdict after just over three hours of deliberations. She had been trying to overtake two other cyclists in her red Mini but collided with waitress Denisa Perinova, who was on a bike ride with her new boyfriend.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/02/article-2442036-186DD21F00000578-468_636x382.jpg,2013-10-02 17:23:24+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.129319+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.35844+00,1,"Top cancer specialist cleared of killing 21-year-old novice cyclist in car crash
Dr Helen Measures, 51, was overtaking other cyclists on an Oxford road
She was driving back from garden centre with daughter, 4, and boyfriend
Czech waitress Denisa Perinova, 21, was with her boyfriend, Ben Pontin
Miss Perinova died a week later after she was flung 15 yards from her bike
A leading cancer specialist was today cleared of killing a 21-year-old cyclist while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Dr Helen Measures wept as jurors delivered their 'not guilty' verdict after just over three hours of deliberations.
She had been trying to overtake two other cyclists in her red Mini but collided with waitress Denisa Perinova, who was on a bike ride with her new boyfriend.
Cleared: Dr Helen Measures (left) was today cleared of causing the death of 21-year-old Denise Perinova (right)
The 21-year-old, originally from Czech Republic, lost control after partner Ben Pontin, ahead of her, slowed to avoid the car, Oxford Crown Court was told.
Riding the bike Mr Pontin had bought her four days before, she was flung 15 yards away and, despite wearing a helmet, died in hospital from severe head injuries a week later.
Dr Measures denied a single charge of causing death by careless driving in relation to the incident on July 15 last year.
The divorced mother-of-four was travelling back from visiting a garden centre, driving at 40-50mph, with her four-year-old daughter and boyfriend when the tragedy unfolded near to her home in Henley-on-Thames.
With a doctorate in oncology, she has worked as a scientist for leading pharmaceutical companies for the past 30 years.
The former parish church bell ringer said she was 'surprised' to see Mr Pontin and his girlfriend suddenly emerge coming towards her as she rounded the curve in the road - but felt they still had enough room to get past.
'I had to make a decision of what to do,' she said.
'I felt the safest decision was to continue straight ahead because they were in single file.
'If I had been concerned, I would have stopped suddenly.'
A keen cyclist herself, she told the court: 'I can’t help it if a cyclist, with all due respect, falls over as I’m approaching them and comes into my line of travel.'
Victim: Miss Perinova, here with her parents and younger brother, died after losing control of her new bike
The first cyclist, Mr Pontin, went past her.
However, Miss Perinova came at her at a 'right angle' after losing control of her bike.
It was unclear whether the young Czech woman had actually been struck by the defendant’s Mini but the other pair of cyclists claim they heard an impact.
Miss Perinova fell into the road then came to rest with her head on the edge of a field and her legs sticking out onto the tarmac.
Her body lay motionless, her helmet was smashed.
Not guilty: Judge Patrick Eccles told a tearful Dr Measures to leave the dock after a jury returned their verdict
She was initially rushed to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading before being transferred to a specialist neurological unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where she later died.
Mr Pontin had earlier told the jury he saw Dr Measures make a 'stupid manoeuvre' in front of them on a bend in the A415.
Describing the moment the oncoming car overtook the cyclists on the opposite side of the road, he said: 'I just couldn’t believe the person driving had overtaken at that point.'
Mr Pontin said he was forced to aim for a 'tiny' gap and then felt his girlfriend’s wheel touch the back of his bike before looking around and seeing she had been flung away in the collision.",200,201243P160072
305,http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/mother-watches-in-horror-as-cctv-of-her-daughters-boris-bike-death-is-played-to-court-8883576.html,Mother watches in horror as CCTV of her daughter's Boris bike death is,The mother of a French student dragged to her death under a HGV as she rode a Boris bike cried out in horror and hid her face as CCTV of the crash was played in court.,https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2013/07/10/08/fr3.jpg,2013-10-16 11:24:28+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-23 21:55:53.59914+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.360719+00,1,"The mother of a French student dragged to her death under a HGV as she rode a Boris bike cried out in horror and hid her face as CCTV of the crash was played in court.
The graphic footage showed the last moments of Philippine De Gerin-Ricard, 20, as she cycled on one of Boris Johnson’s cycle superhighways in July.
She became the first user of the bike hire scheme to die since its introduction three years earlier and the third cyclist killed on or near cycle superhighway 2, which runs between Bow and Aldgate.
Coroner Mary Hassell was forced to suspend the hearing at Poplar coroner’s court to allow Ms De Gerin-Ricard’s mother time to recover from the shock of seeing the CCTV images, which she warned the De Gerin-Ricard family were “very, very graphic”.
Mrs De Gerin-Ricard asked to see the footage again and her family hugged as they viewed it through their fingers. The images had been recorded by a rear-facing camera on the lorry, which was being driven by Richard James.
Ms De Gerin-Ricard's mother, Anne Boudet du Mochet, reacted angrily when TfL's lawyer suggested that the absence of high-visibility clothing was to blame for the crash.
She told the coroner: ""The accident Philippine had was the straw that broke the camel's back.
""There is a problem with cycle lanes. If anything had been done, it hadn't been helpful to cyclists.
""I have heard that the clothing cyclists wear, and Philippine was wearing, was discussed here.
""In fact, what needs to be tackled is the provision of proper lanes for cyclists, so that cyclists are protected.""
Mrs De Gerin-Ricard expressed fury that the driver could not see her daughter when she rode in front of the lorry. ""My daughter was an innocent victim,"" she said through an interpreter.
The court was told that Ms De Gerin-Ricard had cycled on the pavement before moving to the road and undertaking the lorry. The driver would have had less than four seconds to spot her in a rear-view mirror, police said.
The collision happened on July 5 at about 7pm near Aldgate East tube, where the road narrowed from three to two lanes. There was an unprotected blue strip of paint marking the superhighway, near scaffolding for a construction site.
Witnesses told the court there was not enough room to allow Ms De Gerin-Ricard to undertake the lorry.
Police said TfL's redesign of the Aldgate gyratory had left the near side road lane just 3m wide. The lorry was 2.4m wide and the Borisbike was 67cm wide at its handlebars.
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Bus driver Richard Brown said Ms De Gerin-Ricard “seemed to wobble slightly”. He said: “At one point she fell backwards and came over more to her right side, into the road.”
Asked by the coroner what had caused the collision, he said: “I really feel there was not sufficient space for Philippine to attempt to pass the lorry.
“If there is going to be a cycle route it needs to be kerbed off or some kind of similar arrangement, particularly at busy junctions like Aldgate.”
Mr James, who had 22 years’ experience as a HGV driver, said he had not seen the cyclist prior to the collision. He said: “I became aware of a tinkling sound, a rattling, which I thought was my mirrors catching on the scaffolding.
“Then I see what had happened. I see in the mirror that a young lady was tumbling back off her bike.”
Emergency medics at the Royal London Hospital said attempts to resuscitate Ms De Gerin-Ricard were “futile” and she was pronounced dead within an hour of the crash.
Police accident investigator PC Mike Andrews said she had tumbled down the passenger side of the lorry, which was travelling at 17-19mph, after the front of the vehicle hit the rear wheel of the Borisbike.
Ms De Gerin-Ricard’s father shook hands with lorry driver Mr James as he left court in an apparent indication that he did not blame him for his daughter’s death.
The case continues.
Mayor sticks to blue cycle lanes despite safety fears of coroner
Ross Lydall and Pippa Crerar in China
Boris Johnson said today he was “absolutely determined” to press on with a network of blue cycle superhighways despite serious safety concerns being raised about them.
Coroner Mary Hassell said the lanes gave riders a “false sense of security” and confused motorists. A police accident investigator told her they were nothing more than a “blue strip of paint” at the inquest of Brian Dorling.
Yesterday a two-day hearing into the death of chartered surveyor Mr Dorling, 58, from Hounslow, ended with Ms Hassell saying she would send Transport for London a report in a bid to prevent further fatalities. She recorded a narrative conclusion which simply notes the circumstances of what happened.
The Mayor, speaking in China, said: “The cycle super highways are very important. We’ll continue to roll them out. We’re learning the whole time about how to do them and we’re improving the lay-out.
“I’m absolutely determined to continue with that approach.”
He added: “The blue paint serves an important purpose in showing the motorist that this is a place where the cyclist is going to be in large numbers. My message to Londoners is that I still believe that it’s the right way forward for our city.” Mr Dorling, an experienced cyclist who was riding to work on the Olympic Park in October 2011, suffered multiple injuries when a tipper truck driven by David Cox turned left across his path on Cycle Superhighway 2 at Bow roundabout.
He was the first of two cyclists killed at Bow roundabout that year.
Ms Hassell said Mr Dorling “didn’t hang back” when he approached traffic lights at the roundabout. “One of the reasons might have been because he was on the blue strip and he was lulled into a false sense of security,” she said. “He thought he had priority.”
Police witnesses told the inquest that the 1.5 metre-wide superhighway had no legal status and could be shared by motorists and cyclists, unlike designated cycle ways.
The inquest heard that TfL was aware of the dangers but had rejected a scheme to separate cyclists from other traffic a year earlier.",200,201301TD00074
318,http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/16/boris-bike-road-death-inquest,Footage of Philippine De Gerin-Ricard's Boris bike death shown at inquest,"De Gerin-Ricard's family and HGV driver, Richard James, watch CCTV clips of collision outside Aldgate East tube station",https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/10/16/1381930034685/Boris-bike-009.jpg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=3b125bccae85aab22a32d12f2d2dff9c,2013-10-16 13:49:57+00,the Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:53.674559+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.36301+00,1,"The family of the first person to be killed on a Boris bike watched as the moment she was knocked off her wheels by a lorry was shown to her inquest.
The parents, brother and sisters of French-born student Philippine De Gerin-Ricard, 20, gasped, clutched their faces and broke down in tears as CCTV footage was played. Her sisters put a comforting arm around each other.
Coroner Mary Hassell, sitting at east London's Poplar coroner's court, warned the images were graphic as she prepared the De Gerin-Ricards and the HGV driver, Richard James, who was at the wheel, for the evidence.
The family watched the CCTV footage, taken from different cameras, that showed De Gerin-Ricard as she collided with a lorry outside Aldgate East tube station while she rode home to Bromley-by-Bow in east London on 5 July.
She was cycling along one of the London mayor's so-called flagship commuter cycle routes, though the section she was in provides no segregated space for cycling.
Her mother asked to see the images for a second time but by the end of it, as the family watched the footage behind their fingers, she left the court for a short break shaking with tears.
The coroner introduced the footage with a warning that it shows ""Philippine coming off her bike and I imagine it would be very distressing for her family"".
Turning to James, she added: ""I know this will be very upsetting for you too.""
James, an HGV driver for about 22 years, told the court he had been travelling at roughly 10-12mph in the slow-moving peak traffic at about 7pm. He was approaching the crossroads and the traffic lights were probably on red.
There was scaffolding from building works at one side of the road.
James told the inquest the first he knew of the crash was the sound of a ""tinkling or rattling noise, which I thought was my mirrors catching the scaffolding"".
He added: ""Then I could see a young lady tumbling backwards off her bike. Then I stopped.""
His lorry was positioned squarely in the lane, the court heard.
Within minutes, an ambulance was at the scene and a bus driver and passers-by had stopped to try to help.
De Gerin-Ricard, who suffered a collapsed left lung, was rushed to the nearby Royal London hospital but died of multiple injuries.
Asked by the coroner if in hindsight there was anything he could have done differently, James shook his head and said no.
Asked if there was anything he could suggest to help with the safety of road cyclists, he told the court: ""Possibly with the bicycle hire scheme – the Boris bikes – they could give reflective clothing with the bikes for the riders.""
On seeing the crash, bus driver Richard Brown hit a special button in his cab that contacted the emergency services, he told the inquest. He said it was very narrow between the lorry and the scaffolding.
""It did not occur to me that she collided with the lorry but she did seem to wobble slightly, at which point she fell backwards to her right side and into the lorry,"" he said.
""I feel there was not sufficient space for Philippine to pass or attempt to pass the lorry. I think the gap was too small to go by the lorry safely.""
Asked by the coroner for some potential safety points, he suggested that perhaps roads should be kerbed off for riders at junctions, and high-visibility clothes for them would also be helpful.",200,201301TD00074
317,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24551979,'Graphic' CCTV shown of bike death,"The family of the first person to be killed on a so-called ""Boris bike"" is shown ""graphic"" CCTV of the accident at the inquest into her death.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/68230000/jpg/_68230576_68229885.jpg,2013-10-16 19:05:00+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.667659+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.36724+00,1,"The family of the first person to be killed on a so-called ""Boris bike"" has been shown ""graphic"" CCTV of the accident at the inquest into her death.
French student Philippine De Gerin-Ricard, 20, was killed on a cycling superhighway in east London.
Her family watched the moment she was knocked off her wheels by a lorry as she was cycling home through Aldgate in July.
Truck driver Richard James said he was ""very aware of cyclists"".
Coroner Mary Hassell, sitting at east London's Poplar Coroner's Court, warned the images were ""very very graphic"" showing ""Philippine coming off her bike and I imagine it would be very distressing for her family"".
'Rattling noise'
Miss De Gerin-Ricard was cycling along one of the London mayor's flagship commuter cycle routes, though the section she was in provides no segregated space for cycling, the inquest heard.
I could see a young lady tumbling backwards off her bike. Then I stopped Richard James, HGV driver
Mr James, an HGV driver for about 22 years, told the inquest he had been travelling at around 10-12mph in slow-moving traffic at about 19:00 BST.
He said the first he knew of the crash was the sound of a ""tinkling or rattling noise which I thought was my mirrors catching the scaffolding"".
""Then I could see a young lady tumbling backwards off her bike,"" he added. ""Then I stopped.""
His lorry was positioned ""squarely"" in the lane, the inquest heard.
Within minutes, an ambulance was at the scene and and passers-by and a bus driver had stopped to try to help.
Miss De Gerin-Ricard, who had a collapsed left lung, was rushed to the nearby Royal London Hospital but died of multiple injuries.
Miss De Gerin-Ricard's mother, Anne Boudet du Mochet, pleaded for road safety for cyclists in London to be tackled ""now and quickly"".
Through an interpreter, she told the court: ""The problem with cycle lanes here in London is not a new problem.
""What needs to be discussed is the provisions of lanes for cyclists.""",200,201301TD00074
319,http://road.cc/content/news/96501-death-french-student-struck-lorry-while-riding-boris-bike-accidental,"Death of French student struck by lorry while riding Boris Bike ""accidental""",TfL once again under the spotlight in week's second inquest into death of cyclist in London,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/broken%20bike.jpg?itok=hqhbLi-l,2013-10-16 23:12:33+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:53.68088+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.369216+00,1,"A verdict of accidental death has been recorded in relation to a French student who was killed by a lorry while riding a Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme bike at Aldgate on 7 July this year.
The verdict followed an inquest yesterday in which Philippine de Gerin-Ricard’s family watched harrowing footage of the moment she sustained the injuries that led to her death.
The 20-year-old, in London for a year on a work placement as part of her French university course, was the first person to be killed while riding one of the capital’s hire bikes in the three years since it was launched in July 2010.
The fatal incident took place on Barclays Cycle Superhighway 2 (CS2), which runs from Aldgate to Bow.
The inquest, at Poplar Coroner’s Court, was presided over by the same coroner who 24 hours earlier had said that she was delivering a narrative verdict in the case of Brian Dorling, killed at the Bow end of CS2 in October 2011.
As in that inquest, Transport for London (TfL) came under heavy criticism from the Metropolitan Police regarding the layout of the junction and the inadequacy of cycle safety provisions of CS2 itself, reports the London Evening Standard.
The newspaper reported that a redesign of the Aldgate gyratory system by TfL had resulted in a near-side lane that was 3 metres wide.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the lorry involved in the incident was 2.4 metres wide, while the handlebars of the Barclays Cycle Hire bike that Ms De Gerin-Ricard was riding extended 67 centimetres.
Police also said that Ms De Gerin-Ricard had mostly been in the lorry’s mirrors’ blind spot and would only have been visible for 3.72 seconds.
Proceedings were briefly suspended by Coroner Mary Hassell after the victim’s mother, Anne, left the room after twice watching CCTV footage of the moment her daughter was dragged underneath the lorry.
She died an hour later with medical staff from the Royal London Hospital unable to save her life.
TfL’s lawyer suggested to Mrs De Gerin-Ricard that it had been the lack of high-visibility clothing that had led to her daughter’s death.
In what was described as an angry response, she told the coroner: “The accident Philippine had was the straw that broke the camel's back.
""There is a problem with cycle lanes. If anything had been done, it hadn't been helpful to cyclists.
""I have heard that the clothing cyclists wear, and Philippine was wearing, was discussed here.
""In fact, what needs to be tackled is the provision of proper lanes for cyclists, so that cyclists are protected.""
Witness Richard Brown, a bus driver, described how the cyclist “seemed to wobble slightly.”
He added: “At one point she fell backwards and came over more to her right side, into the road.”
The coroner asked him what he believed the cause of the collision was. He replied: “I really feel there was not sufficient space for Philippine to attempt to pass the lorry.
“If there is going to be a cycle route it needs to be kerbed off or some kind of similar arrangement, particularly at busy junctions like Aldgate.”
Giving evidence, lorry driver Richard James, who said he was aware of cyclists and regularly checked for them, maintained he had not seen Ms De Gerin-Ricard before his vehicle struck her.
He said: “I became aware of a tinkling sound, a rattling, which I thought was my mirrors catching on the scaffolding.
“Then I see what had happened. I see in the mirror that a young lady was tumbling back off her bike.”
Following the inquest, the victim’s father shook hands with the lorry driver.
He was reported on Twitter by BBC London transport correspondent Tom Edwards to have “looked him straight in the eye while doing it,” in what appears to be an acknowledgment that the family does not hold him Mr James to blame.
",200,201301TD00074
491,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24805119,Bestival crash firm faces inquiry,"A public inquiry is to be held into a travel company after one of its coaches crashed following last year's Bestival event, killing three people.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/65074000/jpg/_65074575_62839765.jpg,2013-11-05 11:34:17+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 21:09:23.279434+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.371293+00,1,"Image caption The coach crashed through a fence and into a tree on the way back from the Isle of Wight
A public inquiry is to be held into a travel company after one of its coaches crashed following last year's Bestival event, killing three people.
The Merseypride Travel coach crashed after an almost 20-year-old tyre blew out on the return trip to Merseyside from the Isle of Wight.
The firm's boss Tracey Hannell was prosecuted and fined £4,300 in August.
The office for the Traffic Commissioner confirmed a public inquiry would take place on 16 December.
The 52-seater coach was full of friends who had left Merseyside for the festival five days earlier. The tyre blew out on the A3 in Surrey on 10 September.
Driver Colin Daulby, 63, and passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, and Michael Molloy, 18, were killed when the coach crashed into a fence and tree.
'Professional competence'
Mr Daulby, from Warrington, Miss Ogden, of Maghull in Liverpool, and musician Mr Molloy, from Woolton in Liverpool, died from multiple injuries.
The operator's passenger transport licence and Ms Hannell's repute and professional competence as a transport manager will be considered at the hearing at the commissioner's office in Goldborne near Warrington, the officer for the Traffic Commissioner said.
""The office of the Traffic Commissioner has been notified of convictions recorded against a partner named on the operator licence held by David Hannell and Tracey Hannell trading as Merseypride,"" a spokesman said.
""These offences were referred to the Traffic Commissioner for the north west of England, Beverley Bell, who determined that the matters should be examined at a public inquiry.""
The commissioner has powers to curtail, suspend or revoke an operator's licence and also disqualify individuals from carrying passengers for profit.
A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquest held in Woking, Surrey in July.
Surrey coroner Richard Travers said the ""catastrophic failure"" of a tyre had caused the accident.
Ms Hannell pleaded guilty at Guildford Magistrates' Court in August to charges of allowing the use of a vehicle with a tyre with ply or cord exposed and permitting the number of passengers to exceed the number of seats on the vehicle.
She was fined £4,000 for the first charge, £300 for the second and also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £15 surcharge.",200,201245WA73746
490,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseypride-loses-licence-after-bestival-6411651,Coach firm responsible for the death of three people loses operators' licence,Public inquiry by North West Traffic Commissioner was into suitability of coach operator to hold a licence,http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article5105614.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/3026658.jpg,2013-12-16 19:45:53+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-25 21:08:33.450381+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.373225+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A Liverpool coach firm was stripped of its operators’ licence after a crash which killed three people .
Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton, Kerry Ogden, 23, from Maghull , and driver Colin Daulby, 63, from Warrington, died when their coach crashed in Surrey as they returned from the Bestival music event on the Isle of Wight last year.
The public inquiry by the North West Traffic Commissioner was into the suitability of the coach operator, Speke-based Merseypride, to hold a licence to operate public service vehicles like buses and coaches.
Michael’s mum Frances Molloy was invited to address the inquiry by the traffic commissioner, Beverley Bell.
She said: “The coach operator has done everything in its power to cut costs. As a result, this has led to the deaths of three people, including my 18-year-old son.
“Profit shouldn’t be put ahead of lives.”
She urged the commissioner to revoke the licence of the operators - Tracey Hannell and her father David Hannell - and to make sure they never operate a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) licence again.
Neither of the Hannells attended the public inquiry.
Earlier in the hearing the commissioner heard that the coach crashed after a catastrophic failure in one of the front tyres.
The inquiry heard the coach had an “abnormally old” tyre fitted which - at 19.5 years’ old - was older than the coach itself, which was 17.5 years old.
The commissioner said: “The tyre died of old age.”
PC Dominic Gibson of Surrey police, who was the collision investigator, said the main contributing factor to the fatal crash was the tyre’s age.
He said the tyre had deteriorated from the inside out, but this would not have been apparent from a visual check of the outside of the tyre.
The inquiry also heard the coach was carrying more than the maximum of 51 passengers, one of whom - according to a passenger - was sleeping on the floor of the vehicle.
The driver was also returning to Merseyside by a different, more roundabout route than the one he had taken for the outward journey.
However, there was no blame attached to the driver, who also died in the crash.
In her summing up, Mrs Bell criticised the operator for a series of lapses in safety and maintenance.
At the time of the fatal crash, Tracey Hannell, who was the designated transport manager, was on holiday in Barbados.
As well as revoking the licence, Mrs Bell said she was considering a period of disqualification for the operators.
The inquiry will re-convene on January 9 to allow the operators to put their case regarding the period of disqualification.",200,201245WA73746
375,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-25580626,Motorcyclist dies in crash with car,A motorcyclist is killed in a collision with a car in Hampshire.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/52236000/jpg/_52236524_28_11_1---police-tape_web-1.jpg,2014-01-02 16:18:12+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:03:42.692435+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.377277+00,1,"A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a car in Hampshire.
Timothy Barfoot, 41, from Eastleigh, was riding along the B2177 Winchester Road in Waltham Chase when he collided with a BMW at about 13:45 GMT.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. The car driver, a 23-year-old woman, was treated for shock but was not otherwise injured.
Winchester Road has been closed between Paradise Lane and Clewers Hill for police investigation work.",200,2014440001838
489,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25674077,Bestival crash firm owners banned,"A father and daughter are banned from operating buses and coaches after a coach crashed, killing three people on the way back from a music festival.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/65074000/jpg/_65074575_62839765.jpg,2014-01-09 20:25:45+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 21:08:12.819898+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.379193+00,1,"Image copyright PA Image caption The coach crashed through a fence and into a tree on the way back from the Isle of Wight
A father and daughter have been banned from operating buses and coaches after a coach crashed, killing three people on the way back from a music festival.
Tracey and David Hannell ran Merseypride Travel which operated the coach travelling back from the Isle of Wight's Bestival.
A 20-year-old tyre burst on the way back to Merseyside in September 2012.
The firm's licence was revoked by the Traffic Commissioner who has now disqualified the pair indefinitely.
Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England Beverley Bell disqualified Mr and Ms Hannell from operating buses and coaches in their absence at a disqualification hearing.
The pair have 28 days to appeal against the decision.
Driver Colin Daulby, 63, from Warrington, passengers Kerry Ogden, 23, of Maghull in Liverpool, and Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton in Liverpool, were killed when the coach crashed into a fence and tree.
After a public inquiry in December, Mrs Bell revoked the firm's licence and banned Ms Hannell from working as a transport manager in the industry indefinitely.
She was fined £4,300 in August after admitting allowing the use of a vehicle with a tyre with ply or cord exposed, and permitting the number of passengers to exceed the number of seats on the vehicle.
A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquest held in Woking, Surrey in July.",200,201245WA73746
486,http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/owners-bestival-coach-crashed-a3-6492859,Owners of A3 Bestival crash coach given indefinite operator ban,"David and Tracey Hannell, who operated Merseypride Travel, have been banned from the industry following crash caused by 19-year-old tyre in which three people died",http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article5104297.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/A3-Hindhead-Tunnel-Bestival-coach-crash-7.jpg,2014-01-10 17:57:46+00,getsurrey,2017-09-25 21:06:58.318787+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.380998+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The owners of a coach that crashed on the A3 near Hindhead in 2012, killing three people, have been disqualified indefinitely from operating buses and coaches.
Father and daughter David and Tracey Hannell, operators of Merseypride Travel, were disqualified at a public inquiry held by traffic commissioner Beverley Bell on Thursday (January 9).
Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton, Kerry Ogden, 23, from Maghull, and coach driver Colin Daulby, 63, from Warrington, were all killed when an old and overworked tyre on the coach blew, causing it to come off the northbound carriageway of the A3 and hit a tree just before midnight on September 10, 2012.
The bus had been travelling back to the north west from the Bestival music event on the Isle of Wight.
A public inquiry was held by the North West Traffic Commissioner into the suitability of Merseypride Travel to hold a licence to operate public service vehicles like buses and coaches.
The inquiry ruled that the operator would be stripped of its licence when it was determined that the crash had been caused by the failure of the ""abnormally old"" tyre, which was 19-and-a-half-years-old - two years older than the coach itself.
The coach was also found to have been carrying more than its maximum capacity of 51 passengers, one of whom was understood to have been sleeping on the floor of the vehicle.
Commissioner Bell’s decision will prevent the Hannells from ever operating vehicles of this type.
She said the power to disqualify operators was one which should be used ""sparingly"" and was intended to ""keep people out of the industry"".
She added that if either Mr or Miss Hannell wanted to re-enter the industry, they would have to apply for the disqualification to be removed.
Neither was at the hearing in Warrington, but Mrs Bell read out a letter from Mr Hannell in which he said he would not be appearing at the inquiry because he felt he had been ""unfairly treated"" in the press.
“He makes it clear he does not want to become a bus or coach operator again in the future,” she said.
She said North West maintenance committees for public service vehicles were working on producing guidance on the age of tyres used by operators, and that the Department of Transport had already issued a document recommending tyres more than 10 years old should not be fitted to the front axles of buses or coaches.
“My job as traffic commissioner is to promote and ensure that operators do not just implement minimum standards but follow best practice,” she said.
“The committees are working with tyre manufacturers and with industry operators themselves to establish, promote and issue a best practice guide on the fitting of tyres and the use of tyres.”
Speaking at the previous inquiry, Michael’s mother Frances Molloy said: “The coach operator has done everything in its power to cut costs. As a result this has led to the deaths of three people, including my 18-year-old son.
""Profits shouldn’t be put ahead of lives.”",200,201245WA73746
268,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-25730324,Mobility scooter crash man dies,An elderly man dies after his mobility scooter collided with a car on a pedestrian crossing in Devon.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/72274000/jpg/_72274243_trafficbadge.jpg,2014-01-14 13:47:13+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.34581+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.387496+00,1,"An elderly man has died after his mobility scooter collided with a car on a pedestrian crossing.
The 86-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in the crash at about 11:20 GMT at New Road, South Molton in Devon on Saturday.
He was taken to North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple where he died on Monday, said police.
The driver of the car, a 79-year-old man from South Molton, was uninjured. Police are investigating.",200,201450CS2F001
824,https://www.ipcc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/investigation_commissioner_reports/Joshua_Brown_Surrey_Independent_Investigation.pdf,"","","",,"",2017-10-20 11:29:57.179391+00,2017-10-20 11:31:25.555839+00,1,"",200,2012450000592
269,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-25811371,Mobility scooter crash victim named,An 86-year-old man who died after his mobility scooter collided with a car on a pedestrian crossing in Devon is named.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/72274000/jpg/_72274243_trafficbadge.jpg,2014-01-20 13:33:57+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.350119+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.389385+00,1,"An elderly man who died days after his mobility scooter collided with a car on a pedestrian crossing has been identified.
William Lock, 86, from South Molton, Devon, suffered serious head injuries in the crash in New Road on 11 January.
He was taken to North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, where he died two days later from his injuries.
The road was closed for four hours while the scene was investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police.
The driver of the car, a 79-year-old man from South Molton, was uninjured.",200,201450CS2F001
43,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-26219323,Cyclist dies after being hit by car,Police appeal for information after the death of a 78-year-old cyclist who was involved in a collision with a car in Edinburgh.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/69936000/jpg/_69936152_dsc_7522.jpg,2014-02-16 17:25:33+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:51.978429+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.391281+00,1,"A 78-year-old cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a car in Edinburgh.
It happened as the man cycled on the B800 Kirkliston to South Queensferry at about 10:00.
Police said the man's silver mountain bike collided with a black Mercedes.
The driver of the car, who was uninjured, stopped and has been helping police with the inquiries. The road was closed for several hours while crash investigation were carried out.
Officers have appealed for witnesses.
Sgt Ross Drummond said: ""We have been unable to trace any witnesses to this accident.
""I am appealing for anyone who saw either the man on his bike - he was wearing every day clothing and was not in specialised cycling clothes - or the car around this time.
""We would like to hear from anyone who can assist us in any way.""
In a separate incident, police are also seeking information after a 59-year-old man was injured following a collision with a marked police car on Edinburgh's Wester Hailes Road.
It happened at about 23.35 on Saturday.
Police said the man was being treated for non life-threatening injuries in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.",200,2014950000892
224,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26224747,Driver arrested over cyclist's death,A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/64849000/jpg/_64849658_012898199.jpg,2014-02-17 09:49:22+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.096874+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.393157+00,1,"A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed.
The rider and Nissan Micra collided on the B480 Watlington Road at the junction with Garsington Road in Cowley, Oxford, in the early hours.
The cyclist died at the scene. The road between Grenoble Road and Pettiwell has been shut but was due to reopen soon.
The Micra driver, a 39-year-old man from Reading, is being questioned by officers.",200,201443P156024
88,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-26242085,Cyclist killed in road crash named,A 78-year-old cyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a car in Edinburgh is named by police.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73057000/jpg/_73057381_georgefairley.jpg,2014-02-18 11:49:52+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.217633+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.394958+00,1,"Image copyright Police Scotland Image caption George Fairley, from Kirkliston, died in the crash on Sunday
A 78-year-old cyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a car in Edinburgh has been named by police.
George Fairley, from Kirkliston, died after his silver mountain bike was involved in a crash with a black Mercedes on the B800 Kirkliston to South Queensferry road.
It happened at about 10:00 on Sunday.
The car driver stopped at the scene to help Mr Fairley. Police have appealed for witnesses.
PC Douglas Philip, of Police Scotland, said: ""We are renewing our appeal for witnesses to this accident to come forward.
""Mr Fairley was wearing a cycling helmet and high-viz tabard but otherwise was in every day clothing. He was riding a silver mountain bike at the time.""",200,2014950000892
164,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26237496,'Hit-and-run' cyclist critically ill,A cyclist from Warrington believed to be the victim of a hit and run in Cheshire is in a critical condition in hospital.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73059000/jpg/_73059608_73057539.jpg,2014-02-18 12:16:53+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.758154+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.396785+00,1,"Image copyright Google Image caption Officers believe a vehicle collided with a white racing bike and failed to stop
A cyclist believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Cheshire is in a critical condition in hospital.
Police said the 47-year-old man from Great Sankey, Warrington was found with serious head injuries by a passing motorist on the A57 Warrington Road, Bold Heath, near Widnes at 06:40 GMT.
Officers believe a vehicle collided with a white racing bike and failed to stop.
Police appealed for the driver of the vehicle involved to come forward.
Sgt Jason Higham, of Merseyside Police, also appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or have seen a vehicle with damage to the front passenger side that looks new to contact them.",200,201405DD01654
54,http://road.cc/content/news/111291-witness-appeal-after-78-year-old-edinburgh-cyclist-killed,Witness appeal after 78-year-old Edinburgh cyclist killed,George Fairley died following collision with Mercedes A Class on Sunday morning,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Police%20tape%20%28CC%20licensed%20by%20freefotouk%20on%20Flickr%29.jpg?itok=jL8mwVMx,2014-02-18 13:32:59+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:52.023243+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.398697+00,1,"Police Scotland are issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after a 78-year-old man was killed while cycling in Edinburgh on the morning of Sunday 16 February.
George Fairley died following a collision with a Mercedes A Class car as he rode his bike along the B800 road from Kirkliston, the suburb to the west of the city where he lived, to South Queensferry.
Other than the driver of the vehicle, who stopped at the scene and was interviewed by police, no witnesses to the fatal incident have been traced.
PC Douglas Philip of the road policing unit said: ""We are renewing our appeal for witnesses to this accident to come forward.
""Mr Fairley was wearing a cycling helmet and high-viz tabard but otherwise was in everyday clothing. He was riding a silver mountain bike at the time.
""Anyone who can assist us with our inquiries is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.""",200,2014950000892
39,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-30208367,Inquiry ordered into bike fall death,The Crown Office orders an inquiry into the death of a cyclist who fell off her bike while delivering phone books in Dumfries.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/76436000/jpg/_76436997_sheriffcourt004.jpg,2014-11-26 10:41:50+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:51.963239+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.449939+00,1,"Image caption The fatal accident inquiry will be held at Dumfries Sheriff Court
The Crown Office has ordered an inquiry into the death of a cyclist who fell off her bike while delivering phone books in Dumfries.
Sheila Hyslop, 50, died of her injuries four days after the fall on Albert Road in Dumfries in March.
She was taken to the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh for treatment to a head injury but never recovered.
A fatal accident inquiry will be held into the circumstances of her death in January at Dumfries Sheriff Court.",200,2014983109414
44,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-name-elderly-cyclist-killed-3158568,Police name elderly cyclist killed after collision with car in Kirkliston as George Fairley,THE 76-year-old was cycling on the B800 Kirkliston to South Queensferry road when his mountain bike collided with a black Mercedes A class on Sunday morning.,http://i1.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article3158565.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS32632686.jpg,2014-02-18 13:44:46+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 21:55:51.982232+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.400608+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
AN elderly cyclist who died in a crash with a car at the weekend has been named by police.
George Fairley, 78, was cycling on the B800 Kirkliston to South Queensferry road, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, when the accident happened.
His silver mountain bike was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes A class car at around 10am on Sunday, police said.
Mr Fairley, from Kirkliston, had been wearing a helmet and a high-visibility vest at the time.
The driver of the car, who was not hurt, stopped and has been helping police with the investigation.
The road was closed for several hours following the fatal crash.
Pc Douglas Philip, of Police Scotland's road policing unit, said: ""We are renewing our appeal for witnesses to this accident to come forward.
""Mr Fairley was wearing a cycling helmet and high-viz tabard but otherwise was in every day clothing. He was riding a silver mountain bike at the time.
""Anyone who can assist us with our inquiries is encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.""",200,2014950000892
374,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26240408,Motorcyclist dies in car collision,A motorcyclist is killed in a collision with a car on a road in Hampshire.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73062000/jpg/_73062244_img_0591-1.jpg,2014-02-18 14:06:45+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:02:33.171692+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.40259+00,1,"Image caption The crash happened at the junction of Southern Road and Moorhill Road, West End
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a car.
The 50-year-old woman, who has not been named, was riding a Yamaha 900cc when it was in collision with a Vauxhall in Hampshire.
Emergency services were called to the junction of Southern Road and Moorhill Road in West End shortly before 09:00 GMT.
Police said the rider was taken to hospital but died of her injuries. Officers have appealed for witnesses.",200,2014440058526
166,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-26273727,Man bailed over cyclist's death,A 38-year-old man is bailed on suspicion of causing the death by dangerous driving of a 47-year-old cyclist.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73106000/jpg/_73106530_terrybrown.jpg,2014-02-20 12:13:45+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.766944+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.40446+00,1,"From the section
Image copyright Merseyside Police Image caption Terry Brown was found injured in Warrington Road
A 38-year-old man suspected of causing the death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run collision has been bailed.
The man, from Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, was arrested on Tuesday night on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Cyclist Terry Brown, 47, was found in Warrington Road, Bold Heath, near Widnes, at about 06:40 GMT.
Police believe a vehicle was in collision with his racing bike but did not stop.
A post-mortem examination found Mr Brown, of Great Sankey, died of a head injury.",200,201405DD01654
167,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-flood-passionate-committed-cyclist-6734751,Tributes flood in for 'passionate and committed' cyclist Terry Brown,Well-liked Great Sankey commuter was killed in suspected hit and run incident,http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article6727560.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Terry-Brown.jpg,2014-02-22 13:27:38+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:52.771202+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.406316+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The cyclist killed in a hit and run near the Merseyside-Cheshire border this week has been praised as a “passionate and committed” rider.
Terry Brown was found with severe head injuries by a passing motorist on Warrington Road, Bold Heath, on Tuesday morning.
The 47-year-old, a Great Sankey commuter who cycled into Liverpool daily, was taken to Fazakerley hospital but died later the same day.
In the days that followed, tributes and condolences to his family have flooded in from fellow cyclists and riders clubs across the North West.
In a post on the North Cheshire Clarion website, Mr Brown is praised “well-liked” member of the club.
“It is with great sadness that we have to report that one of our members, Terry Brown, sadly passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side as a result of injuries received in a hit and run incident earlier in the day,” the club said.
“Terry was a passionate and committed cyclist who regularly commuted to work in Liverpool from the Great Sankey area as well as participated in weekend club runs and was a well liked member of North Cheshire Clarion who will be missed.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his family at this sad time, rest in peace Terry.”
The leaders of other clubs have also voiced their sadness. Nigel Harrop, chairman of Seamons CC, a cheshire-based club, said members sent their “sincere condolences to all the members of Terry's family”.
Liverpool Mercury chairman, Tony McQuade, added: On behalf of all our members, deepest sympathy to Terry's family and all at North Cheshire Clarion.”
Condolences were also sent to Mr Brown’s family by The Manchester Wheelers and fellow commuter-cyclists across Merseyside.
Merseyside Police have confirmed his death was caused by a vehicle that failed to stop after an incident at around 6.30am on Tuesday.
A 38-year-old man was later arrested in Warrington on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information can contact St Helens CID on 0151 777 6803, the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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160,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-26359476,Cyclist dies in collision with car,A 68-year-old cyclist dies after a collision with a car in Oxfordshire.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73237000/jpg/_73237013_73237012.jpg,2014-02-26 18:51:52+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.737036+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.408304+00,1,"A cyclist has died after a collision with a car in Oxfordshire.
The 68-year-old woman collided with a silver Ford Escort on Preston Road, Abingdon, shortly before 10:00 GMT.
She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with serious head injuries but later died. Her next of kin have been informed.
The 33-year-old man, from Abingdon, who was driving the car was not injured. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.",200,201443P251024
227,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-26373463,Prison for cyclist death driver,A driver is jailed for 36 weeks for causing the death of a cyclist in Oxfordshire.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73265000/jpg/_73265945_64665299.jpg,2014-02-27 17:45:08+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.109161+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.410145+00,1,"Image copyright Police Image caption Dave Parris died in the crash in December 2012
A driver has been jailed for 36 weeks for causing the death of a cyclist in Oxfordshire.
Dave Parris, 48, suffered fatal head injuries when he was struck by a Ford Escort driven by Daniel Fallow in December 2012.
Fallow, from Peregrine Way, Bicester, was found guilty of causing death by careless driving last month following a trial at Oxford Crown Court.
Mr Parris, who worked for the prison service, had two daughters.
The crash happened on the A4421 Neunkirchen Way, Bicester, on 4 December 2012.
Fallow was also banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended driving test.
A statement released by Mr Parris' family after the crash described him as a ""family man"" who ""always had time for his friends"".
PC Sian Pringle said: ""The case highlights the importance of drivers being vigilant, careful and driving at an appropriate speed for the conditions.""",200,201243P003122
384,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/family-release-hospital-photograph-of-cyclist-killed-after-regent-street-crash-as-warning-to-9196427.html,Family release hospital photograph of cyclist killed after Regent,"The family of a cyclist who died three weeks after a crash in the West End today released the last picture of him in hospital to warn motorists to take extra care on London’s roads. Retired teacher Michael Mason, 70, was an experienced cyclist who was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington after the accident in Regent Street on February 25.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2014/03/17/09/Michael-Mason.jpg,2014-03-17 07:52:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-23 23:36:37.887803+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.411963+00,1,"The family of a cyclist who died three weeks after a crash in the West End today released the last picture of him in hospital to warn motorists to take extra care on London’s roads.
Retired teacher Michael Mason, 70, was an experienced cyclist who was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington after the accident in Regent Street on February 25.
He was placed into a coma after suffering a severe brain injury, fractured skull and broken ribs. His family gathered at his hospital bedside to commemorate his 70th birthday last Monday. Mr Mason is the second cyclist to be killed in the capital this year. Fourteen cyclists died last year.
The life support machine was switched off four days later after he slipped into a “permanent vegetative state” three weeks after colliding with a black Nissan in Regent Street.
Today his daughter, Anna Tatton-Brown, 33, described Mr Mason as her “best friend”.
The family today released a picture of him taken as he lay gravely injured in hospital, as “an illustration of what can happen to cyclists on London’s roads”.
She said: “Dad was always cycling. He has been riding in London ever since he moved here in the 70s, so if this can happen to someone like him who had so much road sense, it can happen to anyone.
“He was very experienced and had cycled all across London. My dad always kept very fit and was surgically welded to his bike ever since he was a teenager, which is why it came as such a shock.
“We are heartbroken. He was one of life’s genuinely nice and funny people. He was the best dad in the world and my best friend. I think I have spoken to him every day for the past 33 years.
“He had a wicked sense of humour and loved art and photography. We’ve been inundated with messages from people.”
Mrs Tatton-Brown, a senior BBC news broadcast journalist, told how her father, originally from Newcastle and a supporter of better road cycling safety, had been found carrying a donor card.
She added: “We realised how important it must have been to him, and his kidneys have gone off to one or two people. His final act was to help people save lives and we’re proud of that.”
She added: “One of the last conversations he had with me was that he was worried about how negligent some drivers can be in London and that cyclists need more room.
“As a family we don’t know what happened, but something needs to be done to improve road safety.”
His family, including three sisters, two daughters and ex-wife, held a bedside vigil and sang Happy Birthday to the teacher from Kentish Town, north London, last Monday.
He had been riding home from Apple’s Regent Street store after attending lessons on how to use photography software.
A police spokesman said a female driver was questioned over the incident outside the University of Westminster after stopping, but no arrests were made.
Mr Mason, who is survived also by his other elder daughter, Sarah, had been an on-call teacher at Westminster’s Grey Coat Hospital school for five years and was previously an interior designer.",200,201401TD00015
215,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-26697804,Driver arrested after cyclist killed,A woman is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist dies in a collision in Kent.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73747000/jpg/_73747827_image.jpg,2014-03-22 13:36:56+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.05921+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.414183+00,1,"Image caption Accident investigators were at the scene for several hours
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist died in a collision in Kent.
Police said the woman was driving a Peugeot 206 which crashed on the A2990 Thanet Way near Chestfield, Whitstable, at 04:04 GMT.
The cyclist, in his 30s and from the Ashford area, died at the scene.
Both carriageways were closed for several hours while accident investigators gathered evidence.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.",200,2014460239555
214,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-26714073,Second arrest over cyclist's death,A second person is arrested after a cyclist on a charity bike ride in Kent is killed.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73756000/jpg/_73756818_christiansmith.jpg,2014-03-24 11:18:10+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.055886+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.420483+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Christian Smith started his 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" fundraising ride on Friday
A second person has been arrested after a cyclist on a charity ride in Kent, was killed in a collision with a car.
Christian Smith, 38, from Boughton Aluph, Kent, was raising money for mental health charity Mind when he died on the Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield.
Since his death at 04:00 GMT on Saturday, donations have reached more than £60,000.
A man, 19, is now the second person to be arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The first person, an 18-year-old woman, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
Mr Smith began his ""Kent Epic"" 248-mile trip round Kent and Sussex on Friday.
The crash, which involved a blue Peugeot 206, took place on the A2990. Mr Smith was declared dead at the scene.
'Valuable information'
Kent Police have appealed for a taxi driver who passed the scene of the crash to contact them.
Investigating officer PC Jamie Woodhams said: ""I do not believe this driver was involved in the collision but I believe he or she could hold valuable information for us and I would urge the driver to contact me as soon as possible.""
On Mr Smith's JustGiving page he said he wanted to support Mind to help end the stigma attached to people with mental health problems.
""I have had my own misfortune to suffer from a spate of poor mental health, which was unexpected and has been a real 'game changer' in how I now view the future,"" he said.
""It has been a tough road to get to this point, but I have been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends.""",200,2014460239555
211,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-26734694,Charity cyclist family pays tribute,"The family of a man who was killed while on a charity bike ride in Kent have said they are ""moved beyond belief"" by the outpouring of support since his death.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/73756000/jpg/_73756818_christiansmith.jpg,2014-03-25 14:36:59+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.043531+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.422481+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Christian Smith started his 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" fundraising ride on Friday
The family of a man who was killed while on a charity bike ride have said they are ""moved beyond belief"" by the outpouring of support since his death.
Christian Smith, 38, was raising money for mental health charity Mind when he was in a collision with a car on the Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield, Kent.
More than £68,000 has poured in to his JustGiving webpage since his death on Saturday.
Mr Smith had a target of £1,000 for his ride, circumnavigating Kent and Sussex.
The father-of-three, from Boughton Aluph in Kent, began his 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" 248-mile trip on Friday.
The crash, which involved a blue Peugeot 206, took place on the A2990 at about 04:00 GMT. Mr Smith was declared dead at the scene.
'Great comfort'
In a statement released through Kent Police, his family said: ""Even in the depths of our grief we are moved beyond belief at the outpouring of love and support that has been shown by so many, especially as most didn't even know Christian.
""His story has touched cyclists and mental health sufferers, families and individuals across the world.
""He is a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who will always be so dearly loved and remembered.
""We are all so proud of everything that he has achieved. His death was tragic and we pray that no one else has to suffer similar sorrow and heartache.
""Christian had a great sense of humour, he loved life, his family and was a dedicated cyclist.""
Mr Smith's family and friends posted a statement on his JustGiving page thanking the donors who have helped smash his fund-raising target.
It said: ""Taking on this challenge was Christian's way of doing something positive to make sure that people facing mental health problems are not alone, and the many messages of support and generosity of donations are a great comfort to us at this extremely sad and difficult time.""
A man, 19, and a woman, 18, were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and subsequently bailed.",200,2014460239555
161,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-27010129,"Boy cyclist, 12, killed in car crash",A 12-year-old cyclist is killed after being hit by a car in Oxfordshire.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74214000/jpg/_74214064_cyclistscene.jpg,2014-04-13 15:19:36+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.741668+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.424457+00,1,"Image caption The boy was treated at the scene before being taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital
A 12-year-old cyclist has been killed after being hit by a car in Oxfordshire.
The collision happened at the junction with the A420 westbound, near Southmoor, at 16:40 BST on Saturday.
The boy was treated at the scene and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he was pronounced dead.
It is understood the 12-year-old was local to the area. Any witnesses are being asked to contact Thames Valley Police.
A spokesman for the force said: ""As he reached the short section of Charney Road between Spring Hill and the A420 he was involved in a collision with a grey Honda CRV being driven towards Swindon.""",200,201443P072044
91,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-27052958,Cyclist killed on rural road,A cyclist is killed on the A926 between Maryton and Kirreimuir after a collision involving a small van.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74063000/jpg/_74063985_dsc_7494.jpg,2014-04-16 14:00:04+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.237887+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.426419+00,1,"A cyclist has died after a collision with a small van on a rural road in Angus.
Emergency services were called to a section of the A926 between Maryton and Kirriemuir at about 10:30.
The man, believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The section of the road was closed to allow officers to investigate the incident.",200,2014930000184
57,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-27064274,Cyclist killed in Angus crash named,Police name a cyclist killed in a crash with a van on the A926 in Angus as Grant Gourlay of Dundee.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/74291000/jpg/_74291653_dsc_7494.jpg,2014-04-17 09:45:44+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.036279+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.430335+00,1,"A cyclist who was killed in a crash in Angus has been named by police as Grant Gourlay of Dundee.
The 48-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision with a van on the A926 between Maryton and Kirriemuir at 10:30 on Wednesday.
Mr Gourlay's family said he would be ""greatly missed"".
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland's Tayside division said inquiries were continuing and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.",200,2014930000184
289,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-27289869,Death crash driver named by police,Police say the 79-year-old man who died in a crash in Tain on Monday was local resident Robert Shearer Beveridge.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/70050000/jpg/_70050128_dsc_7494.jpg,2014-05-06 06:38:33+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.484518+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.432301+00,1,"Police have released the name of a man who died in a crash in Tain on Monday.
He was 79-year-old Robert Shearer Beveridge, who lived locally.
Mr Beveridge died when his car crashed in Castle Street, Tain. No other vehicle was involved.
Specialist investigators from Police Scotland closed the road while they gathered evidence. The police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.",200,201491NJ05106
89,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27746410,Cyclist dies after pedestrian crash,A cyclist dies of head injuries after colliding with a pedestrian and falling onto the road in St Andrews on Friday.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/75368000/jpg/_75368304_dsc_7498.jpg,2014-06-07 15:10:01+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.224519+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.434072+00,1,"A cyclist has died of head injuries after colliding with a pedestrian in St Andrews on Friday afternoon.
The 63-year-old woman was cycling on Bridge Street at about 15:50 when she collided with a man on foot.
The pair both fell onto the road near to the junction with Kinnessburn Road. The woman suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital.
The man was not seriously injured but left the scene before police arrived and officers are trying to trace him.
Sgt Iain Hutchison, who is leading the inquiry, said: ""Police are still trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and we are eager to hear from members of the public who were in the area at the time of the collision.
""In particular we would like to speak with the male pedestrian involved in the collision. We would like to stress this is just to assist with our inquiry.
""We are also keen to trace an elderly couple and a male pedestrian who were walking down Bridge Street at the time of the accident as they may hold vital information as to what happened.""",200,2014941400915
407,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2750/,"Fatal collision 2 January 2015, Altrincham, Cheshire",Karen Clayton was cycling in a contraflow cycle lane on Moss Lane when she and a pedestrian collided. The collision knocked her to the ground and she was reportedly then hit by a car. She sustained…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-02 17:15:48+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 10:37:44.896442+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.476516+00,1,"Karen Clayton was cycling in a contraflow cycle lane on Moss Lane when she and a pedestrian collided. The collision knocked her to the ground and she was reportedly then hit by a car. She sustained fatal head injuries, although it is not clear from the available reports whether these were caused by falling onto the road or by being struck by the car.
Senior coroner John Pollard recorded a verdict of accidental death and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report, highlighting issues with the road layout in the vicinity.",200,201506M006977
109,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27769045,Fatal cyclist crash pedestrian found,A pedestrian involved in a Fife crash with a cyclist who later died is traced following a police appeal.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/75403000/jpg/_75403048_dsc_7494.jpg,2014-06-09 16:01:55+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.381496+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.435957+00,1,"A pedestrian involved in a Fife crash with a cyclist who later died has been traced following a police appeal.
The incident happened at about 15:50 on Friday in Bridge Street, St Andrews. A couple who witnesses the crash have also been traced by police.
The 63-year-old female rider and the man, who was on foot, both fell onto the road near the junction with Kinnessburn Road.
The pedestrian was not seriously injured.
The cyclist was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with serious head injuries but later died.
Sgt Iain Hutchison, of Police Scotland, said: ""Police are still trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and we are eager to hear from members of the public who were in the area at the time of the collision.
""Police Scotland have traced the couple and the male pedestrian referred to in recent press releases, however they are still keen to speak to anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation and have asked that they contact police immediately.""",200,2014941400915
467,https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2014/jun/11/police-hunt-pavement-cyclist-who-killed-81-year-old-woman-in-oldham,Police hunt pavement cyclist following death of 81-year-old woman,Detectives in Greater Manchester are searching for a man in his 20s who knocked over an elderly woman in Oldham who later died in hospital. Helen Pidd reports,https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/6/11/1402482174055/b6aca0ce-fc54-4929-98ac-747f68244a75-2060x1236.jpeg?w=1200&h=630&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy&bm=normal&ba=bottom%2Cleft&blend64=aHR0cHM6Ly91cGxvYWRzLmd1aW0uY28udWsvMjAxNi8wNS8yNS9vdmVybGF5LWxvZ28tMTIwMC05MF9vcHQucG5n&s=4dde28d538380e461536f0b729810b8c,2014-06-11 10:27:39+00,the Guardian,2017-09-25 13:52:38.913158+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.438174+00,1,"Detectives in Greater Manchester are searching for a man in his 20s who knocked over an elderly woman in Oldham who later died in hospital. Helen Pidd reports
Police in Oldham are searching for a cyclist who knocked down an elderly woman when riding on the pavement.
The 81-year-old was hit outside her home on Monday 26 May while unloading her shopping from her car on Rochdale Road in Royton.
She was taken to hospital but died a week later, Greater Manchester police (GMP) said on Wednesday.
The exact cause of death is not yet known and a post mortem has yet to take place.
The person riding the bike was a man in his 20s, GMP said.
Steve Brickell, the police coroner's officer, said: “On behalf of the coroner we are investigating this woman’s death and I am keen to speak to witnesses to the incident and more importantly the cyclist involved.
“You may not have been aware just how seriously the woman was injured but it is vitally important we speak to you.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Coroner's Officer at Heywood police station on 0161 856 4742 .
",200,201406Q087585
280,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/stockley-royton-oldham-granddaughters-plea-7253954,Daughter's plea for cyclist to come forward after he knocked over grandma who later died,May Stockley was just going home when the cyclist knocked her to the pavement outside her house on Rochdale Road,http://i4.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article7253970.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS39061921.jpg,2014-06-11 16:14:00+00,men,2017-09-23 21:55:53.432467+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.440029+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The daughter of an elderly grandma who died after being knocked over by a cyclist riding on the pavement has issued a heart rending appeal for him to come forward.
May Stockley, 81, from Royton, Oldham, had just returned from a shopping trip with daughter Susan, 57, when the accident took place.
May was knocked to the pavement by the cyclist outside her Rochdale Road home and taken to hospital with injuries including a broken arm and fractured shoulder.
She died nine days later at Royal Oldham Hospital - but no witnesses have come forward and it’s still not known what caused her death.
Susan, who lived with her mother, said: “The cyclist should not have been on the pavement and he needs to come forward so we can find out what happened. In hospital my mum said she forgave him and it was only an accident. Perhaps he just clipped her. Knowing won’t bring her back, but at the moment we know nothing. It will always haunt me. In the ambulance my mum said ‘we shouldn’t have gone shopping should we?’
Susan had just carried some shopping bags into their kitchen when the cyclist ran in shouting ‘I’ve just knocked a lady down, phone an ambulance’. Susan ran out to find her mother on the ground while a neighbour called the ambulance.
Susan added: “The cyclist kept asking if she was okay and saying sorry. But then we went to hospital and I never saw him again. I can’t remember anything about him, it’s all a blur. I don’t know what I’ll do without her. She was my best friend, my only friend. She was a lovely happy-go-lucky lady. I don’t know what to do.”
Despite health problems including deep vein thrombosis and asthma, May was independent and drove regularly. She and Susan were planning to take their annual trip to Spain next month.
She was well-known in the community as a dressmaker, and used to run an alterations shop in Oldham called ‘May’s’.
Police coroner’s officer Steve Brickell said: “On behalf of the coroner we are investigating this woman’s death and I am keen to speak to witnesses to the incident and more importantly the cyclist involved.”
Anyone with information about the May 26 incident should call GMP’s serious collision investigation unit on 0161 856 4742.",200,201406Q087585
259,http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/doctors-missed-crash-victim-s-stroke-9660858.html,Doctors missed crash victim’s stroke,A pedestrian hit by a cyclist died nine days later after doctors failed to spot signs he suffered a stroke.,"",2014-08-11 10:06:06+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-23 21:55:53.272477+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.442071+00,1,"A pedestrian hit by a cyclist died nine days later after doctors failed to spot signs he suffered a stroke.
David Purkis, 58, from West Wickham, was hit by the cyclist in Regent Street on July 25 last year. He appeared to be unhurt by the collision and even spoke to the cyclist afterwards.
But three days later the married father-of-two complained of blurred vision, dizziness and a headache. He was rushed to Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley, where he had a CT scan. An inquest heard Dr Sale Ogbobi, consultant radiologist, failed to spot signs Mr Purkis had suffered a dissected artery in his neck, causing a blood clot on his brain.
Dr Ogbobi had checked the scans on his home computer and told Southwark coroner’s court his computer software did not have a “stroke setting”. He said: “He had slurred speech and dizziness so the most likely cause was a head injury, that was what I was treating this as.”
Expert witness neurosurgeon Dr Peter Ward said radiologists may have been “distracted” by the accident, “focusing on a possible head injury” and failed to notice a dissected artery which showed up on CAT scans.
On July 29 he was discharged from hospital but rushed back later that afternoon. Despite surgery he died on August 3.
Coroner Philip Barlow recorded a narrative verdict and said he accepted the evidence of Dr Ward and A&E consultant Dr Andrew Hobart that the collision had not caused the dissected artery.
He said: “Dr Hobart told me that if the problem had been recognised at the first scan, Mr Purkis would have been admitted to the specialised stroke unit. However, he also said there are limited options to prevent a dissected artery and actually treating a stroke at that stage.”
The coroner added: “However, failure to admit Mt Purkis from the first A&E attendance denied him the chance of a better outcome. Mr Purkis could have suffered serious neurological damage in any event, it is impossible to say. We are not able to say whether earlier admission would have prevented the death.”
Mr Purkis’s widow, Ann, had written “two very touching letters about what he was like in life” and Mr Barlow said to his family: “I offer you my condolences of such a sad and tragic loss.”
A spokeswoman for King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: “At the time of Mr Purkis’s death, the Princess Royal University Hospital was under the management of the now-dissolved South London Healthcare Trust.
“The hospital is now under the management of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
“We are working with Medica, an independent tele-radiology reporting service who reviewed and reported this head CT scan, to ensure the highest quality reporting for our patients.
“We offer our sincerest condolences to Mr Purkis’s family.”",200,201301TD00086
41,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-29202534,Cyclist who died in crash named,A cyclist who died from her injuries after a crash during a national cycling event near Loch Earn is named by police.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/77549000/jpg/_77549545_a85.jpg,2014-09-15 07:05:20+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:51.969956+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.444087+00,1,"Image copyright Google Image caption A 71-mile diversion was set up after the A85 was closed at the junction with the A827 Killin road
A woman who was involved in a crash while taking part in a national cycling event has died from her injuries.
Police said Sally Preece, 49, from Cheltenham, was seriously injured in the collision on the A85, near Loch Earn, just after 11:00 BST on Friday.
She died in hospital on Saturday.
Ms Preece was taking part in the Ride Across Britain cycling event when the accident happened. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing.",200,2014961401513
86,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/grieving-husbands-tribute-after-bank-4266531,Bank worker killed during charity Land's End bike ride,"Mum-of-two Sally Preece, a Lloyds bank worker, died after being hit by a car while she cycled close to Loch Earn in Scotland",http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article4266635.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/sally-preece-main.jpg,2014-09-16 08:26:23+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:52.204891+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.445955+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A grieving husband has paid tribute to his wife after she was killed during a charity cycle ride between Land's End and John O'Groats.
Mum-of-two Sally Preece died after being hit by a car while she cycled close to Loch Earn in Scotland.
The Lloyds bank worker was taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain.
Her devastated husband Nick said today ""Sally was the most wonderful, loving wife and devoted mother to our children Brad (16) and Amy (13).
""The opportunity to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats whilst raising over £4,000 for Alzheimer's was another challenge she could not resist.
""She trained for many months, and being a keen cyclist and having already completed the London Marathon, became one of the fittest and leading riders on the event.
""For Sally, it was leaving her family behind that was the biggest hurdle, being in tears during her last phone call as she was so looking forward to her return.""
Mr Preece said his wife would be ""sadly missed"" by her family and wide circle of friends.
He said: ""Only her own physical and inner strength permitted her to survive the initial collision long enough for her family to say their final farewells.
""She always put others before herself, and would be pleased to know that her organ donation could help at the end of her own life.
""But she would have been completely heartbroken to see the impact of her passing on those closest to her, and not to see the lives of her beloved children develop. Sally may you rest in peace, you are a beautiful person taken all too prematurely.""
Mrs Preece's sister-in-law, Suzette Pennell said: ""Sally was absolutely dedicated to anything she turned her mind to. Her family, her work and her cycling.
""She had put in hours of training for the cycle ride. She was raising money for the Alzheimer's Society . She had run several marathons before, and did really well in the London Marathon.
""She gave that up because of arthritis in her feet and started cycling instead.
""She was completely dedicated to her family and her two children. If there was anything going on in the family she was always at the heart of it, always organising something.
""She never had a bad word to say about anyone, and it's impossible to say a bad word about her. She was just so nice and lively and cheerful.""
Mrs Preece had hoped to raise £4,000 for the Alzheimer's Society. At the moment donations to her charity page justgiving.com/Sally-Preece-RAB total more than £5,000.
On her page, Mrs Preece wrote that she was taking part in the ride because she wanted to challenge herself and said it would be very difficult and added: ""But this is nothing compared with dementia and what it can do to sufferers and their families/friends. It is a horrible scary thing and nobody is immune.""
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: ""We are shocked and saddened by this devastating news and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sally at this very difficult time.
""She was a delight and pleasure to work with and passionate about fundraising for charities. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.""",200,2014961401513
213,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-29756454,Woman in court over cyclist death,An 18-year-old woman appears in court over the death of a cyclist killed in a crash with a car while on a 24-hour charity bike ride in March.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/78500000/jpg/_78500651_christiansmith.jpg,2014-10-24 11:10:51+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.052339+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.447953+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Christian Smith was on a 24-hour ""Kent Epic"" fundraising ride
An 18-year-old woman has appeared in court over the death of a cyclist killed in a crash with a car while on a 24-hour charity bike ride in Kent.
Christian Smith, 38, from Boughton Aluph, near Ashford was cycling on the A2990 Old Thanet Way, near Chestfield, Whitstable on 22 March.
Bethany Mackie, from Herne Bay appeared before Canterbury magistrates accused of causing death by dangerous driving.
She is also charged with drink driving and failing to stop.
Ms Mackie did not enter a plea and the case was transferred to Canterbury Crown Court. She is next due to appear for a preliminary hearing on 10 November.
Image caption Bethany Mackie is charged with causing death by dangerous driving
She was granted unconditional bail.
Mr Smith was raising money for mental health charity Mind when he crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On his JustGiving page he said he wanted to support Mind to raise awareness of the support it offered and to help end the stigma attached to people with mental health problems.
Donations, some made after Mr Smith's death, have reached more than £82,000. His target was £1,000.",200,2014460239555
408,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2752/,"Fatal collision 3 January 2015, Colwall, Herefordshire",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-03 10:35:36+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 10:38:39.141143+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.478349+00,1,"",200,201522E500039
346,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-30929816,PC cleared over student crash death,A police officer is cleared of causing the death of a student who was hit by an unmarked police car in Birmingham.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/53545000/jpg/_53545991_006677211-1.jpg,2015-01-22 10:31:19+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:19:24.289272+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.529303+00,1,"A police officer has been cleared of causing the death of a student hit by his unmarked police car.
Xuan Wei Zhang, 24, from China, was struck outside Newtown shopping centre in Birmingham in April 2012.
PC Vaughan Lowe, 43, had been responding to reports of a stolen vehicle at the time of the crash.
He was found not guilty of causing death by careless driving after a 10-day trial, but could still face a police disciplinary hearing.
PC Lowe was cleared by a jury at Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday.
Following the case the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Mr Lowe could be disciplined because he faced accusations of gross misconduct.
'Gross misconduct'
IPCC Deputy Chair Rachel Cerfontyne said its report had been passed on to Mr Zhang's family and West Midlands Police.
""It found that PC Lowe had a case to answer for gross misconduct as his driving fell below the required standard and failed to comply with a number of national and force-wide policies, as well as the Highway Code,"" she said.
Mr Zhang had been using a crossing at the time of the crash. He suffered head and back injuries and later died in hospital.
PC Lowe's unmarked BMW had its sirens and lights activated at the time.
West Midlands Assistant Chief Constable Gary Cann said there were ""no winners"" from the court verdict.
""A family remain grieving for a loved one and a highly-skilled police officer who has dedicated his life to public service - and who had an otherwise unblemished driving history - will forever be haunted by the events of that night,"" he said.
PC Lowe, who joined the force in 1990, was suspended from driving duties after the crash but remained in active service until charges were brought in November 2013.
The force said it would now review the suspension.",200,201220W035972
192,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30334984,Wheelchair man dies in lorry crash,"Police investigate after an 80-year-old man is killed in a collision with a bin lorry in Sheriffmuir, near Dunblane.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79514000/jpg/_79514827_dsc_0515.jpg,2014-12-04 17:00:56+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.962286+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.451849+00,1,"Image caption The collision occurred on Sheriffmuir Road near Dunblane
An 80-year-old man has died after his electric wheelchair collided with a bin lorry in Stirlingshire.
The pensioner was injured in the crash at about 10:00 on Wednesday at Sheriffmuir, near Dunblane.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Sheriffmuir Road, but the man later died.
Officers are examining the circumstances and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Stirling Council is also investigating.
Robert Steenson, director of housing and environment at the council, said: ""I can confirm that a council vehicle was involved in a fatal incident with a pedestrian in Sheriffmuir yesterday.
""Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the victim's family at this difficult time.
""We are working closely with colleagues at Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive to investigate this tragic incident. We will also carry out our own internal investigation.""",200,2014961402032
503,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-30429098,Bus and car crash kills two people,Two people die and four people are injured when a car and a bus collide.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79667000/jpg/_79667316_b4e5af2f-b366-4d21-85cf-10537da27d3e.jpg,2014-12-11 13:22:31+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 21:26:19.710498+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.45407+00,1,"Image copyright Google Image caption The car and bus collided on the A60 Mansfield Road
Two people have died and four people have been injured after a car and a bus collided.
The man and woman in the Vauxhall Corsa died at the scene of the crash, which was on the A60 Mansfield Road in Nottinghamshire.
The bus driver and three passengers were taken to hospital.
The bus and car collided at about 21:45 GMT on Wednesday, between the junctions with Forest Lane and Kighill Lane, near Ravenshead.
Nottinghamshire Police has asked for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.",200,201431D288814
330,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-man-hit-bus-critical-8322703,#Liverpool man hit by bus in critical condition in hospital,64-year-old remains in Walton Hospital after Netherley collision,http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article8322742.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53321490.jpg,2014-12-22 15:09:13+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:53.757651+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.456192+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
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A 64-year-old man remained in a ""stable but critical condition"" in hospital today after being hit by a bus in Netherley.
The cyclist was hit by a single-decker bus on Wood Lane on Saturday morning.
The injured man has been taken to Walton Hospital and his condition is described as critical but stable.
The impact of the crash completely shattered the windscreen of the bus.
After the ambulance had left the scene, the mangled light blue Correra mountain bike was left on the side of the road with its back wheel badly damaged.
The incident took place on Saturday morning at 8.45am.
Two ambulances, six police cars and two motorbikes were at the scene to aid the injured man.
Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses of the incident.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747.
In West Derby, a woman was taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a car.
The incident happened at 9.55pm on Friday evening on Queens Drive, at the junction of East Prescott Road.
The driver of the car co-operated with police.
Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact police on 101.",200,2014051400727
311,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/two-men-quizzed-after-couple-4886705,Two men quizzed after couple hit by car that mounted pavement while allegedly racing,A woman was thrown 30ft and suffered “life-threatening” head injuries. Her partner is stable in hospital,http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article4886436.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Caversham-Road-ReadingJPG.jpg,2014-12-28 22:06:10+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:53.634109+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.458161+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Two men were last night being quizzed after a couple were hit by a car that mounted the pavement while allegedly racing another vehicle.
The couple, in their 30s, were walking together on the pavement while enjoying a Christmas visit.
The woman was thrown 30ft and suffered “life-threatening” head injuries. Her partner is stable in hospital.
Residents living near the scene told how the woman victim, who suffered life-threatening head injuries, was thrown across a garden and into the front door of a house by the high speed impact.
The man suffered severe head and leg injuries when he landed on the pavement two houses away from the impact scene.
Eye-witnesses claimed that the driver of a silver Vauxhall Astra appeared to lose control while racing a red coloured Seat Leon at high speed. The car then slewed onto the pavement and ploughed into the pedestrians before hitting a garden wall.
Police confirmed that they were investigating whether the cars were racing up the busy residential town centre road.
The horrific crash happened in the centre of Reading, Berkshire, at about 9pm on Saturday evening.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and the injured couple were taken to hospitals in Oxford and Reading.
It was understood that they were visiting Reading for Christmas and were not from Berkshire.
Neighbours reported hearing an “incredible bang” as the car veered onto the pavement, smashing through the brick wall and sending the pedestrians flying.
Bobby Sidhu, manager of a convenience store a few doors away, said: “It was like a wall of sound. It was this huge bang.”
The 31-year-old was inside his shop when the crash happened but came out and sprinted a short distance down the street to see what had happened.
“The lady was very serious. Blood was coming from the head and it looked like she had broken something on her neck or back,” he said.
“The man was bleeding badly too.”
A young woman, living close to the scene of the crash, was watching television in her living room when she heard what she described as an enormous sound and knew “something really bad” had happened.
She raced outside, where she discovered a scene of carnage, with her neighbour’s wall knocked down, a woman lying unconscious and a man further up the road, also badly injured.
“Then I just saw the woman,” she said.
“She wasn’t moving at all and there was a lot of blood.”
The critically ill woman was taken by ambulance to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where her injuries were described as “life-threatening.” the man, believed to be her partner, was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, where he was detained in a stable condition.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said that officers were appealing for witnesses following the serious collision.
“Shortly after 9pm a silver Vauxhall Astra was travelling in Caversham Road, close to the junction with Swansea Road, when it mounted the pavement and was involved in a collision with two pedestrians and a wall,” said the spokesman.
“One of the pedestrians, a woman aged in her 30s, sustained a life-threatening head injury and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where she remains in a critical condition.”
Investigating officer Sergeant Gabriel Snuggs, from the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who saw the Vauxhall Astra travelling prior to the collision.
“A red Seat Leon was travelling in the vicinity of the Astra and I would also like to appeal to anyone who saw this vehicle at around the time of the collision to speak to police,” he said.
The police spokesman said that officers were still trying to trace relatives of the couple and were witholding details until they had been contacted.
Police said later that the two men arrested were both from Reading. One was alleged to have fled the scene following the crash.
“One man was aged 23 years and the other aged 26,” said the spokesman.
“One man was arrested at the scene and other at a residential house. They were both detained on suspicion of dangerous driving are remain in custody,” the spokesman added.",200,201443W297124
128,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-30622207,Cyclist dies after car collision,A 79-year-old cyclist dies after his bicycle collides with a car in East Sussex.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79966000/jpg/_79966334_79966329.jpg,2014-12-29 17:20:15+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.533676+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.460284+00,1,"From the section
Image copyright Google Image caption The collision happened outside Nutley service station
A 79-year-old cyclist has died after his bicycle was in collision with a car on the A22 in East Sussex.
Michael Long, of Hop Gardens, Fairwarp, near Uckfield, died at the scene in Nutley shortly before 10:00 GMT on Sunday.
He collided with a Renault Megane travelling south as he was heading north outside Nutley service station.
The car driver, a 32-year-old man from East Grinstead, was unhurt. Land and air ambulance paramedics attended.
The A22 at Nutley was closed for six hours.
Sussex Police appealed for witnesses to contact them.",200,2014471407639
275,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/caversham-road-collision-woman-pedestrian-8363956,Caversham Road collision: woman pedestrian died in hospital,Police are still appealing for witnesses to the collision involving two pedestrians on Saturday when a car mounted the pavement,http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article8363951.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53672147.jpg,2014-12-30 18:17:07+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.395364+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.462417+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A 36-year-old woman pedestrian injured in a collision in Caversham Road on Saturday died in the John Radcliffe Hospital today.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision in Reading at around 9pm when a silver Vauxhall Astra was travelling in Caversham Road close to the junction with Swansea Road and mounted the pavement.
It was involved in a collision with two pedestrians and a wall.
The other pedestrian, a man in his 30s, suffered serious leg and head injuries and remains in the Royal Berkshire Hospital in a stable condition.
Flowers with a message to ""Irene"" were left at the scene of the collision today.
Investigating officer Sergeant Ashley Hannibal, from the Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, said: “I would like to re-appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision who has not already spoken to the police to do so.
“I would also like to speak to anyone who saw the Vauxhall Astra travelling prior to the collision and anyone who saw a red Seat Leon was travelling in the vicinity of the Astra at around the time of the collision.”
Anyone who can help the police should call Sgt Hannibal based at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Three Mile Cross on 101 and quote URN 1261 of 27/12.",200,201443W297124
348,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/bcu-student-knocked-down-newtown-8479516,"BCU student knocked down in Newtown by policeman was 'reckless', court told","Zhang Xuan Wei 'did not look properly' when he stepped onto the A34 and was hit by Pc Vaughan Lowe's BMW, jury hears",http://i2.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article171175.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/the-scene-of-the-accident-which-killed-xuan-wei-zhang-598909213.jpg,2015-01-20 11:11:07+00,birminghammail,2017-09-23 22:19:57.416345+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.525223+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A Birmingham student knocked down by a policeman who protects the Royal Family was “reckless” as he crossed the road, a jury was told.
Zhang Xuan Wei did “not look properly at all” when he stepped into the carriageway and was hit by Pc Vaughan Lowe as the officer responded to an emergency, Warwick Crown Court heard.
Brian Dean, defending, said the Chinese student’s conduct was “unexpected, unpredictable” and “reckless”.
He said: “Mr Zhang did not look when he got to the edge of the kerb; Mr Zhang did not look before he got to the crossing; Mr Zhang did not pay any heed to the Highway Code; Mr Zhang did not look properly at all.
“He sprinted.”
Mr Dean went on: “It doesn’t matter whether you were brought up in Birmingham or Dorset, you were brought up to look before crossing the road; and children here and no doubt in China are taught not to run out into the road.
“Hazards are created, but it’s said the driver on his way to an emergency is the one at fault.
“With the benefit of hindsight we can all be critical of the actions of others; but this was unexpected, completely unexpected.”
Birmngham City University student Mr Zhang, aged 24, was hit by Lowe’s unmarked BMW on a pelican crossing on the A34 Newtown Row in April 2012.
The car was displaying blue lights and sounding its siren.
Graham Reeds QC, prosecuting, earlier told the court that, although Lowe had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph, he was still driving too fast.
The 43-year-old officer, a West Midlands Police advanced driver from Stourbridge, has denied causing death by careless driving.
The court previously heard Lowe was a member of the Special Escort Group and had protected Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Mr Dean said that by sprinting onto the crossing, Mr Zhang created a hazard that even someone doing 12mph would have had difficulty avoiding.
He said the layout at the crossing was “bad” and pedestrian had to contend with a “blind spot”.
Mr Dean told the jury: “The prosecution want you to make Pc Vaughan Lowe criminally liable for the layout and for Mr Zhang’s unexpected, unpredictable, reckless conduct.
“He either didn’t hear the sirens or see the flashing two-tone lights, or did see and thought he could make it across the road and took a chance that he could do so.
“The sound of the sirens was distinctive and very loud.
“The pedestrians failed to pay proper regard to that.
“There’s a fair chance, you might think, he thought it was safe because he had the wrong impression of what the green man flashing may have meant.
“Depending on where you were in your car, careful and competent driver, what he did was create a hazard that someone travelling at less than 12mph within the confines of the crossing would have difficulty avoiding.”
Of Lowe’s driving, Mr Dean said: “He was attentive and alert and careful. He is immensely experienced.
“He was engaged in a legitimate emergency run.
“He had done the same thing thousands of times in 18 years of police advanced driving. He had got it right on every occasion. He had never crashed or been given a speeding ticket.
“He deployed his lights and siren properly. He selected the clearest lane, the bus lane. He undertook at 62mph in circumstances where you or I would be regarded as careless driving. Why was that not charged as careless? Because it wasn’t.”
(Proceeding)",200,201220W035972
309,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-30637654,Pedestrian struck on pavement dies,A 36-year-old woman dies in hospital after a car mounted a pavement in Reading and struck her on Saturday.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79959000/jpg/_79959010_79959009.jpg,2014-12-30 19:12:33+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.620835+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.464876+00,1,"A woman has died three days after a car mounted a pavement and hit her.
The pedestrian, aged 36, was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital with serious injuries following the crash in Reading, shortly after 21:00 GMT on Saturday.
Another pedestrian, a man in his 30s, is in a stable condition at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with serious leg and head injuries.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and have been bailed.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A silver Vauxhall Astra mounted the pavement in Caversham Road, close to the junction with Swansea Road, and hit the two pedestrians and a wall.
Sgt Ashley Hannibal said: ""I would like to re-appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision who has not already spoken to the police to do so.
""I would also like to speak to anyone who saw the Vauxhall Astra travelling prior to the collision and anyone who saw a red Seat Leon travelling in the vicinity of the Astra at around the time of the collision.""
The men who were arrested were aged 23 and 26 and from Reading. They have been bailed until 30 March.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote URN 1261.",200,201443W297124
138,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/inverness-bin-lorry-crash-man-4897396,Pedestrian killed by a bin lorry in a busy Inverness street,THE man died in an accident in Inverness city centre early this morning.,http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article4897593.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Bin-Lorry-kills-person-in-Inverness.jpg,2014-12-31 10:16:15+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 21:55:52.585504+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.467003+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A MAN died after being hit by a bin lorry today.
The victim was killed at a pedestrian crossing in Inverness city centre at 7.35am – just yards from the town hall.
Tonight, police had yet to release the man’s identity.
Shocked onlookers saw the body lying on Bridge Street covered by a white plastic sheet before it was taken away at 9.30am.
It is the fourth fatal crash involving a bin lorry in Scotland in the last six weeks.
It’s understood that the lorry involved in yesterday’s crash belonged to Northern Recycling, based in Alness.
Roads around the scene were closed off as police began their investigation.
A New Year’s street celebration for children in Inverness was cancelled as a mark of respect.
The Wee Hot Highland Fling had been due to take place at the town hall at midday but was scrapped by organisers Highland Council.
But last night’s big Red Hot Highland Fling and a spectacular fireworks display to bring in the New Year were scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Donnie Kerr, councillor for the Inverness city centre, visited the scene.
He said: “It is a horrific accident and particularly so happening on the last day of the year.”
Police Scotland said: “Emergency services attended at the scene of the collision.
“Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
“The driver of the lorry was not injured and did not require medical attention.” Police reopened the road at noon.
A force spokesman added: “A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
The man is the ninth person killed on Scottish roads in bin lorry accident since the end of November.
On November 22, lorry driver Maurice Willis, 58, was killed in South Queensferry as he tried to stop his vehicle when it rolled out of a pub car park on to a busy promenade.
And on December 3, 80-year-old wheelchair user Peter Wills died when he was hit by a bin lorry in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire.
On December 22, six people – five of them women – were killed when an out-of-control bin lorry careered down Queen Street and across George Square in Glasgow.",200,201491NN37402
136,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30641686,Man dies after lorry collision,A 50-year-old man dies after a collision involving a recycling lorry on Bridge Street in Inverness.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/79999000/jpg/_79999672_inverness2.jpg,2014-12-31 18:12:10+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.577208+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.469056+00,1,"From the section
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption The incident happened on Bridge Street in Inverness
A man has died after a collision involving a recycling lorry in Inverness.
The incident happened on Bridge Street, near the junction with Castle Wynd, at about 07:35.
Police said the 50-year-old pedestrian was from the Inverness area and officers appealed for witnesses.
A Hogmanay event for children which was due to take place in the area at lunchtime was cancelled.",200,201491NN37402
9,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2261/,"Fatal collision 1 January 2015, St Leonards, East Sussex","Collision in the early hours of New Year’s Day which resulted in the death of Jamie Murray. After the collision, the driver, 24 year old Luke Headech from Bexhill, continued for a quarter of …",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-01 04:00:26+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-23 21:34:29.67952+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.47091+00,1,"Collision in the early hours of New Year’s Day which resulted in the death of Jamie Murray. After the collision, the driver, 24 year old Luke Headech from Bexhill, continued for a quarter of a mile before all four occupants abandoned the car.
All four were initially arrested on suspicion of a number of offences; three were released, but Headech faced a string of charges. He pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice (after claiming that his car had been stolen, leading to a man being arrested and then released) and failing to stop at the scene of an accident, but denied the other charges and was tried at Lewes Crown Court in May 2016. During the trial he changed his plea for causing death by dangerous driving to guilty, and was found guilty of being over the prescribed limit of alcohol in a Newton hearing.
He was sentenced to six years and three months for causing death by dangerous driving and nine months for perverting the course of justice, to run consecutively. He was also banned from driving for five years and required to take an extended retest.
Headech appealed the sentence and in March 2017 the Court of Appeal ruled that his driving ban would not commence at the time of his release, as originally given, but at the time of his conviction. Judge Sir John Saunders noted that the original sentence need to be changed because at the time of the offence the law had not been changed to allow driving bans to commence after rehearsal from jail.",200,2015471500009
402,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2329/,"Fatal collision 1 January 2015, Bramshott Chase, Hampshire","James Stephenson was killed on the A3 near the Hampshire–Surrey border when he was hit from behind and then run over with a second vehicle. He was returning home after having consumed alcohol, but …",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-01 07:30:24+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 10:34:59.310612+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.472828+00,1,"James Stephenson was killed on the A3 near the Hampshire–Surrey border when he was hit from behind and then run over with a second vehicle. He was returning home after having consumed alcohol, but the police stated that “there was no evidence that Mr Stephenson had been cycling in a bad manner” and his bicycle had a rear light.
No charges were brought against either of the drivers who struck him.
The A3 has a pavement at the nearside of the southbound carriageway which is a shared footway and cycleway, but it stops abruptly, around a mile from the junction where Stephenson would be leaving the A3. The recorded location of the collision is shortly after the point where the cycleway stops and dumps cyclists into the 70mph dual carriageway.
This incident is discussed in further detail in the article “No Further Action”, which discusses the decision of the police not to take action, and is mentioned in “How to Design a Death”, which discusses the proliferation of extremely dangerous cycling infrastructure designs on the strategic roads network.",200,2015440000804
444,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/teenager-dies-after-being-hit-by-taxi-at-half-past-midnight-on-new-years-day-9954321.html,Teenager dies after being hit by taxi just after midnight on New,A teenager has died after he was hit by a taxi as he walked along a main road in the early hours of New Year's Day.,https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2014/04/28/16/police-tape.jpg,2015-01-02 14:02:30+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-24 14:55:32.139135+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.47469+00,1,"A teenager has died after he was hit by a taxi as he walked along a main road in the early hours of New Year's Day.
The pedestrian, who was in his late teens and from Basingstoke, was walking along the A30 Winchester Road in Basingstoke, at about 12.35 am on January 1 when the accident happened involving a Skoda Octavia taxi.
The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead later the same day.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said that his next of kin had been informed.
He said: ""The taxi driver, a man aged in his 30s from Basingstoke, was shaken but not seriously injured.
""Officers would like to thank members of the public who assisted with initial inquiries at the scene of the collision.
""Police are appealing for any further witnesses to the collision itself or any motorists who saw a pedestrian walking along the A30 near Down Grange Farm between midnight and half past midnight on Thursday January 1.""",200,2015440000246
404,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-30666222,Tribute after cyclist crash death,The family of a cyclist killed in a crash on the A3 in Bramshott pay tribute to the devoted father-of-two.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/80038000/jpg/_80038363_jamesstephenson.jpg,2015-01-03 15:41:03+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 10:36:26.764197+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.480156+00,1,"Image copyright Stephenson family Image caption James Stephenson's family described him as ""a true family man"".
The family of a 32-year-old cyclist who died in crash on the A3 in Hampshire have paid tribute to him.
James Stephenson died when he was hit by a car on the southbound carriageway, near the Hindhead tunnel at Bramshott on New Year's Day.
His family said he would be remembered for his willingness to help others.
Police said a 33-year-old man from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and attention.
Mr Stephenson, from Liphook, had a wife, Lisa, and two daughters - three-year-old Faith and Ellie, aged 7 months.
He worked as the head chef at Applegarth Farm in Grayshott.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to contact them.",200,2015440000804
406,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2895527/Tributes-paid-married-father-two-killed-collision-car-cycled-dual-carriageway.html,Tributes paid to married father-of-two cyclist killed in collision,"James Stephenson, 32, from Liphook, Hampshire, pictured, was declared dead at the scene of the crash on the A3 shortly after 7.30am on New Year's Day after he went out for an early morning ride.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/01/03/24645BC000000578-0-image-a-8_1420307159186.jpg,2015-01-03 17:46:30+00,Mail Online,2017-09-24 10:36:58.804479+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.482072+00,1,"The father of a man killed while riding his bike early on New Year's Day along a dual carriageway has described his son as 'a true family man'.
James Stephenson, 32, from Liphook, Hampshire was struck by a car at 7.30am on New Year's Day near his home.
The married father-of-two was pronounced dead at the scene.
James Stephenson, pictured, was killed riding his bicycle early on New Year's Day near his Hampshire home
A 33-year-old man from Waterlooville has been arrested in connection with the accident on the A3, pictured
His family released a statement outlining their loss: 'James Stephenson was a true family man, married to Lisa with two daughters, Faith, aged three, and Ellie, seven months. He was the second child of Kevin and Caroline, a brother to Claire and Ben, and his sudden premature death has shocked them all.
'He was head chef at Applegarth Farm in Grayshott where he has led the development of the business over the last two and a half years. He was a keen golfer and an avid supporter of Leeds United Football Club.
'He will be remembered for his willingness to always help others and as a wonderful son to Caroline and Kevin, as a devoted husband to Lisa and father to Faith and Ellie.'
A 33-year-old man from Waterlooville has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and attention.
A Hampshire police spokeswoman said that the investigation into the circumstances of the accident was ongoing.
The incident is one of three in the past week in which cyclists have died.
Also on New Year's Day, at about 4am, a 23-year-old man died after he was in collision with a Ford Focus car on the A259 Grand Parade, St Leonards, East Sussex.
Three men and a boy, were arrested later during the day, all on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.",200,2015440000804
278,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-30681295,Tribute to pavement crash victim,"The boyfriend of a woman who was hit by a car that mounted a pavement and died says her ""soul will live forever"".",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/80058000/jpg/_80058031_crashreadingcouple.jpg,2015-01-05 12:37:14+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.414394+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.483983+00,1,"Image copyright Jonatan Bosque Image caption Irene Rodriguez Caballero and boyfriend Jonatan Bosque were hit by a car as they walked home in Reading
The boyfriend of a woman who was hit by a car that mounted a pavement and died has said her ""soul will live forever"".
Irene Rodriguez Caballero, 36, died three days after the crash on 27 December in Caversham Road, Reading.
Her boyfriend Jonatan Bosque said they were walking home when the car hit them. He suffered multiple skull fractures and two broken legs.
Two Reading men aged 23 and 26 were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and bailed until 30 March.
Mr Bosque said he was in shock at the loss of his ""princess and queen"".
Paying tribute to his girlfriend, he said: ""Irene was just a little bit of everything - she was my friend, my girlfriend, my lover, my editor, my teacher, my daughter, my mother.
""Your body is no longer with me, but your soul will live forever with me... I love you my love. My princess. My queen.""",200,201443W297124
276,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/caversham-road-crash-boyfriend-jonatan-8385600,Boyfriend's heart-felt tribute to girlfriend killed after Caversham Road crash,"Jonatan Bosque paid tribute from his bed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital to his girlfriend Irene Rodriguez Caballero who died after the collision in Caversham Road, Reading.",http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article8385584.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53891285.jpg,2015-01-05 14:35:59+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.401067+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.485837+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The boyfriend of a woman killed after a car mounted the pavement in Reading has paid tribute to her.
Jonatan Bosque posted this tribute on Facebook during Sunday from his bed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Mr Bosque and Irene Rodriguez Caballero were injured when a silver Vauxhall Astra was travelling in Caversham Road close to the junction with Swansea Road and mounted the pavement at around 9pm Saturday, December 27 .
Irene Rodriguez Caballero, 36, died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Tuesday, December 30.
Mr Bosque, who is in his 30s, suffered serious leg and head injuries.
He wrote: ""Irene was just a little bit of everything: it was my friend, my girlfriend, my lover, my teacher.
""Your body is no longer with me, but your soul will live forever with me.
""I love you my love. My Princess. My Queen.""
- Two Reading men, aged 23 and 26, who were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving have been bailed until March 30.",200,201443W297124
471,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-30683766,'Keen' cyclist dies after road crash,A 49-year-old woman dies two days after her bicycle collides with a pedestrian in Greater Manchester.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/80068000/jpg/_80068761_8233dda5-1970-4167-94ca-85b1b4966e81.jpg,2015-01-05 15:07:00+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 14:45:22.650674+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.487657+00,1,"Image copyright GMP Image caption Keen cyclist Karen Clayton had recently completed the Manchester 100 Mile charity bike ride
A 49-year-old cyclist has died two days after colliding with a pedestrian in Greater Manchester.
Karen Clayton was riding along Moss Lane, Altrincham, when the accident happened at about 17:15 GMT on Friday.
She was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on Sunday, police said.
A statement from Mrs Clayton's family described her as a fitness enthusiast and ""a loving family member with so much time for others"".
The keen cyclist had recently completed the Manchester 100 Mile charity bike ride.
Her family said: ""Karen's happy and enthusiastic attitude always shone through to her enjoyment of life.
""A popular member of the Nat West Team in Altrincham, Karen was always the first friendly face you saw when entering the branch.
""She loved a good party and could often be found on the dance floor or socialising at the bar.""
An investigation is ongoing and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The female pedestrian was uninjured.
PC Neil Pennington, of Greater Manchester Police, said: ""Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Karen's family, who are being supported by specially trained officers at this tragic time.""",200,201506M006977
410,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2754/,"Fatal collision 6 January 2015, Coventry, West Midlands",Seemingly a left-turning HGV incident. Andrew Wolfindale died of multiple injuries including blunt trauma to the chest after a collision on the Tollbar Island roundabout with a lorry. The driver wa…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-06 17:55:24+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 13:16:39.45892+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.491403+00,1,Seemingly a left-turning HGV incident. Andrew Wolfindale died of multiple injuries including blunt trauma to the chest after a collision on the Tollbar Island roundabout with a lorry. The driver was exiting the roundabout towards the A45 and had no knowledge of the collision having occurred; reports do not indicate any existence of evidence as to who had arrived at the junction first or how the two parties were positioned.,200,201520M000845
277,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/caversham-road-crash-inquest-opens-8400820,Caversham Road crash: Inquest opens into death of Irene Rodriguez Caballero,Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court formally opened the inquest on Wednesday as town men remain on bail on suspicion of dangerous driving,http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article8385584.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53891285.jpg,2015-01-07 17:17:15+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.408707+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.493286+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An inquest has opened into the death of Irene Rodriguez Caballero who died following a collision in Caversham Road.
Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court formally opened the inquest on Wednesday following Irene Rodriguez Caballero’s death on Tuesday, December 30 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford.
The 36-year-old and her boyfriend Jonatan Bosque were injured when a silver Vauxhall Astra was travelling in Caversham Road close to the junction with Swansea Road and mounted the pavement at around 9pm Saturday, December 27 .
Mr Bosque, who is in his 30s, suffered serious leg and head injuries.
On Sunday he posted a moving tribute to his girlfriend on Facebook.
Two Reading men, aged 23 and 26, who were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving have been bailed until March 30.",200,201443W297124
3,http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/man-27-dies-after-new-8402782,"Man, 27, dies after New Year's crash","Kristopher Hanson, 27, suffered serious head and suspected spinal injuries in the head-on collision on Newchurch Road, Bacup, in the early hours of January 1.",http://i1.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/incoming/article8402786.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53893949.jpg,2015-01-08 08:43:00+00,rossendale,2017-09-23 21:30:03.636059+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.495016+00,1,"Get weekly updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Tributes have been paid to a ‘conscientious’ and ‘popular’ man who died following a tragic crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Kristopher Hanson, 27, suffered serious head and suspected spinal injuries in the head-on collision on Newchurch Road, Bacup, in the early hours of January 1.
He was rushed to hospital when the Vauxhall Corsa he was travelling in collided on a bend with a Seat Alhambra travelling in the opposite direction at around 3.30am.
Firefighters spent an hour trying to free Mr Hanson from the wreckage before he was rushed to hospital.
Police confirmed that he died in hospital on Tuesday morning.
Teresa Manion, a neighbour of Mr Hanson’s on Osborne Terrace, in Stacksteads, said the village has been shocked by his death.
She said: “It’s a terrible way to start the new year. It’s shocked the whole community. I think he had lots of friends - it’s devastating for them and for his family.”
Mr Hanson worked on the packing line for kitchen manufacturer J and J Ormerod.
Managing director Stephen Greenhalgh, said: “He was a very conscientious worker and was popular with his work mates. We were hoping he would have a long future at the business. It’s a huge tragedy for him and his family and our thoughts are with them.”
Stacksteads councillor Christine Lamb said: “It’s shocking and really sad at that time of the year.”
Taxi driver Dave Lawrie was in Bacup after the accident.
He said: “I was dropping someone off. It did look nasty.”
Two fire engines attended the incident and used cutting equipment to release Mr Hanson.
Two other passengers inside the Corsa were uninjured. The driver of the Seat, a 23-year-old man from Keighley, suffered whiplash.
The road was closed for five hours while a police investigation was carried out. Witnesses to the incident are asked to call police on 101 quoting log number 0520.",200,201504EF15002
415,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2757/,"Fatal collision 8 January 2015, Dorchester, Dorset",Paul Miller was cycling home from his place of work in Yetminster when he was struck by Derek Cheney. A police investigation showed that for at least seven seconds prior to the collision Cheney had…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-08 18:43:11+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:19:25.873421+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.496935+00,1,"Paul Miller was cycling home from his place of work in Yetminster when he was struck by Derek Cheney. A police investigation showed that for at least seven seconds prior to the collision Cheney had full visibility of him and there was no oncoming traffic. Miller was wearing multiple visibility aids, was well-lit, and was wearing a helmet, all of which failed to prevent Cheney from causing the collision and his death. Cheney pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and was sentenced by magistrates in December 2015.",200,2015555998940
332,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/cctv-images-show-stolen-bmw-8409664,Watch: Police hunt stolen BMW which caused horror crash near Southport,Andrew Birch died days before his 47th birthday,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article8409759.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CCTV-image-of-stolen-car.jpg,2015-01-08 20:22:38+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 22:10:07.481043+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.498779+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
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Police are hunting for the driver of a stolen BMW after a road crash which left one man dead and two women seriously injured.
Officers have said the driver of the stolen BMW 335D M Sport was involved in a dangerous overtake, which caused the crash on the A570 in Scarisbrick, near Southport, on Tuesday night.
Officers have now released CCTV of the moments prior to the horror smash in the hope of receiving more information.
Police were called to the fatal crash after a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina collided head on.
Andrew Birch, 46, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, was taken to Southport hospital where he died, days before his 47th birthday.
His 80-year-old mum – who was driving the Peugeot – sustained serious injuries and remains in Aintree Hospital in a stable condition.
A 41 year-old woman from Scarisbrick driving the Toyota car was taken to Aintree with serious injuries including a broken leg and ribs. Her 15 year-old son who was also in the car was taken to hospital with only minor injuries and has since been released.
At around 10.30pm on Tuesday night officers recovered a grey BMW 335D M Sport which matches the description of a car that witnesses saw being driven dangerously at the time of the collision and failed to stop.
The vehicle was discovered on Clare Walk, in the Field Lane area of Kirkby. The car had been stolen from Stokers Garage in Southport before the fatal crash.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Hulme of the Force Major Investigation Team said: “This is a tragic incident in which Andrew Birch has sadly lost his life. He would have been celebrating his 47th birthday tomorrow and my thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time. We have launched a major investigation into the collision and we are carrying out numerous enquiries including house to house visits, forensic and CCTV examination. I would re-iterate our appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with any information that could assist with our investigation. “
“I would also urge anybody who saw any suspicious activity between the time of the collision and when the BMW 335D M Sport was discovered in Clare Walk on Tuesday evening to contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number LC-20150106-0951.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org",200,201504SB15001
340,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-30747232,Three held over fatal head-on crash,Three men are arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was killed in a head-on crash.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/80104000/jpg/_80104872_80104871.jpg,2015-01-09 12:55:02+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:11:55.608626+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.50076+00,1,"Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was killed in a head-on crash.
Andrew Birch, 46, of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, died when a Peugeot and a Toyota were in collision in Southport Road, Scarisbrick, on Tuesday evening.
Police believed a grey BMW was involved in a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre, causing the other two cars to collide.
Three men, aged 22, 24 and 29 from Liverpool and Southport are in custody.
All three have also been arrested on suspicion of burglary and aggravated vehicle taking.
Mr Birch died after suffering multiple injuries in the collision, police said.
His 80-year-old mother, who was driving the Peugeot, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
A 41-year-old woman driving the Toyota remains in hospital with serious injuries including a broken leg and broken ribs.
Her 15-year-old son was taken to hospital with minor injuries and later discharged.
Officers have made a specific appeal for anyone who has a dashboard camera in their vehicle and may have been travelling on the A570 in either direction at about 18:00 GMT to come forward.",200,201504SB15001
411,http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/colleagues-pay-tribute-tragic-coventry-8413853,Tollbar Island crash: Jaguar colleagues pay tribute to tragic Coventry cyclist,Victim Andrew Wolfindale had worked for Jaguar Land Rover in Whitley for 12 years,http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8408800.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS54106443.jpg,2015-01-10 07:00:00+00,coventrytelegraph,2017-09-24 13:16:55.763918+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.502867+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Colleagues of a Coventry cyclist who died after a crash at Tollbar Island say he will be “dearly missed”.
Andrew Wolfindale was cycling home from Jaguar Land Rover’s Whitley head office on Tuesday evening when he was involved in a collision with a lorry. He died in hospital later that night.
The 35-year-old was one of three children.
Mr Wolfindale started working for the luxury car company in 2002 having joined as a graduate.
He went on to become a lead engineer and was working on a new Jaguar vehicle when he died.
Director of vehicle engineering, Mark Stanton, said: “Andrew was a honourable, hard-working and obsessively conscientious person, as well as a passionate engineer.
“He had a tremendous zest for life and we are all deeply saddened by his passing.
“He will be dearly missed by all of his colleagues and friends here at Jaguar Land Rover.”
Friends of Mr Wolfindale, who lived in Walsgrave, said he was an “adventurer and an explorer”.
Pal Mark Sephton, who became friends with Mr Wolfindale when he moved to Coventry from Yorkshire more than a decade ago, said: “He created a life he was happy with.
“He was always climbing mountains or riding his bike.
“What I love about him was he was so different. Being around him helped me take on a different viewpoint.
“He was so generous and thoughtful too.
“I’ve been thinking about my time with him.
“He never liked football so I took him to a Coventry City game to try and convert him.
“They lost 2-0 to Hull City. I remember thinking it could have gone better.
“It’s clear from all the messages on Facebook that everyone has so many positive things to say about him.”
Police say the HGV involved in the collision has been traced and the driver is assisting with inquiries.
Officers are still appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Anyone who saw the collision, or can help in any way, can call West Midlands Police’s collision investigation unit on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.",200,201520M000845
422,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2761/,"Fatal collision 12 January 2015, Golden Valley, Gloucestershire",David O’Connell was riding up the slip road to join the A40 towards Gloucester when he was struck from behind by a lorry whose driver had not seen him until shortly before impact. O’Con…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-12 20:00:05+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:33:27.988196+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.505493+00,1,"David O’Connell was riding up the slip road to join the A40 towards Gloucester when he was struck from behind by a lorry whose driver had not seen him until shortly before impact. O’Connell “had earlier been seen to have red lights at the back of his bike and he was wearing a high visibility jacket”.
The driver said in a statement that he “was unable to take evasive action because of other vehicles in the outside lane,” while police collision investigator Sergeant David Parry said that “he would not have been expecting to see a cyclist travelling on that piece of dual carriageway.”
Coroner Katy Skerrett echoed Parry’s remarks in her summing up and recorded a verdict of death as the result of a road traffic accident.",200,2015530209301
425,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2763/,"Fatal collision 13 January 2015, Manchester, Greater Manchester",Few details available. Artur Ruszel died of head injuries after a collision with a car being driven in the same direction.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-13 07:36:46+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:35:35.639349+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.507354+00,1,Few details available. Artur Ruszel died of head injuries after a collision with a car being driven in the same direction.,200,201506E096003
432,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2769/,"Fatal incident 13 January 2015, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire","Michele Cooper was found at the roadside with a head injury, having fallen from her bicycle, and was taken to Cheltenham General Hospital. She was discharged the following morning following tests i…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-13 11:30:19+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:40:52.365893+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.509194+00,1,"Michele Cooper was found at the roadside with a head injury, having fallen from her bicycle, and was taken to Cheltenham General Hospital. She was discharged the following morning following tests including a CT scan, but collapsed and passed away later that day from a swelling on the brain. The police investigation found no evidence of involvement of another party in the incident, and since coroner Katy Skerrett was unable to determine whether the fall had been caused by an accident or medical causes she recorded a narrative verdict.",200,2015530209402
426,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/cyclist-dies-upper-brook-street-8439443,Cyclist dies after crash on Upper Brook Street,"Artur Piotr Ruszel, 45, suffered a serious head injury when his bike and a Honda Jazz collided this morning",http://i3.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article7081716.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/FTP_MEN_Mcr_Aquatic_Cent006142_436625501.jpg,2015-01-13 15:41:56+00,men,2017-09-24 14:36:23.11399+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.511068+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The cyclist involved in a crash with a car near Manchester city centre during this morning’s rush hour has died.
Artur Piotr Ruszel, 45, suffered a serious head injury when his bike and a Honda Jazz collided on Upper Brook Street in Manchester city centre at around 7.36am.
A police officer and paramedics performed CPR at the scene until an ambulance arrived to take him to Manchester Royal Infirmary, but he lost his fight for life a few hours later.
Police have broken the tragic news to Artur’s family and are now appealing for any witnesses to the accident to come forward.
Sergeant Paul Higgins, of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Artur’s family at this desperately sad time.
“We have specially trained officers working with his family, who will be on hand to provide the support they need during this process.
“We need the public’s help in ascertaining the exact circumstances of this collision.
“Given this was during a busy time when lots of people were travelling to work, I hope that some people will be able to contact us with details of what they saw.”
Artur was cycling towards the junction with Brunswick Street when his bike collided with the Honda, which had been travelling in the same direction in the lane next to him.
The accident happened near the Thai Pan restaurant.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4745 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,201506E096003
429,http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/cyclist-dies-manchesters-upper-brook-street-collision-car-152402,Cyclist dies on Manchester's Upper Brook Street after collision with car - Cycling Weekly,"A 45-year-old cyclist was killed after being hit by a Honda Jazz on Upper Brook Street, Manchester, this morning. Police are searching for witnesses",http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/01/Screen-Shot-2015-01-13-at-16.56.50.png,2015-01-13 16:02:34+00,Cycling Weekly,2017-09-24 14:38:24.288884+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.5134+00,1,"A 45-year-old cyclist was killed after being hit by a Honda Jazz on Upper Brook Street, Manchester, this morning. Police are searching for witnesses
Police are asking for people who witnessed a fatal cycling accident in Manchester this morning to come forward with information.
Artur Piotr Ruszel, 45, collided with a Honda Jazz on Upper Brook Street just after 7.30am, passing away a few hours later in Manchester Royal Infirmary.
The car was reportedly travelling in the same direction as Ruszel when the two collided near the junction with Brunswick Street.
Sergeant Paul Higgins, of Greater Manchester Police, said: “We need the public’s help in ascertaining the exact circumstances of this collision.
“Given this was during a busy time when lots of people were travelling to work, I hope that some people will be able to contact us with details of what they saw.”
Ruszel is the latest cyclist to die on Britain’s roads in 2015, with the total standing at six by January 9 when a 46-year-old man was killed in Dorset.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4745 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Source: Manchester Evening News",200,201506E096003
336,https://www.otsnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-following-fatal-collision-in-scarisbrick/,UPDATE: The 56 year old Southport man that was arrested suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed | On The Spot News Southport,Above: Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale who died in the crash The 56 year old man from Southport who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries until 15 April 2015. OTSnews will provide regular updates as further information becomes available from Merseyside Police. Southport man arrested as fresh appeal launched a week after fatal …,https://www.otsnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ots-southport-Andrew-Birch.jpg,2015-01-14 11:00:06+00,On The Spot News Southport,2017-09-23 22:10:47.281047+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.515253+00,1,"Above: Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale who died in the crash
The 56 year old man from Southport who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries until 15 April 2015.
OTSnews will provide regular updates as further information becomes available from Merseyside Police.
Southport man arrested as fresh appeal launched a week after fatal crash
Detectives have issued a fresh appeal for information about a fatal fail to stop collision in Scarisbrick which happened one week ago today.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Tuesday 6 January on the A570 Southport Road near The Villa Café when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision. It is believed that a grey BMW was involved in an overtake manoeuvre, causing the other two vehicles to collide, before driving off towards the direction of Southport.
The passenger in the Peugeot, 46 year old Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Southport Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead on arrival.
His 80 year old mother who was driving the Peugeot sustained serious injuries and remains in Aintree Hospital.
A 41 year old woman from Scarisbrick who was driving the Toyota was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious injuries where she remains in an extremely poorly condition. Her 15 year old son who was also in the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released. Both families continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
A major investigation was launched and officers are continuing to conduct house to house enquiries, CCTV examination and forensic analysis.
Between 5.30pm and 6.30pm today (Tuesday 13 January) officers will be carrying out a roadside appeal close to the site of the collision. Occupants of vehicles travelling on the A570 Southport Road during that time will be asked to fill in questionnaires and given leaflets appealing for information about the collision.
Detectives are also keen to trace a woman who was seen walking her dog at around the time of the collision and are appealing for her to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Hulme of the Force Major Investigation Team said: “It has been one week since this tragic incident took place and although we are making good progress with our enquiries so far, we are still appealing to the public for their help.
“We still want to hear from anyone who may have any information about the collision that could assist with our investigation. If anybody uses the road on a regular basis and has seen a grey coloured BMW being driven in an erratic manner we would urge them to come forward.
“For one hour this evening we will also be stopping vehicles travelling along the stretch of road near to where the collision took place to ask occupants if they saw anything at around the same time last week.
“In addition, we are particularly keen to trace a woman who was seen walking what was described as a husky dog around the time of the collision. She may hold vital information and I would urge her, if she sees this appeal, to come forward and speak to us.
“As a result of this collision, Andrew Birch lost his life just days before his 47th birthday and two women have suffered serious injuries. It has had a devastating impact on the families of all those involved and if anyone has any information about what happened then please do contact us on 101.”
A 56 year old man from Southport was last night arrested on suspicion on causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.
Last week a 29 year old man from Southport was also arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed until March. Two other men, aged 22 and 24 both from Liverpool, were also arrested but released with no further action.
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number LC-20150106-0951.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
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Update: (Fatal collision in Scarisbrick) Southport man bailed pending further enquiries until March
A 29 year old man who from Southport who was arrested in connection with the fatal collision in Scarisbrick has been bailed pending further enquiries until March.
Two other men who were also arrested, a 22 year old and a 24 year old both from Liverpool, have been released with no further action.
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UPDATE: Fatal collision in Scarisbrick – Three men arrested
Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Scarisbrick have arrested three people in connection with the incident.
Two men aged 22 and 24 years old, both from Liverpool, and a 29 year old man from Southport were this morning arrested on suspicion of cause death by dangerous driving, burglary – other than dwelling and aggravated vehicle taking. They are currently in police custody.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Tuesday 6 January on the A570 Southport Road near The Villa Café when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision. It is believed that a grey BMW was involved in a dangerous overtake manoeuvre, causing the other two vehicles to collide, before driving off towards the direction of Southport.
The passenger in the Peugeot, 46 year old Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, suffered multiple injuries in the collision and sadly died. His 80 year old mother who was driving the Peugeot sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
A 41 year old woman from Scarisbrick driving the also suffered serious injuries including a broken leg and ribs and remains in hospital an extremely poorly condition. Her 15 year old son who was also in the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released. Both families continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Officers have today made a specific appeal for anyone who has a dashboard camera in their vehicle and may have been travelling on the A570 in either direction around the time of the collision to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number LC-20141213-0433.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
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CCTV appeal following fatal collision in Scarisbrick
DETECTIVES investigating a collision in Scarisbrick which left one man dead and two women seriously injured have released CCTV footage of the moments leading up to the collision in a renewed appeal for information.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Tuesday 6 January on the A570 Southport Road near The Villa Café when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision. It is believed that a grey BMW was involved in a dangerous overtake manoeuvre, causing the other two vehicles to collide, before driving off towards the direction of Southport.
Sadly the passenger in the Peugeot, 46 year old Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Southport Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His 80 year old mother who was driving the Peugeot sustained serious injuries and remains in Aintree Hospital in a stable condition.
A 41 year old woman from Scarisbrick driving the Toyota was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious injuries including a broken leg and ribs and remains in an extremely poorly condition. Her 15 year old son who was also in the car was taken to hospital with only minor injuries and has since been released. Both families continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
At around 10.30pm on Tuesday evening officers recovered a grey BMW 335D M Sport which matches the description of a car that witnesses saw being driven dangerously at the time of the collision and failed to stop. The vehicle was discovered on Clare Walk, in the Field Lane area of Kirby.
Enquiries have established that the recovered car was stolen from Stokers Garage in Southport prior to the collision.
“This is a tragic incident in which Andrew Birch has sadly lost his life. He would have been celebrating his 47th birthday tomorrow and my thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Hulme of the Force Major Investigation Team
“We have launched a major investigation into the collision and we are carrying out numerous enquiries including house to house visits, forensic and CCTV examination. I would re-iterate our appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with any information that could assist with our investigation.
“I would also urge anybody who saw any suspicious activity between the time of the collision and when the BMW 335D M Sport was discovered in Clare Walk on Tuesday evening to contact us.”
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Comments",200,201504SB15001
75,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-30832730,Bike fall death inquiry delayed,An inquiry into the death of a cyclist who fell off her bike while delivering phone books in Dumfries is delayed until May.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/76436000/jpg/_76436997_sheriffcourt004.jpg,2015-01-15 11:48:44+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.133608+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.517701+00,1,"Image caption The fatal accident inquiry will be held at Dumfries Sheriff Court
An inquiry into the death of a cyclist who fell off her bike while delivering phone books in Dumfries has been delayed until May.
Sheila Hyslop, 49, died of her injuries four days after the fall on Albert Road in Dumfries in March last year.
She was taken to the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh for treatment to a head injury but never recovered.
A fatal accident inquiry at Dumfries Sheriff Court was due this month but extra time has been allowed to prepare.",200,2014983109414
434,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2777/,"Fatal collision 18 January 2015, Chilton Polden, Somerset","An inquest heard that James Gore emerged from Ford Road onto the A39 into the path of a driver. A second driver stated that there was no chance of avoiding him, and he was struck, suffering fatal h…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-18 12:00:14+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:43:43.870681+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.519535+00,1,"An inquest heard that James Gore emerged from Ford Road onto the A39 into the path of a driver. A second driver stated that there was no chance of avoiding him, and he was struck, suffering fatal head injuries. Coroner Tony Williams recorded a verdict of death due to a road traffic collision.",200,2015520500472
345,http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/trial-police-officer-whose-car-8468726,Trial: Police officer whose car hit student on pedestrian crossing was Royal Family escort,"Zhang Xuan Wei, 24, died after horror collision in New Town Row",http://i2.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article171175.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/the-scene-of-the-accident-which-killed-xuan-wei-zhang-598909213.jpg,2015-01-18 14:30:00+00,birminghammail,2017-09-23 22:19:18.560119+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.521361+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A policeman driving an unmarked black BMW which collided on a pedestrian crossing with a Birmingham student who later died was on an elite team which escorts the Royal Family.
A jury was told that Pc Vaughan Lowe, who was responding to an emergency call when he hit Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei on the A34 Newtown Row, was a member of the Special Escort Group.
Warwick Crown Court heard Pc Lowe protected members of the Royal Family including Prince Charles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and also Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Giving evidence, Pc Lowe told the jury he didn’t spot Mr Wei until he was ‘directly in front of the bonnet of the vehicle’.
Pc Lowe’s unmarked police BMW, which had its blue lights and siren on at the time, struck student Mr Wei on the crossing on the A34 Newtown Row.
The 24-year-old, a student at Birmingham City University, was thrown into the air by the impact, and died in hospital the following day.
Lowe, 43, a West Midlands Police traffic officer, who is from Stourbridge, has pleaded not guilty to causing Wei’s death in April 2012 by careless driving.
Wei and a friend were heading to the Newtown shopping centre at about 7pm to get a takeaway, but after crossing one side of the dual carriageway he was hit as he ‘walked or jogged’ onto the pelican crossing to cross the outbound carriageway.
It is alleged that although Lowe, who was responding to an ‘immediate response’ call, had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph, he was still driving too fast.
“It is the prosecution case that... therefore his driving fell below the standard of a competent and careful driver,” prosecutor Graham Reeds QC has explained.
Giving evidence on the seventh day of the trial Lowe, a police officer since 1990, said he had never previously been involved in an accident, had no points on his licence and had never been subject to the force’s internal disciplinary system.
Having passed his police advanced driving test in 1995, he became a traffic officer in 2000 and later qualified for the Special Escort Group, looking after all Royal family members except for the Queen.
And just six months before the fatal incident Lowe, who has received commendations during his career, had undertaken an advanced police driver’s refresher course.
He said that on that day he and his colleague had been deployed to the Aston area at around 5pm because of a suspicious Audi S3 which had failed to stop for other officers.
The car was not found, but was spotted again at 7pm – and he said he was responding to that, with the BMW’s blue lights and siren on, as he drove along Newtown Row.
The recording was paused at the point where he could see the pelican crossing, with the lights on red, and his barrister Brian Dean asked: “Did there come a time when you saw a pedestrian emerge from between the middle row of cars?”
Asked when he first became aware of a pedestrian in the vicinity of his vehicle, Lowe said: “When he was directly in front of the vehicle. Directly in front of the bonnet of the vehicle.”
(Proceeding)",200,201220W035972
436,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2786/,"Fatal collision 20 January 2015, Stamford Hill, London",Stephanie Turner was killed at the junction of Seven Sisters Road and Amhurst Park when she was crushed between the first and second wheels of a scrap metal HGV driven by Glenn Apsey. Turner had ap…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-01-20 08:00:40+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-24 14:45:49.888343+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.523358+00,1,"Stephanie Turner was killed at the junction of Seven Sisters Road and Amhurst Park when she was crushed between the first and second wheels of a scrap metal HGV driven by Glenn Apsey. Turner had apparently failed to see the indicators on the truck, and although Apsey checked his mirrors once he did not see Turner. At the time of the manoeuvre he was engaged in a phone call on hands-free equipment with his brother.
Apsey pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, and to a second charge of dangerous driving relating to 22 vehicle defects which were deemed not to have contributed to the collision. He was sentenced in May 2016 at Wood Green Crown Court to six months’ imprisonment and a 14 month driving ban.
However, the following month, an appeal court quashed Apsey’s jail term, converting it to a suspended sentence and reduced his ban to 12 months (the minimum available in the case of both offences).",200,201501TD00009
446,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-31950685,Lorry driver jailed for crash deaths,A lorry driver who caused the deaths of a man and his two daughters on the M26 in Kent is jailed for six-and-a-half years.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/81744000/jpg/_81744994_orsula.jpg,2015-03-18 19:09:31+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 15:06:45.163237+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.551151+00,1,"Image copyright Kent Police Image caption Juraj Orsula told police he had been blinded by the sun, but had failed to slow down
A lorry driver who caused the deaths of a man and his two daughters on the M26 in Kent has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.
Juraj Orsula, 45, from Slovakia, left three other people with serious injuries, Maidstone Crown Court heard.
Michael Akande, 54, of Sarcelles in Paris, died days after last April's crash. His daughters, Helen, 22, and Mary, 16, died at the scene.
Orsula smashed into their car, which had come to a stop on the motorway.
'Trail of devastation'
The crash involving two lorries, a van, a Nissan car and a Mini happened on the London-bound carriageway of the M26, near Kemsing, on 15 April 2014.
Those who survived the smash but were left badly injured were a seven-year-old boy who sustained a severe brain injury, a three-year-old boy who suffered a broken leg and a 36-year-old man who suffered a fractured skull and brain injury.
Image copyright Empics Image caption The M26 was closed in both directions for several hours following the crash on 16 April 2014
Det Con David Holmes said: ""Juraj Orsula claims he was blinded by the sun in the moments leading up to the collision, which should have been reason enough to reduce his speed.
'Instead he continued to drive as normal before crashing into stationary traffic and leaving a trail of devastation around him.
""The events of that day will linger long in the memory of those affected, some of whom will never fully recover from their injuries.""
Orsula, who pleaded guilty to causing three deaths by dangerous driving and three counts of causing injury by dangerous driving, was disqualified from driving for seven years.",200,2014460240615
437,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/tributes-to-amazing-physiotherapist-killed-by-lorry-while-cycling-to-treat-patient-10001860.html,Cyclist hit by lorry was killed just months after her sister died in childbirth,A cyclist who got engaged in the summer has been killed in a crash with a lorry - just months after her sister died in childbirth.,https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/01/26/09/StephanieTurner3.jpg,2015-01-26 07:58:59+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-24 14:48:06.823896+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.531178+00,1,"A cyclist who got engaged in the summer has been killed in a crash with a lorry - just months after her sister died in childbirth.
Physiotherapist Stephanie Turner, 29, died two miles from her home when she was hit by an HGV in Seven Sisters Road, Stamford Hill, on her way to patient appointment on Tuesday last week.
It comes after her sister Claire Widdicombe, a 38-year-old primary school teacher, died while giving birth last September.
Miss Turner, an enthusiastic runner, climber and tri-athlete who completed the Edinburgh marathon last year, became engaged to fellow athletics enthusiast Ian Pibworth in June and the couple were planning to return to his native Scotland.
She was a keen and experienced cyclist, who relished the opportunity her job gave her of cycling between clinics to visit patients.
In a recent post on Facebook, she wrote: “Today my job has required me to cycle through Regents Park, Hyde Park, Baker Street and Oxford Circus. Best job ever!”
Schoolfriend Natalie Sharpe told the Standard: “It’s so tragic. Steph’s sister passed away in September. Her poor family have had so much heartache.”
Miss Turner, who grew up in Paignton, Devon, and graduated from Teeside University, had lived in the capital for several years and shared a house in Tottenham Hale with her fiance and a number of friends.
Mrs Sharpe said: “Steph and Ian had plans together for the future and were going to move but she delayed it because she loved living in London so much and riding from clinic to clinic. She was a real outdoors person, she did marathons, she swam, she cycled, she climbed mountains.
“When I found out last week I couldn’t believe it. It’s devastating. We had big plans for this year as a whole group of our school friends are turning 30. She referred to us as the ‘Devon girls’, she had so many friends from all over the place. We love her to bits. Everyone just loved her.
“She would walk into a room and without even trying everyone would be smiling. She could brighten up a room. She was naturally kind and funny. We would have crazy nights out and in. We are going to miss her, she was very precious.”
Many of her friends have paid tribute on Facebook, leaving a series of messages beneath a picture of Miss Turner posted by her fiance.
Rosa Parsons wrote: “Such a beautiful, warm and funny lady. So unfair.”
Jo Van Santen said: “Life can be so cruel. This world has lost an absolute angel.”
And Michelle Coles wrote: “There really aren’t enough words to describe what an amazing person Stephanie Turner was.
“She brightened up everyone’s lives who knew her and was like one of the sisters I never had. We love you mate and you will never ever be forgotten.”
Miss Turner’s sister died at Torbay hospital in Devon on September 20. Her baby son Jay was stillborn.
The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene on Tuesday and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed to return, pending further enquiries.
A vigil organised by campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists is taking place this evening at the junction of Amhurst Park and Seven Sisters Road where Miss Turner died.",200,201501TD00009
441,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/hundreds-of-cyclists-stage-die-in-as-family-pays-tribute-to-woman-killed-in-lorry-crash-10004488.html,Devastated parents pay tribute to daughter killed in crash - as,The family of a cyclist killed in a crash with a lorry today paid tribute to her “effervescent and infectious spirit” as the London cycling community she treasured staged a “die in” protest in her memory.,https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/01/27/07/cy4.jpg,2015-01-27 07:14:05+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-24 14:49:14.876661+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.53328+00,1,"The family of a cyclist killed in a crash with a lorry today paid tribute to her “effervescent and infectious spirit” as the London cycling community she treasured staged a “die in” protest in her memory.
Physiotherapist Stephanie Turner, 29, was killed two miles from her home when she was hit by an HGV as she turned left into Amhurst Park off the Seven Sisters Road in Stamford Hill on Tuesday last week.
The university graduate was killed four months after her sister Clair Widdicombe, a 38-year-old primary school teacher, died giving birth last September.
Her family, including parents Steve and Linda, sister Suzy and fiancé Ian, today released a statement saying: “We are utterly devastated by the loss of Stephanie, our beautiful daughter, sister, fiancee and friend.
“Trying to find words with which to describe her is such a difficult task as the kind of person Steph was seems to defy definition.
“She ran marathons and climbed mountains. She was the life and soul of every party and lit up every room she entered. She was hugely admired by so many people for so many different reasons.”
“Steph was an experienced cyclist and accomplished athlete who everyday not only cycled to work but also to see her patients in and around central London.
“To Steph, cycling was much more than a means of commuting: it brought her real excitement and satisfaction and allowed her to feel truly connected to London, the city she had come to love and live for.
“She regularly spoke of her feeling of connection to London’s cycling community, who we know will be left reeling by this tragic incident on such a widely used cycle route.”
They added: “Steph’s spirit was effervescent and absolutely infectious. Her open and outgoing personality drew people instinctively to her.
“Stephanie was mercurial. She was one in a million. She was, as a close friend said, a pea from her very own pod. A huge hole has been left in our lives.”
They also gave their support for a protest last night by campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists at the spot where she was killed.
More than 200 cyclists paid their respects at a vigil for Miss Turner, who worked as part of the Community Independence Service at the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
They stopped traffic as they lay in Amhurst Park for a two minute “die in” protest to call for safer roads inspired by similar tactics used in Holland to push for investment in safe transport infrastructure. They demanded Boris Johnson, TfL and local councils invest in a safer cycle network, including more segregated cycle lanes.
Tom Kearney, from the campaign said: “It was an entirely preventable death. It will inspire us to keep fighting for safer roads.”
Nicola Branch, 49, said: “This is a notoriously dangerous junction and here as well as across London more needs to be done to prevent tragic deaths such as Stephanie’s.”
Miss Turner is the first person to die cycling on London’s roads this year, and the thirteenth in the UK.
Councillor Feryal Demiric, from Hackney Council, who is responsible for cycling in the borough, said the council was currently looking at cycle safety improvements along the Seven Sisters Road, including a remodelling of the junction where Miss Turner was killed.
She said among the other improvements planned along Seven Sisters was a narrowing of the road and an enforcement of a 20mph speed limit. She said the Hackney Cycle Campaign Group were involved in drawing up the proposals.",200,201501TD00009
440,https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2015/01/27/vigil-die-death-cyclist-stephanie-turner-stamford-hill/,Vigil and ‘die in’ held to mark the death of cyclist Stephanie Turner,Hundreds turn up to vigil organised by Stop Killing Cyclists after 29-year-old was killed in Stamford Hill last week,https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/trio_interviewees_cycling_protest_460-460x276.jpg,2015-01-27 08:37:58+00,Hackney Citizen,2017-09-24 14:48:51.253498+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.535233+00,1,"Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
Hundreds turn up to vigil organised by Stop Killing Cyclists after 29-year-old was killed in Stamford Hill last week
The family of a cyclist killed in a lorry crash in Stamford Hill have paid tribute to her “infectious spirit”, as hundreds of cyclists marked her death with a ‘die in’ demonstration in Stamford Hill.
Stephanie Turner was crushed by an HGV truck as she turned left on a notoriously dangerous junction where Seven Sisters Road meets Amhurst Park. She died from her injuries.
The 29-year-old physiotherapist, who had recently become engaged, lived two miles away in Tottenham Hale and was cycling to work when she was struck.
Paying tribute to Stephanie, her “devastated” family released a statement describing her as the “life and soul of every party” who “lit up every room she entered”.
“She ran marathons and climbed mountains. She was the life and soul of every party and lit up every room she entered. She was hugely admired by so many people for so many different reasons.
“To Steph, cycling was much more than a means of commuting. It brought her real excitement and satisfaction and allowed her to feel truly connected to London, the city she had come to love and live for. ”
“Stephanie was mercurial. She was one in a million. She was, as a close friend said, a pea from her very own pod. A huge hole has been left in our lives.”
Campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists held a ‘die in’ at the crash spot, a form of direct action protest which originated in Holland in the 1970s where demonstrators lie on the ground with their bikes and play dead.
Police cordoned off the road as the cyclists wheeled their bikes onto the street and lay on the tarmac for two minutes of silence.
Sophie Gale, 24, from Walthamstow who was at her first ‘die-in’ said she found participating in the protest “very moving”.
Ms Gale said she had recently moved from Bristol where the difference in drivers’ attitudes towards cyclists was “striking”.
“The biggest things I’ve noticed are impatience, pushiness, and drivers taking a lot more risks. I’ve had really unfair confrontations. There needs to be a change in culture amongst drivers.”
Nicholas Fripp, 58, of Waltham Forest, who led a feeder ride to Hackney from Walthamstow said: “Anything that raises awareness is good. The deaths can’t go on.”
Addressing the large crowd, the Stop Killing Cyclists campaigners called on the Mayor Boris Johnson, TfL and the government to “do something” about the number of cycling deaths in the UK.
One organiser said: “We’re here tonight to hold a vigil to mark the death of a fellow cyclist Stephanie Turner at this place last week. Another one of us trapped in London by a lorry, another family that has to endure this tremendous loss of traffic violence.
“Crashes are still seen as unfortunate accidents rather than preventable collisions. We don’t have to let large trucks with blind spots on our roads, they are banned in other European cities. We can have segregated bike lanes that would have kept Stephanie safe.”
Co-founder of Hackney People on Bikes (HPOB) Natalie Gould said: “As a daily commuting cyclist, I wanted to pay my respects to the person who was tragically killed whilst simply going about their daily routine.
“Hackney People on Bikes believe that our main roads and junctions need to be made safer for all road users, and want to see a segregated network of cycle routes, which everyone in the borough feels safe using.”
Stephanie Turner was the thirteenth cyclist to die in the UK since the beginning of the year, and the first in London.
The 47-year-old driver of the lorry, who stopped at the scene, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was bailed until April.
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439,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cyclist-killed-lorry-crash---5049374,Young cyclist killed in lorry crash months after sister died during childbirth,Physiotherapist Stephanie Turner was killed two miles from her home in London,http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5050144.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/MAIN-Stephanie-Turner-cyclist-killed.jpg,2015-01-28 09:19:37+00,mirror,2017-09-24 14:48:44.892305+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.537311+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A 'die in' protest and moving vigil was held in memory of a cyclist who was killed when she was hit by an HGV lorry.
Stephanie Turner was killed two miles from her home as she turned left into Amhurst Park off Seven Sisters Road in Stamford Hill, north London, on Tuesday last week.
The 29-year-old physiotherapist was killed just four months after her sister Clair Widdicombe, a 38-year-old primary school teacher, died giving birth last September, The Evening Standard reports.
(Image: Alamy)
On Monday evening more than 200 cyclists stopped traffic by lying in the road - in the spot where Stephanie was killed - in a peaceful protest calling for safe roads for cyclists.
The campaigners are calling on Mayor of London Boris Johnson, TfL and local councils to invest in a safer cycle network, including more segregated cycle lanes.
A vigil was also held for Miss Turner, who worked as part of the Community Independence Service at the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
A white ""ghost bike"" created - similar to those placed at the spot where cyclists are killed as a reminder.
Her family, including parents Steve and Linda, sister Suzy and fiancé Ian, told the Evening Standard in a statement: “We are utterly devastated by the loss of Stephanie, our beautiful daughter, sister, fiancee and friend.
They said in the statement: “Steph was an experienced cyclist and accomplished athlete who everyday not only cycled to work but also to see her patients in and around central London.
“To Steph, cycling was much more than a means of commuting: it brought her real excitement and satisfaction and allowed her to feel truly connected to London, the city she had come to love and live for.""",200,201501TD00009
431,http://road.cc/content/news/142492-vigil-manchester-cyclist-killed-car-crash,Vigil for Manchester cyclist killed in car crash,"Artur Piotr Ruszel to be remembered on Friday, February 13",http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Police%20appeal%20notice%20after%20death%20of%20Artur%20Piotr%20Ruszel%20%28Image-Greater%20Manchester%20Cycling%20Campaign%29.jpg?itok=42n0l0a2,2015-02-09 17:26:00+00,road.cc,2017-09-24 14:39:29.45+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.539213+00,1,"A vigil is to be held in Manchester this Friday, February 13 in memory of cyclist Artur Piotr Ruszel, who died after a collision with a car on January 13.
The 45-year old was cycling on Upper Brook Street when the crash occurred. He died from his injuries later the same day.
The vigil, at 7pm, will be an opportunity for people to pay their respects to Mr Ruszel and will call on the authorities in Greater Manchester to implement a Vision Zero policy, adopting a target of zero for road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign said: ""Police records state that 656 people were killed or seriously injured on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2013. We believe this is 656 people too many.
""Regional figures highlight that 1,144 (42%) of the 2,697 people killed or seriously injured on the North West’s roads in 2013 were people walking or cycling; an unacceptable proportion, especially given the lack of danger these vulnerable road users present to others. Within Greater Manchester this proportion is even higher, reaching 54% in 2010 - the highest proportion in the country.
""As at 8th February, 16 cyclists have already been killed on Britain's roads in 2015 including two Greater Manchester residents. These tragic losses challenge our city’s aspiration to be a healthy and attractive modern global city where cycling feels safe and becomes a genuine transport option for everyone’s local journeys. To address this challenge we also wish to highlight the urgent need for our local authorities to provide safe Space for Cycling – so more people can cycle more safely, more often.""
People are invited to assemble at the junction of Upper Brook Street and Brunswick Street on Friday February 13 from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.
For more information see the Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign website.",200,201506E096003
427,http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/vigil-held-cyclist-killed-city-8613561,Vigil to be held for cyclist killed in city centre collision month after his death,"Artur Piotr Ruszel, 45, suffered a serious head injury when his bike and a Honda Jazz collided on Upper Brook Street",http://i2.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article8435085.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/ThaiPanJPG.jpg,2015-02-10 11:38:00+00,men,2017-09-24 14:36:35.897211+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.54105+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Campaigners will hold a vigil for a cyclist killed in a city centre crash exactly one month after his death.
Artur Piotr Ruszel, 45, suffered a serious head injury when his bike and a Honda Jazz collided on Upper Brook Street in Manchester city centre.
Members of the Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign are calling for safer road conditions to prevent accidents like the one which killed Artur.
They will place a “ghost bike” in tribute to Mr Ruszel at the spot where he died at 7pm this Friday.
Nick Hubble, of Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign, says more must be done to ensure the roads are safer for cyclists.
Nick, 42, from Prestwich, said: “The cycling community has been left very shaken by this accident and we want to pay our respects to Artur on Friday.
“The vigil will also call on the responsible authorities in Greater Manchester to implement a ‘vision zero policy’ to adopt a target of zero for road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
“Police records show that 656 people were killed or seriously injured on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2013 and we think this is far too many.
“If you ride a bike every day you nearly always have a near miss of some description.
“It’s surprising that there are not more serious accidents.
“Every time you get on a bike in Manchester you always wonder whether you’re going to make it.
“That’s why we are doing our level best to make sure these terrible crashes never happen again.”
Campaigners want to see an improvement in Manchester’s cycling infrastructure.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to Mr Ruszel’s accident, which happened at about 7.35am on January 13.
Mr Ruszel was cycling towards the junction with Brunswick Street when his bike collided with the Honda, which had been travelling in the same direction in the lane next to him.
The accident happened near the Tai Pan restaurant.
A spokesman for GMP said: “Given this was during a busy time when lots of people were travelling to work,
“I hope that some people will be able to contact us with details of what they saw.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4745 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.",200,201506E096003
455,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-31487383,M40 crash was 'series' of accidents,"The fire service says a fatal crash on the M40 in Oxfordshire was a ""series"" of accidents in the same place at the same time.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/81010000/jpg/_81010623_81010622.jpg,2015-02-16 13:49:55+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 15:24:06.545371+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.542986+00,1,"Image caption Police said it was a ""serious blessing"" more people were not killed in the crash
A fatal crash involving more than 30 cars was a ""series of accidents"", the fire service has said.
A 65-year-old man from Woking, Surrey, died on the M40 following the collision between junction 9 and 10 at 07:45 GMT on Saturday.
Kerry Blair, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's incident commander, said: ""It was a series of accidents in the same place at the same time.""
Four people are still in hospital in a stable condition, police said.
At the height of the response about 50 firefighters were sent to the scene. The cause of the crash is being investigated by Thames Valley Police.
The motorway was closed northbound for more than eight hours on Saturday morning.
According to Thames Valley Police six people were seriously injured and 55 had minor injuries.
Mr Blair said: ""There was an accident immediately opposite the main incident - at one stage we were dealing with scenes on both sides.
""It is a matter of trying to break down what we have to deal with and make sure we are prioritising appropriately.
""It was fairly clear early on there were eight scenes where we would need to use the hydraulic cutting gear.""
Image copyright Thames Valley Police Image caption Police described the crash as ""extraordinarily large""
Sgt Ashley Hannibal, from Thames Valley Police force's serious collision investigation unit, said the scene was being digitally reconstructed as part of the inquiry.
Ch Insp Henry Parsons said fog had ""played a major part"" in what he described as an ""extraordinarily large"" collision.
He added it was a ""serious blessing"" more people were not killed.
Image caption Police, the ambulance service and the fire service were called to the scene
A South Central Ambulance Service spokeswoman said rapid response vehicles, ambulances, its helicopter, a doctor and a ""hazardous area response team"" attended.
Four miles of queues were reported northbound, with delays of about an hour, during the road closure.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption The road was closed for eight hours
Image copyright Zara Smith Image caption South Central Ambulance Service said it was foggy at the time of the crash",200,201543P296025
428,http://www.gmcc.org.uk/2015/02/artur-piotr-ruszel-ghost-bike-and-vigil-report/,Artur Piotr Ruszel ghost bike and vigil report,"On Friday 13th February 2015 a group of around 50 people assembled to hold a vigil in memory of Artur Piotr Ruszel, who was killed whilst cycling on 13th January. The vigil was held close to the spot on Upper Brook Street where Mr. Ruszel was involved in a collision with a car. He died from his inju",http://www.gmcc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/12-Artur-Piotr-Ruszel-Ghost-Bike-424x250.jpg,2015-02-22 20:00:25+00,GMCC Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign,2017-09-24 14:36:50.630331+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.544938+00,1,"Artur Piotr Ruszel ghost bike and vigil report
On Friday 13th February 2015 a group of around 50 people assembled to hold a vigil in memory of Artur Piotr Ruszel, who was killed whilst cycling on 13th January. The vigil was held close to the spot on Upper Brook Street where Mr. Ruszel was involved in a collision with a car. He died from his injuries later that day.
The focal point of the vigil was the installation of a ghost bike in Mr. Ruszel’s memory. Ghost bikes are bikes that are painted white and placed at the spot where a cyclist was killed or fatally injured. Mr. Ruszel’s ghost bike stands at the junction of Upper Brook Street and Brunswick Street, and serves both as a permanent symbol of remembrance that a man died at that spot as well as a reminder to all road users passing – especially motorists – to take care on the roads for the sake of their own safety as well as that of those around them. Thanks to Cristian Chesha and all those who offered him parts and time to help build Mr. Ruszel’s ghost bike.
The vigil started off with an impassioned speech by Nick Hubble of GMCC, who expressed thanks to all for their attendance. The fact that the turn-out was so strong, despite the fact that no one present had known Mr. Ruszel personally, was a sign that as cyclists we feel a sense of kinship with anyone who suffers serious injury or death as a result of the daily dangers of cycling on our motor-centric road system. Nick continued by highlighting that Greater Manchester authorities had only that week been generating positive publicity for themselves around the commencement of work on the first of their Cycling City Ambition projects, yet Upper Brook Street, which was recently extensively upgraded with no provision whatsoever for cyclists, tells a different story about the city’s commitment to becoming a cycling city. Nick then repeated the call for safe Space for Cycling and outlined the principles of the Vision Zero approach to road safety.
Catholic priest Father Tim Byron from the Holy Name Church on Oxford Road then conducted a short ceremony to bless the ghost bike and held a moment’s silence to pay tribute to Mr. Ruszel.
Jonathan Fingland, GMCC’s Chair, closed the formal part of the vigil with some defiant words:
“…nothing can bring Artur back but we’re not dead, so politicians and police can still see us and hear our message: we need them to stop the killing and start working on Vision Zero – now”
Everyone with a bike was then invited to pay their respects to Mr. Ruszel with a final lap of honour past his ghost bike, and the pealing of bicycle bells symbolised the continued vitality of Manchester’s cycling community in the face of such tragedy.
This was the first time a ghost bike vigil has been held by the wider cycling community in Manchester, and the strength of the attendance was a powerful demonstration of the solidarity among people who ride bikes in Manchester. One morning in January a man got on a bike and never reached his destination. His death resonated with so many people who ride a bike to get from A to B – we all just want to be able to safely complete our journeys. No matter who was at fault in the collision that cost Mr. Ruszel his life, one simple mistake should not mean death or serious injury. Enough is enough. We need dedicated and protected safe Space for Cycling on our main roads – now.",200,201506E096003
258,http://road.cc/content/news/145529-death-cyclist-michael-mason-referred-dpp-ahead-tonights-vigil,Death of cyclist Michael Mason referred to DPP ahead of tonight's vigil,Threat of private prosecution embarrasses Met into action,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Michael%20Mason.jpg?itok=zYLXxC3w,2015-03-13 13:51:51+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:53.261585+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.547083+00,1,"The Metropolitan Police has referred the death of cyclist Michael Mason to the Director of Public Prosecutions ahead of a vigil this evening for the 70-year-old who died a year ago after being hit by a car.
Michael Mason was hit from behind by the driver of a Nissan car on Regent Street on February 25 and died from his injuries on March 14, 2014.
No prosecution was brought against the driver; the Metropolitan Police did not refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), in what the Cyclists' Defence Fund (CDF) said last year was a clear breach of CPS guidelines.
The inquest into Mr Mason's death returned a finding of accidental death. The driver accepted that if the cyclist was there she should have seen him.
Martin Porter QC represented the family at the inquest. On his blog Porter wrote: ""Witness evidence and CCTV evidence … left no doubt that no witness aside from the Nissan driver failed to see Mr Mason on his bicycle.""
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that a detective inspector from the Met's Roads and Transport policing command took the decision that there was insufficient evidence to bring a criminal prosecution.
An investigation by the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) supported that decision, but after representations from Mr Mason's family and others, the DPS has referred the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Cyclists' Defence Fund
The CDF has been supporting Mr Mason's family in their fight for the case to be re-examined. The family has said it will consider bringing a private proisecution if no case is brought against the driver.
Rhia Weston, CDF Coordinator told road.cc: ""The threat of embarrassment from a private prosecution highlighting the police's failure to act seems to have made the police change their minds about this case.
""Now that the CPS has received the case file, we hope that they decide to prosecute the driver involved and that they choose a dangerous driving charge rather than a lesser charge of careless driving.""
Road.cc understands that the CPS will now review the evidence and see whether there is enough evidence for a reasonable chance of conviction and prosecuting would be in the public interest.
As the CPS have received the file, Michael's family will now be entitled to review any unfavourable decision that is made under the Victims' Right to Review scheme.
Vigil and ride
This evening at 5:30 pm campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists will hold a vigil and ride along Regent Street to commemorate Mr Mason/.
The ride will meet by the Keith Park statue on Pall Mall / Waterloo Place.
Speakers will include Michael's daughter, Anna, and Green Party local transport spokesperson Caroline Russell.
Jenny Jones MLA
In February, Green Party London Assembly member Jenny Jones wrote to Metropolitan Police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe requesting the Met review its decision not to recommend prosecution in the case.
Jones expressed concern that the police were relying too much on the need for eyewitness accounts of the crash and not giving enough emphasis to the physical evidence.
She wrote: ""The Met Police appear to believe that the considerable physical evidence is inadequate to secure a prosecution, as none of the witnesses interviewed saw the actual collision. The policy implications of this are serious as the Met appears to be over reliant on witness statements.""
Michael Mason was easily seen by numerous other witnesses, Jones points out, and had a rear flashing red light and a red rear reflector.
She wrote: ""The most worrying aspect of this case is that Mr Mason as an experienced cyclist, was riding well out from the kerb in a highly visible position. 'Taking the road' at pinch points is exactly what Transport for London funded training courses advise cyclists to do. A failure by the Met Police to pursue this case, could send out a message that cyclists who do 'take the road' are not protected by the law if a motorist simply drives over them.""
Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police this morning issued this statement:",200,201401TD00015
452,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lorry-driver-jailed-killing-three-5359111,Lorry driver jailed for killing three members of same family in motorway crash,Religious speaker Michael Akande and his daughters Mary and Helen all died when they were hit by Juraj Orsula's HGV on the M26,http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5359098.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/M26MAIN.jpg,2015-03-18 19:07:51+00,mirror,2017-09-24 15:09:28.669197+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.549071+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A dangerous driver has been jailed for killing three members of the same family when his lorry smashed into their car on a motorway.
Religious speaker Michael Akande, 54, died of his injuries two weeks after Juraj Orsula's HGV hurtled into the back of stationary traffic on the M26 in Kent.
His student daughters Mary, 16, and Helen, 22, died at the scene of the horror pile-up, which also left three members of another family seriously injured.
Orsula, from Topolcany, Slovakia, was jailed for six-and-a-half years and banned from the road for seven years today after he admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
He also admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving to the father of the second family, John Carroll, and his two sons aged four and seven.
A court heard Mr Carroll was on a day out from his home in nearby Maidstone with his two sons and wife Jessica in the family Mini.
Mr Carroll's seven-year-old son suffered a severe brain injury while the four-year-old suffered a broken leg, police said.
Officers added a third 36-year-old victim in the same vehicle suffered a fractured skull and a brain injury.
Orsula, 46, sat with his head bowed in the dock as details of the crash were repeated at Maidstone Crown Court.
His Mercedes Actros truck ploughed into the back of stationary cars which were waiting after another crash on April 16 last year.
A total of eight people needed hospital treatment after the accident involving two lorries, two cars and a van.
Osula had originally indicated he would plead not guilty, claiming he was blinded by the sun just before the crash.
But he admitted the charges and the judge agreed to proceed to sentence after hearing Mr Akande's relatives had travelled from France, where the victims lived.
At the time of the crash the religious speaker's wife, Nike Akande, paid an emotional tribute to him saying: ""I can't believe but this is reality.
""You're so caring and so loving. Your life was to serve God and the souls of God but the time I had with you was fantastic, wonderful.
""I will never, never forget you till I close my eyes to see our Lord Jesus and till we meet again at the feet of Jesus.""
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Judge Jeremy Carey told Orsula: ""It is absolutely plain that you continued to drive your vehicle at a constant speed until the collision.
""Plainly, therefore, you were not paying attention to the road ahead, or you would not have driven at that speed without braking or decelerating.
""I accept you were distracted by the sun shining in your wing mirror, but I am quite satisfied it was no more than a distraction.
""The effect of your driving was catastrophic. I have no doubt that the impact on Mrs Akande as a wife and mother was, is and will remain devastating.
""No words from this court and no sentence of the court is going to make any difference to that, nor can it. It cannot return her children and husband to her.
""It cannot make her feel any less mortified by anything she has experienced and continues to experience.""
The judge said the court also did not underestimate the impact on the Carroll family.
He added: ""The sentence doesn't do any more than demonstrate the quite appalling nature of your driving and the effect of it.
""Prison sentences at least show how serious society regards this offending.
""You will in a period of years walk fee and return to your family. For those affected by your driving there will be no such eventual happy outcome.""",200,2014460240615
451,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3001981/Lorry-driver-killed-three-members-family-injured-eight-ploughed-stationary-traffic-motorway-jailed-six-half-years.html,Lorry driver who killed three members of same family is jailed,"Juraj Orsula, 46, claimed he had been blinded by the sun when his red Mercedes Actros lorry crashed into the back of queuing traffic, which had built up on the M26 in Kemsing, Kent.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/03/19/26CA3D6E00000578-0-image-a-98_1426750026735.jpg,2015-03-19 05:48:34+00,Mail Online,2017-09-24 15:08:34.973016+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.553133+00,1,"Jailed: Juraj Orsula, 46, claimed he had been blinded by the sun when his red Mercedes Actros lorry crashed into the back of queuing traffic
A Slovakian lorry driver who killed three members of the same family and injured eight others after ploughing into the back of stationary traffic on a motorway has been jailed.
Juraj Orsula, 46, claimed he had been blinded by the sun when his red Mercedes Actros lorry crashed into the back of queuing traffic, which had built up on the M26 in Kemsing, Kent, after two previous collisions earlier that morning.
Helen Akande, 22, and her sister Mary, 16, both students from Sarcelles, France, died at the scene of the crash in April last year, while their father Michael, 54, died two weeks later in hospital as a result of his injuries.
Three people in another vehicle suffered serious injuries, including a boy aged seven who suffered a severe brain injury, a boy aged three who had a broken leg and a 36-year-old man with a fractured skull and brain injury.
Orsula, of Topolcany, Slovakia, pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and three counts of causing serious injury while driving dangerously.
He was jailed for six and a half years, and disqualified from driving for seven years.
Crash: Traffic had built up on the M26 in Kemsing, Kent, after two previous collisions earlier that morning
Sentencing: Orsula pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court (pictured) yesterday to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and three counts of causing serious injury while driving dangerously
Detective Constable David Holmes, from Kent Police, said: ‘The events of that day will linger long in the memory of those affected, some of whom will never fully recover from their injuries.
‘Juraj Orsula claims he was blinded by the sun in the moments leading up to the collision, which should have been reason enough to reduce his speed.
‘Instead he continued to drive as normal before crashing into stationary traffic and leaving a trail of devastation. He must now live with the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life.’",200,2014460240615
385,http://road.cc/content/news/146173-incomprehensibly-callous-met-slammed-michael-mason%E2%80%99s-family-plan-private,"""Incomprehensibly callous"" - Met slammed as Michael Mason’s family plan private prosecution",Family and campaigners react to police handling of case of London cyclist killed a year ago,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Michael%20Mason.jpg?itok=zYLXxC3w,2015-03-19 11:32:59+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 23:37:18.561354+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.555178+00,1,"The family of cyclist Michael Mason, who died last year after a motorist struck him in London’s West End, plan to launch a private prosecution against the driver involved after the Metropolitan Police Service yesterday said it would not be referring the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Yesterday’s statement from the Met was a retraction of one issued on Friday in which it said it would be making a referral to the DPP, now described as “incorrect.” The about-turn, and the way in which it has been handled by police, has been condemned by Mr Mason’s family as well as cycling campaigners.
Mr Mason, 70, died on 14 March last year from injuries sustained a little over a fortnight earlier when he was hit by a car on Regent Street, north of Oxford Circus.
The initial police decision not to pass the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is in part due to the fact that he was not wearing a cycle helmet and was dressed in dark clothing. While wearing a helmet and high-visibility clothing are recommended for cyclists in the Highway Code, neither is a legal requirement.
On Friday, a statement from the Met said the matter was being referred to the DPP. It was issued hours before a vigil was held in Mr Mason’s memory on the eve of the anniversary of his death, which was addressed by his daughter Anna Tatton-Brown.
Family feels ""let down"" by Met and asks, ""What are the Met playing at?""
Reacting to yesterday’s retraction of that statement, she told road.cc:
At every stage now we have been let down by the Met police; from an insultingly soft interview of the driver, to the original decision not to prosecute despite the convincing evidence of their own expert, to this shilly-shallying over whether or not to refer the case to the CPS. The Met allowed us to hold a vigil on the anniversary of my father's death thinking that we had had some small victory and that justice might yet be done. That now appears to be totally wrong. None of this has been communicated to us first but played out in the media. I have heard nothing from my so-called family liaison officer since November. This is no way to treat anyone, let alone a family dealing with the recent traumatic death of a loved one. Now, to add insult to injury, they seem to blame my dad, with his lack of high-viz and helmet, for his own death, rather than the woman who drove into him (who the police describe rather subjectively as a 'Careful and cautious driver'). It is a travesty of justice. What are the Met playing at here?
Lawyer says Met treatment of family ""incomprehensibly callous""
The cyclist’s family was represented at the inquest into his death by Martin Porter QC, who has also acted for it in pushing the Met to refer the case to the DPP. He told us:
The mishandling by the Metropolitan Police of this whole matter by dithering and repeatedly changing their minds and by communicating to Ms Tatton-Brown first via the press is quite scandalous. The treatment of a grieving family by a service which purports to serve the public has been quite incomprehensibly callous. In addition to this the Metropolitan Police have now sought to justify their earlier decision not to refer the case to the CPS by reference to (amongst other immaterial matters), and I quote: “• Mr MASON (Deceased) was wearing dark clothing, the collision having taken place during hours of darkness. • Mr MASON was not wearing a cycle helmet, the cause of death being head injury.” It seems the police do not expect a lit cyclist travelling in compliance with all legal requirements at night to remain alive if he is not wearing a helmet and high viz. The importance of seeking justice for Michael Mason by by-passing the Metropolitan Police Service is now very clear.
Cyclists' Defence Fund renews Justice for Michael appeal
The planned private prosecution will be brought with the help of the Cyclists’ Defence Fund (CDF), which has supported the family throughout and has now renewed its appeal for funds to fight the case, with the Justice for Michael campaign having raised nearly £10,000 to date.
In an email to road.cc, CDF co-ordinator Rhia Weston said:
The Cyclists' Defence Fund will now support Michael Mason's family in instructing lawyers to build the case for a private prosecution as soon as possible. We are therefore renewing our call for donations to the 'Justice for Michael' appeal. We believe the police are clearly wrong not to refer the matter to the CPS so that they can consider whether or not to bring charges. Furthermore their suggestion that the chances of a guilty verdict are somehow lessened because Michael Mason wasn't wearing hi-viz clothing or a helmet is legally irrelevant and should have no bearing on the charging decision. As for the Met's erratic briefings to the media - without informing the bereaved family or their lawyer - this shows unbelievable incompetence and insensitivity.
Campaigners condemn police handling of case
The way the police have handled the case and their lack of communication with Mr Mason’s family have been condemned by cycling campaigners.
In a statement, Nicola Branch from Stop Killing Cyclists, which organised Friday’s vigil, said:
Stop Killing Cyclists are horrified to learn of the awful treatment of the family of Mick Mason by the Met Police and we would recommend referral to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. To have been informed by a Press Release that that police would refer the case to the DPP, which although a bizarre and unconventional way of finding out, was a massive lift to the family, and now to have that hope whipped away from them equally through a Press Release, is an absolute disgrace. The Met need to look very carefully how they deal with the family of a victim. They must be accountable for their actions.
Those views were echoed by Rosie Downes of the London Cycling Campaign (LCC), who said:
We are shocked and disappointed to hear that the Met Police are not, as was claimed last week, asking prosecutors to consider bringing criminal charges against the driver who killed Michael Mason. It is against the law to cause death or injury from driving or riding in a careless way and a full prosecution is the only way to test the evidence. To use the fact that Michael was not wearing a helmet or hi-viz clothing as rationale for this decision is unacceptable. Michael was well lit, on a brightly lit street, and hit from behind by a driver who claimed not to have noticed him. This is a serious failing of the justice system and highlights the lack of clear process for dealing with road deaths, which more often than not leads to families feeling let down by the justice system. Our thoughts are with Michael’s family who must be very distressed by the misleading report and the lack of action.
Green London Assembly Member Jenny Jones says she will again be writing to the Metropolitan Polce commissioner:
I shall be writing to the Met Police to say that victim blaming is completely unacceptable and that statements like this reinforce the view held by many cyclists that the Met Police will do little to protect them. Focusing on the cyclists lack of high viz when over a dozen witnesses clearly saw Mr Mason on this well lit stretch of Regents Street, is clearly a nonsense. As for drivers being cautious and careful, I believe that most drivers are. That doesn't stop people switching off for a moment behind the wheel, or being distracted, while being in charge of a deadly machine. The point of the law is to protect innocent people who are going about their lawful business from the malicious acts and negligence of others. The police's job is to put their evidence before the prosecutors and let the lawyers decide if there is a case.
Met apologises for ""miscommunication""
Yesterday, Chief Inspector Tracy Stephenson, Professional Standards Champion of the Met’s Roads & Transport Policing Command, wrote to Mr Porter to outline the force’s response to a complaint made on the family’s behalf in January into the handling of the case by police and senior investigating officer Nick Mason.
She said: “I am satisfied the report does not need to be referred to the CPS,” adding, “I have determined there has not been a breach of the professional standards by the officer.”
Chief Inspector Stephenson also addressed yesterday’s retraction of Friday’s statement that the case would be referred to the DPP. She said:
I would like to apologise that the above statement was in the press prior to you receiving the Investigation Report and being informed before it reaching the public domain. This was a miscommunication and I am truly sorry for any upset it has caused the family. The intention was to correct the original information regarding the referral to the DPP whilst sending you the letter regarding our findings. Unfortunately this mistakenly went into the press release.
The full investigator's report explaining why the Met did not refer the ase to the CPS, and the letter dismissing the family's complaint over the police's handling of the case are attached below.",200,201401TD00015
356,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-32157392,Pair killed in bike smash named,"A 23-year-old man and a woman, aged 24, who were killed in a crash involving a motorbike and a car in Aberdeen are named.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/82076000/jpg/_82076347_hiltonfatalnewsline.jpg,2015-04-02 15:55:04+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:30:17.323384+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.557507+00,1,"Image copyright NEWSLINE MEDIA Image caption The crash happened on Wednesday night
A man and a woman in their 20s who died in a crash involving a motorbike and a car in Aberdeen have been identified.
Steven Reiach, 23, from the Northfield area of the city, and Dawn Watson, 24, of Seaton, were the victims.
The fatal collision, involving an off-road bike and an Alfa Romeo car, took place at about 20:50 BST on Wednesday in the city's Hilton Drive at the junction with Hilton Road.
Mr Reiach died at the scene. Ms Watson died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The 44-year-old man who was driving the car was uninjured.
The road was closed until about 02:00 to allow for accident investigation work.
Insp Ian Kirkwood said: ""Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision to contact us on 101.""",200,2015921500374
358,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sleep-tight-two-beautiful-angels-5448600,Tributes have been paid to a young engaged couple killed in a motorbike smash,"STEVEN Reiach , 23, and his fiancée Dawn Watson died in the smash in Aberdeen last night and are understood to have a young daughter together.",http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article5448568.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS60465685.jpg,2015-04-02 16:14:44+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 22:30:58.74068+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.55937+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A YOUNG engaged couple have died following a tragic motorcycle smash on a Scots road.
Steven Reiach, 23, and his fiancée Dawn Watson, 24, died following a crash on Hilton Drive, Aberdeen, on Wednesday at around 8.54pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which involved a black and orange KTM off road motorcycle the pair were travelling on and a silver Alfa Romeo, but Steven was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dawn was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by paramedics where she later died.
Flowers were today left at the scene with friends and family taking to social media to pay tribute to the pair who are understood to have had a daughter together.
Steven’s mother Shirley Webb posted on Facebook:”On the 1st of April 2015, my world came crashing down with a big big bang that my darling youngest son Steven and his beautiful fiancé Dawn have been killed in a road traffic accident.
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“I’m sitting here numb and very much devastated that my beautiful family have gone and I’m never gonna hear from them again.
“The one good thing is I’ve got my darling princess Sophie and I will make sure she will grow up to be the very best daughter they wanted for her.
“Sleep tight my two beautiful angels, until we meet again, always remember mum loves ya to the moon and back...forever your heartbroken Mum..xx”
Emma Robertson added: “Just woke up to the horrible news that ma wee cuz and his girl were taken from us tonight can’t believe this has Happened.
“RIP Steven and dawn u r up there next to Granda, till we meet again rip xxxx”
Jade Martin said: “i still cant believe this my bestfriend Dawn Watson and Steven Reiach i love uz soooooo much rip untill we meet again xxxxxxxxxxxxx”
Terri Thom added: “I can’t believe I’m writing this.... R.I.P Dawn Watson & Steven Reiach I really can’t believe this has happened! Thinking of both your families today & esp their beautiful little girl Sophie! I’m absolutely devastated! Fly high use 2!”
The 44-year-old man who was driving the Alfa Romeo was uninjured and no one else was involved in the collision.
The road was closed for around five hours while crash scene investigators examined the area.
Roads policing Inspector Ian Kirkwood said: “Enquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision to contact us on 101.”",200,2015921500374
363,http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/bedlington-collision-sees-two-people-9005973,Bedlington collision sees two people killed and a third seriously injured,A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A192 near Hartford Bridge at around 12.05pm on Wednesday,http://i2.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article9006965.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS60835098.jpg,2015-04-08 20:20:00+00,nechronicle,2017-09-23 22:35:43.686777+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.561349+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Two people have died and a third was seriously injured in a fatal road collision in Northumberland.
The collision happened on the A192 near Hartford Bridge, Bedlington at around 12.05pm on Wednesday, and involved a blue Nissan Micra and a silver Vauxhall Astra.
A third vehicle was also damaged.
A man from the Nissan Micra and a woman from the Vauxhall Astra were pronounced dead at the scene.
Another woman, also from the Vauxhall Astra, was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where she is being treated for serious injuries.
The A192 between Hartford Village and A1068 Plessey Checks roundabout was closed for more than two hours as collision investigation, vehicle recovery and cleansing took place.
Anyone with any information about this collision is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 399 08/04/15.",200,2015100204015
364,http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/two-people-killed-car-crash-9013760,Two people killed in car crash near Bedlington named by police,"Charles Henry Chester, 86, from the Bedlington area, and Katherine Scott, 93, from the Morpeth area died at the scene on Wednesday",http://i2.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article9006965.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS60835098.jpg,2015-04-09 16:15:00+00,nechronicle,2017-09-23 22:35:52.331462+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.563189+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The two victims of a fatal car crash which took place near Bedlington have been named by police.
Charles Henry Chester, 86, who lived in the Bedlington area, and Katherine Scott, 93, of the Morpeth area, died at the scene of the collision near Hartford Bridge in Northumberland on Wednesday, April 8.
Mr Chester had been driving a Nissan Micra and Mrs Scott was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra when the accident happened at 12.05pm at the junction between the A192 and A1068.
Meanwhile, a 75-year-old female who was also in the Vauxhall Astra remains in hospital with injuries, but her condition is not believed to be life threatening.
Inquiries are ongoing into the collision and anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 399 08/04/15.",200,2015100204015
361,http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/calls-more-safety-measures-fatal-9014556,Calls for more safety measures at fatal crash bend near Bedlington,Two people died and a third was seriously injured in the collision at 12.05pm on Wednesday on the A192 near Hartford Bridge,http://i2.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article9014887.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS60896569.jpg,2015-04-09 19:21:00+00,nechronicle,2017-09-23 22:34:54.911165+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.564967+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Calls are being made to improve a “dangerous” stretch of road after recent safety features failed to prevent a fatal car crash.
Two drivers died and a passenger was seriously injured in the three-vehicle collision at the junction of the A192 and A1068 near Hartford Bridge in Northumberland on Wednesday lunchtime.
Charles Henry Chester, 86, from the Bedlington area, was in a Nissan Micra and Katherine Scott, 93, from the Morpeth area was in a Vauxhall Astra.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene, while a 75-year-old female passenger of Mrs Scott was taken by the Great North Air Ambulance to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where her injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
The crash comes after a 40mph speed limit was introduced last autumn for the bend in the road, where Shields Road and Hartford Road merge before heading downhill to the River Blyth’s bridge where an electronic 30mph warning sign is located.
Coun Paul Hedley, who represents Bedlington West ward on Bedlington Town Council, lives nearby the crash site in Shields Road.
He said: “We need to get the message out there that this road remains unsafe. It is a real danger point.
“It sees two major roads merge on a sharp single-carriageway bend, and some drivers are impatient and try to pass or come out of the junction too soon.
“That is made more dangerous by drivers who slow sharply to park on the side of the road near the bridge to avoid paying for parking in the Plessey Woods Country Park.”
He added: “We have complained about it in the past as we have had quite a lot of crashes on this stretch, and I hoped that the introduction of the 30mph flashing sign and 40mph limit would have put an end to such awful incidents but sadly not.
“The road cannot be widened because of the bridge so we must bring in a clear double white line in the middle of the road over the whole section so people know they cannot even try to pass.”
The A192 between Hartford Village and A1068 Plessey Checks roundabout was closed for more than two hours as collision investigation and vehicle recovery took place.
A spokesman for Northumberland County Council said: “Our thoughts go to the family and friends of those who died in this crash. Until the circumstances of this incident are established it would be inappropriate to comment on whether any further measures are needed on this stretch of road.”
Anyone with any information about the 12.05pm collision is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101, quoting reference 399 08/04/15.",200,2015100204015
381,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-32372918,Motorcyclist killed in road crash,"A man dies when he loses control of his motorbike and collides with a car in the Lake District, police say.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/68773000/jpg/_68773472_policetape_getty.jpg,2015-04-19 13:01:59+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:13:15.842227+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.566878+00,1,"A man has died after apparently losing control of his motorbike on a bend and colliding with a car in the Lake District, police said.
The crash happened just before 14:00 BST on Saturday four miles north of Gilpin Bridge on the A5074 near Kendal.
Cumbria Police said the man 57-year-old from Nuneaton, in Warwickshire, died at the scene.
The road was closed for five hours. The other driver, who was in a Mercedes car, was uninjured.",200,2015030000943
48,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3070290/Cyclist-killed-pensioner-crashing-doing-25mph-narrow-country-lane-dark-rainy-night.html,Pensioner killed in 25mph crash with cyclist,"Gwyn Lloyd Jones, 67, died four days after his was knocked down by Richard Eakins's bike (pictured) as he walked along the narrow road near his home in Cilcennin, near Lampeter, Wales.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/06/14/2860BBAA00000578-0-image-a-82_1430919713234.jpg,2015-05-06 13:44:34+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.001854+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.568735+00,1,"GPS device showed Mr Eakins had been riding at 25mph as he
A pensioner died when he was struck by a cyclist doing 25mph along a poorly-lit country lane, an inquest heard.
Gwyn Lloyd Jones, 67, died four days after his was knocked down by Richard Eakins's bike as he walked along the narrow road just yards from his home in Cilcennin, near Lampeter, Wales.
According to the GPS device on his bike, the cyclist, 25, was travelling at 25mph at the time of the collision on November 7, last year.
Cyclist Richard Eakins, 25, (pictured) struck pensioner Gwyn Lloyd Jones while travelling at 25mph along a poorly-lit country lane, an inquest heard. The 67-year-old died four days later
At an inquest into Mr Jones's death, Ceredigion coroner Peter Brunton issued a warning to other cyclists over the dangers of riding at high speed.
Police have confirmed that no charges would be brought against Mr Eakins, but Mr Brunton said there had been 'significant breaches' of the Highway Code and he had never come across a case like it.
'There is no doubt that it was a substantial speed for a pushbike bearing in mind the atrocious conditions,' Mr Brunton told Aberystwyth Coroner's Court.
Summing up the evidence and recording a verdict of misadventure, Mr Brunton said: 'I have never encountered a case like this before.
'This case highlights the dangers of bikes riding at high speed.'
The inquest was told the collision happened as Mr Eakins was cycling back to Ciliau Aeron after finishing work at Summit Cycles in Aberystwyth, at around 7.25pm.
Mr Jones had been walking home from after having dinner at with his daughter, Cara Buswell, who lives nearby.
Police have confirmed that no charges would be brought against Mr Eakins (pictured), but Mr Brunton said there had been 'significant breaches' of the Highway Code and he had never come across a case like it
He was left with 'excruciatingly painful and ultimately fatal injuries', the inquest heard.
The hearing was also told that despite his severe injuries, Mr Jones was then left waiting outside Bronglais Hospital in an ambulance for around 50 minutes as the A&E department was 'full'.
A post-mortem found Mr Jones died of two fractures to the left side of the skull and 'severe' chest injuries, including 11 fractured ribs.
GPS statistics from the bike showed Mr Eakins was travelling at 25.1mph on impact with Mr Jones.
The inquest was also told that the narrow lane was just 3.3m wide and had no footpaths - 'forcing pedestrians to be in the carriageway' - and that the area has 'poor' street lighting.
The hearing was also told that despite his severe injuries, Mr Jones was then left waiting outside Bronglais Hospital (pictured) in an ambulance for around 50 minutes as the A&E department was 'full'
It had also been raining heavily on that November evening.
The inquest heard that Mr Eakins had turned the bar-mounted headlight on the bike off after its battery was running down, but did have a bright headtorch that was 'fully working' and 'very bright'.
A collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian does not have to be reported. The crash was reported to police three days after the incident, but the inquest was told that this delay had compromised the investigation.
Mr Brunton said Mr Eakins 'should have been travelling at a reasonable speed for the conditions' and found that the the 'poor street lighting and the excessive speed for the circumstances' caused the collision.",200,201463BC14914
170,http://road.cc/content/news/150497-man-trial-killing-cyclist-told-police-he-thought-he-had-hit-wheelie-bin,Man on trial for killing cyclist told police he thought he had hit a wheelie bin,Michael Rollason denies causing death by dangerous driving,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Justice%20%28Lonpicman%2C%20Wikimedia%20Commons%29.JPG?itok=d9P5LEfn,2015-05-06 14:20:22+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:52.784651+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.570979+00,1,"A driver accused of hitting and killing a cyclist near Warrington told police and his insurance company that he thought he had hit a wheelie bin reports The Warrington Guardian. The victim, 47-year-old father-of-three Terry Brown, died as result of serious head injuries with his bike found spilt in two in a nearby hedge.
Michael Rollason has admitted that he was driving the Vauxhall Astra on February 18, 2014 when it hit Brown. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but denies causing death by dangerous driving.
Brown was cycling along the A57 Warrington Road, Bold Heath – a single carriageway, two-lane road with a 50mph speed limit – when the incident happened at around 6.35am. Liverpool Crown Court heard that he had been wearing a helmet and a high-vis jacket and that his bike had been fitted with a red flashing light.
Prosecuting, Simon Christy said:
“The visibility was good. Mr Brown rode his bicycle in a perfectly proper manner. It was dark but there were street lights and the road is straight and wide. Mr Brown was there to be seen. He had taken the proper precautions to make himself visible.”
Following the collision, Rollason failed to stay at the scene, but later contacted his insurance company about whether he should claim for the windscreen and other damage. His car was found by police parked near to – but not at – his home address that evening. It was said to have been positioned in such a way as to ‘obscure’ any view of the damage it had sustained.
After being arrested and cautioned, Rollason told police that he had hit a wheelie bin, claiming he thought he had seen something black rolling along the footpath.
Christy continued: “He has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving without due care and attention. The prosecution say that’s not remotely good enough. His driving on this occasion fell far below what is expected of a competent and careful driver.”
Brown would often cycle from his home in Warrington to his job as a packing manager at Princes Food in Liverpool. His sister, Nicola Keatley, told The Bolton News that he would also sometimes surprise the family by cycling to visit them in Prestwich. “He would think nothing of cycling all that way. It was normal to him. It was an example of how sporty he was.”
Brown’s brother, David, who travelled to the UK from his home in Australia when he heard of the crash, said that he didn’t want Terry’s death to have been in vain.
“We want people to be aware of cyclists and the dangers they face on the road. They have just as much right to be on the road as anyone else. The idea that drivers have more rights is wrong. If another incident like Terry’s death can be prevented, then it won’t have been in vain.”
Brown’s family is appealing for motorists to respect cyclists’ space on the road and have also started fundraising for head injuries charity Headway.",200,201405DD01654
372,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-32680962,Biker killed in collision with car,A 47-year-old man dies after his motorbike collides with a car on the A82 north of Tyndrum in Stirlingshire.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/68526000/jpg/_68526016__62016977_police_bbc_464.jpg,2015-05-10 09:31:18+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:57:30.78025+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.573058+00,1,"A 47-year-old man has died after his motorbike collided with a car in Stirlingshire.
The incident occurred on a stretch of the A82 north of Tyndrum at about 11:30 on Saturday.
A passenger in the Alfa Romeo car involved in the crash suffered life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Police said it was the second such collision involving a motorbike in the area in recent weeks.",200,2015961500776
171,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/motorist-michael-rollason-found-guilty-9232818,Motorist found guilty of causing cyclist's death by dangerous driving,Michael Rollason killed dad-of-three Terry Brown in Warrington then told police he thought he hit a wheelie bin,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article9188672.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/tbf.jpg,2015-05-11 12:39:56+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:52.78919+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.574855+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A motorist who killed a cyclist and then told police he thought he had hit a wheelie bin was found guilty of causing his death by dangerous driving.
Terry Brown, 47, died when he was struck by Michael Rollason’s Vauxhall Astra in Warrington on February 18 last year.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that Mr Brown’s bike was snapped in half and sent flying into a hedge.
However, Rollason failed to stop at the scene and then contacted his insurers to claim for a damaged windscreen.
Rollason, 39, from Great Sankey, Warrington, pleaded guilty to causing Mr Brown’s death by careless driving at the beginning of a trial.
But he was today found guilty of the more serious charge of causing the cyclist’s death by dangerous driving.
Jury's unanimous verdict
Defence lawyers argued there was no evidence to suggest he was driving erratically prior to the crash, under the influence of drink and drugs or distracted by his phone.
But a jury took just under two hours to unanimously find him guilty.
During the trial, Simon Christie, prosecuting, said the “tragic accident” happened on the A57 Warrington Road at around 6.35am.
He said it was a single carriageway, two-lane road with a 50mph speed limit, which in the area of the crash, was “mainly straight and wide”.
Mr Christie said: “Terry Brown was riding his cycle entirely lawfully and properly when he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by this defendant, who was travelling in the same direction.
“Mr Brown was wearing a helmet and high visibility jacket and had a red flash light on the cycle.
“He was riding entirely properly but there was a collision in which he was killed and his bike snapped in half and sent high into a nearby hedge.”
The jury heard that Rollason, now living in Wootton Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, failed to stop at the scene before later ringing his insurers.
Driver lied to insurance firm
Mr Christie said: “He lied to his insurance company. He said that the collision had happened the previous evening and that he had struck a wheelie bin. A complete lie.
“He chatted with the insurance company about his no claims bonus and whether he should claim for the windscreen and other damage.”
The court heard police found his “extensively damaged” car close to his home at around 10.10pm.
Prosecutors allege that it was parked away from his house in an attempt to “obscure” the vehicle.
Mr Christie said: “Having been cautioned he said ‘I thought it was a wheelie bin’.”
Rollason will be sentenced this afternoon.",200,201405DD01654
172,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/motorist-who-killed-cyclist-hit-9235439,Motorist who killed cyclist in hit and run jailed for seven years,Michael Rollason left Terry Brown to die after the crash in Bold Heath then claimed for a damaged windscreen,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article9188672.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/tbf.jpg,2015-05-11 16:14:19+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:52.793286+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.58022+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A driver who killed a cyclist in a hit and run accident then claimed he thought he had hit a wheelie bin was jailed for seven years.
Michael Rollason left Terry Brown to die after the crash in Bold Heath then contacted his insurers to claim for a damaged windscreen.
Rollason’s Vauxhall Astra hit the dad-of-three’s racing bike so hard on February 18 last year that the bike was cracked in two and flung on top of a hedge.
Careful cyclist Mr Brown, 47, from Great Sankey, Warrington, who had been riding to work in Liverpool wearing a helmet, high visibility jacket and with a red light, suffered multiple injuries.
Judge Andrew Menary, QC, described Rollason’s behaviour as “callous and irresponsible” and said there was “precious little evidence of remorse”.
He said: “You demonstrated callous disregard for the welfare of the man you had hit.”
Rollason, 39, from Great Sankey, Warrington, pleaded guilty to causing Mr Brown’s death by careless driving at the beginning of a trial.
However, a jury found him guilty of the more serious charge of causing his victim’s death by dangerous driving.
During the trial, Simon Christie, prosecuting, said the “tragic accident” happened on the A57 Warrington Road at around 6.35am.
He said it was a single carriageway, two-lane road with a 50mph speed limit, which in the area of the crash, was “mainly straight and wide”.
The jury heard that Rollason, now living in Wootton Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, failed to stop at the scene.
Mr Christie said: “He lied to his insurance company. He said that the collision had happened the previous evening and that he had struck a wheelie bin. A complete lie.
“He chatted with the insurance company about his no claims bonus and whether he should claim for the windscreen and other damage.”
Police found his “extensively damaged” car hidden near his home at around 10.10pm.
Mr Christie said: “Having been cautioned he said ‘I thought it was a wheelie bin’.”
Judge Menary said Rollason had a “bad record” with previous convictions including aggravated vehicle taking, drink driving, burglary and theft.
He said: “You struck the cyclist because of a gross level of avoidable distraction. No other sensible explanation is possible.
“I am satisfied there was a significant lapse in your attention on the road that day.
“Quite what caused that significant lack of attention remains a mystery.
“Only you know for sure what happened that day and why it was your car struck the cyclist on a long straight stretch of road when he was clearly there to be seen.”
Judge Menary banned Rollason from driving for eight years and ordered the confiscation of the Astra.",200,201405DD01654
78,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-32709283,Cyclist died after 'terrible clatter',"A cyclist fell with a 'terrible clatter' after going over a speed bump, a fatal accident inquiry hears.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/76436000/jpg/_76436997_sheriffcourt004.jpg,2015-05-12 14:40:57+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.154482+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.582682+00,1,"A cyclist fell with a ""terrible clatter"" after going over a speed bump, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.
Sheila Hyslop, 50, died from serious head injuries four days after the incident on Albert Road, Dumfries.
She was carrying telephone directories on her bicycle when the accident happened in March 2014.
Margaret McColl, 82, told the inquiry at Dumfries Sheriff Court that she saw Ms Hyslop travelling ""quite fast"" down a hill.
She said: ""I just saw the bicycle coming down the hill and she went over the sleeping policeman and she went down with a clatter.
""And I just said, 'Oh my God, that boy's taken a terrible clatter' and I ran over. Of course, it wasn't a boy at all.""
Mrs McColl, who lived at Albert Road at the time, said she found Ms Hyslop lying face-down on the ground, with blood pouring out of her head.
'No helmet'
The woman was surrounded by ""a lot"" of telephone directories and her bike was lying on its side.
Ms Hyslop was not wearing a helmet, but she was wearing a small woollen hat, ""Jesus sandals"", and a calf-length skirt, the inquiry heard.
""That's when it dawned on me it was a girl, not a boy,"" Mrs McColl said.
Another witness, Judith Bonn, 74, also told the court what she saw from her parked car.
""I saw a person on a bike going up in the air. All I basically saw was a lot of clothing then someone coming down again.""
Neil Fishwick, of Thompson Directories, said Ms Hyslop was allocated two routes to deliver BT phone books when she applied to the firm for temporary work.
Brain injuries
She collected a total of 1,646 directories from a local distribution centre on 4 March and on the day of the accident she had contacted Thompson to tell them she had completed the first route.
Mr Fishwick said it was always made clear to distributors that they needed a car to carry out the work. He said the company had no record that anyone knew Ms Hyslop was using a bicycle to make deliveries.
The court heard that Ms Hyslop was unconscious when she arrived at the accident and emergency department of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
She was found to have multiple haemorrhaging throughout her brain and was transferred to the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
She died from her injuries on 14 March, 2014.
The inquiry continues.",200,2014983109414
359,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/young-parents-killed-after-motorbike-5758398,Detectives are looking into the sudden deaths of these childhood sweethearts,"The young father had lent the use of his crash helmet to his fiancé, who was riding on the back of his motorbike",http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5758456.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Steven-Reiach-and-Dawn-Watson-main.jpg,2015-05-25 11:35:55+00,mirror,2017-09-23 22:31:08.381915+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.58456+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Authorities are investigating a motorbike crash which led to the deaths of a young couple.
Steven Reiach, 23, and his fiancé Dawn Watson, 24, both from Aberdeen, died after the bike they were riding crashed into a car.
The pair, who had been together since they were in school, leave behind their seven-year-old daughter Sophie-Leigh.
Father Steven had lent the use of his helmet to his fiancé, who was riding on the back of the bike at the time of the crash.
He was pronounced dead at the scene in April while Dawn was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
She later died from her injuries.
Following the accident, Steven's dad told the Aberdeen Press and Journal that his son would have wanted to protect his bride-to-be.
“Steven, of course – the big hero – must have told her to use his helmet and not to worry about it,"" he said.
Mr Reiach added that his son was a good father to his daughter, Sophie-Leigh, calling her his ""little princess"".
Officers are continuing to call for witnesses to the crash from earlier this year and are asking anyone with information to come forward.",200,2015921500374
62,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1033924/Pictured-Teenage-mother-friends-killed-head-crash-38-ton-lorry.html,Pictured: Teenage mother among six friends killed in head-on crash with 38-ton lorry,Three children lost parents in the crash which claimed the lives of six young friends. Driver Richard Bolton was killed along with five teenagers when the car he was driving collided head-on with a 38-ton lorry on a country road.,"",,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.063611+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.780985+00,1,"Pictured: Teenage mother among six friends killed in head-on crash with 38-ton lorry
Three children lost parents in the crash which claimed the lives of six young friends.
Driver Richard Bolton was killed along with five teenagers when the car he was driving collided head-on with a 38-ton lorry on a country road.
Mr Bolton, 23, had two sons, Jack, aged four, and Joe, two.
His front-seat passenger, 19-year-old Teela Chamberlain was the mother of a five-month-old boy called Tai.
Teela Chamberlain, who was killed in a collision with a lorry. She is seen here with her five-month old son, Tai
Last night police were still trying to find out what caused the collision on an unlit stretch of the A607 near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
However, pictures from the crash scene indicate the Mondeo may have been on the wrong side of the road as it tried to take a left hand bend.
Mr Bolton, of Beaumont Leys, Leicester, was doing four of the others a favour by collecting them from Skegness after a holiday there.
Victims: Christopher Worrad and Carly Ann Arrindell, both 18, died in the crash
Crammed into his Ford Mondeo's back seat were Christopher Worrad,18, of no fixed address, Emily Curnock,18, of Enderby near Leicester, Luke Whittle,19, also of Enderby, and Carly Arrindell,18, of Glen Parva, near Leicester.
Last night Mr Bolton's mother Alison Nelson said: 'He was always doing favours for other people. He and a friend had just gone to Skegness that night to collect four other friends.
'He was a loving dad, his kids were his world, as long as they were OK nothing else mattered. We are completely shocked by what has happened.'
Mr Bolton's partner Michelle White, the mother of Jack and Joe, said in a tribute on an internet site: 'I have loved you from the day I met you 14 long years ago and I will love you until the end of time.'
Mourned: Driver Richard Bolton (with toddler Joe) and front seat passenger Teela Chamberlain
Killed: Backseat passenger 18-year-old Emily Rose Curnock
Tragic: Luke Whittle, 19, was in the back seat of the car when the fatal collision occurred
Emily Curnock's parents, Dave and Liz, said their daughter had been about to start studying as a veterinary nurse. 'It is such a waste of a beautiful life - the fact that she has gone is hard to come to terms with,' they said.
Christopher Worrad's parents, Sam and Garry, said in a statement that their son 'had a heart of gold'. They added: 'We are devastated by our loss.'
Monty Forster, the partner of Luke Whittle's mother Jo said: 'Luke was full of life and lived for his family and his cars. He was the best friend you could ever wish for.'
Carly Arrindell's parents, Tina and Rick Arrindell, spoke of their grief at losing their 'beautiful' daughter. 'The whole family has been left completely devastated,' they said.
Miss Chamberlain's family did not make a statement through the police but her relatives visited the scene of the crash last night and left messages with flowers.
Prayers were said for the victims at St Mary the Virgin Church at Thorpe Arnold, near Melton Mowbray.
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Wrecked: The crumpled Ford Mondeo in which six people died
The crushed car is covered with green tarpaulin while the lorry's cab is left bent and twisted
The lorry which hit the car in a head-on collision, killing six people
A policeman stands at the scene of the crash on the A607
St Mary's vicar, the Reverend Sue Paterson, said: 'In a moment, several families' lives have been changed forever.'
People living near the crash scene claimed the A607 had a poor safety record but this was denied by the local authority.
A Leicestershire County Council spokesman said: 'The accident record for the bend in question shows no other personal injury accidents reported there in the past five years.'
The 48-year- old lorry driver, from Melton Mowbray, was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary where he was treated for chest pains.
He was arrested by police after the crash early on Thursday but released without charge.",200,2008330804485
413,http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/tollbar-island-fatal-inquest-death-9372464,Tollbar Island fatal: Inquest into death of popular Walsgrave cyclist postponed,Andrew Wolfindale died in hospital after he was in collision with a lorry as he rode home from work at Jaguar Land Rover,http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8408800.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS54106443.jpg,2015-06-02 08:55:00+00,coventrytelegraph,2017-09-24 13:17:28.942655+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.586384+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An inquest into the death of a cyclist at Tollbar Island in Coventry has been postponed.
Andrew Wolfindale was riding home from Jaguar Land Rover’s Whitley head office on Tuesday, January 6, when he was involved in a collision with a lorry at about 6pm.
The 35-year-old died later in hospital.
His inquest was due to be held at Coventry Magistrates Court from 10am, but was postponed to a later date.
Mr Wolfindale, who lived in Walsgrave, started working for the luxury car company in 2002 as a graduate and went on to become a lead engineer.
Speaking at the time of his death, his parents Brett and Maretta Wolfindale described the churchgoer as a loving and hard-working man.
In a statement they said: “Andrew Wolfindale was a well-loved son and brother.
“He was generous, loving, considerate, quiet, conscientious, hard-working and had integrity.”
They said that he would be missed by his many friends and family.
They added: “He loved the outdoors and cycling in particular.
“He had a rich Christian faith, and will be missed by so many friends.”
Friends and work colleagues also paid tribute at the time.
Jaguar’s director of vehicle engineering, Mark Stanton, said: “Andrew was a honourable, hard-working and obsessively conscientious person, as well as a passionate engineer.
“He had a tremendous zest for life and we are all deeply saddened by his passing.
“He will be dearly missed by all of his colleagues and friends here at Jaguar Land Rover.""
And pal Mark Sephton, who became friends with Mr Wolfindale when he moved to Coventry from Yorkshire more than a decade ago, said: “He created a life he was happy with.
“He was always climbing mountains or riding his bike.
“What I love about him was he was so different. Being around him helped me take on a different viewpoint.
“He was so generous and thoughtful too.""",200,201520M000845
396,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-33087309,Man held after crash causes 'carnage',"A lorry driver is arrested after a crash involving up to 13 vehicles near Tunbridge Wells causes ""carnage and devastation"".",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/83549000/jpg/_83549051_83548851.jpg,2015-06-10 17:59:47+00,BBC News,2017-09-24 00:12:58.912488+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.588304+00,1,"Image copyright Twitter: @InflexibIe Image caption Witnesses in the area have reported a ""scene of carnage and devastation""
A lorry driver has been arrested after a crash involving up to 13 vehicles near Tunbridge Wells left ""a scene of carnage and devastation"".
Three people were injured in the collision on London Road, in Southborough, at about 15:30 BST.
Kent Fire and Rescue said crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to release a man and a woman who were trapped.
Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested on Mount Ephraim, in Tunbridge Wells, a short distance away.
He is being questioned on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving.
Seven ambulances attended the scene, including two air ambulances, along with three fire engines.
It is understood none of the injuries sustained in the crash is life-threatening.
Image copyright Twitter: @InflexibIe Image caption Two people had to be cut free from their cars
Geraldine Vivian, who works in London Road, said: ""We saw a massive lorry, like an articulated lorry, come past at speed in the direction towards Tunbridge Wells.
""It hit a car. Massive impact. The car ended up in the railings outside our office.""
She added: ""We also saw a white van who then cut across to avoid the lorry, up on the pavement - also outside our office.
Image copyright Twitter: @InflexibIe Image caption Three people have been taken to hospital
""We then shot out and then we just saw the carnage further down the road.""
Pictures posted on social media show cars on top of one another and wreckage strewn across the road, which is a key route into and out of Tunbridge Wells.
The A26 London Road is closed in both directions between the junctions with Western Road and Speldhurst Road. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.",200,2015460257544
397,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3118883/Man-arrested-lorry-smashes-THIRTEEN-vehicles.html,Man arrested after lorry smashes into 13 vehicles in horror crash ,"Shards of debris can be seen strewn across the road following the smash in Southborough, Kent. A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/06/10/20/29844C8800000578-0-image-a-44_1433965637116.jpg,2015-06-10 19:08:57+00,Mail Online,2017-09-24 00:13:09.125143+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.590141+00,1,"These pictures show the trail of destruction left by a lorry smashing into 13 vehicles in a horror crash which saw three people taken to hospital and a man arrested.
Shards of twisted metal and debris can be seen strewn across the road following the pile-up in Southborough, Kent, this afternoon.
One witness said they saw a man and woman fall out of their vehicles after the lorry ploughed into multiple cars.
Carnage: A trail of destruction was left after a lorry smashed into 13 vehicles in a horror crash which saw three people taken to hospital
No-one is thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision, according to a spokesman for the South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Firefighters had to cut a man and woman free from a wrecked vehicle they were trapped in and three people were rushed in ambulances to nearby Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Twitter user Jamie Foley wrote: 'Was about 3 cars away from that crash in Southborough can't believe what I've just seen there.'
Rich Airey, of South East Coast Ambulance Service, said: 'It looks a lot more serious in the pictures than it actually turned out to be.
'The air ambulance was sent but it was not needed and it has left.'
Destruction: Shards of twisted metal and debris can be seen strewn across the road following the multi-vehicle smash in Southborough, Kent this afternoon. An ambulance spokesman said the crash looked 'a lot more serious in the pictures' than it turned out to be
A police helicopter was also seen flying overhead to take photos of the scene to aid the investigation while roads in the area were closed off.
Police, ambulance and fire officers remained in the area amid local road closures following the crash shortly after 3.30pm.
A police spokesman said tonight: 'Kent Police officers remain at the scene of a collision reported to have involved 13 vehicles on the A26 London Road, Southborough.
'A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving dangerously following the incident, which was reported at 3.30pm. He remains in custody.
'No life-threatening injuries have been reported. The road has been closed between Speldhurst Road and Western Road.
'Ambulance staff and firefighters are also at the scene, and the police helicopter is taking aerial photographs of the collision.'
A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said the three casualties were taken to Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
He said: 'They include a woman in her 30s who has suffered a head injury, but she was fully conscious while she was en route to the hospital.",200,2015460257544
377,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/3365/,"Fatal collision 22 June 2015, Bank, London",Ying Tao was killed under a left-turning HGV at Bank junction in central London. She had proceeded into a painted cycle area alongside the lorry as the lights were red. When the lights turned green…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-06-22 08:59:47+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-23 23:05:05.882765+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.592125+00,1,"Ying Tao was killed under a left-turning HGV at Bank junction in central London. She had proceeded into a painted cycle area alongside the lorry as the lights were red. When the lights turned green, both Tao and the lorry driver, Lee Williams, moved off, with Tao slightly ahead. However, whilst Tao was heading straight ahead towards Lombard Street, the driver was turning left into Cornhill.
An inquest heard in July 2016 that the tipper truck’s warning system was broken: the speaker had failed and only one of its two side sensors was operational. Williams refused to answer questions about the warning system and was reported as having “made no attempt to express any regret for her death” in court.
Williams had indicated on approach to the junction but his indicator was off for the 74 seconds that he was stationary at the lights. He only reactivated them a little over a second before moving off, by which time Tao was already alongside, having arrived 10 seconds before moving off.
These timings imply that the lorry had been stationary with its indicators inactive for a little under a minute before Tao reached it. In this time, a cyclist travelling at 12mph would cover around 300m, making it seem highly unlikely that Tao would ever have seen an indicator signal.
The inquest heard that Tao would have been visible in two mirrors on her approach to the junction, and in a third while she was alongside the lorry.
Police collision investigator Pc Tim Harryman told the court that Williams’ failure to spot Tao was not “a careless act”, and accused Tao of being “in the wrong gear” and of being “too slow to move off” when the lights changed.
City of London Police said in a statement that “The police’s role is…not to apportion blame.”
Lawyers representing Tao’s widower have requested that City of London Police reopen their investigation.
Traffic is to be banned from Bank junction during weekdays, with the exception of buses and pedal cycles, from April 2017.",200,201501CP00181
376,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-33223823,Cyclist killed in lorry collision,"A female cyclist, 26, dies in a collision with a tipper truck in the City of London.",https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/13568/production/_83780297_b8671b40-e059-492b-b237-1a6fca3ef2ac.jpg,2015-06-22 16:09:37+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:04:30.863558+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.594002+00,1,"Image caption Police said the 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene
A female cyclist has died in a crash with a tipper truck in London.
The collision happened just before 09:00 BST and the woman, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
City of London Police shut the Bank junction for four hours and said the cyclist's next of kin were being told.
She is the eighth cyclist to die on London's roads this year. Transport for London (TfL) said every death was ""one too many"" and it was ""committed to making all roads safer for everyone"".
Leon Daniels, from TfL, said the organisation's ""deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends"" of the cyclist who ""tragically lost her life"".
Image copyright Ian Cycling Betting Image caption The incident happened at Bank junction at about 09:00 BST
""Every death on London's road is one too many and we are committed to making all roads safer for everyone,"" Mr Daniels added.
""We will do all we can to help assist the police and the local highway authority as they investigate this terrible incident.""
On Friday, a 50-year-old cyclist died after colliding with a car in Harrow.
Other cyclist fatalities in recent months include 32-year-old Esther Hartsilver, who was killed in a crash in Camberwell, and designer Moira Gemmill who died in a collision with an HGV close to Lambeth Bridge.
'So sad'
Last year a total of 13 cyclists were killed on the city's roads and 14 died in 2013.
Statistically, the number of cyclist injured or killed on London's roads has fallen.
TfL figures released earlier this month show 432 cyclists were seriously injured or killed on the roads in 2014 - the lowest level since records began.
London Cycling Campaign's (LCC) chief executive, Ashok Sinha, said the group was ""deeply saddened"" to hear of the news.
""Without knowing the precise circumstances of today's tragedy, fatalities like this underline how urgently we need proper, protected space for cycling, especially at junctions,"" he said.
Safety plans 'shelved'
The campaign group, which said seven of the eight cycling deaths in London this year have involved HGVs, with construction lorries being the main type of vehicle involved, is calling for safer lorry designs to be adopted.
It described the six-way junction at Bank as a ""dreadful throwback to a past, car-dominated era"".
Darren Johnson, Green Party member of the London Assembly, said delays in making junctions safer - such as plans to improve Lambeth junction, consulted upon in 2012 as part of the Mayor of London's Better Junction program - were ""costing Londoners lives"".
He said ""again and again"" plans were discussed and safety improvements were ""shelved"".
""The result is that dangerous junctions stay dangerous and inevitably someone dies, or is seriously injured,"" he added.",200,201501CP00181
462,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/finchley-crash-horrifying-cctv-shows-moment-90yearold-man-was-blown-into-path-of-bus-by-gust-of-wind-a3131156.html,Shopkeeper describes how freak wind blew pensioner into path of bus,"A shopkeeper has described how a freak gust of wind blew a 90-year-old man into the path of a bus. Ernie Crouch, 90, died after falling backwards into a 143 bus close to Finchley Central station. The Arsenal supporter, who was the club's fan of the season this year, had crossed at the traffic lights on Chaville Way before he was blown back several feet towards the bus as it was turning right. Paramedics battled to save him at the scene on Saturday lunchtime but he was pronounced dead about 45 minutes later.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/12/06/20/ernie.jpg,2015-12-07 12:37:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-25 10:45:21.962179+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.642075+00,1,"A shopkeeper has described how a freak gust of wind blew a 90-year-old man into the path of a bus.
Ernie Crouch, 90, died after falling backwards into a 143 bus close to Finchley Central station.
The Arsenal supporter, who was the club's fan of the season this year, had crossed at the traffic lights on Chaville Way before he was blown back several feet towards the bus as it was turning right.
Paramedics battled to save him at the scene on Saturday lunchtime but he was pronounced dead about 45 minutes later.
Witnesses today told how they watched in horror as Mr Crouch was flung backwards into the road.
Shopkeeper Noman Khokhar said: “He threw his hands forward like he was fighting to stay upright in the wind and it just threw him back.
“The wind was so strong. I could feel the windows of the shop shaking.
“He went into the road, smashed into the side of the bus and then went underneath it. The bus driver tried to pull out the way.
“People rushed over to try and tried to help him but there was nothing they could do. The bus driver was in tears.
""He couldn’t believe what had happened. It’s just a freak accident.”
Widower Mr Crouch, a retired milkman from Finchley, had been travelling to the Emirates to watch the Gunners take on Sunderland when he was hit.
Friends paid tribute to him after news of his death spread over the weekend.
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech said online: “Sad to hear. RIP and condolences to the family.""
Long-time friend Dave Hale, 61, said: “He was a brilliant old boy who just lived for Arsenal Football Club.”
Former Arsenal footballer Jimmy Carter said: ""So sad to hear that Ernie Crouch Arsenal fan for 80 years died on his way to the game yesterday. RIP Ernie.""
A spokesman for Arsenal said: ""Everyone at Arsenal Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of lifelong fan Ernie Crouch. May he rest in peace.""",200,201501TD00149
67,https://www.leighday.co.uk/News/Archive/2007/Jun-2007/Inquest-into-cyclists-deaths-in-North-Wales-under,Inquest into cyclists' deaths in North Wales underway — Leigh Day & Co - personal injury solicitors - clinical negligence solicitors,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.090949+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.783196+00,1,"8 June 2007
Icy road
Four cyclists, all members of the Rhyl Cycling Club, were killed in January 2006 when a car skidded on ice and ploughed into a group of riders who were out on a training run. Those killed near Abergele, Conwy were Thomas Harland, 14, Maurice Broadbent, 61, Dave Horrocks, 55, and Wayne Wilkes, 42.An inquest into their deaths has opened in Abergele and has heard from fellow club member Emyr Wyn Morris, that the car, driven by Robert Harris, could have been travelling between 60 and 70 mph as it approached the group. It has also emerged that the road had not been gritted that morning by Conwy Council, and that the tyres of Mr Harris' car were defective. Magistrates have already ruled that the defective tyres were not a factor in the collision. Another witness reported that she had never seen so much frost on the road on the morning of the accident, where there had already been two incidents before the fatal accident. Mr Hughes, coroner for North East Wales, told jurors that the evidence they would hear would vary from those who thought the condition of the road was ""appalling,"" to those who did not notice any adverse conditions. He also told the jury they would have to consider whether it was safe for cyclists to be out.British Cycling are supporting the families of those killed in this tragedy as they have no prospect of recovering the legal costs of the inquest. Their overriding wish of the families is that the coroner establishes the full facts surrounding the disaster in the hope that wider cycling community, the general public and local authorities can be fully informed about the causes of accident in the hope that such an incident never occurs again. The inquest continues for approximately a month and further development will be reported here.Sue Bence said:“There is nothing that could possibly diminish the effect of this terrible tragedy upon those families who have lost treasured members of their families. However, it is hoped that the Inquest process and a full public airing of the facts and events that led up to the happening of this horrendous incident, will lead to revision of relevant local authority and police procedures such that the safety of road users will be better protected in the future.”For more information please contact Sally Moore head of personal injury department at Leigh Day on 020 7650 1200.
Information was correct at time of publishing. See terms and conditions for further details.",200,2006600CO9003
70,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/man-charged-over-kidlington-cyclists-death-1072010,Man charged over Kidlington cyclist's death | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.108897+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.785141+00,1,"Police have charged a man with a number of offences in connection with a fatal crash near Thrupp, north of Kidlington, last summer.
Jonathon William Ashworth, 54, of Shipton-on-Cherwell, has been charged with causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit; causing death by careless driving while unlicensed and causing death by careless driving while uninsured.
The charges are in connection with a fatal collision on the A4260, near Thrupp, on July 10, 2010, in which 18-year-old cyclist Thomas Kahl, from Kidlington, died.
Ashworth was also charged with driving while uninsured and unlicensed in an unconnected incident on August 10, 2010.
He has been released on bail to appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court on February 21.
UPDATE 28/9/11
A drink driver who fatally hit a teenage cyclist told jurors the first thing he noticed was his windscreen suddenly smashing.
Jonathan Ashworth denies causing the death of 18-year-old Tom Kahl by careless driving while over the alcohol limit.
The 55-year-old, who was driving a borrowed Range Rover on the A4260 near Thrupp after midnight on July 10 last year, had 112 milligrams of alcohol in 100ml of urine.
The legal limit is 107 milligrams.
Giving evidence at Oxford Crown Court yesterday , Ashworth, from Shipton-on-Cherwell, near Bicester, said: “There was an all-mighty thumping sound and my windscreen suddenly became opaque and it was obvious something hit it.”
Ashworth admitted taking a line of cocaine more than 24 hours before the crash, but denied it had any effect.
He said he had drunk “a maximum of two and a half glasses of wine over the entire evening, which to me I felt was within my limit that it wouldn’t affect me”.
Crash investigators said Mr Kahl, who was listening to his iPod as he crossed the road without lights on his bike, would have been visible in dipped headlights about 34 to 35 metres away or up to 143m in full-beam lights, but said these figures were obtained from reconstructions in which the driver was expecting to see someone.
Motorist Hayley Hoy told jurors she came across the immediate aftermath and spoke to Mr Kahl’s friends Ben Fouracre and Lewis Charlett.
She said Mr Fouracre told Ashworth “It wasn’t your fault, it wasn’t your fault.”
The trial continues.
UPDATE 15/11/11
A drink driver who knocked down and killed a cyclist in Oxfordshire has been jailed for three years.
Jonathan Ashworth was driving a Range Rover that hit 18-year-old Tom Kahl on the A4260 near Thrupp in July 2010.
Ashworth, 55, of Shipton-on-Cherwell, had also taken cocaine hours before the crash.
He was found guilty following a trial at Oxford Crown Court of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Ashworth had admitted causing death by driving while uninsured and causing death by driving while unlicensed, but had denied being guilty of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Family ‘devastated’
He was also banned from driving for five years and will have to take an extended retest when his ban expires.
Mr Kahl, who had been cycling along the road with friends, with no lights while listening to his MP3 player, died at the scene.
Following the sentence, investigating officer Sgt Pete Jell said: “I hope people take note of this case and in the run-up to Christmas they remember Tom if they consider having a drink before driving.
“Tom’s family will never be the same again. They have been left devastated by what happened to their son.”",200,201043P050070
251,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33236920,Cyclist jailed after fatal collision,A cyclist riding a defective bike recovered from a scrap metal lorry is jailed after knocking over a woman who later died.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/185D7/production/_83799799_courtgeneric.jpg,2015-06-23 13:39:31+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.21037+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.59599+00,1,"A cyclist who was warned about riding on a city street has been jailed after knocking down a woman who died later.
Darryl Gittoes, 21, hit Mary Evans, 73, in Hereford city centre last July and she died in hospital nine days later, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Gittoes, who pleaded guilty to causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving, was jailed for 12 months.
The defendant, of Homestead, Hereford, was riding a defective bike recovered from a scrap metal lorry, the CPS said.
His bike was examined and found to have had no brakes, a deflated rear tyre, a cracked front tyre and no bell.
Gittoes was jailed at Worcester Crown Court on Monday following his guilty plea on 18 May.
'Tragic consequences'
The court heard he had been warned a number of times about riding his bike along Commercial Street, where a Traffic Regulation Order prohibits cycling between 10:30 and 16:30, including on the day before the collision.
Emily Lenham, senior crown prosecutor from West Midlands CPS, said: ""Darryl Gittoes was fully aware that his bike was not in a roadworthy condition and he knew of the prohibitions which were in force along Commercial Street, however, on 30 July 2014 he disregarded the previous warning he had received from the police and rode his bicycle along this street and in doing so, he collided with Mary Evans, knocking her to the ground.
""Mrs Evans would later die due to the head injuries caused by the collision.
""This case clearly highlights the dangers of riding a cycle in a pedestrian area and the tragic consequences of Mr Gittoes' actions should serve as a reminder to cyclists to take heed of prohibitions in place within such areas, which are necessary to preserve the safety of pedestrians.""",200,201422E402926
252,http://road.cc/content/news/155056-cyclist-jailed-after-fatal-collision-pedestrian-hereford-city-centre,Cyclist jailed after fatal collision with pedestrian in Hereford city centre,Man was riding a bike with no brakes in a pedestrian area,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/Pedestrian%20zone%20cyclist.JPG?itok=T85Vn78R,2015-06-24 12:48:52+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:53.214626+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.597884+00,1,"A cyclist involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in Hereford city centre has been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving. He had been riding a defective bike recovered from a scrap metal lorry in an area where cycling was prohibited when the incident took place.
The BBC reports that Darryl Gittoes, 21, hit Mary Evans, 73, on Commercial Street in Hereford city centre last July. Evans died in hospital nine days later.
The CPS said that Gittoes’ bike, recovered from a scrap metal lorry, had no brakes, a deflated rear tyre, a cracked front tyre and no bell.
A Traffic Regulation Order prohibits cycling on Commercial Street between 10.30am and 4.30pm and Gittoes had apparently been warned for cycling there on a number of occasions, including most recently on the day before the collision.
Emily Lenham, senior crown prosecutor from West Midlands CPS, said:
""Darryl Gittoes was fully aware that his bike was not in a roadworthy condition and he knew of the prohibitions which were in force along Commercial Street, however, on 30 July 2014 he disregarded the previous warning he had received from the police and rode his bicycle along this street and in doing so, he collided with Mary Evans, knocking her to the ground. Mrs Evans would later die due to the head injuries caused by the collision.”
Lenham said the case highlighted the dangers of riding a bike in a pedestrian area.
In a somewhat infamous incident from 2008, a cyclist killed a teenage girl after he collided with her as she walked along a pavement in Buckingham.
Jason Howard admitted, when interviewed, that he could have braked or stopped when he first became aware of Rhiannon Bennett and her six friends. With no traffic around, it was said that he could have avoided the group by picking a route anywhere across the five metre-wide road. Instead, he was said to have shouted “move because I’m not stopping” before veering onto the pavement where he collided with Bennett.
Chris Thompson, defending, asked one witness: ""Could you see any reason why he shouted at you if you were on the path?"" The youth replied: ""Yes, he wanted to cut the corner and didn't want to stop.""
Howard was convicted of dangerous cycling and fined £2,200. A CPS spokesperson explained: ""It was decided that the charge of dangerous cycling was the appropriate charge and there was insufficient evidence for more serious charges, such as manslaughter, to be pursued.""
More recently, a Blackpool cyclist was reported for summons for dangerous cycling following a pavement collision with a toddler. The incident was captured on home CCTV footage and led to a media backlash which saw the man involved labelled ‘the most callous cyclist in Britain’.",200,201422E402926
335,http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/southport-man-charged-dangerous-driving-9670737,Southport man charged with dangerous driving after Scarisbrick fatal crash,Kenneth Grisedale is due to appear at Ormskirk Magistrates on August 25,http://i1.southportvisiter.co.uk/incoming/article8420706.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CRASH-01.jpg,2015-07-16 13:21:02+00,southportvisiter,2017-09-23 22:10:27.042262+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.599901+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Scarisbrick earlier this year.
Kenneth Grisedale, 56, of Hartwood Road, Southport, is due to appear at Ormskirk Magistrates Court on Tuesday 25 August.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Tuesday 6 January on the A570 Southport Road when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision.
The passenger in the Peugeot, 46 year old Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, sadly died in the collision.
His 80-year-old mother who was driving the Peugeot sustained serious injuries.
A 41-year-old woman from Scarisbrick who was driving the Toyota was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious injuries .
Her 15-year-old son who was also in the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries.",200,201504SB15001
74,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-33612607,Crash victim 'was life-long cyclist',"A woman fatally injured in a Dumfries road accident was a keen, life-long cyclist, a fatal accident inquiry hears.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/76436000/jpg/_76436997_sheriffcourt004.jpg,2015-07-21 13:19:49+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.12892+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.601708+00,1,"A woman fatally injured in a Dumfries road accident was a keen, life-long cyclist, a court has heard.
Sheila Hyslop, 50, died four days after falling from her bike in March 2014.
Her brother Donald Hyslop told a fatal accident inquiry at Dumfries Sheriff Court that bicycles had been her ""constant companion"" during her life.
He said: ""She had ridden a bike since she was a child. It was by choice and by ethics her permanent mode of transport.""
The 53-year-old, who lives in London, said his sister had been a vegan since she was 20 and she was a member of the green movement.
He said she qualified as a chemical engineer ""but she never practised because it contradicted her beliefs and principles"".
At an earlier hearing, the inquiry heard that Ms Hyslop was carrying about 80 phone directories on the bike when the accident happened.
It was told that the brakes were found to be in a ""very poor condition"", immediately after the incident.
However, Mr Hyslop said he rejected suggestions of ""recklessness"" on the part of his sister.
He said: ""She kept it [the bike] at a high level maintenance, I believe, because she used it all the time.
""I know that she used professional bike shops for maintenance and I would have expected that given the amount of use that she gave it.""
The inquiry heard that Ms Hyslop died at the Western General Infirmary in Edinburgh after suffering a devastating traumatic brain injury in the accident.
The inquiry continues.",200,2014983109414
100,http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cyclist-who-died-after-losing-6194195,Sheriff rules cyclist died due to overloaded bicycle,A FATAL Accident Inquiry rules that Sheila Hyslop's bike was overloaded and that she was travelling too fast when she crashed and hit her head.,http://i3.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article6194184.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS69456004.jpg,2015-08-04 19:20:53+00,dailyrecord,2017-09-23 21:55:52.305627+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.603625+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A CYCLIST who died after a crash was carrying 80 phone books on her bike when she lost control after hitting a speed bump.
Sheila Hyslop, 50, suffered a traumatic brain injury in the smash in March last year and died four days later in hospital.
After a three-day fatal accident inquiry, a sheriff found that the bike had been overloaded and said Sheila was going too fast down a hill.
The brakes on her bike were not roadworthy and the inquiry had heard Sheila was not wearing a helmet.
Sheriff Robert Weir QC said her death could have been avoided if she had taken “reasonable precautions” before going out to deliver the phone books.
The inquiry at Dumfries Sheriff Court had looked at whether a pothole could have contributed to the accident in the town’s Albert Road.
Melanie McGill told the court she spotted a pothole in December 2013 and reported it in February 2014. It was repaired on March 11 – a day after the accident.
However, Sheriff Weir stated there was “no evidence” the pothole played any part.
In his written judgment, he said: “Cause of death was traumatic brain injury when she lost control and fell from her overloaded bicycle.
“It is my conclusion that the accident was probably caused by Ms Hyslop reaching the bottom of the hill at speed which proved to be too great for her to be able to maintain control of the bike with its load.
“I conclude that the bicycle was overloaded to the point where Ms Hyslop’s ability to ride it safely over the speed bump was undermined and if the load had been reduced, there’s a possibility the accident could have been avoided.”
Sheila had worked at animal sanctuaries in the US and returned to Dumfries months before she died.",200,2014983109414
412,http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/tollbar-island-inquest-family-dead-9879392,Tollbar Island death: Family of cyclist do not blame lorry driver,Inquest into death of Jaguar worker Andrew Wolfindale heard cyclist was knocked off his bike at the roundabout in January,http://i3.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article8408800.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS54106443.jpg,2015-08-19 04:45:00+00,coventrytelegraph,2017-09-24 13:17:09.18536+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.605462+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The family of a cyclist who was killed when he was hit by a lorry at Tollbar Island in Coventry have said they bear no ill feeling towards the driver.
Andrew Wolfindale, 35, was cycling home from his job at Jaguar Land Rover in Whitley when he collided with the HGV on the evening of Tuesday, January 6.
Despite receiving CPR from an off-duty doctor at the scene, Mr Wolfindale was taken to University Hospital, where he later died.
The lorry driver, Victor Weatherhead, 64, told an inquest into Mr Wolfindale’s death yesterday that he did not realise he had hit the cyclist until he received a call from his boss fours hours after the crash.
Mr Wolfindale, an engineer, was cycling home to Walsgrave from his first day back at work following a two-week Christmas break, when he approached the roundabout just before 6pm.
Mr Weatherhead, a driver for 43 years who clocked between 500 to 1,200 miles a week, was driving back after delivering goods to a company off Siskin Drive, when he stopped at the busy junction and waited to turn left on to the A45.
Fighting back tears, Mr Weatherhead told the inquest: “The lights must have changed and there was a gap. I checked the mirror a couple of times. I saw nothing at all.”
When Deputy Coroner David Clark asked: “Were you aware at any stage of the collision with Andrew’s bike? He replied: “No, I didn’t feel or see anything.”
The vehicle itself was found to be in working order when it was examined by an investigating officer.
Mr Clark concluded that Mr Wolfindale died from blunt trauma to the chest and multiple injuries.
He also said he would be liaising with police to see if any recommendations could be made to make the junction - which is undergoing major roadworks - safer.
Mr Wolfindale’s mother Maretta said: “I know Coventry does have a designated cycle map, I know that Andrew had one. I do not know if there was an easier way of going back to the airport.
""I have seen a lot of lorries that have a placard in them saying ‘cyclists keep back.’”
After the proceedings, Mr Wolfindale’s father Brett said he did not blame Mr Weatherhead and hoped lessons could be learned to prevent further deaths.
He said: “I felt for him. It was a terrible shock for us. It’s obvious that he didn’t know and he was upset. We have faith that has helped us and given us reassurance. It’s good that the assistant coroner can improve standards where he can.”",200,201520M000845
414,http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/family-dont-blame-lorry-driver-after-coventry-cyclist-death-187665,Family 'don't blame' lorry driver after Coventry cyclist death - Cycling Weekly,An inquest into the death of cyclist Andrew Wolfindale in Coventry heard that the driver did not realise he had hit a rider until four hours after the incident,http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/07/new-logo-news-logo-1-e1469636894399.jpg,2015-08-19 13:15:59+00,Cycling Weekly,2017-09-24 13:17:55.702335+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.607374+00,1,"An inquest into the death of cyclist Andrew Wolfindale in Coventry heard that the driver did not realise he had hit a rider until four hours after the incident
The family of a cyclist who died near Coventry’s Tollbar Island in January say they do not blame the driver of the lorry that hit him for his death.
Andrew Wolfindale, 35, died after being struck by the lorry on the evening of January 6 as he cycled home from work. An inquest into the incident heard that the driver, Victor Weatherhead, did not know that he had hit the cyclist until he was phoned by his manager four hours later.
Mr Wolfindale was treated at the scene but later died of his injuries at University Hospital.
“The lights must have changed and there was a gap. I checked the mirror a couple of times. I saw nothing at all,” Mr Weatherhead told the inquest, as reported by the Coventry Telegraph, adding: “I didn’t feel or see anything.”
Mr Wolfindale’s father, Brett, told the paper: “I felt for [the driver]. It was a terrible shock for us. It’s obvious that he didn’t know and he was upset. We have faith that has helped us and given us reassurance. It’s good that the assistant coroner can improve standards where he can.”",200,201520M000845
483,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/victims-bestival-coach-crash-remembered-10024489,Victims of Bestival coach crash remembered three years on,"Michael Molloy, 18, Kerry Ogden, 23, and coach driver Colin Daulby, 63, died in the crash in Surrey as they returned to Liverpool",http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10024558.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS45914704.jpg,2015-09-10 04:00:00+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-25 21:06:05.976571+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.609267+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The Merseyside victims of the Bestival coach crash are being remembered three years on.
Michael Molloy, 18, from Woolton, Kerry Ogden, 23, from Maghull and coach driver Colin Daulby, 63, from Warrington, died in the crash on the A3 in Hindhead, Surrey, just before midnight on September 10, 2012, as they travelled back to Liverpool from the festival on the Isle of Wight.
Today marks three years since the crash, in which all of the other 50 passengers on the coach were injured.
Kerry’s dad Rob Ogden told the ECHO he would be spending the day at Bestival to remember the former Edge Hill student.
He said: “It’s hard to explain but it sort of makes me feel closer to Kerry being there.
“I have been the past two years, with friends and with my other daughter, Kirsty, but the festival hasn’t fallen on the anniversary before so that might be strange.
“On the day I’ll probably take myself off somewhere for a couple of hours of quiet contemplation and reflection to remember her in my way.
“Then I’ll probably raises a few glasses to her later on.”
He added: “She is still remembered all the time.
“It can be a conversation or a song or something that will happen and it triggers memories of her.”
He said some friends of Kerry’s were planning to go to the festival as well and were hoping to stop on the way at the crash site, on the A3, where a garden has been set up in memory of Kerry, Michael and Colin.
Frances Molloy, Michael’s mum, said she would be spending the day at home with his friends and family, including brothers Joe and Liam.
She said: “I’ve found over time that having Michael’s friends with me is almost necessary, because it makes me feel like he hasn’t gone.
“They keep him there with them.”
She said they would be going to Camp Hill, Woolton, where a bench has been installed in Michael’s memory, and setting off balloons.
Last month Michael’s song Rise and Fall, released after his death, was played at Liverpool International Music Festival in Sefton Park.
Frances said: “Music was Michael’s career and was his life.
“I think he would have been playing at that festival if he’d had the chance.
“The music side of it is so important to me.”
Frances said she listened to demo tapes recorded by Michael to remember him.
She said: “I’m just playing them constantly.
“Even thinking about it makes me so emotional, but they keep part of him there for me.”
An inquest into Kerry, Michael and Colin’s deaths found the coach crash was caused by the blow-out of a 19-year-old tyre.
Since then Frances has campaigned for an age limit to be introduced for tyres on public service vehicles.",200,201245WA73746
360,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34504357,No prosecution after double bike death,No legal action will be taken over a crash involving a car and a motorbike in Aberdeen which claimed the lives of two motorcyclists.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0F9C/production/_86069930_hiltonfatalbbc2.jpg,2015-10-12 08:42:00+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:32:47.358183+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.611208+00,1,"Image caption The crash happened in April
No legal action will be taken over a crash involving a motorbike and a car which claimed the lives of two people in Aberdeen.
Steven Reiach, 23, from the Northfield area of the city, and Dawn Watson, 24, of Seaton, died after the crash on 1 April.
Their off-road bike and an Alfa Romeo car collided in the city's Hilton Drive at the junction with Hilton Road.
The Crown Office said it decided no further action was required.
A spokesman said: ""The Procurator Fiscal received reports in connection with the deaths of a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman in Aberdeen on 1 April.
""After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, crown counsel concluded that no further investigation is required.
""The family have been informed of this decision.""
The 44-year-old man who was driving the car was uninjured.",200,2015921500374
366,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3269396/A-harrowing-film-recorded-inside-car-reveals-minutes-drug-drive-friends-sped-countryside-90mph-crashing-church-dying.html,Harrowing film reveals the last minutes of tragic drug-drive friends,"Micahel Owen, 21, captured the terrifying ride while driver Kyle Careford, 20, sped at 90mph through Crowborough, East Sussex. before they crashed and died.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/12/14/2D54B9C500000578-0-image-a-101_1444655973539.jpg,2015-10-12 13:10:32+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 22:38:30.052433+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.613159+00,1,"A harrowing video which shows the final moments of drug-fuelled friends who were killed in a high-speed crash has been released as a warning to others.
Footage captured by father-of-one Michael Owen, 21, captures driver Kyle Careford, 20, speeding through the countryside at up to 90mph in Michael's red Renault Clio seconds before they died.
The clip shows the pair - who were high on a cocktail of drugs - egging each other on before Michael was heard saying 'you're doing 90 boy, slow down'.
His mother Kat, who hopes the video will stop others making the same mistake, said: 'I blame them both for the decisions they made on this night.'
Driver Kyle Careford, who was high on a cocktail of drugs, hits speeds up to 90mph seconds before his death
Michael Owen (pictured) is heard saying 'you're doing 90 boy, slow down' during the video clip he records
The recording from the car shows the speedometer hitting 90mph seconds before it crashed
Speaking after the inquest into her son's death, she said: 'We bring our children up teaching them right from wrong. We guide them and give them our advice and hope they listen, but once they are adults we hope they make the right choices.
'I really don't know why the boys chose to do what they did, but I blame them both for the decisions they made on this night.
'If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video. I'm hoping it will have an impact on young people and make them see that a bit of fun can have such devastating consequences.'
The video shows them rapping and laughing as as the speedometer hit 90mph.
Micahel, 21, a father-of-one, (left) captured the terrifying ride where driver Kyle, 20, (left) sped through the countryside in Michael's red Renault Clio before they died
Unlicensed driver Kyle lost control and ploughed into a church wall, killing them both instantly in the early hours of April 12.
Emergency services are heard later in the video as the pair are checked to see if they're alive, while the car lay among rubble in Crowborough, East Sussex.
After a pause, first responders are heard saying 'can you hear me' but get no answer.
The pair, from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, had taken proscription and illegal drugs before they got in Michael's car and performed 'doughnuts' and sped through the streets.
Kyle was driving but did not have a licence and the pair were killed instantly when they crashed leaving Michael's five-year-old daughter Lily-Rose Iris Owen without a dad.
The inquest into their deaths on Tuesday last week heard how Kyle's driving was impaired through intoxication when he crashed into St Michael's Parish Church while speeding.
Just moments after the footage of Kyle was taken he crashed into a church wall before he and Michael died
The coroner recorded a verdict for both men of death by road traffic collision and played the footage which was found on the phone laying underneath a tree near the scene of their deaths.
Kyle's brother Zac Hemming added: 'This footage or anything of its kind should never be recorded, let alone watched.
'However, despite the pain of it being broadcast by the media, we as a family just hope and pray that this will connect with at least one person out there, young or old, so that no-one ever has to experience the unthinkable pain of losing someone so close and dearly loved.
The recording, which dramatically captures the last moments of the pair's lives, shows the car overtake vehicles
'May we now please let the boys rest in peace?'
Lauren Humble, Michael's ex-partner, said that Lily-Rose will have to 'live with the impact of this horrific situation forever'.
She added: 'This video was absolutely heart-breaking to watch but it did give us all of the answers that were needed.
'The Michael we saw on that video was not the Michael that we knew who was a loving, caring responsible daddy.'
The wall near to St Michael's Parish Church was destroyed following the crash. Floral tributes are placed at the scene of the accident
A sign outside of the church was knocked down following the impact of the smash which killed the pair from Tunbridge Wells",200,2015471501991
368,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/heartbroken-mum-reveals-families-two-6619343,Mum reveals why families of two young friends killed in crash released footage ,Michael Owen and Kyle Careford were both declared dead at the scene after crashing into a church wall,http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6619516.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/MAIN-car.jpg,2015-10-12 13:19:01+00,mirror,2017-09-23 22:38:53.891362+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.615235+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A heartbroken mum has revealed why the families of two young friends killed in a horror crash have released harrowing video footage of their final moments.
Video released today shows Kyle Careford, 20, and Michael Owen travelling through dark country lanes in a speeding car.
The pair were high on a cocktail of drugs when their car crashed into a church wall.
The footage shows the pair inside the car laughing and joking before it cuts out after the car crashes at 90mph.
Michael's mother Kat said: ""We bring our children up teaching them right from wrong. We guide them and give them our advice and hope they listen, but once they are adults we hope they make the right choices.
(Image: Facebook)
(Image: Facebook)
""I really don't know why the boys chose to do what they did, but I blame them both for the decisions they made on this night.
""If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video. I'm hoping it will have an impact on young people and make them see that a bit of fun can have such devastating consequences.
""I would like all the young people out there to take notice and realise that you are not invincible and take seriously how precious your lives are to yourselves and others. I want young drivers to consider how much devastation it causes to the families and loved ones that are left behind.
""Watching the video was very upsetting, but I'm hoping it can be used in a positive way, by showing young people what could happen to them.""
(Image: YouTube)
The video shows Micheal appearing to navigate - repeatedly shouting out ""slow down, slow down"" and ""come on, come on"" to his friend.
As they drive along a residential street , Michael appears to be concerned at the speed, shouting: ""Slow down Bruv, we are doing 90"".
Tragically, seconds later the camera goes dark and the sounds of the crash in the quiet village of Rotherfield, just outside Crowborough, East Sussex, can be heard.
The car smashed into a church's stone wall and rolled over a number of times. The muffled sound of a woman shouting ""can you hear me"" and ""is anyone alive"" can then be heard.
Both men - from Tunbridge Wells in Kent - were declared dead at the scene. Their families have now released this heartbreaking footage in a warning to other young drivers.
(Image: YouTube)
The men were driving along the road at around 12.40am when they lost control of the small hatchback and slammed into a low stone wall surrounding the graveyard of The Parish Church of Saint Denys Rotherfield.
Neighbours frantically called the emergency services after hearing a loud bang, but the lads had suffered horrific injuries and were declared dead at the scene.
Stunned friends of the tragic duo have spoken of their grief on social networks.
Posting on Facebook, Tyler Scales said: ""My deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to all those who have loved and lost.
(Image: YouTube)
There has been a few local tragedies recently; so if everyone can stop for a moment and make a wish for the families and people affected by these losses I'm sure they will be appreciated.
""Be safe, and think about how lucky you really are. Life can be taken so quick it's unbelievable and very unfair. Big love to all those affected by the loss of life.""
Jake Jenks said: ""Cant stop myself thinking about you boys,"" while Jimmie Williams added: ""So today we learnt life is far to short so turn to the people you have fallen out with give them a hug and say sorry because one day it might be too late.""
Firefighters had to cut their bodies out of the mangled wreckage, but they had suffered multiple injuries and could not be saved. There were no other cars involved in the crash.
(Image: YouTube)
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: ""At about 12.40am on 12 April a collision occurred in Rotherfield Road, Crowborough. A Renault Clio collided with the wall of the church and overturned.
""There were two male occupants on the car and sadly both were declared deceased at the scene.""
(Image: SWNS)
(Image: SWNS)
A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service added: ""We attended the scene and the car was on its roof. There were two young males trapped inside who were declared dead at the scene.
""We had to use cutting gear to get them out but they were already dead.""",200,2015471501991
365,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34510180,Drug driving death crash video released,"A video showing the moments before two men die in a drug-fuelled crash as they sped at 90mph through the Sussex countryside, is released.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1024x576/p04hqf69.jpg,2015-10-12 17:25:19+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 22:37:41.137999+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.617376+00,1,"A video showing the moments before two men died in a drug-fuelled crash as they sped at 90mph through the Sussex countryside, has been released.
Kyle Careford, 20, and Michael Owen, 21, from Tunbridge Wells, died in the crash in Rotherfield Road, Crowborough in East Sussex in April.
The video, released by Sussex Police with the support of the men's families, was filmed on Mr Owen's phone.
Both men died instantly as the Renault Clio crashed into a church wall.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Update February 2017: The video has been removed following a request from one of the families involved.
Sussex Police said Mr Careford, who was driving, did not have a licence.
The footage shows the two men laughing and singing, as Mr Owen appears to give his friend a driving lesson.
The car careered off the road just after Mr Owen asked the driver to slow down.
Both men had taken a ""cocktail"" of prescribed and illegal drugs, police said.
Image caption The Renault Clio left the road and crashed into a church wall
Mr Owen's mother Kat said she ""blames"" both of the men for the ""decisions they made"".
""If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video,"" she said.
""I'm hoping it will have an impact on young people and make them see that a bit of fun can have such devastating consequences.
Image copyright Sussex Police Image caption Kyle Careford and Michael Owen were pronounced dead at the scene
""Watching the video was very upsetting, but I'm hoping it can be used in a positive way, by showing young people what could happen to them.""
Mr Careford's brother Zac Hemming, added: ""This footage or anything of its kind should never be recorded, let alone watched.
""However, despite the pain of it being broadcast by the media, we as a family just hope and pray that this will connect with at least one person out there, young or old, so that no-one ever has to experience the unthinkable pain of losing someone so close and dearly loved.""
Police said witnesses reported seeing the car at various times in the hours leading up to the crash.
A taxi driver said he had been forced off the carriageway by a speeding red car on the wrong side of the road.
A woman also witnessed the car doing ""doughnuts"" in a car park in Crowborough.",200,2015471501991
379,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/3445/,"Fatal collision 19 October 2015, Sheffield, South Yorkshire","Robert Henry was killed when he was struck by a Transit van, the driver of which left the scene and later collided with other vehicles before being arrested and charged with a number of offences in…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2015-10-19 21:21:04+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-23 23:09:31.162226+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.61936+00,1,"Robert Henry was killed when he was struck by a Transit van, the driver of which left the scene and later collided with other vehicles before being arrested and charged with a number of offences including driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.",200,201514K254615
378,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-34581681,Cyclist killed in collision with van,A cyclist dies following a crash involving a transit van which then collided with a number of parked vehicles after failing to stop.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/130C6/production/_86222087_dsc_7494.jpg,2015-10-20 11:23:56+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 23:08:56.818014+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.621151+00,1,"A cyclist was killed in a crash in which a van driver failed to stop before a number of other vehicles were also damaged.
The cyclist died at the scene on Crookes Valley Road, Sheffield, at about 21:25 BST on Monday.
The van, which then hit other vehicles in the nearby Providence Road area, was found later in Stannington.
South Yorkshire Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was also arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.
The cyclist, a man believed to be in his 20s, has not been formally identified.",200,201514K254615
312,http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/irene-rodriguez-caballeros-boyfriend-says-10312401,Irene Rodriguez Caballero's boyfriend says their hands 'came apart forever' as they were knocked down by street race driver,Jonatan Bosque told court their dreams turned to ashes because of David Puryer and Oliver Enstone's high-speed crash,http://i2.getreading.co.uk/incoming/article8385584.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS53891285.jpg,2015-10-22 12:49:14+00,getreading,2017-09-23 21:55:53.641097+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.622958+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The man who lost the love of his life when they were run down by a Reading boy racer has said their dreams turned to ashes just 75 steps from their home.
David Puryer and Oliver Enstone were jailed last night after killing Irene Rodriguez Caballero and crippling her childhood sweetheart Jonatan Bosque after a high speed chase which ended with them mowing down the couple on a pavement as they walked back from a romantic meal.
Witnesses described the young men's competitive driving as like a child's Scalextric track and a judge heard that they started the chase after one driver saw a sticker on the back of his rival's car, saying ""catch me if you can.""
Speaking in court, Jonatan said: ""Meeting the love of your life before you are even born is not a common thing.
""But happiness is always so fleeting. There it comes by for a short while, but now it is gone.""
Irene, aged 36, and 34-year-old Jonatan had been family friends since they were toddlers but became separated for a period of 15 years.
After reconnecting over social media, the pair struck up a romance and within two months had fallen madly in love.
Jonatan moved to Reading from Spain in 2010, before Irene emigrated to the UK to be with her partner and the two planned to have children very soon.
He added: ""All our dreams turned to ashes right around the corner from our house. We were walking, holding hands, smiling and looking forward to the new year, completely ignoring what some criminals behind the wheel of a car were doing behind us.
""There were barely 75 steps left when the sound of brakes broke the silence and we were hit. Our hands came apart forever in that instance.
""A month passed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and my days went by slowly and agonisingly.
""I came back home and re-encountered her clothes, her things and her hairs on the pillow.""
Catch me if you can
Puryer and Oliver had never met each other before the night they came bumper to bumper in a high speed competition on the A33 road, weaving in and out of traffic and reaching dangerous speeds as fast as 92mph in a 40mph zone.
Irene and Jonatan were walking home hand-in-hand, two days after Christmas Day having treated themselves to a romantic meal out, when a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by Puryer span out of control and ploughed into the couple.
Irene, originally from Barcelona, was thrown into a brick wall in the front garden of a house on Caversham Road in Reading before being taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where she died two days later from head and leg injuries.
Her boyfriend survived but suffered numerous skull fractures and injuries to both ankles which left him unable to walk for six weeks.
On top of the lifelong grief he will now face following the loss of his girlfriend, Jonatan was also told by medical experts at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading that his leg would never be the same again and he relies on a cane to be able to walk pain free.
Prosecutor Lesley Bates told Judge Paul Dugdale at Reading Crown Court that Enstone, aged 27 years, and Puryer, aged 24 years, had both been travelling side-by-side down the southbound A33 near Reading.
CCTV footage played to the court showed the pair then return on the opposite side of the carriageway heading northbound.
Judge Dugdale accepted that it was a sheer coincidence the two had been travelling in the same direction at the same speed before the competitive driving was initiated by one of the drivers.
Miss Bates said: ""Both drivers were heading in the same direction but to different locations in the same vicinity - Mr Puryer to McDonalds before changing his mind and heading towards Caversham Road to get a kebab, and Mr Enstone to pick up some payslips from work.
""When they are next seen on camera they are very close to each other and driving at 60mph in a 40mph zone.
""The Crown says that Mr Puryer may have seen the sticker on the back of Mr Enstone's red Seat Leon car which read, '#catch me if you can', and accepted that as an invitation to race.""
The court heard that the pair drove off at speed over a distance of three miles, weaving in and out of traffic and stopping only once at a set of traffic lights where they both revved their engines aggressively before shooting off again.
Witnesses on the street rushed to the aid of the couple
Puryer was recorded speeding off from a roundabout at 87mph before hitting a top speed of 92mph.
One witness looked on out of a restaurant window as the racing motorists sped past and said his son compared the scene to a Scalextric car and track he had back at home.
Enstone, a father-of-one, was described as a ""thrill seeker"" who was spotted driving a much more powerful Nissan Skyline shortly after the tragedy on December 27 this year.
The reckless racing antics of the two turned to tragedy when Puryer, unable to negotiate a bend coming off a roundabout before ploughing into the helpless couple.
Witnesses on the street rushed to the aid of the couple, tearing bricks away from Irene's motionless body and comforting Jonatan who was drifting in and out of consciousness.
His skull fractures will never heal and he is at constant risk of infection and meningitis.
(Image: INS)
As many as a dozen family members, joined by Jonatan, travelled from Spain and filled the public gallery at Reading Crown Court to see Puryer and Enstone sentenced.
Shortly before Judge Dugdale passed sentence, Irene's aunt - Montserrat Caballero Hijano - took to the witness box to make one last plea on behalf of the family for justice.
She described the house in Spain as a ""mausoleum"", and reflected on the heartbreaking moment a younger member of the family went to the beach and started digging up the sand in an attempt to reach Irene who was ""under the earth.""
Irene's distraught mother wept in the gallery and Jonatan left the court room as Ms Hijano continued her speech.
Daniel Wright, defending Puryer, described his client as a ""kind and caring"" member of the family that did something way out of character on the fateful night.
""His punishment has already begun, and started with his withdrawal from society,"" he said.
""He suffers from recurring nightmares about what happened. He has found it incredibly hard to come to terms with what happened on December 27.
""He is not the person that he was last year.""
Some members of the family are very ill and struggling to cope.
Sarah Selby, defending Enstone, said her client found it very difficult to discuss the incident or put into words the sorrow he felt but there was genuine remorse for the part he played in the tragedy.
After 20 minutes deliberation, Judge Dugdale returned to court to deliver his sentencing remarks.
""Through the mindless and reckless behaviour of two men driving their cars, a life has been lost and the lives of the families severely damaged,"" he said.
""I hope that I can provide in some way some support in the way that Jonatan asks me to do when he says in his personal statement: 'Two young men must leave this court room today on their way to prison with a clear message to all of those in freedom that driving is not a kid's game.'
""This was a prolonged and persistent course of very bad driving which could have been stopped at any time by either defendant.
""Neither chose to do so until one of them lost control of their car as a direct result of the actions of both of them.""
Puryer, of Rotherfield Way, Emmer Green, near Reading, and Enstone, of Waller Court in Caversham, Berks., were both charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the horror crash. They both admitted the charges, although Puryer initially denied the pair had been racing.
Puryer wept in the dock as they were each jailed for four years and eight months for count one and 16 months for count two, the sentences to run concurrently, making a total of four years and eight months in prison.
The pair were also banned from driving for seven years and four months and a deprivation order was made for both cars.
Irene's family left the courtroom with placards around their necks paying tribute to their lost loved one.
Speaking outside of court, Irene's cousin, Loida Blasco said: ""We feel a lot of pain because I do not have my cousin any more.
""We cannot do anything. We feel so alone. We only have the support of the English police but we do not have any psychologists to support us.
""Some members of the family are very ill and struggling to cope.
""Irene was very special and she helped everyone. We still have a room at home with her bed and her pyjamas. Sometimes we forget she is gone.""",200,201443W297124
329,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/royal-navy-trainee-chef-left-7557662,"Bus driver ran over cyclist and left him with smashed skull, face and spine",Ashley McKechnie has had his sentencing adjourned after he failed to co-operate with the probation service,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7557436.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Ashley-McKechnie.jpg,2016-03-14 22:10:17+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:53.753216+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.682724+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A Royal Navy trainee chef left a cyclist with a fractured skull, spine and face while driving a bus in his previous job.
Ashley McKechnie pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to 65-year-old John Foster by driving a bus dangerously.
McKechnie, 31, was appearing at Liverpool Crown Court today where it was revealed the incident happened while he was employed as a Merseyside bus driver.
According to the Liverpool Echo , on the morning of December 20, 2014, he was driving along Wood lane in Netherley when he hit Mr Foster - leaving him with catastrophic injuries.
At court, it was announced the sentencing would be adjourned after McKechnie, who is now in the Royal Navy, failed to co-operate with the probation service in the preparation of a pre-sentence report
Judge Alan Conrad, QC, heard that it was only on Sunday that he told his supervising officer about his legal his situation.
The victim suffered multiple fractures to his skull, face and spine, had a brain haemorrhage and was left paralysed for some time though is now mobile with a walking aid.
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Mr Harris said that McKechnie had been described as “exemplary” in his Navy training as a chef and was due to pass out at the end of this week and be deployed to a type 45 Destroyer.
But the defendant’s divisional officer, chief petty officer Christopher Heywood, told the court that McKechnie would no longer be passing out this week.
McKechnie wiped away tears in the dock , as did his mum in the public gallery, during the hearing while the judge considered whether to renew his bail or keep him in custody to ensure reports were prepared.
Mr Harris said that McKechnie, whose address was given as HMS Raleigh at Torpoint, Cornwall, will be dismissed from the services if jailed and if he was not jailed penalties would be imposed by the Navy which could include being discharged.
Judge Conrad pointed out that the victim’s injuries were “appalling” and McKechnie’s driving had been “subject to avoidable distraction.” A custodial sentence could well follow, he added.
After hearing that arrangements will be made to ensure he co-operates with the preparation of a pre-sentence and medical report he was further remanded on bail until May 20.",200,2014051400727
101,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-34608239,Man set for trial over cyclist death,A 77-year-old man is to stand trial accused of causing the death of a cyclist competing in the Ride Across Britain charity event.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/media/images/83228000/jpg/_83228244_20140917_125228.jpg,2015-10-22 14:28:30+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.313801+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.625446+00,1,"A 77-year-old man is to face trial accused of causing the death of a cyclist during a charity bike ride.
Mother of two Sally Preece was a week into a Lands End to John O' Groats challenge when she was involved in a collision with a car driven by Kenneth McClelland on the A85 at Glen Ogle.
The 49-year-old, of Cheltenham, was taken to hospital after the crash on 12 September, 2014, but died the next day.
Mr McClelland denies causing death by careless driving, and will stand trial.
At Stirling Sheriff Court, it was alleged that Mr McClelland, of Largs, ""failed to maintain proper observations"" and overtook when it was not safe to do so on the A85 at Glen Ogle, near Killin.
According to the indictment, he caused his Volvo saloon to ""enter into the opposing carriageway and strike"" Mrs Preece, whereby she sustained serious and fatal injuries.
Mrs Preece was taking part in the 969-mile Deloitte Ride Across Britain event. The Lloyds Bank employee was raising money for the Alzheimer's Society.
The court was told that Mr McClelland's defence team had instructed a road traffic expert to look into the crash, but the report was not yet available.
Sheriff William Gilchrist continued the case for a trial, starting on 7 December.",200,2014961401513
313,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/happiness-always-fleeting-boyfriends-grief-6684160,Heartbroken boyfriend describes losing sweetheart in horror crash,David Puryer and Oliver Enstone were jailed after killing Irene and crippling her childhood sweetheart Jonatan Bosque in a high speed race,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6684169.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Irene-Rodriguez-Caballero-Death.jpg,2015-10-22 16:05:08+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:53.644979+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.627326+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
The man who lost the love of his life when they were run down by a boy racer has said their dreams turned to ashes just 75 steps from their home.
David Puryer and Oliver Enstone were jailed after killing Irene Rodriguez Caballero and crippling her childhood sweetheart Jonatan Bosque in a high speed race which ended with them ploughing into the couple on a pavement as they walked back from a romantic meal.
Witnesses described the young men's competitive driving as like a child's Scalextric track and a judge heard that they started the chase after one driver saw a sticker on the back of his rival's car, saying ""catch me if you can.""
Speaking in court, Jonatan said: ""Meeting the love of your life before you are even born is not a common thing.
""But happiness is always so fleeting.
""There it comes by for a short while, but now it is gone.""
Irene, aged 36, and 34-year-old Jonatan had been family friends since they were toddlers but became separated for a period of 15 years.
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After reconnecting over social media, the pair struck up a romance and within two months had fallen madly in love.
Jonatan moved to Reading from Spain in 2010, before Irene emigrated to the UK to be with her partner and the two planned to have children very soon.
He added: ""All our dreams turned to ashes right around the corner from our house.
""We were walking, holding hands, smiling and looking forward to the new year, completely ignoring what some criminals behind the wheel of a car were doing behind us.
""There were barely 75 steps left when the sound of brakes broke the silence and we were hit.
""Our hands came apart forever in that instance.
""A month passed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and my days went by slowly and agonisingly.
""I came back home and re-encountered her clothes, her things and her hairs on the pillow.""
Puryer and Oliver had never met each other before the night they came bumper to bumper in a high speed competition on the A33 road, weaving in and out of traffic and reaching dangerous speeds as fast as 92mph in a 40mph zone.
Irene and Jonatan were walking home hand-in-hand, two days after Christmas Day having treated themselves to a romantic meal out, when a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by Puryer span out of control and ploughed into the couple.
Irene, originally from Barcelona, was thrown into a brick wall in the front garden of a house on Caversham Road in Reading before being taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where she died two days later from head and leg injuries.
Her boyfriend survived but suffered numerous skull fractures and injuries to both ankles which left him unable to walk for six weeks.
On top of the lifelong grief he will now face following the loss of his girlfriend, Jonatan was also told by medical experts at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading that his leg would never be the same again and he relies on a cane to be able to walk pain free.
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Prosecutor Lesley Bates told Judge Paul Dugdale at Reading Crown Court that Enstone, aged 27 years, and Puryer, aged 24 years, had both been travelling side-by-side down the southbound A33 near Reading.
CCTV footage played to the court showed the pair then return on the opposite side of the carriageway heading northbound, reports Get Reading.
Judge Dugdale accepted that it was a sheer coincidence the two had been travelling in the same direction at the same speed before the competitive driving was initiated by one of the drivers.
Miss Bates said: ""Both drivers were heading in the same direction but to different locations in the same vicinity - Mr Puryer to McDonalds before changing his mind and heading towards Caversham Road to get a kebab, and Mr Enstone to pick up some payslips from work.
""When they are next seen on camera they are very close to each other and driving at 60mph in a 40mph zone.
""The Crown says that Mr Puryer may have seen the sticker on the back of Mr Enstone's red Seat Leon car which read, '#catch me if you can', and accepted that as an invitation to race.""
The court heard that the pair drove off at speed over a distance of three miles, weaving in and out of traffic and stopping only once at a set of traffic lights where they both revved their engines aggressively before shooting off again.
Puryer was recorded speeding off from a roundabout at 87mph before hitting a top speed of 92mph.
One witness looked on out of a restaurant window as the racing motorists sped past and said his son compared the scene to a Scalextric car and track he had back at home.
Enstone, a father-of-one, was described as a ""thrill seeker"" who was spotted driving a much more powerful Nissan Skyline shortly after the tragedy on December 27 this year.
The reckless racing antics of the two turned to tragedy when Puryer, unable to negotiate a bend coming off a roundabout before ploughing into the helpless couple.
Witnesses on the street rushed to the aid of the couple, tearing bricks away from Irene's motionless body and comforting Jonatan who was drifting in and out of consciousness.
His skull fractures will never heal and he is at constant risk of infection and meningitis.
As many as a dozen family members, joined by Jonatan, travelled from Spain and filled the public gallery at Reading Crown Court to see Puryer and Enstone sentenced.
Shortly before Judge Dugdale passed sentence, Irene's aunt - Montserrat Caballero Hijano - took to the witness box to make one last plea on behalf of the family for justice.
She described the house in Spain as a ""mausoleum"", and reflected on the heartbreaking moment a younger member of the family went to the beach and started digging up the sand in an attempt to reach Irene who was ""under the earth.""
Irene's distraught mother wept in the gallery and Jonatan left the court room as Ms Hijano continued her speech.
Daniel Wright, defending Puryer, described his client as a ""kind and caring"" member of the family that did something way out of character on the fateful night.
""His punishment has already begun, and started with his withdrawal from society,"" he said.
""He suffers from recurring nightmares about what happened.
""He has found it incredibly hard to come to terms with what happened on December 27.
""He is not the person that he was last year.""
Sarah Selby, defending Enstone, said her client found it very difficult to discuss the incident or put into words the sorrow he felt but there was genuine remorse for the part he played in the tragedy.
After 20 minutes deliberation, Judge Dugdale returned to court to deliver his sentencing remarks.
""Through the mindless and reckless behaviour of two men driving their cars, a life has been lost and the lives of the families severely damaged,"" he said.
""I hope that I can provide in some way some support in the way that Jonatan asks me to do when he says in his personal statement: 'Two young men must leave this court room today on their way to prison with a clear message to all of those in freedom that driving is not a kid's game.'
""This was a prolonged and persistent course of very bad driving which could have been stopped at any time by either defendant.
""Neither chose to do so until one of them lost control of their car as a direct result of the actions of both of them.""
Puryer, of Rotherfield Way, Emmer Green, near Reading, and Enstone, of Waller Court in Caversham, Berks, were both charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the horror crash.
They both admitted the charges, although Puryer initially denied the pair had been racing.
Puryer wept in the dock as they were each jailed for four years and eight months for count one and 16 months for count two, the sentences to run concurrently, making a total of four years and eight months in prison.
The pair were also banned from driving for seven years and four months and a deprivation order was made for both cars.
Irene's family left the courtroom with placards around their necks paying tribute to their lost loved one.
Speaking outside of court, Irene's cousin, Loida Blasco said: ""We feel a lot of pain because I do not have my cousin any more.
""We cannot do anything.
""We feel so alone.
""We only have the support of the English police but we do not have any psychologists to support us.
""Some members of the family are very ill and struggling to cope.
""Irene was very special and she helped everyone.
""We still have a room at home with her bed and her pyjamas.
""Sometimes we forget she is gone.""",200,201443W297124
310,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3285036/Madly-love-woman-died-boyfriend-crippled-walked-home-hand-hand-romantic-meal-catch-boy-racers-doing-92mph-40-zone.html,Woman killed and partner crippled by boy racer doing 92mph in 40 zone,"Irene Rodriguez Caballero and Jonatan Bosque were walking home after a romantic meal out, when a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by David Puryer span out of control and ploughed into the couple",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/22/17/2DAB14FA00000578-0-image-a-9_1445532863030.jpg,2015-10-22 17:16:52+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.627816+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.629523+00,1,"A young woman died and her boyfriend was left crippled after they were hit by a boy racer doing 92mph in 40mph zone.
Irene Rodriguez Caballero, 36, was walking home hand-in-hand with her childhood sweetheart, Jonatan Bosque, 34, two days after Christmas Day, having both treated themselves to a romantic meal out, when a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by David Puryer span out of control and ploughed into the couple.
Puryer and Oliver Enstone had never met each other before the night they came bumper to bumper in a high speed competition on the A33 road.
Witnesses described the young men's competitive driving as like a child's Scalextric track and a judge heard that they started the chase after one driver saw a sticker on the back of his rival's car, saying 'catch me if you can'.
Irene Rodriguez Caballero, 36, was walking home hand-in-hand with her childhood sweetheart, Jonatan Bosque, 34, two days after Christmas Day, having both treated themselves to a romantic meal out, when a silver Vauxhall Astra driven by David Puryer span out of control and ploughed into the couple
Miss Caballero, originally from Barcelona, was thrown into a brick wall in the front garden of a house on Caversham Road in Reading, Berkshire, before being taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where she died two days later from catastrophic head and leg injuries.
Her boyfriend survived but suffered numerous skull fractures and injuries to both ankles which left him unable to walk for six weeks.
On top of the grief he faced following the loss of his girlfriend, Mr Bosque was also told by medical experts at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading that his leg would never be the same again and he relies on a cane to be able to walk pain free.
Prosecutor Lesley Bates told Judge Paul Dugdale at Reading Crown Court that Enstone, 27, and Puryer, 24, had both been travelling side-by-side down the southbound A33 near Reading.
CCTV footage played to the court showed the pair then return on the opposite side of the carriageway heading northbound.
Judge Dugdale accepted that it was a sheer coincidence the two had been travelling in the same direction at the same speed before the competitive driving was initiated by one of the drivers.
Miss Caballero died a couple of days after the crash. Mr Bosque was not able to walk for six weeks
Miss Bates said: 'Both drivers were heading in the same direction but to different locations in the same vicinity - Mr Puryer to McDonalds before changing his mind and heading towards Caversham Road to get a kebab, and Mr Enstone to pick up some payslips from work.
'When they are next seen on camera they are very close to each other and driving at 60mph in a 40mph zone.
'The Crown says that Mr Puryer may have seen the sticker on the back of Mr Enstone's red Seat Leon car which read, ""catch me if you can"" and accepted that as an invitation to race.'
The pair drove off at speed over a distance of three miles, weaving in and out of traffic and stopping only once at a set of traffic lights where they both revved their engines aggressively before shooting off again.
Puryer was recorded speeding off from a roundabout at 87mph before hitting a top speed of 92mph.
One witness looked on out of a restaurant window as the racing motorists sped past and said his son compared the scene to a Scalextric car and track he had back at home.
Enstone, a father-of-one, was described as a 'thrill seeker' who was spotted driving a much more powerful Nissan Skyline shortly after the tragedy on December 27 this year.
David Puryer, aged 24, admitted causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving when he appeared at Reading Crown Court
The pair were both described in court as car enthusiasts, who would regularly attend meets with other drivers to discuss cars, but neither knew each another.
The court heard that Puryer had a previous caution from police when he was driving in the same location a few months prior and swerved to avoid a car, narrowly missing a traffic officer walking by. No further action was taken against him.
The reckless racing antics of the two turned to tragedy when Puryer, unable to negotiate a bend coming off a roundabout, ploughed into the helpless lovers as they were no more than 75 steps from the home they shared together.
Miss Caballero and Mr Bosque had been family friends since they were toddlers but became separated for a period of 15 years.
After reconnecting over social media, the pair struck up a romance and within two months had fallen madly in love.
Mr Bosque moved to Reading from Spain in 2010, but his girlfriend remained at home in Barcelona.
Miss Caballero emigrated to the UK to be with her partner and the two planned to have children very soon before their future was torn away from them.
As many as a dozen family members, joined by Mr Bosque, travelled from Spain and filled the public gallery at Reading Crown Court to see Puryer and Enstone sentenced.
Miss Caballero's mother and aunt wept as an emotional impact statement written by Mr Bosque was read to the court.
'Meeting the love of your life before you are even born is not a common thing,' he said.
'But happiness is always so fleeting. There it comes by for a short while, but now it is gone.
'All our dreams turned to ashes right around the corner from our house.
'We were walking, holding hands, smiling and looking forward to the new year, completely ignoring what some criminals behind the wheel of a car were doing behind us.
'There were barely 75 steps left when the sound of brakes broke the silence and we were hit. Our hands came apart forever in that instance.
'A month passed at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and my days went by slowly and agonisingly, as if I had been moving down the square of a jinxed board game.
'I came back home and re-encountered her clothes, her things and her hairs on the pillow.'
Oliver Enstone was charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving after a horror crash after a car hit a Spanish couple walking home two days after Christmas
Witnesses on the street rushed to the aid of the couple, tearing bricks away from Miss Caballero's motionless body and comforting Mr Bosque who was drifting in and out of consciousness.
His skull fractures will never heal and he is at constant risk of infection and meningitis.
Shortly before Judge Dugdale passed sentence, Miss Caballero's aunt, Montserrat Caballero Hijano, took to the witness box to make one last plea on behalf of the family for justice.
She described the house in Spain as a 'mausoleum' and reflected on the heartbreaking moment a younger member of the family went to the beach and started digging up the sand in an attempt to reach Irene who was 'under the earth'.
Miss Caballero's distraught mother wept in the gallery and Mr Bosque left the court room as Ms Hijano continued her speech.
Daniel Wright, defending Puryer, described his client as a 'kind and caring' member of the family that did something way out of character on the fateful night.
'His punishment has already begun, and started with his withdrawal from society,' he said.
'He suffers from recurring nightmares about what happened. He has found it incredibly hard to come to terms with what happened on December 27.
'He is not the person that he was last year.'
Miss Caballero and Mr Bosque had been family friends since they were toddlers but became separated for a period of 15 years
Sarah Selby, defending Enstone, said her client found it very difficult to discuss the incident or put into words the sorrow he felt but there was genuine remorse for the part he played in the tragedy.
After 20 minutes deliberation, the courtroom was struck with a chilling silence as Judge Dugdale returned to court to deliver his sentencing remarks.
'Through the mindless and reckless behaviour of two men driving their cars, a life has been lost and the lives of the families severely damaged,' he said.
'The fact that all of Irene's family is here is a tribute to their love for her. I have read all of the victim impact statements, for the record there are about 16.
'I understand all of them ask me to provide justice and to provide fairness for their loss.
'I hope that I can provide in some way some support in the way that Jonatan asks me to do when he says in his personal statement: ""Two young men must leave this court room today on their way to prison with a clear message to all of those in freedom that driving is not a kid's game"".
'This was a prolonged and persistent course of very bad driving which could have been stopped at any time by either defendant.
'Neither chose to do so until one of them lost control of their car as a direct result of the actions of both of them.'
Puryer, of Emmer Green, near Reading, and Enstone, of Caversham, Berkshirem were both charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the horror crash.
They both admitted the charges, although Puryer initially denied the pair had been racing.
Puryer wept in the dock as they were each jailed for four years and eight months for count one and 16 months for count two, the sentences to run concurrently, making a total of four years and eight months in prison.
The pair were also banned from driving for seven years and four months and a deprivation order was made for both cars.
Miss Caballero emigrated to the UK to be with her partner and the two planned to have children very soon before their future was torn away from them
Miss Caballero's family left the courtroom with placards around their necks paying tribute to their lost loved one.
Speaking outside of court, Miss Caballero's cousin, Loida Blasco, said: 'We feel a lot of pain because I do not have my cousin any more.
'We cannot do anything. We feel so alone. We only have the support of the English police but we do not have any psychologists to support us.
'Some members of the family are very ill and struggling to cope.
'Irene was very special and she helped everyone. We still have a room at home with her bed and her pyjamas. Sometimes we forget she is gone.'
Sergeant Ashley Hannibal, from Thames Valley Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This collision happened just two days after Christmas Day as a result of the irresponsible actions of Puryer and Enstone.
'These devastating actions resulted in a family losing someone who was deeply loved by them. Her partner not only has to come to terms with the loss of Irene, but also with the very serious injuries which will have a lasting impact upon his life.
'I hope the fact that these two men will serve time in prison will go some way to helping the family come to terms with their loss, although I recognise this will never bring Irene back.'
Miss Caballero's family left the courtroom with placards around their necks paying tribute to their lost loved one
Adrian Foster, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Thames and Chiltern Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said: 'This case involved a terrible incident, which led to the untimely death of 36-year-old Irene Rodriguez-Caballero and the serious injury of her boyfriend 34-year-old Jonatan Bosque.
'This was a tragic waste of a life and one which could have been avoided.
'At about 9pm on Saturday, December 27 2014, Irene and Jonatan were walking along the pavement adjacent to Caversham Road, Reading, just meters from home when they were struck from behind by an Astra driven by David Puryer.
'A Seat Leon, driven by Oliver Enstone, had been competitively driving with the Astra causing Puryer to lose control after the roundabout and mount the pavement.
'Prior to entering the roundabout the Astra, as identified from the sat nav, was being driven at 50mph. Irene's serious injuries resulted in her death two days later.
'Jonatan received multiple skull fractures and two broken legs. His injuries were so severe that he was unable to attend Irene's funeral.
'We have worked closely with Thames Valley Police since this investigation began and as a result of the hard work and diligence of the prosecution team, a just outcome has been achieved.
'We know that nothing will bring Irene back to her family and friends, but we hope that the convictions and today's sentences bring them at least a small sense that justice has been done.",200,201443W297124
423,http://road.cc/content/news/171190-coroner-lorry-driver-would-not-have-expected-encounter-cyclist-he-killed,"Coroner: Lorry driver ""would not have expected"" to encounter cyclist he killed",David O'Connell lost life in collision on A40 in Gloucestershire last January,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/%5Bparent-node-gallery-title%5D/broken%20bike.jpg?itok=hqhbLi-l,2015-11-13 19:15:47+00,road.cc,2017-09-24 14:34:16.955079+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.632005+00,1,"A coroner has said that a lorry driver “would not have expected” to encounter a cyclist he ran over and killed on the A40 in Gloucestershire in January this year.
David O’Connell, aged 42 and from Gloucester, died as a result of multiple injuries sustained when he was hit by an articulated lorry driven by Parcel Force driver Martin Ashford, reports the Gloucestershire Echo.
The newspaper says that the driver told Gloucester Coroner’s Court he was joining the dual carriageway A40 from a slip road off the M5 when he spotted a reflector on Mr O’Connell’s bike.
He said he could not avoid hitting the cyclist because of vehicles in the outside lane as he joined the road at a speed of 45 miles an hour.
Collision investigator Sergeant David Parry, who attended the scene, told the court that the weather was poor on the night in question.
He said: ""Multiple pieces of the bike were spread across both lanes and although visibility was good, driving rain was blowing from left to right.
""Mr Ashford would have been looking forward and in his mirrors to gauge when it was safe to join the flow of traffic.
""But in the late evening, he would not have been expecting to see a cyclist travelling on that piece of dual carriageway.
""Mr O'Connor had earlier been seen to have red lights at the back of his bike and he was wearing a high visibility jacket.
""He was there to be seen but the collision occurred when Mr Ashford looked but failed to see him.
“This could have been due to a combination of the rain and the glare from oncoming vehicles in the Cheltenham-bound carriageway.""
Under the Highway Code, the only roads from which cyclists are banned are motorways. Motorists are also required to adapt their driving according to the conditions.
The inquest heard that Mr O’Connell, who worked as a parking attendant in Cheltenham, had been diagnosed with mild epilepsy and had been warned on medical grounds not to ride his bike on busy roads.
However, his condition does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the incident.
Coroner Katy Skerrett, recording the cause of death as a road traffic accident, said: “Mr Ashford would not have expected a cyclist to be on that road at that time of night and did not see him until it was too late to take avoiding action.""
Duncan Dollimore, road safety and legal campaigns officer at national cyclists’ charity CTC, told road.cc: “If the lorry driver was unable to see Mr O’Connell until it was too late to avoid him, that rather suggests he was driving too fast for the conditions.
“Rather than deflecting blame to the cyclist the question to ask is why the driver did not slow down if driving rain hindered his vision.
“Unfortunately the focus seems to have been the actions of the cyclist rather than why the driver was unable to see a cyclist with a rear light and a high visibility jacket.
“The message to cyclists seems to be that a driver’s duty of care to vulnerable road users does not apply on busy A-roads where they are, apparently, not expected to be!”",200,2015530209301
42,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-34994907,Driver guilty of charity cyclist death,A 77-year-old driver admits making a series of mistakes which caused the death of a mother-of-two taking part in a charity cycle ride.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/BFCE/production/_87020194_8c399da8-6e1c-4cc4-9e02-ff0f06b352aa.jpg,2015-12-03 14:32:14+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:55:51.973207+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.634392+00,1,"Image copyright Central Scotland News Image caption Kenneth McClelland hit Sally Preece while he was overtaking another vehicle
A 77-year-old driver has admitted making a series of mistakes which caused the death of a mother-of-two taking part in a charity cycle ride.
Kenneth McClelland overtook without making proper checks and collided with Sally Preece who was coming the other way on her bike, a court heard.
Ms Preece, from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, died of her injuries the following day.
The crash happened on 12 September 2014 on the A85 near Killin, Stirling.
The 49-year-old cyclist was a week into a nine-day Land's-End-to-John-O'Groats cycle to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.
At Stirling Sheriff Court, McClelland, from Largs in Ayrshire, admitted causing her death by careless driving.
He admitted he had ""failed to maintain proper observations, overtook when it was not safe to do so, entered into the opposing carriageway and struck Mrs Preece, who was travelling on a pedal cycle, whereby she sustained serious and fatal injuries"".
Prosecutor Claire Bremner produced victim impact statements from Mrs Preece's family, which were handed in writing to the sheriff.
The court heard McClelland had no previous motoring convictions.
Sheriff William Gilchrist deferred sentence, and bailed McClelland to re-appear later this month.
He told him: ""Reports are inevitable in a case such as this. You are to co-operate in the preparation of a criminal justice social work report by attending an interview with a social worker.""",200,2014961401513
419,http://road.cc/content/news/172593-driving-ban-and-curfew-driver-who-killed-cyclist,Driving ban and curfew for driver who killed cyclist,Widow says victim “was so highly visible that I had no fears for his safety”,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Justice%20%28Lonpicman%2C%20Wikimedia%20Commons%29.JPG?itok=d9P5LEfn,2015-12-05 12:33:52+00,road.cc,2017-09-24 14:20:51.340569+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.636307+00,1,"A man who caused the death of a cyclist by careless driving was sentenced to a community order and disqualified from driving for two years at Weymouth Magistrates Court on Friday. Derek Cheney, aged 63, struck Paul Miller from behind near Dorchester on January 8 after failing to see him.
The Dorset Echo reports that Cheney was made the subject of a six-month curfew in which he will have to stay at home between 9pm and 6am and will be required to wear a tag. He will have to take an extended re-test after his driving ban has finished before he will be considered for a new licence. He was also ordered to pay a £145 victim surcharge and court costs.
""Very strong case for change"" in way cycling death cases handled says ex-Crown Prosecution head
The court heard that 46-year-old Miller was cycling along the B3147, on his way home from St Andrew's Primary School in Yetminster where he was headteacher, when he was struck from behind by Cheney’s black Fiat.
The incident took place at 6.43pm and Miller was wearing high-vis clothing and had lights on his bike. Despite this, Cheney did not see Miller.
Speaking after the case, PC Craig Redmond, of Dorset Police’s Traffic Unit, said: “Paul was cycling home, wearing high visibility clothing and lights on his bicycle, but sadly Mr Cheney’s lack of awareness for other road users led to this tragic and avoidable collision. I would like to remind all motorists to be aware of other road users and give themselves plenty of time to respond to any obstacles ahead. Had Mr Cheney done this, Paul would still be alive today.”
In a statement, Miller’s wife Andrea said:
""Although it was dark, he was not concerned. He took cycling safety and visibility very seriously, as any of his school students will tell you: he often walked around the school in his high vis jacket, which even had a built in rear light which flashed, as well as always using a rear light on his bike. ""I have driven behind him in the dark on several occasions and he was so highly visible that I had no fears for his safety. The route was one he had ridden many times before without incident. The road where he was killed was straight. ""The police investigation found that there were seven seconds of full visibility of the road ahead, with no oncoming traffic, in which the driver should have seen Paul on his bike and overtaken him safely, preventing tragedy and heartbreak. ""It was Paul's 47th birthday on the following day and we planned to go out for a meal to celebrate. What happened instead was a nightmare that has continued ever since.""
Mitigating, Charles Row said Cheney had ""genuine remorse"" and was ""haunted"" by the incident.
""This is something that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Nothing that I say can reflect the devastation that must be felt by Mrs Miller and her family and friends. Mr Cheney has done all he can in the circumstances to lessen the impact by simply pleading guilty at the earliest opportunity.""
The court was told that Cheney suffers from bipolar disorder and the day after the incident was admitted to a mental health ward for six to eight weeks.
Duncan Dollimore from CTC's Road Justice campaign commented:",200,2015555998940
463,https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/man-dies-after-bus-crash-in-finchley-a3130636.html,Elderly man dies after being hit by bus outside Finchley Central station,"A 90-year-old man has died after a gust of wind dashed him against the side of a bus near Finchley Central station in north London. Medics battled to save him after he was hit by the 143 bus in Chaville Way but he was pronounced dead 45 minutes later. Pictures from the scene show Regents Park Road cordoned off with police cars and ambulances around the junction. A Met Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 12.35pm to reports of a traffic incident in Chaville Way, N3.",https://www.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/12/05/13/FinchleyCentral0512a.jpg,2015-12-05 13:39:00+00,Evening Standard,2017-09-25 10:45:27.927188+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.638269+00,1,"A 90-year-old man has died after a gust of wind dashed him against the side of a bus near Finchley Central station in north London.
Medics battled to save him after he was hit by the 143 bus in Chaville Way but he was pronounced dead 45 minutes later.
Pictures from the scene show Regents Park Road cordoned off with police cars and ambulances around the junction.
A Met Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 12.35pm to reports of a traffic incident in Chaville Way, N3.
“At the scene, a male pedestrian had been in collision with the side of a moving bus.
“Medics at the scene performed CPR but the man died at the scene at 1.15pm.
“Officers believe they know the identity of the deceased and next of kin have been informed.
“Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“At this early stage, officers believe the man was caught by a gust of wind and blown off the pavement against the side of a moving bus.”
The bus driver was not arrested.
@standardramzy no. Looked like a bus knocked someone down. Didn't look good. Paramedic pushing down on someone's chest. — Gooner 1907 (@taner1907uk) December 5, 2015
The capital is being battered by strong gusts as Storm Desmond ravishes parts of northern England, as well as other parts of the UK.
Flights are grounded at Dublin Airport while floods and landslips in Scotland have blocked roads.
Passers-by took to Twitter as news of the tragedy in Finchley broke.
Marcel Cowan (@marcelcowan) wrote: “What’s happening at #finchleycentral?
“Loads of police and ambulances and high road cordoned off...”
Min (@minutekyookim) added: “Seems like a major accident, hope everything’s ok!”
In a tweet, Transport for London said routes 82, 125, 143, 460, 326 and 382 had been re-routed to avoid the area.
The 143 is operated by Metroline. The man is the 13th person to die on the capital's streets in 2015 following an incident involving a London bus.",200,201501TD00149
461,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35015530,Man 'blown into path of bus' is killed,A 90-year-old man dies after it is believed he was blown into the path of a moving bus in north London.,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/11DA5/production/_87052137_87052136.jpg,2015-12-05 16:08:12+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 10:45:07.758566+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.640288+00,1,"Image copyright Google Image caption It is believed the 90-year-old was blown off the pavements into the path of the bus
A 90-year-old man has died after it was believed he was blown into the path of a bus in north London.
Scotland Yard said it was thought he was caught by a gust of wind and blown off the pavement against the side of the bus near Finchley Central station.
Emergency services were called at about 12:35 GMT but the man died at the scene a short time later.
The man's next-of-kin have been told. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.",200,201501TD00149
457,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-35082639,"Girl, 15, killed in bus collision",A 15-year-old girl dies and another teenager is injured after they are hit by a bus in Sheffield.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/128A1/production/_87173957_summerleeseymour2.jpg,2015-12-12 13:44:26+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 10:41:44.426373+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.644041+00,1,"Image copyright South Yorkshire Police Image caption Summer Lee Seymour, 15, died as a result of her injuries, said police
A girl has died after two teenagers were hit by a bus in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police said 15-year-old Summer Lee Seymour died early on Saturday as a result of her injuries.
The crash happened at about 17:00 GMT on Friday, on Haymarket at the junction with Castle Street. Police have appealed for witnesses.
A 17-year-old boy also suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, added police.
There were no passengers on board the bus at the time, said First South Yorkshire.
Spokesman Kevin Belfield said: ""My thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this tragic incident.""
The cause of the incident is unknown, he added.
The driver of the bus has not been suspended, the company said, but has been ""temporarily relieved of his duties"".",200,201514K319915
459,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-35119084,Crossing calls after bus crash death,"More than 4,000 people sign a petition calling for a pedestrian crossing where a teenage girl was killed in road collision in Sheffield",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/128A1/production/_87173957_summerleeseymour2.jpg,2015-12-17 09:05:07+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 10:42:12.232253+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.646029+00,1,"Image copyright South Yorkshire Police Image caption Summer Lee Seymour, 15, died as a result of her injuries, said police
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition calling for a pedestrian crossing where a teenage girl died after being hit by a bus in Sheffield.
Summer Lee Seymour, 15, was killed on Friday on Haymarket at the junction with Castle Street.
A 17-year-old boy was injured and remains in a serious, but stable condition in hospital.
Melissa Hewitt, a bus driver who started the petition, has called the site ""an accident waiting to happen"".
First South Yorkshire said there were no passengers on the bus at the time.
The company said the driver had not been suspended, but ""temporarily relieved of his duties"".
'Slam my breaks'
Ms Hewitt said: ""It was heartbreaking, it really saddened me and I wanted to make a change so we don't lose any more lives.
""Only yesterday I had somebody walk out in front of my bus and I had to slam my brakes on.""
Image caption Flowers and messages have been left at the scene of the crash in Sheffield city centre
A crossing did already exist about 20m (65ft) up the road, but she said another was required in the area due to the consistent number of pedestrians.
She said she was ""overwhelmed"" with the public's response to the petition so far and hoped the situation would be debated by Sheffield City Council.
A council spokesman said: ""We are co-operating with the police investigation into this accident, but until the outcome of this investigation has been completed, it would be premature to announce any changes that could be introduced in that area of the city centre.""",200,201514K319915
506,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/1957/,"Fatal collision 3 January 2016, Napton, West Midlands",Kate was cycling with a friend when she rode through a puddle which obscured a pothole beneath it. She fell into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Warwickshire County Council had allegedly planned t…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-03 10:45:29+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:37:15.248923+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.648205+00,1,"Kate was cycling with a friend when she rode through a puddle which obscured a pothole beneath it. She fell into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
Warwickshire County Council had allegedly planned to fix the pothole in December but delayed the repair until January. It was reportedly fixed within 48 hours of her death.",200,2016230037294
507,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/1982/,"Fatal collision 8 January 2016, Rugby, Warwickshire",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-08 20:20:11+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:40:53.165911+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.650013+00,1,"",200,2016230049409
508,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/1978/,"Fatal collision 14 January 2016, Brighouse, West Yorkshire",William Stroker was hit head-on by Philip Roper’s car as he rode to work along Elland Road. Roper was following another driver in overtaking another vehicle. Whilst reports suggest that both …,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-14 13:22:23+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:41:25.539172+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.651783+00,1,"William Stroker was hit head-on by Philip Roper’s car as he rode to work along Elland Road.
Roper was following another driver in overtaking another vehicle. Whilst reports suggest that both overtaking drivers undertook their manoeuvre such that they were in the oncoming lane as they passed Stroker, Roper was a little further across and struck him.
Roper initially denied the charge of causing death by careless driving, but shortly before the trial entered a guilty plea. He was given a suspended sentence and, due to being unfit to do unpaid work, was given a five month curfew. He was banned from driving for two years. Judge Durham Hall “conceded that the sentence would not satisfy the victim’s family or many of the public.”
Comment
Two aspects of the prosecution appear to be somewhat troubling.
The first is the lack of seriousness with which the driving was treated. If, as the reports imply, Roper had executed an obviously ill-advised overtaking manoeuvre by following the driver ahead too closely and assuming the way ahead to be clear, then this would suggest that a dangerous driving charge may have been appropriate. However, reports even seem to suggest that the offence was considered at the low end of the careless driving scale, as a “momentary inattention”, rather than a conscious decision to execute a demonstrably unwise manoeuvre.
The second troubling aspect is a remark made by the prosecution barrister. Reportedly:
“Prosecutor Stephen Wood told the court that although the A6025 road was theoretically wide enough to allow the overtaking manoeuvre and leave enough space for an oncoming cyclist, in reality it depended upon the position of the vehicles.”
This is reminiscent of the death of Denisa Perinova (discussed in Karr’s Choice), when oncoming driver Helen Measures overtook on a bend and Perinova—quite possibly due to alarm—collided with her suddenly-braking partner and fell into Measures’ path. Measures was cleared of causing Perinova’s death.
The notable part of Measures’ statement was that “I can’t help it if a cyclist falls into my path”, and this sentiment is echoed by the prosecution (not the defence, but the prosecution) here. Taking these two cases together, along with what appears to be an absence of a careless or dangerous driving charge against the first overtaking driver who passed Stroker, the very clear implications are: that to skim someone closely is not bothersome; that to do so and have them fall into your path even if as a direct result of being startled is not culpable; and that only if the victim maintains their path and you hit them is there any offence.
A discussion of the notion of a road or lane being “theoretically wide enough” can be found in Between The Lines.",200,20161331E0647
342,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/southport-man-who-dangerously-overtook-10751652,Man admits causing Skelmersdale man’s death by dangerously overtaking cars,Andrew Birch was killed in a crash on the A570 in Scarisbrick caused by Kenneth Grisdale,http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10751731.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/BIRCH.jpg,2016-01-18 14:23:40+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 22:13:13.853879+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.653753+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A man admitted causing the death of a Skelmersdale man after dangerously overtaking cars in his BMW.
Andrew Birch, 46, was killed in a crash on Southport Road in Scarisbrick, near Southport, at around 6pm on Tuesday, January 6 last year.
Police said a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision near to The Villa Café after a dangerous overtake by a sports car.
Liverpool Crown Court today heard the crash was caused by Kenneth Grisdale, 57, of Hartwood Road, Southport , in his BMW 335D M Sport.
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Mr Birch, who was the passenger in the Peugeot, died in the collision – just days before his 47th birthday.
His 80-year-old mum, who was driving the Peugeot, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
A 41-year-old woman from Scarisbrick, who was driving the Toyota, was taken to hospital with serious injuries including a broken leg and ribs.
Her 15-year-old son, who was also in the car, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Grisedale, who failed to stop at the scene, admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
The defendant, with short black hair and grey goatee beard, spoke only to confirm his personal details and enter his guilty plea.
Arthur Gibson, prosecuting, said the incident was sparked by Grisedale making a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre.
Judge Alan Conrad, QC, said Grisedale would be sentenced on February 22 and remanded him on bail.
The judge said: “In granting you bail I make it clear that is no indication of the sentence that will be passed in due course.
“In cases of this type a custodial sentence is highly likely.”
Judge Conrad handed Grisedale an interim order banning him from the road.",200,201504SB15001
510,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2014/,"Fatal collision 28 January 2016, Wickham, Hampshire","William Houghton was heading southbound on the A32 out of Wickham, at the top of Hoad’s Hill, when he was struck by a Citroen C3 driven by Jeanette Smith. He was taken to hospital by air ambu…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-28 11:18:42+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:42:37.897312+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.657441+00,1,"William Houghton was heading southbound on the A32 out of Wickham, at the top of Hoad’s Hill, when he was struck by a Citroen C3 driven by Jeanette Smith. He was taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening head injuries but died later in hospital.
Smith pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 16 August to 60 hours’ unpaid work, a £165 fine and a one-year driving ban.",200,2016440042675
511,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2052/,"Fatal collision 31 January 2016, North Cowton, North Yorkshire","Cyclist killed in collision with horse box. According to a police statement, the victim “entered the main road after approaching the junction from Holywell Lane”. The victim was attende…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-01-31 10:58:21+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:43:13.514127+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.659493+00,1,"Cyclist killed in collision with horse box. According to a police statement, the victim “entered the main road after approaching the junction from Holywell Lane”.
The victim was attended to by a member of the public, after which an off-duty police officer stopped at the scene and assisted. The section of the road north of the Arden Arms junction was closed until 4pm.",200,2016120018001
142,http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2014/12/29/cyclist-in-fatal-nutley-crash-named,404 error,404 error,http://sussex.police.uk/images/sussex.png,2016-03-23 10:41:05+00,Sussex Police,2017-09-23 21:55:52.603294+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.686541+00,1,"We have placed cookies on your computer to help make this website serve you better, however you can change your cookie settings at any time.
Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue.",200,2014471407639
97,http://www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/police_name_boy_killed_in_wimpole_collision_1_829291,Police name boy killed in Wimpole collision,POLICE have named a teenage cyclist who died after a road accident.,http://www.royston-crow.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181691.1438772168!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Royston Crow,2017-09-23 21:55:52.283157+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.805616+00,1,"Email Address*
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512,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2103/,"Fatal collision 9 February 2016, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside","John Dykes was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious head injuries, in a critical condition, following a hit-and-run collision. He died a week later. He was ahead and to the left of Stephen Shaw, …",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-02-09 13:55:17+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:45:52.297538+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.66132+00,1,"John Dykes was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious head injuries, in a critical condition, following a hit-and-run collision. He died a week later.
He was ahead and to the left of Stephen Shaw, waiting at a traffic light. As they moved off, Shaw’s car struck Dykes and knocked him to the ground, causing a fatal head injury.
Show drove off before pulling up and returning on foot to the scene of the collision and “pretending to be an innocent bystander”. He denied his involvement when questioned by police, claiming to have been at home all day.
Shaw was later charged with causing Dykes’ death by careless driving. As he was about to stand trial he pleaded guilty.
Judge Clement Goldstone gave Shaw a suspended sentence and a 12 week curfew, and required him to undertake 20 days of “rehabilitation activities”, also requiring him to pay £500 costs.",200,2016051603043
513,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2109/,"Fatal collision 13 February 2016, Teynham, Kent",Barbara Phipps was struck by a lorry driven by William Magee as he pulled away from his parking position and across the road in the middle of Teynham. The incident was captured on CCTV and was deem…,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-02-13 10:15:12+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:46:28.741395+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.66337+00,1,"Barbara Phipps was struck by a lorry driven by William Magee as he pulled away from his parking position and across the road in the middle of Teynham. The incident was captured on CCTV and was deemed unsuitable to be shown in court.
Magee was apparently unaware of the incident until staff at the distribution centre phoned him some minutes later to inform him of an incident; he replied, “oh my god! I haven’t killed someone, have I?”
He was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and pleaded not guilty. However, on the eve of his trial in February 2017 he pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and this was accepted by the prosecution following consultation with Phipps’s family.
He was originally also charged with failing to stop at the scene of a collision, but the prosecution did not pursue the case that this was intentional and the charge was dropped: reportedly, it was said (it is unclear by whom “to be perfectly reasonable that due to the size of the lorry, a driver would not realise he had collided with or run someone over.”
Magee had parked on double yellow lines on the far side of the road (ie against the flow of traffic) and pulled away diagonally across the carriageway to the left side, pulling Phipps under the HGV.
The lorry had nearside proximity mirrors and a CCTV system which automatically activated when the left indicator was switched on. However, Magee did not indicate, hence did not and could not have checked the monitor. According to one report, “he described it as ‘one of those annoying things’ of no use to him.” A reconstruction of the incident by police had shown that Phipps would have been visible in the lorry’s mirrors had Magee checked them; his defence counsel accepted that there was a “failure to use his mirrors in the appropriate way and at the appropriate time”.
Judge Martin Joy described Magee’s driving as “irresponsible and hazardous”, saying that Phipps’ death “was the almost inevitable culmination of a long course of reckless behaviour with a very large lorry in [his] charge.”
He jailed Magee for three years and banned him from driving for five and a half years, remarking that “there has to be a clear and consistent message that to drive a vehicle, especially a lorry, in such an irresponsible way, must be severely punished.”",200,2016460045387
514,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2119/,"Fatal collision 16 February 2016, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester","Cyclist killed in collision with tram on level crossing with shared footway/cycleway, near Robinswood Road Metrolink stop.",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-02-16 07:00:53+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:47:01.423956+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.665354+00,1,"Cyclist killed in collision with tram on level crossing with shared footway/cycleway, near Robinswood Road Metrolink stop.",200,201606E011869
343,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/impatient-driver-caused-death-disabled-10927863,Impatient driver caused death of disabled man in dangerous overtake,"Kenneth Grisedale, 57, locked up for two years",http://i3.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article10927893.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS83240870.jpg,2016-02-22 13:02:34+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 22:13:22.392088+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.669282+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
An impatient driver who caused the death of a disabled man when he overtook dangerously in his BMW was jailed for two years.
Kenneth Grisedale, 57, pulled out from behind a Peugeot Horizon on Southport Road in Scarisbrick, near Southport.
Liverpool Crown Court heard how an oncoming Toyota Carina braked to avoid a head-on collision with Grisedale’s BMW 335D M Sport.
The Toyota skidded into the wrong side of the road and crashed into the Peugeot at around 6pm on Tuesday, January 6 last year.
Andrew Birch, 46, from Skelmersdale , who had spina bifida and was a wheelchair passenger in the specially-adapted Peugeot, was killed.
His mum Vera Birch, 80, who was driving the car, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Pam Savage, 41, from Scarisbrick, who was driving the Toyota, suffered serious injuries including a broken leg and ribs.
Her 15-year-old son Harrison, who was also in the car, sustained minor injuries.
Arthur Gibson, prosecuting, said Grisedale, of Hartwood Road, Southport, failed to stop at the scene, near to The Villa Café.
He said: “He may have been unaware of the crash. The reason he is likely to have been unaware of it is because he drove off at a fast speed.”
The court heard Ms Savage was under the influence of cannabis at the time.
However, investigators found there was no evidence to suggest she was responsible for the collision.
A witness called James Farrer said he believed Grisedale’s reckless driving caused the smash.
He said: “I immediately thought this was reckless due to the way he impatiently pulled out and the fact there was a car heading towards him.”
Police tracked down Grisedale after an appeal. Another witness recognised his BMW, having seen it driving in a similar manner before.
When arrested by police on January 12, the defendant accepted making the overtake and said he only saw the Toyota after he pulled out.
He said he was unaware of the crash, explaining that he had been working in Stockport and was planning on going to the cinema with his wife.
Mr Gibson said: “That may be why he was in such a hurry to get home.”
CCTV footage from The Villa showed the moments leading up to the overtake.
Mr Gibson said: “What is clear from the video is there was sufficient room for him to stop and pull back but he didn’t - he continued on with catastrophic results.”
Mrs Birch told the court her home now felt empty and she was too scared to drive again.
She said: “We never had the chance to say goodbye to our son and our brother, as after the accident I was so ill in hospital and my husband and our daughter were visiting me. We did not have time to grieve.
“Andrew was our life and we cared for him throughout our life. We now feel we have no purpose in life and can’t look forward to anything in life.”
Grisedale, who admitted causing death by dangerous driving, had six points on his licence and was stopped for speeding twice in 2014.
Police caught him travelling at 101mph on the westbound carriageway of the M58 in November 2014.
Richard Clews, defending, said his client made a “split-second decision” and was not sure if pulling back in may have led to even greater danger.
He argued that had Ms Savage not been three times over the cannabis limit, she may have been able to react in time and avoid a collision.
Mr Clews said Grisedale was “a decent and caring person”, adding: “This will haunt him for the rest of his life.”
Banning Grisedale from driving for two years, Judge Alan Conrad, QC, accepted he was genuinely remorseful.
He said: “Your dangerous driving set in turn a sequence of events which led to tragedy.
“You overtook the Peugeot in front of you when it was not safe to do so.
“The effects of what happened here are all too apparent. It’s clear that Andrew was deeply loved by his family.”
Detective Sergeant Keith Rimmer, from Lancashire Police’s Major Investigation Team said: “It was the reckless actions of Kenneth Grisedale on the night of the collision that led to the death of Mr Birch in tragic circumstances.
“I hope today’s sentence sends out a clear message to anyone who carries out dangerous manoeuvres and takes risks on the roads. Such behaviour can cost lives and cause devastation to the families of those involved.
“Although nothing can compensate Mr Birch’s family for their loss, I hope the conclusion of the legal proceedings at court today brings them some closure. My thoughts remain with them at this time.”",200,201504SB15001
516,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2213/,"Fatal collision 25 February 2016, Wakefield, West Yorkshire","Neil Hunter was apparently “cycling [east] along Doncaster Road towards Crofton [when he was] struck by a Ford Transit van, which was turning right at Oakenshaw Lane”. As reported by Co…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-02-25 07:45:29+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:48:30.681947+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.671363+00,1,"Neil Hunter was apparently “cycling [east] along Doncaster Road towards Crofton [when he was] struck by a Ford Transit van, which was turning right at Oakenshaw Lane”. As reported by Coroner David Hinchliff said in his report, “the vehicle [sic] has turned in front of the bicycle, causing a collision with the side of the bike and causing Mr Hunter to suffer serious head injuries.” Given the restricted configuration of the junction, the exact movements of the two vehicles remain somewhat unclear.",200,20161332P0245
517,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2268/,"Fatal incident 1 March 2016, Weybridge, Surrey","Died as a result of hitting a large pothole while on a group ride. The pothole appears to be one which had been reported on CTC’s Fill That Hole site, which passes details to the relevant hig…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-03-01 19:56:32+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:50:37.45226+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.673172+00,1,"Died as a result of hitting a large pothole while on a group ride.
The pothole appears to be one which had been reported on CTC’s Fill That Hole site, which passes details to the relevant highway authority (in this case Surrey County Council), in 2009. It was allegedly repaired in 2014 but disintegrated. It was filled again shortly after Mr Brazier’s death.
Surrey Police have launched an investigation in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive. A Surrey County Council spokesman said, “Weybridge Road has been resurfaced in the last 18 months and it is important we now wait for the outcome of the investigation into what happened.”
At the opening of inquest into Brazier’s death, in December 2016, Surrey Council’s legal representative said that “to suggest there was a real and immediate risk to life cannot be borne out in evidence.”
In February 2017 the inquest, held by assistant coroner Christopher Sutton-Mattocks, heard that two recent repairs had been made to the road following the submission of a report by a resident on February 25.
On February 28, contractor Kier had made a temporary repair during which the drain was covered with tarmac. During a second, permanent repair on February 12, the drain cover was refitted incorrectly such that the grille ran parallel to the road, causing particular risk for bicycle wheels. County council engineer David Ellis told the court, “my thoughts are that the gully being incorrectly orientated would lead to a permanent failing; it would suggest the orientation had something to do with the failing of the reinstatement.”
Ellis’s report following the incident found that the drainage system was blocked in multiple places (which seems presumably related to an initial treatment of simply tarmacking over the drain) and, due to the incorrect alignment, there were no flanges at the offside part of the drain gully, leading to accelerated damage at its point of greatest wear. (This position is where the large hole appeared as can be seen in pictures in the media reports.)
Council safety defect manager Paul Wilson stated that the resulting hole was marked as a Priority 2 (P2) defect on February 25, meaning it was due for repair within five days of that date. (The fifth day was March 1, the day Brazier died.)
Engineer James Taylor, who had authored a report on behalf of Kier, told the inquest that the hole should have been a P1 or P2+ priority, requiring more urgent repair, due to the “high risk location”. However on cross examination he conceded that the hole fitted the P2 criteria.
The post mortem concluded that Brazier died of hyper-extension of the neck, with fracture and dislocation of the spine.
The inquest is ongoing.",200,2016450048666
518,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2551/,"Fatal collision 5 March 2016, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester","Roger Hamer suffered fatal head injuries, described by a consultant as being so severe that “it wouldn’t have made any difference if he was wearing two helmets”, after falling fro…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-03-05 12:00:53+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:52:44.69865+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.675201+00,1,"Roger Hamer suffered fatal head injuries, described by a consultant as being so severe that “it wouldn’t have made any difference if he was wearing two helmets”, after falling from his bicycle. At an inquest into his death, held in August 2017, investigating officer Pc David Holmes said that he found it “hard to offer any other explanation” than the defective road surface for Hamer’s dismounting.
The pothole which Hamer was believed to have hit was one which had been reported to Bury Council in January 2016, several weeks before the fatal incident in March.
According to Bury Council highway engineer Peter Stokes, monthly inspections had found “no actionable defects”.",200,201606N013959
519,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2312/,"Fatal collision 6 March 2016, Andover, Hampshire","Brian Tozer was found at the Folly Roundabout in Andover by a passing driver at 12:45am, with “very serious and life threatening injuries”. He passed away later the same day at Southamp…",https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-03-06 00:45:20+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:53:18.079595+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.677003+00,1,"Brian Tozer was found at the Folly Roundabout in Andover by a passing driver at 12:45am, with “very serious and life threatening injuries”. He passed away later the same day at Southampton General Hospital.
Tozer had been using a crossing at Redon Way (which is only a couple of metres before the give way line for the roundabout) in a westerly direction when he was struck by a Mazda driven by Michael O’Shea. He was thrown first onto the car’s bonnet and windscreen, and ended up nine metres forward of the collision point on the roundabout itself, where he was discovered. The estimated speed at which O’Shea must have been travelling on approaching the roundabout is not reported.
O’Shea was originally arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving (at which time Tozer remained gravely ill in hospital) but was eventually charged only with failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He pleaded guilty and in September 2016 was sentenced by magistrates to a five month suspended sentence and 250 hours of unpaid work. His defence lawyer had pleaded for him not to receive a custodial sentence, citing “undiagnosed learning difficulties”. After walking free, a smiling O’Shea reportedly “made obscene gestures to reporters”.
At an inquest into Tozer’s death, O’Shea stated that he didn’t see Tozer “until he was literally right in front of me,” adding that “he came off the bike and maybe the left side of his body hit my bonnet then he fell to the floor.” (Though note that Tozer would have been hit on his right side.) Coroner Graeme Short said that mounds of earth from roadworks may have contributed to O’Shea’s failure to see Tozer. He concluded that “Brian Tozer died as a result of a road traffic collision. I am not calling this an accident, it was a collision.”
The CPS stated that “the forensic collision team concluded that Mr O’Shea was not at fault for the accident and there was no evidence of bad or poor driving.”",200,2016440092448
520,https://beyondthekerb.org.uk/incident/2436/,"Fatal collision 12 March 2016, Plymouth, Devon",Visit the post for more.,https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg,2016-03-12 03:00:20+00,Beyond The Kerb,2017-09-29 15:53:47.949234+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.678936+00,1,"None known
Incident factors None known
Police details Devon and Cornwall, incident 76
Legal summary Sonny Richards: causing death by careless driving while over the drink-drive limit, charged.",200,2016500052656
327,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bus-driver-left-cyclist-fractured-11040094,Bus driver left cyclist with fractured skull and spine after running him over,Sentencing of Ashley McKechnie postponed because Royal Navy chef refused to cooperate with probation service,http://i1.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11040133.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS85023811.jpg,2016-03-14 18:15:30+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:53.742155+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.680724+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A former Merseyside bus driver who caused catastrophic injuries to a cyclist had his sentencing adjourned after he failed to co-operate with the probation service.
Ashley McKechnie appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today but his barrister Ian Harris admitted that he had breached his bail by refusing to co-operate so that a pre-sentence report could be prepared.
McKechnie, 31, is now in the Royal Navy and Judge Alan Conrad, QC, heard that it was only on Sunday that he told his supervising officer about his legal his situation.
He has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to 65-year-old John Foster by driving a bus dangerously on Wood Lane, Netherley on the morning of December 20, 2014.
The victim suffered multiple fractures to his skull, face and spine, had a brain haemorrhage and was left paralysed for some time though is now mobile with a walking aid.
Mr Harris said that McKechnie had been described as “exemplary” in his Navy training as a chef and was due to pass out at the end of this week and be deployed to a type 45 Destroyer.
But the defendant’s divisional officer, chief petty officer Christopher Heywood, told the court that McKechnie would no longer be passing out this week.
McKechnie wiped away tears in the dock, as did his mum in the public gallery, during the hearing while the judge considered whether to renew his bail or keep him in custody to ensure reports were prepared.
Mr Harris said that McKechnie, whose address was given as HMS Raleigh at Torpoint, Cornwall, will be dismissed from the services if jailed and if he was not jailed penalties would be imposed by the Navy which could include being discharged.
Judge Conrad pointed out that the victim’s injuries were “appalling” and McKechnie’s driving had been “subject to avoidable distraction.” A custodial sentence could well follow, he added.
After hearing that arrangements will be made to ensure he co-operates with the preparation of a pre-sentence and medical report he was further remanded on bail until May 20.",200,2014051400727
8,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36198099,Man admits hit-and-run cyclist death,A man admits causing the death by dangerous driving of a cyclist in St Leonards on New Year's Day.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/2942/production/_83826501_jamiemurray.jpg,2016-05-03 20:54:17+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:33:43.068663+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.688324+00,1,"Image copyright Facebook Image caption Jamie Murray was killed close to the Royal Victoria Hotel
A man has admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of a cyclist in St Leonards on New Year's Day.
Jamie Murray, 23, of The Marina in St Leonards, died at the scene on the A259 Grand Parade at 04:00 GMT on 1 January.
Luke Headach, 24, of Wickham Avenue in Bexhill, pleaded guilty to the charge at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday.
He denies a charge of causing death by careless driving while over the drink-drive limit and will appear at a special court hearing on Wednesday.
So-called Newton hearings are held when a defendant has pleaded guilty but the facts of his or her mitigation are disputed.
Headach admitted failing to stop at the scene of a crash and attempting to pervert the course of justice at a previous hearing.
Mr Murray was killed close to the Royal Victoria Hotel in St Leonards on New Year's Day.",200,2015471500009
7,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36212350,Hit-and-run death driver jailed,A man is jailed for seven years after causing the death by dangerous driving of a cyclist on New Year's Day.,https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/FCEE/production/_89605746_de24.jpg,2016-05-05 16:37:11+00,BBC News,2017-09-23 21:33:33.847521+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.690207+00,1,"Image caption The court heard Luke Headech tried to escape from police after the crash
A man has been jailed for seven years after causing the death by dangerous driving of a cyclist on New Year's Day.
Luke Headech, 24, from Bexhill in East Sussex had previously admitted killing Jamie Murray, 23, but denied being over the drink-drive limit.
But Lewes Crown Court Judge Guy Anthony concluded Headech was over the limit, though he said there was no evidence for allegations he had taken cocaine.
The judge told Headech he was responsible for Jamie Murray's death.
Image copyright Facebook Image caption Jamie Murray was killed in the early hours of New Year's Day
Mr Murray, 23, of The Marina in St Leonards, died at the scene of the crash on the A259 Grand Parade at 04:00 GMT on 1 January.
Headech's defence was that Mr Murray was partly responsible because he had crossed into the car's path.
Scaffolder Mr Murray was not wearing a helmet, reflective clothing or using lights.
The court heard Headach drove off after the accident, which knocked Mr Murray nearly 50m (54 yds) along the road, and tried to escape from police but was caught two hours later.
Sussex Police said Headech initially tried to blame someone else for Mr Murray's death, saying that the car had been stolen from him. As a result, an innocent man was arrested, but later released.
Headech admitted causing death by dangerous driving on Friday.
A so-called Newton hearing was held on Wednesday to consider disputed facts of his mitigation.
Headach also admitted failing to stop at the scene of a crash and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
After sentencing, Mr Murray's mother Angela Miles said: ""Justice seems to have been done, but Jamie's life was worth more than seven years.
""The fact is that Luke Headech can come out in less than four years and live a normal life, which Jamie cannot.""",200,2015471500009
326,http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/distracted-bus-driver-peeling-fruit-11364949,Bus driver peeling fruit ran over cyclist causing “catastrophic” injuries,"Ashley McKechnie, who was also listening to music on headphones, jailed after hitting 65-year-old man",http://i1.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article11040133.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS85023811.jpg,2016-05-20 17:53:40+00,liverpoolecho,2017-09-23 21:55:53.734364+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.69207+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A bus driver was peeling an orange and listening to music on headphones when he ran over a cyclist leaving him with “catastrophic” injuries.
Ashley McKechnie, 31, who has since become a Royal Navy chef, hit 65-year-old John Foste r in Netherley in December 2014.
The victim suffered multiple fractures to his skull, face and spine, had a brain haemorrhage, and was left temporarily paralysed.
Former Brookside actor McKechnie, who briefly played Kevin Taylor in the soap in 2000, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He broke down in tears in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court as he was jailed for 12 months – meaning he will be thrown out of the Navy.
Judge Alan Conrad, QC, said: “It was your responsibility to drive safely, to ensure the safety of your passengers and other road users.
“Mr Foster was an active man of 65. You caused him devastating and life-changing injuries.
“The accident was due to driving which created a significant risk of danger because of two avoidable distractions created by you.
“Firstly, listening to music through headphones, which may have meant you weren’t aware of proximity sensors on your vehicle, and secondly, eating a piece of fruit.
“Those distractions caused you to collide with Mr Foster and run him over. The injuries are nothing short of catastrophic.”
The incident happened in Wood Lane at around 8.30am on December 20 last year, when Mr Foster was cycling to work at Speke Retail Park.
Simon Duncan, prosecuting, said he was heading in the same direction as the bus when it struck him with the front near side of the vehicle.
When interviewed by police, McKechnie said he had seen the cyclist and believed he had left enough room.
Mr Foster has only recently regained some mobility and requires a walking stick and a wheelchair for long journeys.
He has suffered short term memory loss and anxiety and struggles to complete every day tasks.
McKechnie, who gave his address as HMS Raleigh at Torpoint, Cornwall, has a previous conviction for driving without due care and attention.
He also admitted breaching his bail by previously refusing to co-operate with a pre-sentence report.
He had been described as “exemplary” in his Navy training as a chef and was due to pass out in March.
Ian Harris, defending, said McKechnie pleaded guilty as soon as he saw the “sheer horror” of his offending captured on CCTV.
He said: “It was obvious to anybody viewing that DVD there was simply no defence.
“When I showed him the DVD in conference he broke down in tears.”
Mr Harris said his client “worked phenomenally” to reach his position in the Navy, “wanting to devote his life to our security and safety”, and urged the judge to impose a suspended sentence so he could keep his job.
Judge Conrad accepted what McKechnie did “weighed heavily” on him, making him unwell, and that his remorse was genuine.
But he jailed him for the “horrific” accident and banned him from the road for 19 months.
Supporters of McKechnie sobbed in the public gallery and one woman shouted, “he’s been through hell”.",200,2014051400727
328,http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ex-brookside-star-left-cyclist-8017400,Ex-Brookside star turned bus driver ran over cyclist while peeling orange,The actor turned bus driver was also listening to music on headphones when he slammed into John Foster,http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7557436.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Ashley-McKechnie.jpg,2016-05-20 22:00:57+00,mirror,2017-09-23 21:55:53.747676+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.69405+00,1,"Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
A former Brookside actor who became a bus driver left a cyclist with ""catastrophic"" injuries after running him over while peeling an orange and listening to music.
Careless Ashley McKechnie, who is now a Royal Navy Chef, slammed into 65-year-old John Foster while driving in Netherley in December 2014.
The cyclist was left with multiple fractures to his skull, face and spine, had a brain haemorrhage, and was left temporarily paralysed.
McKechnie, who played Kevin Taylor in Brookside in 2000, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
According to the Liverpool Echo , he broke down in tears in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court as he was jailed for 12 months – meaning he will be thrown out of the Navy.
Judge Alan Conrad, QC, said: “It was your responsibility to drive safely, to ensure the safety of your passengers and other road users.
“Mr Foster was an active man of 65. You caused him devastating and life-changing injuries.
“The accident was due to driving which created a significant risk of danger because of two avoidable distractions created by you.
“Firstly, listening to music through headphones, which may have meant you weren’t aware of proximity sensors on your vehicle, and secondly, eating a piece of fruit.
“Those distractions caused you to collide with Mr Foster and run him over. The injuries are nothing short of catastrophic.”
(Image: PA)
The incident happened in Wood Lane at around 8.30am on December 20 last year, when Mr Foster was cycling to work at Speke Retail Park.
Simon Duncan, prosecuting, said he was heading in the same direction as the bus when it struck him with the front near side of the vehicle.
When interviewed by police , McKechnie said he had seen the cyclist and believed he had left enough room.
Mr Foster has only recently regained some mobility and requires a walking stick and a wheelchair for long journeys.
He has suffered short term memory loss and anxiety and struggles to complete every day tasks.
McKechnie, who gave his address as HMS Raleigh at Torpoint, Cornwall, has a previous conviction for driving without due care and attention.
He also admitted breaching his bail by previously refusing to co-operate with a pre-sentence report.
He had been described as “exemplary” in his Navy training as a chef and was due to pass out in March.
Ian Harris, defending, said McKechnie pleaded guilty as soon as he saw the “sheer horror” of his offending captured on CCTV.
He said: “It was obvious to anybody viewing that DVD there was simply no defence.
“When I showed him the DVD in conference he broke down in tears.”
Mr Harris said his client “worked phenomenally” to reach his position in the Navy, “wanting to devote his life to our security and safety”, and urged the judge to impose a suspended sentence so he could keep his job.
Judge Conrad accepted what McKechnie did “weighed heavily” on him, making him unwell, and that his remorse was genuine.
But he jailed him for the “horrific” accident and banned him from the road for 19 months.
Supporters of McKechnie sobbed in the public gallery and one woman shouted, “he’s been through hell”.",200,2014051400727
325,http://road.cc/content/news/190763-ex-brookside-actor-was-peeling-fruit-behind-wheel-bus-when-he-ran-over-cyclist,Ex-Brookside actor was peeling fruit behind wheel of bus when he ran over cyclist,Ashley McKechnie will be thrown out of the Navy following his conviction,http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/News/Justice%20%28Lonpicman%2C%20Wikimedia%20Commons%29.JPG?itok=d9P5LEfn,2016-05-21 09:55:25+00,road.cc,2017-09-23 21:55:53.72897+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.69613+00,1,"A former actor has been jailed for 12 months after Liverpool Crown Court heard that he was peeling an orange and listening to music on headphones when he ran over a 65-year-old cyclist while driving a bus. Ashley McKechnie, who played Kevin Taylor in Brookside in 2000, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
The Liverpool Echo reports that McKechnie hit John Foster on Wood Lane in Netherley at around 8.30am on December 20 2014, the collision resulting in multiple fractures to Foster’s skull, face and spine, as well as a brain haemorrhage and temporary paralysis.
Foster was cycling to work at Speke Retail Park when he was hit. Simon Duncan, prosecuting, said he was heading in the same direction as the bus, the front near side of which struck him. McKechnie told police that he had seen the cyclist and believed he had left enough room.
Foster still requires a walking stick and a wheelchair for long journeys. He has also suffered short term memory loss and anxiety and struggles to complete everyday tasks.
Judge Alan Conrad, QC, said:
“It was your responsibility to drive safely, to ensure the safety of your passengers and other road users. Mr Foster was an active man of 65. You caused him devastating and life-changing injuries. “The accident was due to driving which created a significant risk of danger because of two avoidable distractions created by you. “Firstly, listening to music through headphones, which may have meant you weren’t aware of proximity sensors on your vehicle, and secondly, eating a piece of fruit. “Those distractions caused you to collide with Mr Foster and run him over. The injuries are nothing short of catastrophic.”
McKechnie, 31, had a previous conviction for driving without due care and attention and also breached his bail by refusing to co-operate so that a pre-sentence report could be prepared.
He has since become a Royal Navy chef and Ian Harris, defending, said he had “worked phenomenally” to reach his position and wanted “to devote his life to our security and safety.”
Harris said his client pleaded guilty as soon as he saw CCTV footage of the incident and urged the judge to impose a suspended sentence so he would not be thrown out of the navy. “When I showed him the DVD in conference he broke down in tears.”
Judge Conrad accepted that McKechnie’s remorse was genuine, but jailed him for the “horrific” accident and banned him from the road for 19 months.",200,2014051400727
386,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3787177/Michael-Mason-death-motorist-court-crowdfunded-prosecution.html,Michael Mason motorist in court in crowdfunded prosecution,"Michael Mason (pictured) died after the crash in Regent Street, central London in February 2014. The Met Police refused to prosecute Gail Purcell, of St Albans, Hertfordshire.",http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/09/13/14/384C2EFD00000578-0-image-a-167_1473774614762.jpg,2016-09-13 12:45:05+00,Mail Online,2017-09-23 23:38:31.498984+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.698151+00,1,"Gail Purcell, face covered, was brought before a court today following a crowdfunded prosecution over the death of a cyclist
A motorist appeared in court today accused of causing the death of a cyclist in what is believed to be the first ever crowdfunded prosecution.
Michael Mason, 70, died after the crash in Regent Street, central London in February 2014, but the Met Police decided not to refer motorist Gail Purcell's case to prosecutors.
But Purcell, 58, today appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of causing death by careless driving in a private prosecution after nearly £64,000 was raised from more than 1,600 supporters on JustGiving.com.
The Cyclists' Defence Fund, a subsidiary of the Cycling UK charity, led the legal challenge against Purcell, of St Albans, Hertfordshire, who they claim drove without 'due care and attention'.
Purcell, wearing thick, black eyeliner and a black sleeveless top, spoke only to say 'not guilty' and confirm her details.
District Judge Kenneth Grant sent the case to Southwark Crown Court for an official plea hearing on October 11, but said this may be delayed so the defence can gain expert reports. Both parties agreed that a jury should hear the case.
Michael Mason was on his way home to Kentish Town when he died. His daughter, Anna Tatton-Brown, attended the court hearing today
Teacher Mr Mason, pictured with his daughter, who is a journalist for the BBC
Laura Porteous, defending, said Purcell would be denying the charge. Purcell was granted unconditional bail.
Mr Mason, who was a stand-in teacher at the Grey Coat Hospital girls' school attended by David Cameron's daughter, was cycling home from the Apple store in Regent Street at around 6.25pm on February 25, 2014 when he was knocked from his bike.
Purcell told the inquest into his death that she didn't see him in front of her Nissan Duke as she drove north.
Mr Mason's life-support machine at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, west London, was switched off 19 days later when his family was told his chances of recovery were 'extremely remote'.
Scotland Yard reviewed its decision not to pass a file to prosecutors after pressure from the family, but concluded it had made the correct decision.
Michael Mason's daughter, Anna Tatton-Brown, a BBC journalist, sat in the public gallery supported by TV presenter Lizo Mzimba.
The private prosecution was brought after campaigners raised £63,000 to fund it
Mr Mason's family said the police should have referred the case to prosecutors
She said previously: 'It's something we [as a family] have been pushing for and are keen to have.
'This isn't about a persecution of Gail Purcell. This is about prosecutors taking Mick's death - and cycling deaths - seriously.
'It's sad we've had to rely on charity and public support to do what the police and criminal justice system should have done anyway.'
Deputy coroner Dr William Dolman ruled that Mr Mason died as the result of an accident at the inquest into his death.
Duncan Dollimore, a coordinator for the Cyclists Defence Fund, said outside court: 'We are not aware of crowdfunding of this nature to provide a prescution like this.'
The incident happened on Regent Street in central London in February 2014",200,201401TD00015
458,http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-39592471,Bus driver jailed over girl's death,"Paul Brown, ran down and killed Summer Seymour, 15, as she crossed Haymarket in Sheffield.",https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/15F60/production/_95625998_summer.jpg,2017-04-13 13:44:34+00,BBC News,2017-09-25 10:41:59.500014+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.700235+00,1,"Image copyright Family photo Image caption Summer Seymour died as a result of the injuries she suffered in the collision
A bus driver who knocked down and killed a teenage girl and seriously injured her boyfriend has been jailed for 10 months.
Paul Brown, ran down Summer Seymour, 15, and Jake Ford, 17, as they crossed Haymarket in Sheffield, in 2015.
Sheffield Crown Court heard he ""should and would have seen the children had he been concentrating on his driving"".
Brown, 51, of Fir Vale, Sheffield, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.
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Summer's mother Corrina Seymour told the court that since her daughter's death ""there is no joy anymore"".
She said: ""We go through the motions of life but we are not really living. Every day is another day closer to being with Summer again.""
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Corrina Seymour says Brown's sentence should have been ""a life for a life""
The court heard Summer and Jake had been part way across the road when they were hit by Brown's single-decker bus.
Summer died at the scene while Jake suffered ""potentially life changing and extremely serious injuries"", spending 11 days in intensive care after the crash.
The bus was travelling at about 10mph when it struck the teenagers.
Prosecutor Gordon Stables said Brown would have had seen the couple about six seconds before hitting them.
He said: ""It is the Crown's case that the defendant should and would have seen the children had he been concentrating properly on his driving, and could have stopped the bus prior to the point of impact and or steered away.
""Although dressed in dark clothing, the area was well lit and the children were there to be seen.""
'Deeply sorry'
Jailing Brown, Judge Paul Watson QC said: ""Both young people would have been in your sight and capable of being seen for several seconds .
""It is clear to me that you took little or no till it was far, far too late.
""The only conclusion to which I can come, given you are an otherwise conscientious and careful driver is that you were distracted by something rather than concentrating on your driving.""
Image copyright Google Image caption Summer and Jake were struck by Brown's single-decker bus as they crossed Haymarket, in Sheffield
Through his barrister David McGonigal, Brown said he was ""deeply sorry"".
""Speaking after the sentencing Jake said the incident had had a ""huge impact on mine and my family's lives and left Summer's family and friends devastated"".
""Ultimately, today's sentence will not undo that,"" he said.
""I just hope drivers take more responsibility for their actions in future.""",200,201514K319915
1,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11698020.HORRIFIC__Driver_fighting_for_his_life_after_New_Year_s_Day_smash/,HORRIFIC: Driver fighting for his life after New Year's Day smash,A DRIVER was fighting for his life in hospital last night after a ‘horrific’ head-on crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/3460528/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-09-23 21:23:08.046993+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.702883+00,1,"A DRIVER was fighting for his life in hospital last night after a ‘horrific’ head-on crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
It took an hour for Bacup fire crews to free the 27-year-old man from his silver Vauxhall Corsa, which was involved in a collision with a taxi at about 3.20am.
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The man, who is from Stacksteads but has not been named, suffered a serious head injury and was taken to Salford Royal Hospital after being cut from the car.
The police were still investigating the causes of the crash last night, which happened on the A681 Newchurch Road in Bacup, near the junction with Rockcliffe Drive.
There were two passengers in the car who also suffered minor injuries.
They had been travelling towards Rawtenstall when the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a Seat Alhambra, belonging to Waterfoot taxi firm Arrows, just after a left-hand bend in the road.
Police said the 23-year-old taxi driver, from Keighley, suffered whiplash, while a female passenger was also thought to have suffered some minor injuries.
The road was closed for five hours while investigations took place.
Two parked cars also suffered damage, one of which belonged to Rebecca Emsley, a 35-year-old psychiatric nurse.
She said: “After the collision the taxi has gone into my car and next door’s.
“I was woken up after all the emergency services arrived and it looked like a horrific crash.
“The Corsa was completely smashed up and everyone was in shock. I really hope the driver is okay.
“I’ll need a new door and panel on the car. That’s the second one I’ve had damaged out there and I think the road should be made safer somehow, because it’s really scary.”
Stephen Lloyd, 66, a retired gardener, whose car was also damaged, repeated the concerns about the safety of the road.
He said: “There’s been a few accidents out there. We don’t know if speed has been a factor here, but lots of cars go too fast on this road.
“I’ve had a few cars damaged in crashes while parked out there and have tried parking round the corner, but my last car got stolen when I did that.”
Another neighbour, Barbara Brown, said the 30mph road was dangerous because it ‘goes round a blind corner’. She added: “It’s terrible because people fly along here.”
Tariq Hussain, who works for Arrows taxis, said his colleague was recovering from the incident.
He said: “That is a really dangerous bend and this isn’t the first time there’s been an accident there. You do tend to get a lot of people going fast on that road and the parked cars make the road narrower at that section.”
County councillor Jackie Oakes, who represents Bacup, said: “My thoughts go out to the driver and his family. I’ll speak to the highways department about doing an assessment on that stretch of road.”
Sgt Malcolm Bell, of the road policing unit, said: “This incident has left a young man with a serious injury and I would appeal to anyone who saw this collision to contact the police.”",200,201504EF15002
2,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11705728.display/,Driver dies after 'horrific' New Year's Day crash,A DRIVER involved in a ‘horrific’ head-on car crash on New Year’s Day has died from his injuries.,http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/3452607/,,Lancashire Telegraph,2017-09-23 21:28:30.714853+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.704879+00,1,"A DRIVER involved in a ‘horrific’ head-on car crash on New Year’s Day has died from his injuries.
Kristopher Hanson, from Stacksteads, died in Salford Royal Hospital yesterday morning, Lancashire police said.
The 27-year-old’s Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a collision with a Seat Alhambra taxi in Newchurch Road, Bacup, at 3.20am on January 1.
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Mr Hanson, who worked for J&J Ormerod in Bacup, suffered serious head and spinal injuries.
His uncle said the family were too upset to talk at their home in Stacksteads last night.
Ten firefighters were called to the scene, near the junction with Rockcliffe Road, where they spent an hour cutting Mr Hanson free.
The Seat, which belonged to Waterfoot firm Arrows, hit two parked cars, a Fiat 500 and a Vauxhall Astra, following the initial collision.
Two passengers in Mr Hanson’s car escaped with minor injuries while the taxi driver, a 23-year-old from Keighley, suffered whiplash.
A female passenger in the taxi also suffered minor injuries.
Newchurch Road remained closed for five hours while police investigated.
No-one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Councillor Jackie Oakes, who represents Stacksteads, said in the aftermath of the collision that she would speak to the highways department at Lancashire County Council about carrying out an assessment on the road.
Police have appealed for witnesses to call 101.",200,201504EF15002
4,http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/cyclist-dies-in-new-year-s-day-tragedy-1-6499308,Cyclist dies in New Year’s Day tragedy,A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car on St Leonards seafront in the early hours of New Year’s Day.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/webimage/1.6499307.1420120526!/image/3007149680.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:32:14.475488+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.707718+00,1,"A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car on St Leonards seafront in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
The collision happened on the seafront at Warrior Square Gardens around 4am today (January 1).
The section of the A259 has been closed while Sussex Police carries out an investigation.
A police spokesman said: “At approximately 4am a collision occurred between a Ford Focus and a pedal cycle.
“After colliding with the cycle the Ford Focus continued for a short distance on the A259 before stopping.
“The male rider of the cycle died at the scene.
“Police are undertaking collision investigation work.
“The road will be closed for some time.
“We are appealing for information.
“Witnesses are asked to call Sussex Police on 101 and quote Operation Ashdown.”",200,2015471500009
35,http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Experienced-cyclist-died-10-days-crashing-pothole/story-13943538-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.948575+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.751224+00,1,"",404,2011520101638
36,http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/safety-plea-after-death-of-cyclist-1-3606442,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.951796+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.753041+00,1,"",500,201134TK80121
5,http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/breaking-news-four-bailed-over-new-year-s-day-hit-and-run-1-6501087,BREAKING NEWS: Four bailed over New Year’s Day hit and run.,Three men and a teenage boy have been bailed in connection with the hit and run death of a young cyclist in St Leonards on New Year’s Day.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/webimage/1.5395006.1489491995!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:32:39.868499+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.709601+00,1,"Three men and a teenage boy have been bailed in connection with the hit and run death of a young cyclist in St Leonards on New Year’s Day.
Named through social media as Jamie Murray, the 23-year-old died when he was in collision with a Ford Focus car on the A259 at Grand Parade at the junction with Warrior Square around 4am.
Mr Murray died at the scene.
After colliding with the cycle the car continued for a short distance before stopping on the A259.
A number of young men were seen to get out of the car and run away.
The three men and a boy were arrested later during the same day on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A 33-year-old from Bexhill has been released on police bail until March 4 and a 24-year-old from Hastings has been released until March 1.
A 24-year-old from Bexhill and a 17-year-old from Bexhill have both been released on police bail until March 3.
The 33-year-old from Bexhill and the 24-year old from Hastings had also been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
The 24-year-old from Bexhill was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking.
The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Sergeant Bryan McCartney of the Surrey and Sussex Road Policing Unit said; “Any witnesses to the collision or to the Focus stopping afterwards are asked to contact us.
“We would also particularly like to hear from anyone who saw the car being driven in the Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill areas at any time in the early hours of the morning leading up to the collision.
“If you can help in any way please get in touch with us via collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting Operation Ashdon.” If you would like to pay tribute to Mr Murray please email the Observer Newsdesk: hastings.observer@jpress.co.uk",200,2015471500009
6,http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/video-tributes-for-new-year-s-day-hit-and-run-victim-1-6500590,VIDEO: Tributes for New Year’s Day hit and run victim,Tributes have been paid to the young cyclist killed in a hit and run incident on St Leonards seafront on New Year’s Day.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/webimage/1.6500588.1420209130!/image/4277524347.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:33:00.844793+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.711529+00,1,"Tributes have been paid to the young cyclist killed in a hit and run incident on St Leonards seafront on New Year’s Day.
Named through social media as Jamie Murray, the 23-year-old died at the scene of the collision on the A259 Grand Parade at the junction with Warrior Square around 4am.
Tributes left at the scene of a fatal hit and run on New Year's Day at Warrior Square. SUS-150201-125440001
Three men and a boy aged 17 were later arrested after a Ford Focus was abandoned a few hundred yards further up the road.
They were all arrested all on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They were a 33-year-old from Bexhill, a 24-year old from Hastings, a 24-year old from Bexhill, and a 17-year old from Bexhill
Two of them, the 33-year old from Bexhill and the 24-year old from Hastings, were also arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drunk or drugs.
The 24-year-old man from Bexhill was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking.
It is believed Mr Murray was from London originally but had been living in the local area.
This morning eight bouquets of flowers had been laid against railings at Warrior Square Gardens close to where the accident happened.
One carried a message which read: “Hi Jay - even now I’m speechless. Can’t believe God has taken you from us on the first day of a fresh start. RIP brother.”
Dozens of messages of condolences have been posted to the Hastings Observer Facebook page.
Karen Pain posted: “Poor lad was probably on his way home from work. My thoughts are with his family.”
Leanne Sara Atkins posted: “Horrific for all involved. Thoughts are with the families.”
Jay Jenner posted: “What a tragic start to the new year! My thoughts go out to the poor cyclist and family.”
Gemma Huggett posted: “I cant believe uve gone. what a nice lad always spoke to us.”
Liz Martin posted: “What a terrible day for the family of this young man, so saddened to read this news....my love and thoughts to his friends and family.”
Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses to the collision. Anyone with information can call 101 and quote Operation Ashdon.
If you would like to pay tribute to Mr Murray call newsdesk on 01424 856760 or email: hastings.observer@jpress.co.uk",200,2015471500009
10,http://www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/pothole-claims-a-life-margaret-nicholl.htm,Pothole Claims a Life - Margaret Nicholl,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.650041+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.713481+00,1,"By Richard Nicholl, John Baxter
On Saturday 12th March Margaret and Richard Nicholl were enjoying a ride through Shepton Montague on their way to meet up with a group of their cyclist friends. Going rapidly down a hill Margaret hit a pothole and came off her bicycle, sustaining a severe head injury. As Richard knew immediately this was very serious he called emergency services and the Air Ambulance flew in to collect her and take her to hospital in Bristol. Despite an operation there she never regained consciousness and died.
This abrupt and unexpected tragedy had happened to someone who was an exceptionally experienced cyclist. Margaret and Richard have been members of the Cyclists Touring Club, the UK's 65,000 strong National Cyclists Organisation, for forty-five years and only seventeen days earlier they had both been awarded the CTC's highest award, the ""Certificate of Merit"" for their long years of devoted service to the club.
Margaret and Richard settled here in 1997 on their retirement from the Civil Service and in Wincanton they successfully started up a branch of the CTC (as seen here) as they were about to set out on a ride on what was a bitterly cold January morning in 2007.
(Picture by John Baxter. Margaret and Richard in orange on the right.)
Margaret loved cycling and was familiar not only with our local country lanes, but with the country lanes in many parts of the country and when younger they cycled the mountain passes of Switzerland and Austria, Italy, Germany and Norway.
Richard was responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical installations in government buildings around the country and this resulted in him being posted to many different places. As a result, together they were able to set up new CTC groups where formerly none had existed in Salisbury, Aberdeen and Blackmore Vale. In each place they made many friends.
Margaret and Richard both came from Halifax and they first met on a hiking holiday in 1958 at the Linton in Craven Youth Hostel in Yorkshire. It was not exactly love at first sight. Margaret, along with two other girls, raided the boys' dormitory and among other things hid Richard's jacket and his precious wallet. Guessing who the likely culprits were, he threw her over his shoulder in a fireman's lift and carried her down to the river, threatening to tip her into the shallows if she did not tell him where his things were. Her two friends then surrendered the goods. Was that the start of their romance? Oh no. It took another three years before they ""started courting."" at Malham.
After they were married tragedy struck them twice when they had a little girl who died while a small child and when a second pregnancy ended in a late still birth. After that Margaret felt she was not ever going to be a mother.
Along with cycling the two of them enjoyed the other interest which had initially brought them together, hiking and walking. They accomplished an amazing number of walking holidays. New Zealand, Hong Kong, Nepal, the South African Garden Route, the Grand Canyon, Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile. Then there were the European walking tours to Cyprus, Malta, Dubrovnik, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Madeira and Lanzorote.
With Richard so often on the move Margaret looked for work where they went and enjoyed working in Post Offices until finally getting a civil service job in Aberdeen.
Why settle in Wincanton? They had already been around in Somerset and loved it and were looking for a town not saturated with visitors. Wincanton fitted the bill. They have found the town open and friendly and it has suited them very well.
The date for the funeral at Yeovil Crematorium has not yet been set, but will be advertised in the Diary on the Window and it will be followed by a reception at the Memorial Hall in Wincanton.
Richard does not want flowers, but any donations will be divided between the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Arthritis Research.
On Saturday 12th March Margaret and Richard Nicholl were enjoying a ride through Shepton Montague on their way to meet up with a group of their cyclist friends. Going rapidly down a hill Margaret hit a pothole and came off her bicycle sustaining a severe head injury. Richard knew immediately this was very serious and he called emergency services and the Air Ambulance flew in to collect her and take her to hospital in Bristol. Despite an operation there she never regained consciousness and died.
This abrupt and unexpected tragedy had happened to someone who was an exceptionally experienced cyclist. Margaret and Richard have been members of the Cyclists Touring Club, the UK's 65,00 strong National Cyclists Organisation, for forty-five years and only seventeen days earlier they had both been awarded the CTC's highest award, the ""Certificate of Merit"" for their long years of devoted service to the club.
Margaret and Richard settled here in 1997 on their retirement from the Civil Service and in Wincanton they successfully started up a branch of the CTC as seen here as they were about to set out on a ride on what was a bitterly cold January morning in 2007.
(Picture JB. Margaret and Richard in orange.)
Margaret loved cycling and was familiar not only with our local country lanes, but with the country lanes in many parts of the country and when younger they cycled the mountain passes of Switzerland and Austria, Italy, Germany and Norway.
Richard was responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical installations in government buildings around the country and this resulted in him being posted to many different places. As a result together they were able to set up new CTC groups where formerly none had existed in Salisbury, Aberdeen and Blackmore Vale. In each place the made many friends.
Margaret and Richard both came from Halifax and they first met on a hiking holiday in 1958 at the Linton in Craven Youth Hostel in Yorkshire. It was not exactly love at first sight. Margaret, along with two other girls, raided the boys' dormitory and among other things hid Richard's jacket and his precious wallet. Guessing who the likely culprits were, he threw her over his shoulder in a fireman's lift and carried her down to the river, threatening to tip her into the shallows if she did not tell him where his things were. Her two friends then surrendered the goods. Was that the start of their romance? Oh no. It took another three years before they ""started courting."" at Malham.
After they were married tragedy struck them twice when they had a little girl who died while a small child and when a second pregnancy ended in a late still birth. After that Margaret felt she was not every going to be a mother.
Along with cycling the two of them enjoyed the other interest which had initially brought them together, hiking and walking. They accomplished an amazing number of walking holidays. New Zealand, Hong Kong, Nepal, the South African Garden Route, the Grand Canyon, Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile. Then there were the European walking tours to Cyprus, Malta, Dubrovnik, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Madeira and Lanzorote.
With Richard so often on the move Margaret looked for work where they went and enjoyed working in Post Offices until finally getting a civil service job in Aberdeen.
Why settle in Wincanton? They had already been around in Somerset and loved it and were looking for a town not saturated with visitors. Wincanton fitted the bill. They have found the town open and friendly and it has suited them very well.
The date for the funeral at Yeovil Crematorium has not yet been set, but will be advertised in the Diary on the Window and it will be followed by a reception at the Memorial Hall in Wincanton.
Richard does not want flowers, but any donations will be divided between the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Arthritis Research.",200,2011520101638
11,http://www.butewheelers.org.uk/news/tragic-bike-accident-club-member-iain-scoon/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.81445+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.715636+00,1,"",404,201497LB00604
12,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/4622061/Six-killed-in-road-crash-fire-horror-in-Nottinghamshire.html,Six killed in road crash fire horror in Nottinghamshire ,"Six people have been killed after two cars collided and burst into flames, police said.",http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01295/road-crash_1295951a.gif,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:51.824804+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.717474+00,1,"The head-on collision occurred on a straight stretch of road notorious for speeding at around 11pm on Friday night.
Both cars exploded on impact and police believe all passengers and drivers died immediately or within seconds of the crash which took place on the A614 near Bilsthorpe in Nottinghamshire.
Police said that a mature couple, possibly in their 60s, were travelling in a Ford Fiesta while four young adults were in a Peugeot 206 when the cars collided. All are believed to be from the local area.
The accident was discovered by two police officers on a routine traffic patrol just minutes after the crash. The two officers risked their lives to pull a female passenger free from the flaming wreckage of the Fiesta only to discover she was already dead.
Although it was a cold night, police do not believe that the road conditions played any part in the incident.
Supt Bruce Cameron of Nottinghamshire Police said it could be several days before the names of the dead will be released.
He said: ""The bodies are very badly burnt and they will have to be identified using dental records. We want to make sure we are absolutely certain as to who was in both cars when the accident happened.
Supt Cameron said the crash was one of the worst he had seen in 29-years service, eight of which were spent in the traffic division.
He added: ""This accident was one of the worst I have ever seen. I would like to praise my officers who risked their lives in trying to rescue one of the passengers. Tragically she was already dead.
He said: ""My officers will consider all possibilities as to the cause of this accident. We need to find out the cause of this collision and get some closure for the families if we possibly can. We're asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police and help officers find out the cause of this terrible accident."" Supt Cameron added that the known next of kin were informed of the incident yesterday morning.
Firefighters worked through the night and finally freed all the bodies from the wreckage at around midday yesterday.
Bruce Laughton, a Nottinghamshire County Councillor, said he had been campaigning for changes to be made to the road for years.
He added: “We would like to see traffic lights or a roundabout close to where this took place because that is the only thing that will stop this happening again.”
Local resident Janice Gilbody, 49, said: “The people of Bilsthorpe will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost.
“It’s yet again another accident on this road. It’s very dangerous with the speed and dips. It’s a wonder it doesn’t happen more often.
“It’s a tragedy waiting to happen.”
Stuart Stonebridge, 60, of Bilsthorpe, said: “We only moved here three years ago and there have been a lot of accidents and some fatalities in that time.
Alan Robinson, 55, also from the village added: “I use the road every day and there are that many blind spots.”
Joanne Moore, 24, of nearby Rainworth, said: “My best friend lives off that road and I felt sick this morning not knowing if she was safe as I knew she was out celebrating her birthday. “She is safe, thank God, but something needs to be done about that road. “For years my friend has been telling me about the near misses she has had. How many more people have to die before something is done about it?
“I feel very sad for the people that have lost their lives and my heart goes out to all their families.”
In a separate incident a man died and three others were injured in the early hours of yesterday when their car crashed at a roundabout.
The silver Toyota Celica left the road and ploughed into a street sign on the Able Court roundabout in Cheltenham, Glos., at 4.18am.
A rapid response paramedic vehicle was on the scene in minutes and four ambulances attended the incident on the A40.
The front-seat passenger, a man in his early 20s, died at the scene but the driver and one of the rear passengers was uninjured.
A third passenger suffered head and lower leg injuries and a suspected fractured collar bone and had to be cut free by firefighters.
The three passengers, all aged in their early 20s, were taken to Cheltenham General Hospital.
Phil Griffiths, an ambulance officer who attended the scene said: ""One male patient, the front seat passenger, was already dead when we arrived.
""Two passengers, including the driver, did not appear to be injured but we immobilised them and taken to hospital for further assessment.
""Another man was released from the car with the help of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service,
""This patient had sustained head and lower leg injuries and a suspected fractured collar bone.""",200,20093104B0228
13,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/4631843/NEEDS-PIX-Pictured-Four-friends-who-died-in-crash-at-accident-blackspot.html,Pictured: Four friends who died in crash at accident blackspot ,These four young friends died in a car crash at an accident blackspot that claimed a total of six lives.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01296/notts-pics_1296351a.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:51.831899+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.719696+00,1,"Thomas Hudson, Jay Thompson, Ross Johnson and Josh Drinkwater were killed on a road notorious for its dangerous dips and blind spots.
They were travelling in a Peugeot 206 that collided head-on with an oncoming Ford Fiesta on the A614 near Bilsthorpe, Notts, on Friday night.
Thomas, 16, Jay, 18, and Ross and Josh - thought to be in their late teens or early 20s - died after both cars burst into flames upon impact.
An elderly couple, who have not been named, also died in what police described as a ""terrible and distressing"" scene.
It has emerged that Jay's girlfriend Victoria Simmons sent him a ""virtual Valentine"" on the internet before she learnt of the tragedy.
Writing on his Facebook page six hours after the crash, she said: ""I hope you enjoy spending your second Valentine's Day with me!""
She also sent him a heart-shaped virtual ""gift"" - not realising that he and his three friends had been killed in what police called a ""fireball"".
Yesterday she wrote on the same website: ""I will never forget you, I will think of you every day. You were everything to me. I love you so much.
""No-one will ever replace you in my heart. I love my Valentine's presents, I will never, ever take my necklace off. I will love you forever.""
Ross's sister Leanne Johnson, also writing on Jay's page, added: ""My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed more than you ever know.
""Thank you for being such a fantastic friend to my brother. He loved you guys so much. God only takes the best. Look after each other up there.""
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash, which took place at around 11pm, but it is not thought the cold weather was to blame.
No other vehicles were involved, and the first car to come upon the scene on the single-carriageway 60mph road was a routine police patrol.
Two officers made a desperate attempt to rescue the victims from the burning vehicles and managed to drag out the Fiesta's female occupant.
But police said the woman, her partner and the four teenagers - who are thought to be from Mansfield and Rainworth, Notts - were already dead.
Supt Bruce Cameron, of Nottinghamshire police, said the bodies were so badly burnt that dental records could be needed for official identification.",200,20093104B0228
14,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1145424/Fireball-teens-Valentine-Poignant-message-death-crash-youth.html,Fireball teen's last Valentine: Poignant message for death crash youth,"It was a message of love and hope for her teenage sweetheart. But, tragically, Victoria Simmons's young beau would never get the chance to read her Valentine's Day message.","",,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:51.83784+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.721714+00,1,"Fireball teen's last valentine: Poignant message for death crash youth
It was a touching message of love and hope for her teenage sweetheart.
But, tragically, Victoria Simmons's young beau would never get the chance to read her online Valentine's Day message.
For, unknown to her, he and three of his friends were already dead - killed only hours earlier in a fireball after an appalling car crash.
Pictured here for the first time, Jay Thompson, 18, Thomas Hudson, 16, Ross Johnson and Josh Drinkwater, both thought to be in their late teens or early 20s, were killed on Friday night.
Victim Jay Thompson with his girlfriend Victoria Simmons, who sent a 'virtual Valentine' to him hours after the crash, not knowing he was dead
Their Peugeot 206 collided with an oncoming Ford Fiesta on a road notorious for its dangerous dips and blind spots.
The elderly couple in the Ford were also killed after the cars burst into flames in what police described as a 'terrible and distressing' scene.
The first officers at the accident managed to drag a woman from the wreckage of the Ford but she was already dead. Fierce heat and flames forced them back before they could reach the others.
Such was the ferocity of the blaze, police are checking dental records in an attempt to identify officially all six dead.
But the four men in the Peugeot were yesterday named locally after friends and relatives paid tributes on websites and left floral tributes at the scene.
Miss Simmons sent Jay Thompson a 'virtual Valentine' before she learnt of the tragedy.
Writing on his Facebook page six hours after the smash, which happened on the A614 near Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, at around 11pm, she said:
'I hope you enjoy spending your second Valentine's Day with me!' She also sent him a heart-shaped virtual 'gift'.
Killed: Thomas Hudson Killed: Josh Drinkwater Killed: Ross Johnson
Yesterday, she wrote on the same website: 'I will never forget you, I will think of you every day. You were everything to me. I love you so much. No one will ever replace you in my heart.
'I love my Valentine's presents, I will never, ever take my necklace off. I will love you forever.'
Ross Johnson's sister Leanne, writing on the page, said: 'You will be missed more than you ever know. Thank you for being such a fantastic friend to my brother.'
Police were yesterday still investigating the cause of the crash, which happened on the single-carriageway 60mph road. No other vehicles were involved.
The couple in the Ford were in their 60s and have not been named. Those in the Peugeot are thought to be from Mansfield and Rainworth in Nottinghamshire.
The crash happened during a weekend of carnage on the roads which claimed at least 17 lives.
Three men died after their car is thought to have hit a wall near the village of Roch in west Wales.
Wreckage: Firefighters and police at the scene of the two-car crash in Nottinghamshire which killed six people
On Saturday, two teenage boys died after crashing into a bridge on the A127 in Southend, Essex.
In Cheltenham, a man in his 20s died and three others were injured when they hit a road sign.
In Bedford, a motorist burned to death after a car and coach carrying six passengers collided.
In Horsted, East Sussex, a driver was killed while standing by the road after an accident.
In Hove, a pedestrian helping the driver of a crashed car was killed by a Vauxhall Astra.
On Friday night, two men died in a crash at Hailsham, East Sussex.
Crash scene: Firefighters examine the scene where the two cars crashed",200,20093104B0228
17,http://www.nottinghampost.com/Sister-s-tribute-A614-crash-victim/story-12260625-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.854592+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.725727+00,1,"",410,20093104B0228
18,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7890231.stm,BBC NEWS | UK | Six people killed in two-car crash,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.861096+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.727556+00,1,"Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.
Six people have died in a head-on crash on the A614 in Nottinghamshire.
Two cars were involved in the collision which happened just after 2300 GMT on Friday, near Bilsthorpe. Barnie Choudhury reports.",200,20093104B0228
22,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6229719.stm,BBC NEWS | England | London | Two dead after M-way coach crash,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.889699+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.729369+00,1,"Fire crews had to cut passengers from the wreckage
The London-to-Aberdeen National Express coach overturned, at 2345 GMT on Wednesday, on a slip road from the M4 to the M25 in west London.
At least three of those hurt are children and some of the people taken to hospital have lost limbs.
National Express said it was likely many of the 65 passengers were returning from holiday.
Sixteen ambulances, four rapid response cars, a number of doctors, three patient transport vehicles and an equipment support vehicle from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.
PHONE LINES National Express helpline: 0121 625 1278 Police witness appeal: 0845 8 505 505 Brake Support line: 0845 6038570
Firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear, airbags and thermal imaging cameras to help rescue seven people, and five were released before they got there.
The injured were taken to a number of hospitals, the majority to Hillingdon Hospital, including the man and woman who were confirmed dead.
A spokesman for the west London hospital said 38 passengers were taken there. Of those, two are still in a serious condition.
He added another patient was a 14-year-old boy and one person had undergone an arm amputation.
A further 16 casualties were taken to Charing Cross Hospital. One of those was later transferred to another hospital, and three are ""giving doctors cause for concern"", a spokesman said.
The coach has now been moved from the scene
Seven of the injured, including a one-year-old and a two-year-old, were taken to West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London. A man and a woman are described as being in critical conditions.
It is believed a child has been admitted to St Mary's Hospital, London, and another to Wexham Park in Slough, Berkshire.
Four of the casualties are being treated at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, and the condition of all of them is described as ""serious"".
The coach was a No 592 service which departed London Victoria at 2230 GMT and was due to arrive in Aberdeen at 1030 GMT.
As well as the passengers two staff were on board the service, which was due to stop at Heathrow Airport, Carlisle, Hamilton, Glasgow and Dundee.
Police said they did not believe any other vehicle was involved in the crash but investigations were continuing.
It's quite likely there were holidaymakers, and certainly some foreign nationals, on board as well when the coach left Heathrow
National Express chief executive Paul Bunting
The coach has been loaded on to the back of a lorry and has now been moved.
The crash closed the slip road from junction 4B of the M4 leading to junction 15 of the M25 clockwise, where the accident happened. It has now reopened.
National Express chief executive Paul Bunting said the coach was one of a pair but the other was not involved in the crash and continued its journey.
He added most of the passengers were going to Glasgow.
""It's quite likely there were holidaymakers, and certainly some foreign nationals, on board as well when the coach left Heathrow,"" he said.
""We know we had some Polish nationals as well as Scottish people.""",200,200743N002017
23,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/4592412.stm,BBC NEWS | Wales | North West Wales | Four cyclists killed in car crash,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.896138+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.73126+00,1,"The road was closed while an investigation was carried out
Thomas Harland, 14, Maurice Broadbent, 61, Dave Horrocks, 55, and Wayne Wilkes, 42, died when a car spun sideways into their path near Abergele.
Thomas' father, Jon, suffered a broken leg. The Sunday morning riders were in a group of 12 from Rhyl Cycling Club.
Police said a Toyota Corolla crashed on a bend. The driver had minor injuries.
There is nothing to suggest the driver did anything but lose control and on the face of it this seems to be a terrible accident
Chief Inspector Lyn Adams
According to the cycling club's website, its Sunday club was on a 60-mile trip between Great Orme and Llanrwst.
Mr Broadbent, from Rhuddlan, was the club's chairman, Mr Wilkes, from Rhyl, was a committee member and Thomas Harland, from Prestatyn, was the son of its press secretary. Mr Horrocks was from Abergele.
Chief Inspector Lyn Adams, from North Wales Police, said the driver appeared to have lost control on a gentle left-hand bend, striking a wall and rebounding into the road.
All 12 riders in the group were members of a cycling club
Sunday morning scene of tragedy
""Our best estimate at the moment is that the car is driving at something like 50 miles per hour. And on a road like this, that isn't excessive speed.
""Every road traffic collision is treated as a crime scene and tests have already been carried out.
""However there is nothing to suggest the driver did anything but lose control and on the face of it this seems to be a terrible accident.""
He said that family liaison officers were with the families of the victims.
'Icy road'
According to the Met Office, conditions were dry and the overnight temperature had been -1.4C. However, it had rained overnight and local people said it had frozen hard.
Four other adult riders and three children in the cycling club group were also injured but in shock. The car driver was also said to be ""clearly traumatised"".
It is understood police were called to another accident on the same road an hour previously after a car lost control on the ice.
The riders had just set out on a 60-mile Sunday morning trip
The fatal accident scene is near the junction with Gors Road and police said both roads were closed while investigations are carried out.
Scott Eccles, secretary of Rhyl Cycling Club, said Mr Broadbent, a qualified cycling coach, was married with a son and a daughter, Mr Wilkes had four children and Mr Horrocks was also a married father.
He said: ""There was a car coming the other way. There was a kink in the road and it was icy.
""Apparently there had been an accident on the same stretch earlier.
""The car lost control, went up the grass verge, and then it came across the road and into them. They were dead straight away.""
'Terrible news'
Mr Eccles said the section of road, which is generally straight but has one area with sharp bends, was known to be ""dangerous"".
In September last year, the A547 in the Abergele area was named among the 11 most deadly roads in north Wales by police.
Abergele councillor Richard Waters said: ""Seeing cyclists on the road is quite a common sight here because it is a lovely area.
""It is a big shock hearing what has happened - it is terrible news, absolutely dreadful.""",200,2006600CO9003
24,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1525561/Driver-fined-180-for-defective-tyres-after-killing-four-cyclists.html,Driver fined £180 for defective tyres after killing four cyclists,"A driver who killed four cyclists, including a 14-year-old boy, on an icy road was fined £180 and given six penalty points yesterday.",http://www.telegraph.co.uk/template/ver1-0/i/telegraphFacebook.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:51.899696+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.733224+00,1,"A driver who killed four cyclists, including a 14-year-old boy, on an icy road was fined £180 and given six penalty points yesterday.
Robert Harris, 47, was fined for having three defective tyres when he lost control on ""black ice"" and ploughed into 12 members of Rhyl Cycling Club, killing four and injuring the other eight.
Llandudno magistrates were told that the defective tyres did not contribute to the collision, which was believed to have been caused by the weather.
Thomas Harland, 14, a promising cyclist, Maurice Broadbent, 61, the chairman of the club, David Horrocks, 55, and Wayne Wilkes, 42, a father of four, all died in the accident on January 8 near Abergele, north Wales.
The group was on a training ride. Thomas's father, Jon Harland, who saw his son die, suffered a broken leg.
Harris, a security guard for B & Q who lived nearby, pleaded guilty by letter yesterday to three counts of driving with defective tyres.
He did not attend the hearing or make a comment from his home afterwards. Diane Williams, prosecuting, told the court that a police investigation found that Mr Harris's defective tyres - the front pair and rear nearside - were not the cause of the crash.
""The Crown took the decision that in the circumstances, tyre tread is there to displace liquid debris from the road to give a better grip.
''In this situation, the examination has found there was no liquid there - it was black ice, consequently the defective tyres couldn't have been a contributory factor to the collision.""
Llion Williams, the chairman of the bench, fined Harris £60 for each of the counts and endorsed his driving licence with three points for the first two counts but none for the third.
He said: ""We are dealing with this case as we would any case involving defective tyres, where a guilty plea has been entered by post.
''It has already been established in court that the three defective tyres were not a contributory factor to this tragic accident.""
Paul Loftus, the Rhyl Cycling Club's spokesman, said after the hearing: ""We're content at the moment to allow the due processes of law to deal with these matters and at the same time we are happy that the families directly affected by the tragedy have the benefit of expert legal advice and support.""
Roger Geffen, the campaigns and policy manager for CTC, the national cyclists' organisation, criticised the legal system for deciding that no-one was to blame.
He said: ""Our first thoughts are for the families of those killed in this terrible tragedy.
''It highlights the need for a serious overhaul of road traffic law and the priority given to its enforcement.
""Time and again when people are killed and seriously injured, the message given out by the legal system is that these incidents are nothing more than tragic 'accidents'.
""The victims are disproportionately pedestrians and cyclists, the very forms of transport we most need to encourage for health and environmental reasons.""
The accident was the worst in British cycling history and messages of sympathy poured into Rhyl Cycling Club from all over the world.
At the time of the accident, Peter Hain, the Welsh Secretary, called for a full investigation after it emerged that the police had asked Conwy county council to grit the road following an accident at the same spot an hour earlier.
The task had not been completed by the time the Rhyl riders reached the bend.",200,2006600CO9003
26,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-398901/Fury-driver-killed-cyclists-fined-180.html,Fury as driver who killed four cyclists is fined £180,"A motorist who killed four cyclists when he ploughed into them on an icy road was fined £180 and given six penalty points on his licence.
Robert Harris, 47, lost control on black ice near his home in north Wales","",,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:51.907404+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.735427+00,1,"By LIZ HULL, Daily Mail
Last updated at 20:35 03 August 2006
There was outrage tonight after a motorist who killed four cyclists when his car skidded and ploughed into them on an icy road escaped with just a £180 fine.
Robert Harris, 47, was driving with three bald tyres when he lost control on black ice and smashed into the group who were out on a Sunday morning training ride.
See also...
• Sharp rise in cyclist deaths
Four of the cyclists - 14-year-old Thomas Harland, Maurice Broadbent, 61, Dave Horrocks, 55, and Wayne Wilkes, 42 - died instantly.
Road safety charities and cycling groups said they were disgusted by the sentence.
They claim Harris, a security guard, should have been charged with a more serious offence, such as careless driving, for failing to take enough care in such treacherous weather conditions.
Amy Aeron-Thomas, director of road safety charity RoadPeace, said: 'The sentence is disgusting, it is a paltry penalty and will only add to the injustice felt by the families.
'For this driver to not even have been charged with careless driving, when the Highway Code clearly states people should reduce their speed in adverse weather conditions and at a time when cyclists are around, is ridiculous.
'He has got away with a £45 fine for each life, which is shocking.'
Llandudno magistrates court heard that the crash happened when Harris lost control of his Toyota Corolla after hitting black ice on the A547, near Abergele, North Wales, on January 8 this year.
It skidded onto the opposite side of the road and ploughed into a group of 12 riders, from Rhyl Cycling Club, who were out for their regular Sunday morning ride.
Police quickly established that Harris, also from Abergele, had not been speeding and a breathalyser confirmed he was under the drink-drive limit.
However, when officers inspected his car they discovered three tyres - the front pair and the rear nearside - were below the 1.6mm tread limit required by law.
Diane Williams, prosecuting, told the court that although 'severely defective' the bald tyres were not to blame for the smash.
'Tyre tread is there to displace liquid debris from the road to give a better grip,' she said.
'In this situation, the examination has found there was no liquid there - it was black ice, consequently the defective tyres couldn't have been a contributory factor to the collision.'
Magistrates could have disqualified Harris, who was not in court but pleaded guilty by post, from driving, but instead they gave him six penalty points. They also imposed a £60 fine - a total of £180 - for each of the charges and ordered him to pay £35 costs.
Last night the families of those killed declined to comment on Harris' sentence.
However, the Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC), the UK's national cycling organisation, said they were disappointed that police assumed the crash was an accident from the start, instead of allowing the courts to decide whether Harris' speed had been appropriate.
RoadPeace agreed and said Harris could have been charged with driving without due care and attention in relation to the bald tyres.
Such charges, however, must be laid down within six months of an accident but the police failed to announce the tyres were defective until 26 weeks after the crash, by which time it was too late, Miss Aeron-Thomas said.
She added: 'On the day of the crash, North Wales Police stated excessive speed was not involved. This statement was both premature and misleading as they should have also considered inappropriate speed.'
Yesterday North Wales police refused to respond to the criticism but insisted the investigation into the accident was on going.",200,2006600CO9003
27,http://www.cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/cyclg_tragdy.htm,Cycling Tragedy: Abergele 8th January 2006,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.913401+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.737847+00,1,"Cycling tragedy - Abergele Sunday 8th January 2006
Three adults and a fourteen year old boy have been killed in a collision with a car on the A547 North Wales. They were members of Rhyl Cycling Club and were heading towards Llandudno for a day's ride.
CTC Cymru riders pause before setting off on their weekly ride from Colwyn Bay pier to Abergele
The following Press Release was issued by CTC Cymru.
CTC clearly cannot comment on the circumstances of this tragic incident involving a motor vehicle, and group of adults and children cycling on the Abergele - Rhuddlan A547 road at approximately 10.00 hrs this morning.
However it should serve as a timely reminder that cyclists have every right to travel in safety on the roads of this country, and motorists at all times need to exercise the greatest care when overtaking cyclists from the rear, or approaching from the front.
Increasingly we hear reports of cyclists’ safety being placed in jeopardy by inconsiderate motorists. Some months ago members of the Great Britain cycle racing team, including Olympic silver medal winner Paul Mannion, described in a BBC Radio 4 report the extraordinary hostility they regularly encounter from drivers, some of whom go so far as to use their vehicle as an offensive weapon.
An increase use of the bicycle is a key factor in a number of government policies (transport, environment, health, etc) This can only be achieved if public debate on cycling, and the legitimate needs of cyclists, is raised to a far higher level than at present.
Furthermore we all need to examine the assertive culture of the road which annually leads to 45,000 deaths and serious injury, and 300,000 other injuries on the roads of this country
CTC’s sympathies naturally go out to the victims, families, and friends of those involved in this incident. And this should also include the public servants who are called upon daily to deal with road tragedies, and whose lives cannot remain unaffected.
See also:
Alun Pugh, Minister for Sport, writes on the Rhyl Cycling Club Tragedy
Cycling Crash Survivor's Hell",200,2006600CO9003
28,http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/police-name-kettering-cyclist-killed-in-crash-1-2989900,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.919666+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.739889+00,1,"",500,201134TK80121
30,http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Somerset-husband-sue-pothole-death/story-14007668-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.928926+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.74374+00,1,"",410,2011520101638
31,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7750475.stm,BBC NEWS | England | London | M25 coach deaths driver is jailed,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.932207+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.745574+00,1,"Philip Rooney has been left ""crushed"" by the events, the court heard A coach driver who admitted causing the deaths of three passengers by dangerous driving in a crash near Heathrow Airport has been jailed for five years. Oxford Crown Court heard that father-of-three Philip Rooney was making a safety announcement while speeding round a bend when he lost control. The London-to-Aberdeen National Express service overturned on the M4/M25 slip road on 3 January 2007. Rooney, 49, of Lanarkshire, drove like a man ""possessed"", the court was told. Christina Toner, 76, from Monifieth, and Yi Di Lin, 30, a Chinese national, died in the crash while John Carruthers, 78, of Chertsey, Surrey, died in hospital on 1 July. Four passengers had to have limbs amputated, while 61 others were injured. Many had to be cut from the wreckage by emergency services. He kept overtaking everything and going like the clappers
A passenger's account Judge Mr Justice Gross said: ""No sentence I pass can undo the events of that day and the deaths and injuries that resulted."" Gail Light, daughter of Ms Toner said: ""I have been feeling guilty for feeling sorry for the man but the evidence I heard today changed my mind on that because of the previous convictions he had for speeding."" Richard Latham QC, prosecuting, said Rooney, from Carluke, kept breaking speed limits, as was shown in tachograph readings, as he left Victoria coach station for Heathrow. Rooney's driving and heavy braking of the double-decker bus caused bags to fall off the luggage shelf, passengers said. The court heard Rooney was delayed for half-an-hour when one family's luggage could not fit into the coach and he had to call a taxi to carry it. A baby on board the coach lost a leg As he reached the slip road for the M25, Rooney ignored the 40mph speed limit and was driving at 55mph. Mr Latham said passengers noted the bus was being ""driven significantly faster, as if the driver was seeking to make up for lost time"". When the coach clipped a barrier after leaving Heathrow the driver lost control, resulting in the vehicle skidding and travelling sideways before striking a crash barrier and overturning. One passenger had said: ""After Heathrow the driver drove like he was possessed. He kept overtaking everything and going like the clappers."" Referring to the extent of injuries, Mr Latham gave the example of Samia Berbiche, an Albanian national, who was with her three-year-old son and eight-month-old daughter. She lost part of her right leg, her son lost part of his right leg and lower left arm, and her baby daughter also lost a leg. An earlier hearing heard Rooney had been caught speeding in passenger vehicles on five other occasions and was also disciplined by his employer in December 2004 for tampering with a speed limiter. Mohammed Khamisa QC, defending, said the ""traumatised"" driver had offered his ""heartfelt apologies"". ""The events have crushed him and continue to haunt him."" Rooney was also banned from driving for three years.
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32,https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/339530/cyclist-named-died-crash-aberdeens-north-anderson-drive/,Cyclist named who died in crash on Aberdeen's North Anderson Drive | Press and Journal,"Police have named a cyclist who died following an accident on North Anderson Drive in Aberdeen on Sunday. Neil Jaffrey, 32, died after a collision between his bicycle and a silver BMW around 3.45pm. Mr Jaffrey, who was also known as Eddie, is survived by his wife Dawn, daughter Jessica, 2, and seven-week-old twins Faye …",https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/09/Neil-Jaffrey.jpg,,Press and Journal,2017-09-23 21:55:51.937095+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.747495+00,1,"Police have named a cyclist who died following an accident on North Anderson Drive in Aberdeen on Sunday.
Neil Jaffrey, 32, died after a collision between his bicycle and a silver BMW around 3.45pm.
Mr Jaffrey, who was also known as Eddie, is survived by his wife Dawn, daughter Jessica, 2, and seven-week-old twins Faye and Isla.
Speaking on behalf of the family his wife Mrs Jaffrey said: “Neil was from a very close family. He was a much loved husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
“He was a popular person and had a sociable nature. Jessica absolutely loved spending time with him, whether it was going to the park together or washing the cars.
“Neil worked for Baker Oil Tools since he left school and had recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering with the Open University. He was originally from the Insch area and attended Insch Primary School and the Gordon Schools in Huntly.
“He was always a very healthy person and loved sport, predominantly running, cycling and football. He had been in the boxing club in Insch and got more into running when he moved into Aberdeen.
“He was always very supportive and encouraging of others particularly when it came to sport. He was also an avid supporter of Aberdeen Football Club. He was much loved by us all and will be greatly missed.”",200,2014921401160
33,http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cheltenham-mum-Sally-Preece-died-cycling-Deloitte/story-22927096-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.941909+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.749414+00,1,"",410,2014961401513
37,http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/cambridgeshire_cyclist_killed_in_collision_with_motorbike_1_785332,Cambridgeshire: Cyclist killed in collision with motorbike,A cyclist has been killed and a motorcyclist is in a critical condition following a collision in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon.,http://www.eadt.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.785304.1296155807!/image/687744741.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/687744741.jpg,,East Anglian Daily Times,2017-09-23 21:55:51.955078+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.75482+00,1,"Cambridgeshire: Cyclist killed in collision with motorbike
Police arrest four men on suspicion of GBH Archant
A cyclist has been killed and a motorcyclist is in a critical condition following a collision in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon.
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The incident happened on the B1102 Swaffham Road close to the Devil’s Dyke car park, near the village of Burwell, at 4.30pm.
The cyclist, a 74-year-old man, died after colliding with a Suzuki SV650 motorbike.
The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Papworth Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call PC Francis Crawford on 0345 456 4564.",200,2011350173811
38,http://www.newmarketjournal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/vintage-two-wheeled-tribute-to-keen-cyclist-1-2451976,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:51.958346+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.756771+00,1,"",500,2011350173811
40,http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13191384.Cyclist_s_death_inquiry_date_set/,Cyclist's death inquiry date set,"Sheila Hyslop, 50, died in hospital five days after she came off her bike and hit her head in her hometown of Dumfries in March.",http://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogo/,,HeraldScotland,2017-09-23 21:55:51.966628+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.758532+00,1,"You've read in the last 30 days.
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46,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10465953.Frideswide_Square_accident__highlights_cyclist_dangers_/,Frideswide Square accident 'highlights cyclist dangers',TWO cyclists were involved in crashes which brought traffic to a standstill yesterday.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:51.991747+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.763097+00,1,"TWO cyclists were involved in crashes which brought traffic to a standstill yesterday.
A pedestrian was hurt in a collision with a cyclist outside the Royal Oxford Hotel in Frideswide Square, Oxford, at about 8.20am.
The woman in her 30s was hit by the cyclist as she tried to cross the road in front of the hotel.
Firefighters, police officers and paramedics were called to the scene and she was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital with head injuries. She was described as in a serious condition.
The 50-year-old woman cyclist was treated at the scene.
One man who saw the crash said the cyclist was heading from Park End Street into Frideswide Square.
He said: “It is a busy and dangerous junction.”
The road connecting Hollybush Row with Hythe Bridge Street and Botley Road was blocked and traffic backed up along Oxpens Road until the emergency services left at 9am.
At 8.30am in Ock Street, Abingdon, at the junction with Victoria Road, a 17-year-old cyclist was hurt in a collision with a silver Mercedes.
He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Thames Valley Police spokesman Hannah Williams said the teenager’s condition was not thought to be life-threatening.
Ock Street was closed to traffic between the Spring Road roundabout and the junction with Victoria Road.
Last month cycling campaigners in Oxford called for more dedicated lanes after it emerged serious accidents in Oxfordshire increased by a third in three years.
The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured increased from 54 in 2009 to 72 in 2012.
Sixteen cyclists were killed or seriously injured from January to April this year.
Earlier this year, Richard Mann, of cycling campaign group Cyclox, warned that cyclists would be in danger if new plans for Frideswide Square went ahead.
The final option chosen for the congested square’s revamp did not include any cycle lanes.
The £3.7m option put forward by Oxfordshire County Council is called the Boulevard and features one big roundabout at the entrance to the railway station.
In January it was announced that the scheme could be delayed until 2019 when a revamp of Oxford station is set to be completed.
An estimated 32,000 vehicles travel through the square each day.
Mr Mann said: “The accident in Frideswide Square shows how difficult an area it is for cyclists.
“It’s one of the most congested areas in Oxford.”
In March, the city and county councils teamed up to offer cycle safety lessons with Bikeability, a modern-day cycling proficiency scheme.
An £835,000 project to narrow the approaches to The Plain roundabout in East Oxford and make it safer for cyclists is expected to start in November 2014.",200,201343P121063
47,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10465953.Frideswide_Square_accident__highlights_cyclist_dangers_/,Frideswide Square accident 'highlights cyclist dangers',TWO cyclists were involved in crashes which brought traffic to a standstill yesterday.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:51.996841+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.765728+00,1,"TWO cyclists were involved in crashes which brought traffic to a standstill yesterday.
A pedestrian was hurt in a collision with a cyclist outside the Royal Oxford Hotel in Frideswide Square, Oxford, at about 8.20am.
The woman in her 30s was hit by the cyclist as she tried to cross the road in front of the hotel.
Firefighters, police officers and paramedics were called to the scene and she was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital with head injuries. She was described as in a serious condition.
The 50-year-old woman cyclist was treated at the scene.
One man who saw the crash said the cyclist was heading from Park End Street into Frideswide Square.
He said: “It is a busy and dangerous junction.”
The road connecting Hollybush Row with Hythe Bridge Street and Botley Road was blocked and traffic backed up along Oxpens Road until the emergency services left at 9am.
At 8.30am in Ock Street, Abingdon, at the junction with Victoria Road, a 17-year-old cyclist was hurt in a collision with a silver Mercedes.
He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Thames Valley Police spokesman Hannah Williams said the teenager’s condition was not thought to be life-threatening.
Ock Street was closed to traffic between the Spring Road roundabout and the junction with Victoria Road.
Last month cycling campaigners in Oxford called for more dedicated lanes after it emerged serious accidents in Oxfordshire increased by a third in three years.
The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured increased from 54 in 2009 to 72 in 2012.
Sixteen cyclists were killed or seriously injured from January to April this year.
Earlier this year, Richard Mann, of cycling campaign group Cyclox, warned that cyclists would be in danger if new plans for Frideswide Square went ahead.
The final option chosen for the congested square’s revamp did not include any cycle lanes.
The £3.7m option put forward by Oxfordshire County Council is called the Boulevard and features one big roundabout at the entrance to the railway station.
In January it was announced that the scheme could be delayed until 2019 when a revamp of Oxford station is set to be completed.
An estimated 32,000 vehicles travel through the square each day.
Mr Mann said: “The accident in Frideswide Square shows how difficult an area it is for cyclists.
“It’s one of the most congested areas in Oxford.”
In March, the city and county councils teamed up to offer cycle safety lessons with Bikeability, a modern-day cycling proficiency scheme.
An £835,000 project to narrow the approaches to The Plain roundabout in East Oxford and make it safer for cyclists is expected to start in November 2014.",200,201343P067063
50,https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Six_killed_in_UK_car_crash,"Six killed in UK car crash - Wikinews, the free news source","",https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/A614_road.jpg,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.00866+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.767776+00,1,"Saturday, February 14, 2009
The crash took place on the A614 road (pictured)
A car crash on the A614 road, in Nottinghamshire, England has killed six people, all of whom are believed to have lived near the scene of the crash.
All six victims died at the scene of the crash, which involved four young adults in a Peugeot 206 and two elderly people, possibly a male and female, who police believe to be in their 60s, in the other car said to be a Ford Fiesta. Rescue workers fought to save the one of the elderly individuals, but were unsuccessful. Both vehicles collided head-on and exploded upon colliding.
Two police officers on traffic patrol discovered the crash, which took place at 23:00 local time (UTC) yesterday. The officers involved were praised by Bruce Cameron, a superintendent for Nottinghamshire Police. ""The bodies are very badly burnt and they will have to be identified using dental records. We want to make sure we are absolutely certain as to who was in both cars when the accident happened,"" he said.
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Local residents say that the A614 has been the scene of a large number of accidents. One resident, Stuart Stonebridge, told The Daily Telegraph that ""we only moved here three years ago and there have been a lot of accidents and some fatalities in that time,"" while another resident, Janice Gilbody said that ""the people of Bilsthorpe will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost.""
Gilbody also said that this accident is ""yet again another accident on this road."" She then added that the road was dangerous, saying that ""it’s a wonder it doesn’t happen more often.""
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but police say weather was not a contributing factor.
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52,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7683001.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Police name family killed on M6,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.016753+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.769798+00,1,"Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Police have named a family of six killed in a collision on the M6 in Cheshire on Monday night. David Statham, 38, his wife Michelle, 33, and their four children Reece, 13, Jay, nine, Mason, 20 months, and baby Elouise, 10 weeks, died in the crash. They had been returning to Llandudno, north Wales, after visiting relatives in the West Midlands. A Portuguese lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 'Incredibly sad' The crash, which involved two cars and three lorries, happened in tailbacks caused by an earlier accident in which former rugby league player David Myers died. Cheshire Police said the family had not yet been formally identified but that they had permission from relatives to name them. Mr Statham worked as a chef at St David's College in Llandudno where pupils and staff were in shock, said school bursar Judith Leslie. They were a very quiet family and their children were just beautiful
Neighbour Patricia Lewis ""All the staff here are devastated. Our thoughts are with the family in Birmingham. The father was a well-liked member of staff with a friendly smile who will be sadly missed."" A neighbour of the family, Patricia Lewis, said everyone was upset by news of the accident. ""They were a very quiet family and their children were just beautiful, it's incredibly sad,"" she said. The Mayor of Llandudno, Bill Evans, said a memorial service would be organised if relatives of the family wished it. He called the incident ""horrific"" and offered sympathy and condolences from the people in the town. He said: ""It is hard to speak about what has happened. ""I was taken aback by it when I heard the news."" 'War zone' The crash took place between junction 16, near Audley, and 17, Sandbach of the M6 at 2240 BST. Their car is thought to have burst into flames during a collision involving another car and three heavy goods vehicles. Police described the scene as carnage. One officer said: ""You can't possibly imagine the state of the car. It has gone under the truck and then gone on fire."" Police said the wreckage resembled a ""war zone"" and the Stathams' car was so badly damaged it could only be recognised by its chassis number. Cheshire Police roads inspector Brian Rogers said emergency crews would need counselling. ""In civilian life it is the nearest thing you would ever come to a war zone,"" he said. ""I feel so sorry for the officers from the emergency services who had to deal with it."" Bridge support Police said the crash appeared to have happened in heavy, slow traffic caused by an accident less than two hours earlier on the same stretch of motorway. Mr Myers, a former Widnes and Great Britain Rugby League player, was killed in the earlier accident, which took place at 2100 BST, between Junction 17 at Sandbach and Junction 18 for Holmes Chapel. It is his thought his van hit a bridge support. Insp Brian Rogers, of Cheshire Police, said both crashes would be part of the same investigation examining driving conditions, congestion and driver behaviour.
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53,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3237320/Family-of-six-killed-in-M6-crash-were-brightest-in-the-world.html,Family of six killed in M6 crash were 'brightest in the world' ,"The family of six killed in a crash on the M6 have been described as the ""brightest family in the world"" by neighbours.",http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01013/M6_crash_family_2_1013683a.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:52.01996+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.77174+00,1,"David Statham, 38, his wife Michelle, 33, and their children Reece, 13, Jay, nine, Mason, 20 months, and baby girl Elouise, 10 weeks, died after their car burst into flames following a five-vehicle collision on a stretch of the motorway in Cheshire.
Police picking through the wreckage on the M6 near Sandbach said it resembled a ""war zone"", and the Stathams' car could only be identified by its chassis number.
A Portuguese lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is waiting to be questioned through an interpreter.
The Stathams were returning to their home in Llandudno, north Wales, after a trip to Birmingham where they were thought to have been visiting the children's grandparents.
Chef Mr Statham had moved his young family to the seaside town from Birmingham for a fresh start some years ago.
He started work at the local Fountains restaurant before becoming head chef at the nearby prestigious St David's College private boarding school. His wife Michelle was a mortgage advisor.
While Mason attended a local nursery, Jay went to Blessed William Davies school and Reece was a pupil at John Bright Secondary School, a short walk from their home.
Neighbours said the couple's children had dominated their world.
Dawn Jones, 32, who lives across the road, said: ""They loved those kids. I feel devastated. They always wanted a girl and finally had one after three boys.""
Her husband John, 36, added : ""We couldn't have wished for better neighbours. They were fantastic. Every time I saw them there was nice words. They were a hard-working young family.""
Another neighbour said: ""I used to see them every morning getting into the car for the school run and they seemed so happy - the brightest family in the world. It is shocking - truly shocking.
""Why are our roads so unsafe? They were a simple family and now all have gone. They have just all gone - just like that. It should never happen.""
The collision, involving three heavy goods vehicles and two cars, happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 16 at Barthomley and junction 17 at Sandbach at about 10.40pm on Monday.
Inspector Brian Rogers said the crash was like a ""war zone"".
He added: ""I feel so sorry for the officers from the emergency services who had to deal with it.""
Just over 90 minutes before the crash, former rugby league star David Myers, 37, died when his van smashed into a bridge support on the same stretch of motorway.
The former Wigan Warriors, Bradford Bulls and Widnes player crashed between junctions 17 and 18.
Insp Rogers said both crashes were part of the same investigation to establish what driving conditions, congestion and driver behaviour were like.
Wigan's performance director Joe Lydon said: ""David and I played in the same Wigan team in the early 1990s. It is such a tragedy to learn about this news and my thoughts are with his family.""
Mr Myers played for the club between 1990 and 1992, making 69 appearances and scoring 38 tries.
A spokesman for the Highways Agency said there was a third crash at 5am Tuesday morning when a car travelling north on the M6 crossed the central reservation and hit a van heading south, although nobody is thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
In an unrelated incident, three people, including a 12-year-old girl, have died in a collision on the A52 in Derbyshire, police said.",200,2008070318923
55,http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/tributes-to-scientist-who-died-in-st-andrews-cycling-tragedy-1.412700,Home - The Courier,"The home of news and sport in Dundee, Fife, Perthshire and Angus","",,The Courier,2017-09-23 21:55:52.028008+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.773707+00,1,"Tick here if want to receive the Courier newsletter plus selected offers and promotions from Aberdeen Journals Ltd.
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56,http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13164454.Cyclist_killed_in_crash_with_pedestrian/,Cyclist killed in crash with pedestrian,"The 63-year-old woman was cycling on Bridge Street, St Andrews, Fife, at around 3.50pm on Saturday when she collided with a man on foot.",http://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogo/,,HeraldScotland,2017-09-23 21:55:52.031351+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.77551+00,1,"You've read in the last 30 days.
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58,http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/cyclist-killed-in-angus-road-collision-named-1.323670,Home - The Courier,"The home of news and sport in Dundee, Fife, Perthshire and Angus","",,The Courier,2017-09-23 21:55:52.039788+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.777342+00,1,"Tick here if want to receive the Courier newsletter plus selected offers and promotions from Aberdeen Journals Ltd.
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59,http://news.stv.tv/north/291230-cyclist-dies-after-crash-with-car-on-north-anderson-drive-in-aberdeen/,Cyclist dies of injuries in hospital after colliding with BMW,The man suffered fatal injuries in the crash with the car on Sunday afternoon.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/307329-a-cyclist-has-died-in-hospital-after-colliding-with-a-car-in-aberdeen-the-man-suffered-fatal-injuri.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.043073+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.779172+00,1,"The man suffered fatal injuries in the crash with the car on Sunday afternoon.
Jennifer Taylor
A cyclist has died in hospital after colliding with a car in Aberdeen.
The 32-year-old man suffered injuries in the crash with a silver BMW 330 on North Anderson Drive at 3.45pm on Sunday.
The cyclist was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died of his injuries.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We received a call about a male cyclist colliding with a silver BMW 330 at 3.45pm on Sunday.
“The man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he survived for a short while before succumbing to his injuries.”
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496,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/6501714/Teen-driver-using-car-as-toy-to-do-tricks-jailed-for-killing-schoolgirl.html,Teen driver using 'car as toy to do tricks' jailed for killing schoolgirl,"A teenage driver, Ben Gemmell, who killed a 14-year-old girl when he used a car ""as a toy to do tricks"" and lost control has been jailed for six years.",http://www.telegraph.co.uk/template/ver1-0/i/telegraphFacebook.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-25 21:20:22.567378+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.267388+00,1,"Gemmell, a 17-year-old grammar school pupil, swerved towards a group of children to ""frighten them"" but then had to jerk the wheel to avoid a parked Mini which sent his Citroen C1 into a spin.
Basildon Crown Court was told the car crashed into a second group of around 30 schoolchildren, hurling some into the air and smashing others through a brick garden wall.
Eleanor McGrath died in hospital after her life support machine was switched off. Another teenager, Jack Horton, then 16, is still in a ""permanent vegetative state"".
Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, Gemmell had been spotted ""showing off to young girls"" in his car doing a handbrake turn just before the accident.
Gemmell, who is related to former England football coach Peter Taylor, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing death by dangerous driving and eight counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Gemmell was jailed for six years, disqualified from driving for 10 years and was told he will have to complete an extended test before he can be considered for another licence.
Sentencing him, Judge Christopher Mitchell said: ""In your immaturity you were using your car as a toy to do tricks with, ignoring the fact that a motor vehicle is potentially a very dangerous weapon.""
The court heard Gemmell had passed his driving test just three weeks before the horrific crash on the evening of Friday 6 March this year.
A group of about 30 children from two grammar schools had gathered in a quiet road in Thorpe Bay, near Southend in Essex. Some had been celebrating finishing their exams while others had been out for a birthday meal.
The court heard the driver was showing off before losing control.
Mr Jackson said: ""He no longer had control of that vehicle. Within a split second it hit the kerb and ploughed into the large group. The affect was to push those in its path through the brick garden wall.""
A fellow pupil called Samuel Holt, who had sat behind Gemmell during an assembly on dangerous driving days before the crash, described the accident as ""horrifying, like something from a movie.""
He added: ""People were covered in blood, unconscious and injured. I was so angry with Ben.""
PC Gillian Brettell, the first police woman on the scene harrowingly described seeing ""lifeless bodies"" lying on the ground, a crumpled car in a tree and brick rubble strewn about.
Fourteen youngsters, including Eleanor from Shoeburyness, were admitted to hospital with a variety of injuries. Eleanor was later transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London with serious head injuries and her life support machine was switched off four days later.
Jack, from Southend, is in a coma in a London hospital. His parents left his bedside for the first time to attend court.
A victim impact statement read to the court from Eleanor's mother Gillian McGrath said her only daughter's death had ""left a tremendous void in the family that will never be the filled"" and that she would ""never be truly happy again"".
Gareth Hughes, mitigating, said Gemmell, now 18, who attended Southend High School for Boys, took ""full responsibly"" for the tragedy and that he had ""overwhelming feelings of guilt"".
Gemmell fought back tears and stared at his family as he was sentenced. Eleanor's mother looked at him but he did not meet her gaze. There were also tears from youngsters in the public gallery, one young girl was on crutches and others limped as the left the court.",200,200942I065903
71,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/8841429.Man_charged_over_Kidlington_cyclist_s_death/,Man charged over Kidlington cyclist's death,"Police have charged a man with a number of offences in connection with a fatal crash near Thrupp, north of Kidlington, last summer.",http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:52.114296+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.78713+00,1,"Police have charged a man with a number of offences in connection with a fatal crash near Thrupp, north of Kidlington, last summer.
Jonathon William Ashworth, 54, ofShipton-on-Cherwell, has been charged with causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit; causing death by careless driving while unlicensed and causing death by careless driving while uninsured.
The charges are in connection with a fatal collision on the A4260, near Thrupp, on July 10, 2010, in which 18-year-old cyclist Thomas Kahl, from Kidlington, died.
Ashworth was also charged with driving while uninsured and unlicensed in an unconnected incident on August 10, 2010.
He has been released on bail to appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court on February 21.",200,201043P050070
73,http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/Ilminster-vet-pulled-cyclist-knocked-bike/story-20993474-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.125611+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.788984+00,1,"",410,2013520307217
80,http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/woman-dies-after-car-and-bike-collide-1-2991064,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.165591+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.790815+00,1,"",500,201134TK80121
81,http://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/cambs_cyclist_killed_in_crash_with_motorbike_1_785367,CAMBS: Cyclist killed in crash with motorbike,A 74-YEAR-OLD cyclist died following a crash involving a motorbike at Burwell on Wednesday (January 26).,http://www.cambstimes.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181638.1438770275!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Cambs Times,2017-09-23 21:55:52.171583+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.792637+00,1,"CAMBS: Cyclist killed in crash with motorbike
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A 74-YEAR-OLD cyclist died following a crash involving a motorbike at Burwell on Wednesday (January 26).
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Cambridgeshire police said the accident happened at about 4.30pm on the B1102 Swaffham Road, close to the car park for the Devil’s Dyke nature reserve.
The rider of the Suzuki SV650 motorbike, a 41-year-old man, was taken to Papworth Hospital where he was in a critical condition, a police spokesman said.
Anyone who witnessed the accident, or who saw the cyclist or motorbike rider prior to the accident, should contact Pc Crawford on 0345 456 456 4.",200,2011350173811
84,http://news.sky.com/story/398450/four-cyclists-killed-in-road-smash,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.193224+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.796237+00,1,"",404,2006600CO9003
87,http://news.stv.tv/east-central/264315-cyclist-killed-in-crash-on-b800-kirkliston-to-south-queensferry/,Elderly cyclist killed after crash with Mercedes car in Edinburgh,Police are appealing for witnesses after the 78-year-old man died in the road collision at around 10am on Sunday.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/103434-pedestrian-killed-in-fife-crash.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.211446+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.798003+00,1,"Police are appealing for witnesses after the 78-year-old man died in the road collision at around 10am on Sunday.
A cyclist has been killed in a road crash after he was knocked down by a Mercedes car in Edinburgh.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the 78-year-old man died in the collision at around 10am on Sunday.
The man had been cycling on the B800 Kirkliston to South Queensferry road when his silver mountain bike was involved in a crash with a black Mercedes B Class car.
Road Policing Sergeant Ross Drummond said: ""We have been unable to trace any witnesses to this accident which happened just before 10am.
""I am appealing for anyone who saw either the man on his bike - he was wearing everyday clothing and was not in specialised cycling clothes - or the car around this time.
""We would like to hear from anyone who can assist us in any way.""
The driver of the car, who was uninjured, stopped and has been helping police with the investigation.
The road was closed for a number of hours while officers carried out inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.",200,2014950000892
90,http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/cyclist-dies-after-colliding-with-pedestrian-in-st-andrews-1.410232,Home - The Courier,"The home of news and sport in Dundee, Fife, Perthshire and Angus","",,The Courier,2017-09-23 21:55:52.231505+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.799855+00,1,"Tick here if want to receive the Courier newsletter plus selected offers and promotions from Aberdeen Journals Ltd.
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94,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/sarah-burwell-killed-collision-car-after-leaving-pavement-kettering-22811,Sarah Burwell killed in collision with a car after leaving the pavement in Kettering | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.264516+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.801812+00,1,"A 40-year-old cyclist was killed on the 22nd August 2011 following a collision with a car on a busy town road.
Police said Sarah Burwell, of Russell Street, Kettering, was cycling under the railway bridge in Rothwell Road, Kettering, when she collided with a silver Ford Fiesta at about 7.30pm.
Despite attempts to save her from her injuries she was later pronounced dead at Kettering General Hospital.
The driver of the car involved stopped at the scene and police have said they are not looking for anyone in relation to the incident.
Officers said the woman had been riding down the hill from the hospital to the town centre when she left the pavement under the bridge and collided with the vehicle, which was travelling in the same direction.
Following the incident police cordoned off the road under the bridge for more than an hour to begin their investigations, leaving traffic and pedestrians to take alternative routes.
No blame has been attributed to anyone for the accident, but news of the collision has backed up fears held by some cyclists in the town who say the town’s roads are unsafe for bike users.
UPDATE 8/3/12
The Coroner has heard how Sarah Burwell lost control while trying to cycle along a very narrow footpath under the railway bridge.",200,201134TK80121
96,http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/burwell_death_crash_cyclist_was_74_year_old_villager_1_788442,Burwell: Death crash cyclist was 74-year-old villager,BURWELL: Police have named a cyclist who died in a crash with a motorcycle in Cambridgeshire.,http://www.eadt.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.787436.1296557791!/image/687744741.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/687744741.jpg,,East Anglian Daily Times,2017-09-23 21:55:52.277922+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.803759+00,1,"Burwell: Death crash cyclist was 74-year-old villager
Police are re-newing their appeal Archant
BURWELL: Police have named a cyclist who died in a crash with a motorcycle in Cambridgeshire.
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Colin Crabtree, 74, of The Paddocks, Burwell, died in the collision on the B1102 road, last Wednesday.
The 41-year-old male motorcyclist, from Swaffham Prior, remains in a critical condition at Papworth Hospital.",200,2011350173811
497,http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/8852032.Six_years_jail___but_teen_allowed_home_visits_after_months/,Six years jail...but teen allowed home visits after months,A TEENAGE driver who killed a schoolgirl in a crash and left another youngster badly injured is being allowed home for up to three days at a time…,http://www.echo-news.co.uk/resources/images/1568236/,,Echo,2017-09-25 21:21:19.872081+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.269353+00,1,"A TEENAGE driver who killed a schoolgirl in a crash and left another youngster badly injured is being allowed home for up to three days at a time – just 15 months into a six-year prison sentence.
Ben Gemmell, 19, was jailed after ploughing his Citroen into a large group of young people in Tyrone Road, Thorpe Bay, in March, 2009. The crash killed Eleanor McGrath, 14, from Bishopsteignton, Shoebury.
Jack Horton, now 18, from Great Wakering, was left in a coma for months and suffered terrible head injuries from which he has not recovered.
Both families have now been informed Gemmell will be allowed home visits and has applied to move from Aylesbury Young Offenders Institution to Ford Open Prison, Sussex.
The families feel the criminal justice system has let them down.
Gillian McGrath, Eleanor’s mum, said: “We believe the decision will undermine public confidence in the administration of justice.”
Jack’s dad, Andy Horton, from Great Wakering, said the news had forced the victims’ families to relive a nightmare.
He added: “There are no conditions, no tagging, no curfew. Just complete freedom.
“Is that justice?
“He was given a prison sentence of six years for the crime and yet 15 months later he will be allowed to return to Southend with no strings attached.
“Where is the good old British justice in that?
“My son and my family are still suffering from that fateful night, as are all the other many families, and to have him back in our midst is a travesty of justice.”
The accident also left eight other youngsters seriously injured, and at least ten people suffered minor injuries.
Martin Ellis’s son Harry, now 18, was left traumatised after the accident.
Mr Ellis, 42, of High Street, Shoebury, said: “Harry sat with Jack to try to comfort him.
“Now Gemmell is to be allowed home visits. The impact on the local community and its young people is going to be immense.
“I am not against him going to an open prison so much, because he is young, but he should pay his dues.”
Gemmell, of Wyatts Drive, Thorpe Bay, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and eight counts of causing grievous bodily harm, in October, 2009. He was also banned from driving for ten years, at Basildon Crown Court.
A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service said it could not comment on cases once they had been dealt with by the court system.
Lynne McKay, a spokeswoman for the Essex Probation Service, said: “An individual can serve a sentence in more than one prison, depending on their age, their crimes, the length of sentence and the type of risk they pose.
“The prison will review each prisoner’s case annually, and what happens to them next will depend on what work they have done on themselves in custody, their behaviour, and any security risk involved.
“As part of this assessment, victims’ views and concerns are sought.”",200,200942I065903
98,http://blog.ctc-cambridge.org.uk/2011/04/joan-wooldridge.html,Joan Wooldridge,News about past and future cycle rides from CTC Cambridge.,"",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.293529+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.807476+00,1,"Welcome to the CTC Cambridge Blog . On this part of the CTC Cambridge website you can find news about our forthcoming cycle rides and illustrated reports and maps of some of the rides we have held over the last year or so.There is an index of all reports and news items under ""blog index"" below. Click on the black triangles to expand or contract an entry.You can comment on any blog entry. If you don't see the ""post a comment"" box, click on the green ""comments"" link at the bottom of each article.For details of future rides visit our main website here",200,2011350475211
99,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/driver-was-not-blame-cyclists-death-3411,Driver 'was not to blame for cyclist's death' | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.298344+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.809374+00,1,"The husband of a cyclist who died after being hit by a car told the driver it was not his fault, an inquest heard.
Joan Wooldridge suffered fatal injuries in an accident on the A505 Causeway at the junction with Beech Lane, Pampisford, on April 3.
An inquest in Huntingdon heard on Thursday that Joan had turned right across the road, following her husband who was also cycling, and failed to see the car approaching on her right.
Coroner Dr Sam Bass read a statement from Joan’s husband David Wooldridge in which he said he told the driver after the accident: “I don’t blame you, it’s not your fault. Joan didn’t see the car.”
Mr Woodridge had signalled to turn right down a footpath by Beech Lane about six feet ahead of his wife and called back: “It is safe to go.”
Mrs Woodridge followed without checking over her shoulder and was hit by a Ford Fiesta, driven by 19-year-old Matthew Freeman from Royston.
Mr Freeman braked but his car hit the cyclist’s rear wheel knocking her off the bike. Mrs Wooldridge died at 9.30pm that evening at Addenbrooke’s Hospital from serious head injuries.
Recording a verdict of accidental death, Dr Bass said: “The onus was on Mrs Wooldridge to have checked the road was clear before she made the manoeuvre.”",200,2011350475211
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103,https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=3b68e6a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7,INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENTS AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF SHEILA MARY HYSLOP,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.327903+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.813022+00,1,"INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENTS AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF SHEILA MARY HYSLOP
Submitted: 03 August 2015
2015FAI20
SHERIFFDOM OF SOUTH STRATHCLYDE DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
DETERMINATION
by
Sheriff Robert Bruce Weir Q.C.
In an Inquiry held under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976
Into the death of
Sheila Mary Hyslop
Dumfries: 3 August 2015
The Sheriff, having resumed consideration of the cause, in terms of section 6 of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976, determines as follows:
(1) Sheila Mary Hyslop (date of birth 14 January 1964) of 15 Loch Road, Dumfries, died at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, at 1043 hours on 14 March 2014.
(2) The cause of death was traumatic brain injury sustained when Ms Hyslop lost control of, and fell from, her overloaded bicycle after surmounting a speed bump outside 61 Albert Road, Dumfries, at about 1900 hours on 10 March 2014, from which injury she did not recover in hospital.
(3) A reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to have avoided overloading the bicycle with telephone directories before embarking on her deliveries.
(4) A reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to have reduced speed as she descended the hill leading into the speed bump outside 61 Albert Road, Dumfries.
(5) A reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to use a bicycle with roadworthy brakes.
(6) A reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to have worn a helmet.
(7) There was no defective system of working which contributed to the death or the accident resulting in the death.
(8) There are no other facts relevant to the circumstances of Ms Hyslop’s death.
Note:
Representation
[1] Representation at this Inquiry was as follows:
The Crown: Ms Arias, Procurator Fiscal Depute
The family of Ms Hyslop: Mrs Raymond, Solicitor
Dumfries and Galloway Council: Mrs Macintyre, Solicitor
Thomsons Directories Limited: Mr John Morrison, Solicitor
Witnesses led in evidence
[2] The Crown led evidence from the following witnesses:
Margaret Hamilton McColl
Judith Bonn
Neil Fishwick
Louis Stancovic
PC Martin Grassom
PC Ryan Fingland
PC Steven Kerr
Dr Graham Nimmo (by way of affidavit) [3] The family of Ms Hyslop led evidence from the following witnesses:
Donald Hyslop
Gerald McGill
Melanie McGill
[4] I had no concerns about the credibility and reliability of any of the witnesses, all of whom did their best to assist the Inquiry.
The locus
[5] Albert Road is a residential street in Dumfries. The evidence disclosed that the approach to the accident locus from Terregles Road describes a long curved descent to the left. The gradient eases to the point where it becomes roughly level just before a speed bump which bisects Albert Road in the vicinity of the entrances to house numbers 56 and 61. The road at this point turns slightly to the right before running in essentially a straight line to Castle Douglas Road. The accident occurred, in the circumstances described hereafter, at the bottom of the left handed descent. It resulted in Sheila Hyslop coming to rest on the left hand side of Albert Road, roughly level with the front wall with railings pertaining to 61 Albert Road.
[6] At the time of the accident there was a pothole in the left hand lane of Albert Road, close to the driveway at 61 Albert Road. Its position in the road, which was spoken to by a number of witnesses, can be seen clearly in photographs 3-7, and 10-12 of Crown production 9. Witnesses spoke to the pothole being located at a point where the road appeared to have undergone previous reinstatement.
Medical Evidence
[7] Ms Hyslop was comatose from the time of the accident and she never regained consciousness. After treatment at the locus Ms Hyslop was taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Her Glasgow coma score was 4 over 15. She was not maintaining her own airway and was consequently intubated and ventilated. After initial examination it became apparent that Ms Hyslop had sustained a head injury and possible fractures to her facial bones. There was blood in her mouth. Her right pupil was not reactive. Her left pupil was reactive. After a CT scan it became apparent that Ms Hyslop had multiple haemorrhaging throughout her brain. As a result of this finding Ms Hyslop was transferred, on 11 March 2014, to the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, and admitted to the ICU under the care of Mr Fitzpatrick, consultant neurosurgeon.
[8] On admission to the Western General an intracranial pressure monitor was inserted. It showed high intracranial pressure. Throughout her stay in the ICU Ms Hyslop’s intracranial pressure was extremely difficult to control, and ultimately she suffered brain stem herniation. Death was confirmed at 1043 hours on 14 March 2014.
[9] The foregoing narrative was the subject of a joint minute between the parties and helpfully confirmed in its essentials by an affidavit dated 13 January 2015 submitted to the Court by Dr Graham Nimmo, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
Eye Witness Evidence
Margaret McColl
[10] At the time of the accident Mrs McColl, aged 82, lived at 56 Albert Road. The top of the driveway at this address is visible in photographs 2-4 of Crown production 7. The property lies to the right, and just short, of the speed bump as one approaches from Terregles Road. On 10 March 2014 Mrs McColl was going out with friends. Judith Bonn was due to pick her up from 56 Albert Road. At about 1900 hours Mrs Bonn’s car drew up at the top of the driveway. The weather was cold and it was dark.
[11] As Mrs McColl made to get into the back of Mrs Bonn’s car Mrs McColl observed a bicycle. She explained that she just saw the cyclist, now known to be Ms Hyslop, coming down the hill “quite fast”, going over the speed bump outside number 56, and, as she put it, “coming down with a clatter”. Mrs McColl was unable to tell how far past the speed bump the cyclist had travelled before she came off. There was no other traffic travelling on Albert Road at the time of the accident.
[12] Mrs McColl was unable to say for definite what caused the cyclist to come off her bicycle. When she was asked to consider that question she offered the view “I would imagine all the telephone directories”. Mrs McColl approached the cyclist while Mrs Bonn moved her car over to the same side of the road as the cyclist and slightly beyond her. Mrs McColl found the cyclist lying on the ground with the bicycle beside her. She did not appear to be conscious and there was blood coming from her head. There appeared to be telephone directories everywhere. Some were on the ground and some were in the panniers on the back of the bicycle. She also remembered seeing a box of directories. She was unable to say if the box was at the front of the bicycle as it came down the hill; she just remembered a box somewhere and directories appeared to be everywhere at the back of the bicycle after the cyclist had come off. Mrs McColl volunteered that she did not know how the cyclist “coped with what she had”. The witness confirmed that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet.
[13] When pressed by Mrs Raymond, for Ms Hyslop’s family, Mrs McColl said, that while she knew that Ms Hyslop had a lot of directories, she was unable to say categorically what caused Ms Hyslop to come off her bicycle. She could not say whether she was near the pothole at the time of the accident. She could not remember telling the police that Ms Hyslop had hit the pothole, and did not adopt a passage in her police statement dated 16 March 2014 to that effect. Asked about the position of Ms Hyslop on the road at the time that she fell, Mrs McColl said that Ms Hyslop didn’t appear to be on the left hand side; she was nearer the witness than the pavement (the witness then being near to Mrs Bonn’s car on the other side of the street). Mrs McColl’s position appeared ultimately to be that she saw Ms Hyslop going over the speed bump then coming down with “a wallop”.
Judith Bonn
[14] On the evening of the accident Mrs Bonn, aged 74, was heading into town for what was a regular night out with friends. The weather was dry and it was dark. The streetlights were illuminated. At about 1900 hours she descended the hill on Albert Road and pulled in at the top of Mrs McColl’s driveway. Because she was expecting to pick up another two passengers Mrs Bonn asked Mrs McColl to get into the back of the car behind the front passenger seat. Mrs McColl headed round the back of the car. As she did so she exclaimed out loud. Mrs Bonn looked over her left shoulder and saw a person on a bicycle going up in the air and coming down again. She described the cyclist as heading diagonally forwards as she saw it, on the left hand side of the road.
[15] Mrs Bonn drove to the far side of the road and parked at a point where the back of her car was about adjacent to the post box outside 61 Albert Road. She switched on hazard warning lights to warn other road users. Ms Hyslop was lying on the road at a point roughly level with the post box and the wall at 61 Albert Road. Mrs Bonn and Mrs McColl (according to Mrs Bonn) called at number 61. The residents, Mr and Mrs McGill, called an ambulance. (That detail was not spoken to by either Mr or Mrs McGill. It does not greatly matter. It is apparent that an ambulance was called very soon after the accident and arrived at the scene before the police).
[16] Mrs Bonn became aware that Ms Hyslop was bleeding from the head. There was no movement and she was unconscious. She was lying face down and the bicycle was lying on the road around her. The impression given by Mrs Bonn was that Ms Hyslop was not trapped by the bicycle but her legs were still in contact with it. She had not become separated from the bicycle. Mrs Bonn described seeing a lot of telephone directories lying around on the road, some of which she recalled picking up. She recalled that the bicycle had panniers over the back wheel which had been holding directories. She also related that she “had in mind” that there was a box over the back wheel, pannier and saddle. She thought it was somehow tied on with string and assumed that directories had come from the box. She recalled having stacked quite a pile of directories beside the wall outside number 61 by the time the ambulance arrived.
[17] Ms Hyslop was wearing a backpack (but Mrs Bonn did not recall seeing anything inside it). Ms Hyslop was not wearing a helmet or high visibility clothing.
[18] Mrs Bonn said that she did not see what it was that caused Ms Hyslop to come off her bicycle.
[19] In cross examination by Mrs Raymond, Mrs Bonn thought that Ms Hyslop must have been round about the speed bump when she was seen (by Mrs Bonn) to go up in the air. Asked about the position of Ms Hyslop in the road when this occurred, Mrs Bonn thought that she was nearer to the centre of the left hand lane (looking downhill).
Neil Fishwick
[20] Neil Fishwick, 54, was formerly Head of Operations for Thomson Local (which I take to be the trading name of Thomson Directories Limited) (“Thomson”). Thomson’s business included the distribution of Thomson and British Telecom directories. Thomson had six distribution managers located throughout the United Kingdom. They were responsible for the provision of directories to independent contractors for delivery. It is a matter of agreement that Ms Hyslop was one such independent contractor. The parties agreed by joint minute that Ms Hyslop was self-employed and not an employee of Thomson.
[21] Mr Fishwick described the process by which prospective contractors applied to undertake deliveries. An advertisement would be placed in the press. Crown production 2 was one such example. Its terms reflected Thomson’s policy that the distributor would need a car to transport the directories. Ms Hyslop had telephoned in response to an advert. Having been engaged as a distributor Ms Hyslop had then uplifted enough directories for two different routes (comprising 881 and 765 directories, respectively) from Kenneth Hayton Removals which was the distribution site. The delivery time was 7 days and a bonus of £5 was available if the route was completed more quickly. I infer from the evidence that Ms Hyslop was engaged in the distribution of some of those directories at the time of the accident.
[22] Mr Fishwick identified from Thomson’s inventory of productions its recruitment script and instructions (item 1) and procedures list for the distribution depot where the directories would be uplifted (item 2). Mr Fishwick identified Crown production 3 as the (undated) distributor contract for one of Ms Hyslop’s routes. A further, and fuller, version of that document was lodged as Crown production 5. Both versions contained a set of standard conditions. Standard condition 11 referred to insurance arrangements in respect of “the vehicle you will be using to fulfil this contract”. Crown production 4 was a print of the (undated) distributor contract in relation to the second of Ms Hyslop’s routes. It (along with Crown production 5) contained a section entitled “Do’s and Don’t’s”. Under “Do’s” the distributor was enjoined to “[d]eliver between dawn and dusk…Acceptable times are between 8am and 8pm”.
[23] Mr Fishwick was asked by Ms Arias what would have happened if a distributor, when uplifting her directories from the distribution warehouse, had mentioned in conversation that she would not be using a car but would intend using a bicycle for deliveries. His reply was that he would like to think that the executive (at the distribution warehouse) would tell the distributor that it would be necessary to take directories to the location of the delivery in a vehicle. He thought that delivery by bicycle would be inappropriate. The BT directories were unwieldy. One could not carry enough directories on a bicycle safely to make it an economic use of time.
[24] Mrs Raymond referred Mr Fishwick to Thomson’s recruitment script and instructions (item 1 of Thomson’s inventory of productions). Mr Fishwick agreed that they said nothing about deliveries having to be made by car. He agreed that the terms and conditions contained no specific stipulation that a vehicle had to be used in making deliveries. Ms Hyslop would not, therefore, have been contravening those conditions if she had used a bicycle during her deliveries. It was not suggested to Mr Fishwick that Thomson’s paperwork ought to have included a clear prohibition on the use of a bicycle when directories were being delivered. On the contrary my impression was that the line of cross examination taken (and taken successfully) was intended to support the contention that there were circumstances in which a bicycle could legitimately be used by a distributor.
[25] In response to Mrs Macintyre, Mr Fishwick said that he understood that the dawn to dusk provision in the “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” was made because (i) it might disturb the directory recipients, and (ii) it was not necessarily safe for the distributor to be going down a dark street alone distributing directories.
[26] Responding to a question by Mr Morrison, Mr Fishwick said that the dawn to dusk rule was there for the avoidance of nuisance to residents. The fuel allowance would still be paid if a car had not been used in the distribution process. Mr Fishwick was unaware of anyone delivering directories by bicycle. He agreed with Mr Morrison’s characterisation of the delivery process as involving a distributor driving to the area of delivery then making the physical deliveries on foot. Thomson had not changed its paperwork for the distribution of directories since the accident.
[27] In re-examination Mr Fishwick said that if someone had said, at the distribution depot, that they would not be using a car to do the deliveries they would probably not be stopped as long as they had arrived at the site by car. How the distributor distributed the directories after they were uplifted from the distribution warehouse was “somewhat out of their control” and Thomson’s expectation was that in most cases you would need a vehicle for the route you were delivering.
Emergency Services
Louis Stancovic
[28] Louis Stancovic, a team leader and paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service, was on duty on the night of 10 March 2014. He started work at 1900 hours. Just after assuming his duties Mr Stancovic and a colleague were instructed to attend at Albert Road in connection with a road traffic incident involving a cyclist. It took only about 2-3 minutes for the ambulance to reach the locus.
[29] Mr Stancovic stated that the weather was drizzly. On that matter the evidence of other witnesses together with the photographs in Crown production 9 lead me to conclude that he was mistaken in that regard. He later confirmed that the street lights were on.
[30] On arrival Mr Stancovic observed Ms Hyslop lying on the road. She was still “attached” to the bicycle and he saw a couple of pedestrians. The ambulance drew up slightly beyond Ms Hyslop and illuminated the scene with lights. Mr Stancovic described the position of Ms Hyslop. Her arms were orientated backwards towards her hips and one leg was under the bicycle. She was not wearing a helmet. He remembered that Ms Hyslop was wearing a rucksack because he had some difficulty removing it. He noticed that the bag was quite heavy. He thought it contained books or magazines.
[31] Mr Stancovic and his colleague gave Ms Hyslop medical attention. She was unconscious and unresponsive. There was not much in the way of external bleeding. With the assistance of pedestrians and the police (who had by then arrived) Ms Hyslop was conveyed onto a spinal board and thence to the ambulance. Mr Stancovic’s colleague removed the bicycle to the side. Ms Hyslop was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal infirmary.
[32] Mr Stancovic had previous experience of cycle accidents. This was probably the first occasion on which he had dealt with a cyclist who had not been wearing a helmet. He regarded this as significant because the impact had been enough in this instance to cause significant trauma. Mr Stancovic said that he had in the past dealt with cases where a helmet had been worn and less trauma had occurred.
[33] Mr Stancovic identified the general area where he found Ms Hyslop as being adjacent to the wall with iron railings in photograph 5 of Crown production 7. He said that he had noticed, and glanced towards, the pothole outside number 61 but was unsure of its size.
[34] In cross examination by Mrs Raymond Mr Stancovic was (perhaps unsurprisingly) unable to account for what may have caused Ms Hyslop to fall off her bicycle. He did offer the view that if the bicycle had hit an obstruction he might have expected it to rear up or tumble over, whereas the fact that Ms Hyslop was still connected to it (in the sense that her right leg was still below the bicycle) was, as he put it, “a bit strange”.
[35] Asked by Mrs Macintyre about the absence of a helmet Mr Stancovic responded that a helmet may have contained the blow to Ms Hyslop’s head.
[36] In response to questioning by Mr Morrison, Mr Stancovic explained that Ms Hyslop was found to be bleeding from the head. Evidence of bleeding was visible in photograph 8 of Crown production 9. The position of the blood was indicative of where Ms Hyslop had landed. The area of injury was the right temple. He agreed with the proposition that, had Ms Hyslop been wearing a helmet, that area of the head would have been protected. Mr Stancovic confirmed having observed (but not moved) a box at the locus and that magazines or heavy books appeared to have come from it.
PC Martin Grassom
[37] At 1922 hours on 10 March 2014 PC Grassom and a colleague, PC Smith, were instructed to attend at the locus in connection with a report of a road traffic accident. When they arrived an ambulance was already in attendance. Ms Hyslop was lying face down on the road being attended to by a paramedic and technician from the ambulance. PC Grassom observed blood on the roadway near to Ms Hyslop’s head.
[38] PC Grassom identified as having been present at the locus the following productions:
Crown production 10 (Gentleman’s bicycle with front and rear carriers and two panniers at the rear)
Crown production 11 (Rucksack)
Crown production 12 (Box)
Crown production 13 (Separate bundle of directories)
[39] According to PC Grassom the panniers were still attached to the bicycle. They contained, respectively, 9 directories and 4 directories together with a packet of biscuits. The rucksack contained some items but PC Grassom could not confirm the evidence of Mr Stancovic that it was heavy and contained brochures. The box contained directories and there was a separate bundle stacked on top of the box. PC Grassom found no evidence of string or other means of securing the box to the bicycle. He explained that after these productions had been recovered, and stored at the police production store, he counted the directories. There were over 80 in number.
[40] In cross examination by Mrs Raymond PC Grassom confirmed that the bicycle had been moved before their arrival. He confirmed having noticed the pothole and estimated its dimensions at about 1 foot wide by 1-2 inches deep. He placed it nearer to the kerb than the centre of the road. PC Grassom was asked to consider what impact the condition of the road may have had on the accident. Not surprisingly he found that a difficult question to answer (the witness not having attended in the role of accident investigator). He did, however, acknowledge that both the pothole and the speed bump could have been contributory factors. PC Grassom confirmed that all of the directories recovered were the same. When he arrived at the locus the box was sitting on the bicycle next to the wall with railings. He did not know whether the box had been carried on the front or back carrier of the bicycle. While he could not speak to what was in the box at the time of the accident, the contents of the box as they were presented to him in court (Crown production 12) and the separate bundle (Crown production 13) were as they were found by him at the locus. Thus, the contents of Crown production 12 comprised 2 larger bundles of 18 directories bound by a plastic binder, 5 loose directories at the end of the box, 5 loose directories on top of the other contents, together with a double-sided covered pocket street map.
[41] Mrs Macintyre put to PC Grassom other possible contributory factors in the accident. He agreed that other factors could have been the presence of the speed bump, the speed and weight of the bicycle, and the distribution of weight on the bicycle. He confirmed having found no means of securing the box to the bicycle. If it required to be held by one hand that would affect the cyclist’s ability to steer. Mrs Macintyre also asked whether sandals and a below the knee skirt would have had any effect on Ms Hyslop’s ability to ride her bicycle. PC Grassom was cautious in answering these points. He acknowledged the possibility that skirt length could be an issue when riding a gentleman’s bicycle. Whether sandals had any bearing would depend on the type of sole. PC Grassom said that the pothole was perhaps 5-6m from the drain near to which Ms Hyslop’s head came to rest (see photograph 3 in Crown production 9). If cycling towards the centre of the road the pothole would not have been in Ms Hyslop’s path when she approached the locus.
[42] In answer to Mr Morrison’s question about the potential weight of about 80 directories PC Grassom provided an estimate of several kilos, an estimate which he refined to 8-9 kilos. Taking into account the box full of directories, a rucksack and panniers also full of directories, the weight of the directories would have been significant. In these circumstances it would have been very difficult for Ms Hyslop to have used a hand to secure the box in place on the rear carrier, the design of the bicycle being such as to cause the rider to be leaning forwards. That being so it would have been easier to place a hand on the box leaning forwards (ie. at the front). Even on that scenario PC Grassom described the bicycle as being overloaded. It would have been more difficult to keep the bicycle upright and the steering would have been more difficult. PC Grassom agreed that if one were to ride a bicycle in such circumstances you would want to have good brakes.
Accident Investigation
PC Steven Kerr
[43] PC Kerr, 46, had 28 years’ police service and worked out of Dumfries in the road policing unit. His qualifications included basic and advanced collision investigation and he was a qualified vehicle examiner.
[44] PC Kerr received a call to attend the locus with his colleague, PC Fingland, at 1930 hours. They arrived together at about 2000 hours. The information available to PC Kerr was that there was one casualty who had been riding a bicycle and that no other vehicles were involved. The weather was dry and clear, it was dark and the street lights were illuminated. By the time PC Kerr reached the locus Ms Hyslop had already been removed to hospital. His understanding was that, while she had been treated, Ms Hyslop’s bicycle had been moved to the wall by the side of the road, as had a number of belongings including a rucksack and telephone directories.
[45] PC Kerr took the photographs contained in Crown production 9 within one hour of his arrival. He estimated the distance between the pothole and the drain in the vicinity of the bloodstaining at about 6 metres. He thought it would have been rather more than a car length between the speed bump and the pothole. PC Grassom did, however, measure the distance between the pothole and the kerb as being between 1.1 and 1.5 metres from the kerb. Accordingly, the diameter of the pothole was about 40cm. There was a distance of 2 metres between the outside edge of the pothole and the centre line of the road.
[46] PC Kerr stated that, if Ms Hyslop had been riding nearer the centre line of the road (as suggested in the eye witness evidence), she should have been able to cycle between the pothole and the centre line without difficulty.
[47] PC Kerr described the whereabouts of Crown productions 10-13 when he reached the scene. Both the bicycle and the rucksack (Crown production 10 and 11) were beside the wall outside number 61 Albert Road. The box (Crown production 12), containing telephone directories, and the separate bundle of directories (Crown production 13), which were bound up, he found sitting on the pavement beside the bicycle.
[48] PC Kerr and PC Fingland carried out an examination of the bicycle at the locus. PC Kerr described it as being in poor condition. The brakes gave him cause for concern. They were “pretty ineffective”, the front brake being marginally better than the rear. The panniers were still attached to the bicycle and both contained directories. PC Kerr checked the tyres for any nicks. He did so for any indication that the bicycle had hit the pothole. He found no physical evidence of a collision with the pothole. By way of further explanation PC Kerr found that the tyres were fully inflated on the rim. If the bicycle had hit the pothole at any speed the edge of the pothole would have compressed the front tyre against the rim of the wheel with the likelihood that the tyre would have punctured. Moreover, he would have expected to see a mark on the side wall of the tyre as a result of the tyre becoming compressed during the collision and the rim of the wheel coming into contact with the edge of the pothole.
[49] PC Kerr agreed with PC Fingland’s assessment of the depth of the hole as being 4-6 inches. Such was its depth there was the potential for a car wheel to be damaged by the pothole. In view of the absence of any physical damage, and the fact that the tyres were still fully inflated, PC Kerr did not consider that bicycle had hit the pothole.
[50] Asked what, if any, conclusions he could draw from his own observations and the available evidence as to what contributed to the incident, PC Kerr opined that the amount of telephone directories would have contributed quite a bit of weight. (In re-examination PC Kerr explained that the effect of the presence of such a number of directories was that there would be more weight transference from side to side and that would be harder to control). If the box had been carried over the front wheel (which PC Kerr thought would require the rider to hold it with one hand) it would have affected the handling of the bicycle and the weight of the steering – and if any directories fell off that would have a further effect on the bicycle’s balance. Conversely, if the box had been carried on the rear pannier the rider would have to have been steering one handed. To hold the box on the back one would have to twist round. This would make balance more difficult to control because one would be leaning partly over. With the box, the panniers at the rear, the rucksack, and a cargo of about 80 directories, all told the bicycle would have been very unstable. Expressing his personal view as a regular cyclist, PC Kerr stated that he would definitely not ride a bicycle under those conditions.
[51] Asked about the use of helmets PC Kerr expressed the view, from his experience as a police officer, that those who did not wear a helmet generally came off with worse injuries than they would have done had a helmet been worn.
[52] In cross examination by Mrs Raymond, PC Kerr confirmed that, although he had been asked to attend the locus for the purposes of investigation, he had not carried out a full collision investigation at the time. This was because there was not at that time an apprehension that a fatality would result from the accident. He took 7 photographs of the pothole because, as evidence, it might have been lost quickly. He agreed that, at the time, he was thinking that the pothole might have been involved. However, having examined the bicycle, he was quite satisfied that the pothole was not involved. That said, PC Kerr agreed that, given the possibility of a swerve to avoid it, the pothole could not be ruled out as a factor in the accident. PC Kerr was present when PC Fingland tried out the bicycle at the locus. He walked alongside when PC Fingland bled the brakes and discovered their poor condition. Since the bicycle was present in court PC Kerr demonstrated the position by moving it and stating that you could hear the brakes just rubbing. They were, he said, capable of slowing the bicycle but would not have been effective in slowing it fast enough, especially if adding the weight of a rider and the directories and travelling downhill (where more brake friction is required than on the level). PC Kerr accepted that he did not know if a helmet would have altered the final outcome.
[53] Mrs Macintyre asked PC Kerr whether, if Ms Hyslop had been travelling down the road nearer to the centre line of the road, it would have been more or less likely that she would have swerved to avoid the pothole. PC Kerr said (perhaps unsurprisingly, given the hypothesis put to him) that it would have been less likely because there would not have been any obvious reason to swerve.
[54] A further scenario put to PC Kerr by Mr Morrison, which he accepted as possible, was that Ms Hyslop may have hit the speed bump at “a fair speed” and lost control.
PC Ryan Fingland
[55] PC Fingland, 34, had 8 years’ police service. Of his total service PC Fingland had spent 2.5 years in road policing. He was based in Lockerbie at the time of the accident. PC Fingland explained that he tried to cycle once per week and had done so for 25 years.
[56] He was asked by PC Kerr to attempt to ride the bicycle for examination purposes. The bicycle was already propped up against the wall with railings outside 61 Albert Road, and the box (containing directories) was sat on top of the front carrier. There were panniers at the back. The box appeared to stabilise itself between the handlebars (a point on which PC Kerr appeared to disagree). PC Fingland was unaware of any binding for the box.
[57] PC Fingland found that, on moving the bicycle into the road, it was difficult to manoeuvre. The directories made it top heavy. The bicycle was in a high gear and it took effort to get it going. This suggested that at the time of the accident the bicycle was travelling either on the level or downhill and, given the gradient on Albert Road, was being pedalled rather than freewheeling. PC Fingland attempted to turn within the width of Albert Road. This proved difficult because the bicycle was top heavy and in a high gear. The presence of the directories made it difficult to handle at low speed and the weight made the bicycle want to topple over. It took both lanes to turn. When PC Fingland then attempted to stop he found the brakes to be in very poor condition. The back brake exerted almost no pressure and the front brake very little. PC Fingland’s overall view was that the bicycle was in very poor condition and the witness would not himself have taken it out on the road. The brakes would not have allowed it to stop if unforeseen circumstances presented themselves.
[58] In cross examination by Mrs Raymond PC Fingland confirmed that he had no formal collision investigation training. He confirmed that he was shown the pothole by PC Grassom. He did not think that the speed bump at the locus would have affected a cyclist’s view of the pothole because of the relative height of the cyclist and the fact that, on 10 March 2014, the street lighting was on. PC Fingland recollected that the pothole was of the order of 12-14 inches in diameter and 4-6 inches deep. If the front wheel of a bicycle had gone into the pothole the balance of the cyclist may have shifted and her weight may have shifted forward. PC Fingland rejected the proposition that in this case the brakes may have been damaged in the accident because, as far as he could now tell, the structure of the brake callipers was sound. PC Fingland agreed that he could not say where the box was positioned at the time of the accident. He did, however, recall that it was the downward turn of the handlebars which had stopped the box from moving from side to side.
[59] Questioned by Mr Morrison, PC Fingland agreed that, if one were to have hit the speed bump at a “fair speed” while carrying all of the directories, it would cause a jolt – the kind of jolt that could cause a loss of control. Given the condition of the brakes on the bicycle there would have been little a cyclist could have done to stop and the bicycle would in effect have hit the speed bump at the same “fair speed”. PC Fingland confirmed that there was nothing at the rear of the bicycle equivalent to the handlebars to hold the box in position and, therefore, nothing to prevent it from sliding backwards or from side to side. He agreed that the pothole was “quite a hole”, that if the front wheel had hit the pothole the bicycle quite possibly would have been brought to a halt and that, in such a scenario, there would have been damage at the very least to the tyre and quite possibly to the wheel as well.
Donald Hyslop
[60] Donald Hyslop, aged 53, is Ms Hyslop’s older brother. He came to give evidence to the Inquiry and, as he put it, to let his late sister’s voice be heard. I was impressed by the measured and eloquent way in which he did so.
[61] Mr Hyslop explained that 15 Loch Road, Dumfries, had been the former family home. Circumstances were such that he and his sister lived apart but kept in touch by various means. Mr Hyslop’s work was with the Tate Gallery in London. Over the years his sister had spent time in the United States. She had in fact returned from there to the family home in Dumfries in the autumn of 2013.
[62] Mr Hyslop confirmed that the bicycle (Crown production 10) belonged to his late sister. She had had it for years. Cycling was, by both choice and ethics, his sister’s preferred, indeed priority, mode of transport. From her university days Ms Hyslop had become involved in the green movement and she lived life by her strongly held principles. Indeed, Ms Hyslop had graduated in chemical engineering but never practised in that line because it had come to conflict with her environmental beliefs. Mr Hyslop described his sister as being very fit. In the United States she had been engaged in the highly physical occupation of managing animal sanctuaries, and she had returned to Scotland in the hope of continuing in that line of work. Since her return she had been doing part time work in the hope of raising money to pursue this and it would not have surprised Mr Hyslop to learn that his sister had taken on delivery work.
[63] Mr Hyslop gave evidence about becoming aware of the accident on 10th March 2014, the ensuing days of hospital treatment, and the circumstances which ultimately resulted in medical treatment being discontinued. Ms Hyslop was an organ donor and all of her organs were accepted for donation.
[64] In cross examination by Ms Arias Mr Hyslop told the court that his sister’s “modus” was to maintain her bicycle in good condition. He evidenced this by her use of cycle shops and the circumstance that Kirkpatricks dis-assembled her bicycle in anticipation of its transport abroad (and its subsequent re-assembly). Perhaps unsurprisingly, given their geographical separation, Mr Hyslop could not offer precise dates for when maintenance was performed on the bicycle.
[65] In answer to a question by Mrs Macintyre, Mr Hyslop stated candidly that he thought his sister didn’t generally wear a cycle helmet.
Gerald and Melanie McGill
[66] Mr and Mrs McGill reside at 61 Albert Road. They each gave evidence about the existence of the pothole outside their driveway. The pothole first became apparent after Christmas 2013. Its condition worsened over time to the point where it was hitting the wheel of the McGills’ car. Mrs McGill communicated her concerns to Dumfries and Galloway Council on 21 February 2014. She received a receipt from the Council (Production 11 of the Inventory for Donald Hyslop). The pothole was repaired on the afternoon of 11 March 2014 (ie. the day after the accident).
[67] Mr and Mrs McGill did not witness the accident. Neither spoke to having telephoned the ambulance. Both stated that they became aware of an incident when they saw the lights of an ambulance, and neighbours, outside. Mr McGill went out and offered his assistance. Police officers subsequently requested the use of a bucket and hot water to clean the roadway.
[68] At the time of the accident the weather was dry. It was dark. The streetlights, including the light directly outside the driveway at 61 Albert Road (see photograph 7 of Crown production 7), were illuminated.
Law
[69] The stated objectives for the Inquiry, at least as set out in the petition at the instance of the Procurator Fiscal, were as follows:
To publicly examine the place and time and place [sic.] (I infer, of the death and any accident resulting in the death), To publicly examine the cause of death, and To publicly examine the reasonable precautions, if any, whereby the death and any accident from which it resulted, might have been avoided.
[70] In view of certain aspects of the discussion which arose during submissions, it is necessary to recall how the Court should look to address those objectives through the application of section 6(1) of the 1976 Act. Section 6(1) of the 1976 Act provides that the sheriff shall make a determination setting out the following circumstances of a death so far as they have been established to his satisfaction:
“(a) where and when the death and any accident resulting in the death took place;
(b) the cause or causes of death and any accident resulting in the death;
(c) the reasonable precautions, if any, whereby the death and any accident resulting in the death might have been avoided;
(d) the defects, if any, in any system of working which caused or contributed to the death or any accident resulting in the death; and
(e) any other facts which are relevant to the circumstances of the death.”
[71] A fatal accident inquiry is not the proper forum for determination of questions of criminal or civil liability. Thus there is no power in section 6(1) of the 1976 Act to make a finding as to fault or to apportion blame between any persons who might have contributed to the accident. The function of the sheriff at a Fatal Accident Inquiry is different from that which he is required to perform at a proof in a civil action to recover damages. His examination and analysis of the evidence is conducted with a view only to setting out in his determination the circumstances to which the subsection refers, insofar as this can be done to his satisfaction. (Black v. Scott Lithgow Limited 1990 SLT 612 at 615, per Lord President Hope).
[72] In considering the time, place and cause of death in terms of sections 6(1)(a) and 6(1)(b) the court simply exercises its traditional fact finding functions (Determination by Sheriff Principal Brian A Lockhart following the Inquiry into the circumstances of the deaths at Rosepark Care Home, 19 April 2011, chapter 1). The standard of proof it must apply is that of the balance of probabilities (1976 Act, section 4(7)).
[73] In relation to sections 6(1)(c) and 6(1)(d) I would refer to, and respectfully adopt, the observations of Sheriff Kearney in his Determination in relation to the death of James McAlpine, issued on 17 January 1986 (see Carmichael: Sudden Death and Fatal Accident Inquiries, 3rd Edition, para. 8-99). Thus:
“In deciding whether to make any determination [under section 6(1)(d)] as to the defects, if any, in any system of working which contributed to the death or any accident resulting in the death the court must, as a precondition to making any such determination, be satisfied that the defect in question did in fact cause or contribute to the death. The standard of proof and the rules of evidence (apart from the consideration that evidence did not require to be corroborated) is that applicable to civil business…and accordingly the standard of proof is that of the balance of probabilities...In relation to making a finding as to the reasonable precautions, if any, whereby the death or any accident resulting in the death might have been avoided (section 6(1)(c)) it is clearly not necessary for the court to be satisfied that the proposed precaution would in fact have avoided the accident or the death, only that it might have done, but the court must, as well as being satisfied that the precaution might have prevented the accident or death, be satisfied that the precaution was a reasonable one...The phrase “might have been avoided” is a wide one…It means less than “would on the balance of probabilities have been avoided” and rather directs one's mind in the direction of lively possibilities.”
Determination
[74] With these considerations in mind I turn now to consider the circumstances of the death as required by section 6(1) and in so far as they have been established by the evidence led at the Inquiry.
Section 6(1)(a) – where and when the death and any accident resulting in the death took place
[75] Parties were agreed that Sheila Mary Hyslop (date of birth 14 January 1964) of 15 Loch Road, Dumfries, died at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, at 1043 hours on 14 March 2014.
Section 6(1)(b) – the cause or causes of such death and any accident resulting in the death
[76] Parties were agreed that the immediate cause of Ms Hyslop’s death was traumatic brain injury sustained when she came off her bicycle in the evening of 10 March 2014. I found on the basis of the evidence led that this probably occurred at about 1900 hours on that date.
[77] The more difficult question, on which parties were not in agreement, is what caused Ms Hyslop to fall from her bicycle in the first place. The Crown confined itself, in submissions, to the position that the accident that caused the death of Ms Hyslop occurred at around 1900 hours on 10 March 2014 “when Ms Hyslop came off the bicycle that she was riding”. That does not of course address the underlying cause for Ms Hyslop coming off her bicycle. On behalf of the family Mrs Raymond submitted that the pothole outside 61 Albert Road “may have been a contributory factor and could have contributed to the accident which resulted in the death of Ms Hyslop”. She referred in particular to the evidence of PC Grassom and PC Kerr in support of the proposition that Ms Hyslop could have hit the pothole or swerved to avoid it before she fell. Mrs Macintyre, for Dumfries and Galloway Council, submitted that the cause of the accident was not clear cut. There were a number of potential contributory factors from which she invited me to exclude the pothole outside 61 Albert Drive. Mr Morrison did not invite any specific finding in relation to the cause of the accident, but referred me to the police evidence on the roadworthiness of the bicycle and the weight and effect on handling of the telephone directories.
[78] In addressing these submissions I have found that immediately prior to the accident:
1. Ms Hyslop was descending the hill on Albert Road quite fast;
2. The brakes on her bicycle were in poor working order;
3. Ms Hyslop was carrying about 80 BT telephone directories;
4. The directories were being transported in Ms Hyslop’s rucksack, two panniers and a box, and
5. Ms Hyslop was not wearing a helmet.
[79] I am unable to reach any firm conclusion as to the whether the box was situated at the front or at the back of the bicycle. I do not, however, consider that this greatly matters. The evidence of PC Kerr, which I accepted, seemed to me to be clear and to the effect that, wherever the box was situated, it would have had an adverse effect on the ability of the cyclist to maintain control of the bicycle. PC Kerr would not himself ride the bicycle in those conditions.
[80] I agree with the submissions of both Ms Arias and Mrs Macintyre that there is no evidence that the pothole played any part in the accident. Mrs McColl did not see Ms Hyslop hitting a pothole. Nor did she speak to seeing any kind of avoiding action immediately before Ms Hyslop came off her bicycle such as would support the theory that Ms Hyslop swerved at the last minute to avoid the pothole. On the contrary, Mrs McColl’s evidence was that she saw Ms Hyslop descending the hill and surmounting the speed bump before coming down with a clatter. Moreover, both eyewitnesses placed Ms Hyslop nearer to the centre of the road on a course that, all things being equal, would have passed clear of the pothole. I also found particularly persuasive PC Kerr’s evidence about the absence of any damage to the bicycle indicative of a collision with a pothole. Although not measured precisely, it is evident from the descriptions of both the police investigators and Mr and Mrs McGill that the pothole was of significant size. It had, after all, precipitated a complaint to the local authority.
[81] In all of these circumstances the acknowledgement by PCs Grassom and Kerr that the pothole could, for the reasons outlined in Mrs Raymond’s submissions, have been a contributory factor carries little weight, as does the statement by Mrs McGill that, if she had been riding her bicycle, the pothole would probably have been in her line of travel.
[82] Aside the involvement of the pothole, it is my conclusion on the evidence presented that the accident was probably caused because Ms Hyslop reached the bottom of the hill on Albert Road at a speed which, in the event, proved to be too great for her to be able to maintain control of the bicycle with its attendant load after it surmounted the speed bump. In reaching that conclusion I have had regard to Mrs McColl’s description of how Ms Hyslop appeared to go over the speed bump “quite fast” and then go down with a clatter. In this respect it is, in my opinion, significant that Mrs McColl did not speak to the bicycle slowing down before crossing the speed bump. The clear impression I gained from her evidence, which I accepted as both credible and reliable, was that the bicycle was coming down the hill quite fast and continued at the same rate over the speed bump. I found some independent support for the view that the bicycle was travelling quite fast in the adminicle of evidence that the bicycle was found, on inspection, to be in a high gear. I have taken into account Mrs Bonn’s evidence that Ms Hyslop must have been round about the position of the speed bump when she was seen to go up in the air. I have also had regard to the evidence, which I accepted, of PCs Grassom and (particularly) Kerr about the probable effect on bicycle handling of such a load of directories, and the evidence of PC Fingland about how a jolt from the speed bump might lead to loss of control of the bicycle. In answer to a point made by Mrs Raymond about the directories not having been weighed as part of any investigation, it is significant that PC Fingland experienced actual difficulty while attempting to ride the bicycle at the locus on the night of the accident.
Section 6(1)(c) – The reasonable precautions, if any, whereby the death and the accident resulting in the death might have been avoided
[83] Both the Crown and Mrs Macintyre invited me to consider finding that it would have been a reasonable precaution for Ms Hyslop to have used a car, as instructed by Thomson, rather than a bicycle, to deliver telephone directories. I am not prepared to do so. It seems to me that Mrs Raymond was well founded in her submission that there was nothing in the contractual documentation produced by Thomson to preclude the use of a bicycle as part of the delivery process provided that the directories were collected by car from the distribution point. That, after all, was Mr Fishwick’s evidence. Accordingly, the premise upon which the desiderated precaution depends has not, in my view, been made out in the evidence. I also note that Mr Morrison, for Thomson, was not enthusiastic about associating himself with such a finding as the Crown proposed, recognising (as I understood him) that Thomson’s arrangements with their distributors did not preclude the “reasonable” use of a bicycle within the distribution process.
[84] I do, however, find that a reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to have avoided riding a bicycle which was overloaded with telephone directories to the extent that it affected her ability to ride in ordinary road conditions. In doing so I regard the following factors as being of significance: (i) Ms Hyslop was an experienced cyclist; (ii) Ms Hyslop was employing her preferred means of transport; (iii) the evidence disclosed nothing to indicate that weather or lighting conditions played any part in the accident; (iv) there was no other traffic involvement; (v) the pothole was probably not a factor in the accident, and (vi) on the evidence of PCs Grassom, Kerr and Fingland the load on the bicycle was significant and, with involvement of the box in particular, adversely affected the rider’s ability to cycle safely and maintain balance. I conclude that the bicycle was overloaded to the point where Ms Hyslop’s ability to ride it safely over the speed bump in Albert Drive was undermined. If the load had been reduced to the point where it did not have a material impact on the balance and manoeuvrability of the bicycle there is at least a lively possibility that the accident would have been avoided.
[85] The Crown and Mrs Macintyre both invited me to make a finding under section 6(1)(c) about the speed of the bicycle. On the basis that Ms Hyslop was riding the bicycle under the load conditions and with the worn brakes described in the evidence, and with the wisdom of the permitted hindsight I am entitled to apply, I find that it would have been a reasonable precaution for Ms Hyslop to have reduced speed as she descended the hill leading into the speed bump on Albert Road. I of course recognise Mrs Raymond’s point that the actual speed of the bicycle is not known. However, I have already found that the bicycle must have been travelling at a speed which resulted in Ms Hyslop losing control at the speed bump. It follows that if she had been travelling more slowly on arrival at the speed bump, there is a lively possibility that the accident would have been avoided.
[86] By the same process of reasoning I find that a reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to use a bicycle with roadworthy brakes. Mrs Raymond submitted that the evidence of Donald Hyslop, in respect of his views in relation to the maintenance of the bicycle, should be considered credible and reliable. The problem with this submission is that the views he expressed are at odds with the results of the physical examination carried out by PCs Kerr and Fingland. Both were of the view that the brakes were in very poor condition and would not have been effective in slowing the bicycle as it headed downhill under the conditions in which it was being used.
[87] I also find that a reasonable precaution whereby the accident resulting in her death might have been avoided would have been for Ms Hyslop to have worn a helmet. Mr Stancovic, as I recorded his evidence, was able to identify the area of injury as having been the right temple area. He agreed with Mr Morrison that had Ms Hyslop been wearing a helmet then that area of the head would have been protected. Mr Stancovic had also encountered cases of significant trauma in which a helmet had protected the patient. PC Kerr’s evidence was that, in his experience, those who did not wear helmets generally came off with worse injuries than those who did wear them. In these circumstances there is a lively possibility that, had she worn a helmet, Ms Hyslop’s death might have been avoided.
[88] Mrs Macintyre invited me to consider making a determination under section 6(1)(c) relative to Ms Hyslop’s choice of clothing (and, in particular, a long denim skirt and sandals). It was not pressed with any enthusiasm and I confine myself to holding that there was insufficient evidence before the Inquiry to enable me to consider making such a determination.
[89] Finally, Mrs Raymond invited me to find that “if the repair of the road had been maintained to a standard whereby the pothole was not present the accident might have been avoided”. It seems to me that there are difficulties in the way of such a finding. In the first place, I am not persuaded on the evidence that the pothole did have any bearing on the accident (in the sense of being either struck or avoided) In the second place, the court must not only be satisfied that there exists a precaution which might have prevented the accident. The precaution itself must be a reasonable one. Mrs Raymond’s submission is to the effect that the road should have been maintained to a standard which precluded the pothole from ever being present. I have, however, heard no evidence that such a high level of maintenance can and should be regarded as reasonable. There were witnesses on the list of witnesses for Dumfries and Galloway Council who may have spoken to such matters but their evidence is not before me. I am not, therefore, prepared to make a determination in the terms proposed.
Section 6(1)(d) - the defects, if any, in any system of working which caused or contributed to the death or any accident resulting in the death
[90] Mrs Raymond submitted under reference to section 6(1)(d) that it should have been made clear in Thomson’s contractual paperwork that a car should have been used throughout the distribution and delivery process. No other party proposed any findings under section 6(1)(d).
[91] I am not prepared to make such finding. The evidence as to whether Thomson’s contractual paperwork was or was not intended to preclude the use of a bicycle at any stage in the distribution process was not entirely clear. The Crown led Mr Fishwick from Thomson. It was my impression that it did so with a view to supporting a proposed finding to the effect that the deceased should not have been using a bicycle at all. However, as Mrs Raymond established in her cross-examination of Mr Fishwick, the use of a bicycle would not necessarily have been in conflict with the terms and conditions under which she agreed to deliver the directories. Mr Morrison did not suggest that the effect of the contractual documents was to preclude Ms Hyslop from using a bicycle as long as she acted reasonably in doing so. Both of those positions seem to me to be reasonably based. No one suggested to Mr Fishwick that there should have been a clear and specific prohibition on the use of a bicycle at any stage of the distribution process, far less the exact terms of any such prohibition.
[92] Besides, the warning desiderated by Mrs Raymond itself leaves questions unanswered. Would it preclude the use of other means of transport, including a bicycle? If not, at what point would it be deemed safe to use a bicycle, or even to convey the directories on foot? These are matters of judgment about which, as Mr Morrison pointed out, it would be very difficult to be prescriptive.
[93] More fundamentally, however, a finding under section 6(1)(d) requires the Court to be satisfied that the alleged defect (ie. the failure to make clear that a car should have been used throughout the distribution and delivery process) did in fact cause or contribute to the accident resulting in the death. The court would, therefore, need to be satisfied that had a warning of the kind proposed been included in the contractual paperwork the accident would not have occurred. There is simply no evidence upon which I could make such a finding. I do not know how Ms Hyslop would have responded to any particular contractual stipulation about the use of a bicycle, even if one were capable of being drafted with sufficient clarity as to be comprehensible. In these circumstances I am unable to make the determination proposed.
[94] I have not identified any other defects in any system of working which otherwise caused or contributed to Ms Hyslop’s accident.
Section 6(1)(e) – any other facts which are relevant to the circumstances of the death
[95] I have no further determination to make under section 6(1)(e).
[96] I conclude by offering again my condolences to the family of Sheila Hyslop for their tragic loss.",200,2014983109414
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On 22 December 2014 a bin lorry collided with pedestrians in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, killing six and injuring fifteen others.[1][2][3][4][5] The driver of the council-owned vehicle, Harry Clarke, said he had passed out at the wheel. A similar blackout had happened to him in the driving seat of a bus, although he had not disclosed the incident on his heavy goods vehicle licence renewal application, despite such self-reporting being mandatory. Clarke was officially told he would not face further prosecution, effectively giving him immunity over the deaths and causing protests from victims' families at the way the case had been handled. In October 2015 it was reported that Clarke had been arrested on suspicion of driving without a licence in September 2015.[6][7]
The incident was the third Christmas time tragedy to affect the city in four years. It followed from a similar accident in 2010 and a 2013 helicopter crash. All three incidents involved man-made machinery.
Incident [ edit ]
The accident occurred in Queen Street at around 14:30 GMT.[2] The 26-tonne vehicle was being driven by 58-year-old Harry Clarke, with two crew members seated in the rear compartment, separated from the front by a railing. While travelling north, Clarke blacked out just after the traffic lights at the Gallery of Modern Art. After mounting the pavement the lorry travelled for 19 seconds, striking pedestrians, initially accelerating to 25mph before dropping to 19mph and 10mph as it struck walls and other street furniture. It came to rest part-way into an alley between the entrance to Glasgow Queen Street railway station and a hotel.[6][8] The pedestrian collisions resulted in six deaths and a further 15 injuries. The six dead were a family of three from Dumbarton — an 18-year-old woman and her grandparents — and a 29-year-old woman from Glasgow, a 51-year-old woman from Glasgow and a 52-year-old woman originally from Edinburgh.[1]
Rail services at the station continued and were accessed through alternative entrances in Dundas and North Hanover Streets.[9]
Investigation [ edit ]
At a meeting between representatives of Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), the Health and Safety Executive and others the day after the accident, it was concluded that the incident was to be treated as a road traffic accident and thus should be investigated by the police as the proper regulator (as opposed to the HSE for any offences under Health and Safety law).[10]
Having been admitted to the Western Infirmary after the crash, Clarke was discharged on 7 January 2015.[11] He was eventually diagnosed as having suffered neurocardiogenic syncope, a fainting episode caused by drop in blood pressure.[6] He waived the anonymity he was given immediately after the incident and released a statement in a newspaper on 5 February to the effect that he had been unconscious and had no memory of the crash.[11]
After the police investigation, which did not involve Clarke giving a police statement,[12] on 25 February 2015 the Crown Office concluded that no criminal charges would be brought against either Clarke or the council. It had been determined that as he was unconscious Clarke did not ""have the necessary criminal state of mind required for a criminal prosecution"" and also that no breaches of Health and Safety law had occurred. It was, however, decided that a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) would be held to determine the cause of the crash and establish what lessons could be learned.[13][14] The inquiry would examine three main aspects — Clarke's health and training, the safety of the vehicle and the safety of the route.[15]
On 25 June 2015 the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) withdrew Clarke's car-driving licence for medical reasons and banned him from driving Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) for ten years.[16]
The inquiry began at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 22 July 2015 before Sheriff John Beckett QC. Evidence to the inquiry found there were no mechanical faults with the vehicle and that the other two crew members would have been unable to apply the handbrake because they were wearing their seatbelts. No other safety devices were fitted to the vehicle that would have allowed a crew member not in the driver's seat to stop the vehicle.[17]
The inquiry also revealed that Clarke's medical history contained episodes of dizziness and fainting dating from the 1970s and that he had previously suffered a blackout while at the wheel of a First Glasgow bus, which was in service but stationary at a bus stop.[13] It was stated that Clarke had been passed fit to return to work as a bus driver owing to failures by both the bus company's doctor and Clarke's own General Practitioner (GP) to spot that Clarke had changed his account of events, telling his GP that the episode had occurred in the canteen, which the GP then attributed to the hot conditions and deemed to be unlikely to be repeated.[18]
The inquiry further found that Clarke had subsequently lied about this medical history, both when he applied for a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence from the DVLA in Swansea and in his job application to Glasgow City Council.[19] As a result, Clarke was suspended by the council on 6 August 2015.[20][21] In giving evidence the DVLA admitted its self-declaration system had a weakness, since it allowed applicants to be assessed by either an employer-appointed occupational-health doctor or their own GP, and occupational-health doctors would not usually have access to the applicant's medical records.[19]
In August 2015 the head of the inquiry reiterated that the February 2015 decision not to file criminal charges still stood, clarifying that ""this covered all aspects of Mr Clarke's driving and any false information he had given to doctors, the DVLA and Glasgow City Council about his medical history.""[22] This was followed by confirmation that a possible prosecution in the jurisdiction of England and Wales by the DVLA for the non-disclosure to them would not be pursued either.[19]
During the fifth week of the inquiry, with Clarke still to give evidence, the family of one of the dead applied for an adjournment of up to three months in order to pursue a private prosecution against Clarke for dangerous driving, on the basis that the evidence so far showed unfitness to drive owing to a medical condition. The move was opposed by the family of one of the other victims but supported by those of the remaining five. After further discussions with the other families they decided to drop the motion while still intending to pursue the private prosecution. A subsequent motion by Clarke's lawyer to have the inquiry halted was dismissed as being against the public interest. Owing to the prospect of the private prosecution, when the inquiry resumed Clarke was warned by the Sheriff that he did not have to answer incriminating questions. On giving evidence Clarke declined to answer all questions save some that dealt with his recollections of the crash, leading to some of the families walking out of the inquiry.[6][23][24][25]
The inquiry was adjourned on 28 August, with the Sheriff anticipating reporting his findings by January 2016, although this could be delayed if it were deemed it would be prejudicial to the planned private prosecution.[6] Upon closure the Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland, reiterated the defence of the decision not to prosecute Clarke for the reasons previously given, explaining that the decision had been based on the fact the Crown would have had to prove Clarke would have known he was unfit to drive, something they doubted could be done based on a number of factors — his four-year history of episode-free driving after the 2010 incident, the fact that First Glasgow's occupational-health doctor had cleared him to drive after the 2010 incident and told him he need not notify the DVLA and the fact that First had given the council an acceptable reference. Citing DVLA procedures, he also pointed out that even if the DVLA had been notified of the 2010 incident ""the worst that could have happened"" was a maximum 12-month suspension and a return of his licence if there were no further concerns, and that the DVLA had returned Clarke's licence even after the 2014 crash. Based on this lack of evidence, he cast doubt on the prospect of a court granting authority for a private prosecution.[26] The inquiry determined that no reference from First to the council could be found despite a detailed search.[6]
On 4 October 2015 Clarke was arrested for allegedly driving a car on 20 September, in contravention of the withdrawal on 25 June 2015 of his car licence for a year.[16] He resigned from his post on 30 October, shortly before he was due to attend a disciplinary hearing to consider reports that he had failed to disclose issues in relation to his health.[27]
On 9 December 2016, the bereaved families were told that private prosecution for Clarke has been ruled out.[28]
Reactions [ edit ]
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave a statement following the accident saying that her ""thoughts are with everyone involved in this tragic incident, and especially with the friends and families of the six people who lost their lives in what is another sad day for Glasgow and Scotland"".[29]
The Scottish Labour leader, Jim Murphy, the Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, the Opposition leader, Ed Miliband, Queen Elizabeth II[30] and leading Scottish religious figures all publicly expressed their condolences. Many compared it to the helicopter crash in the city the previous December.[31][32]
Bereaved families [ edit ]
In a BBC television documentary broadcast, relatives of the victims and survivors of the incident maintained that they had been told by a Crown Office official in one to one meetings that Clarke's prior blackout happened in a canteen, instead the driving seat of a bus, and that his obesity and lack of intelligence were major factors in not charging him.[33][34]
Memorials [ edit ]
On the day following the crash all flags on Scottish Government buildings were flown at half-mast; the Christmas lights on George Square were switched off and the attractions closed as a mark of respect.[5] A special service was held in St George's–Tron Church the same day. Further special services were held at Glasgow's St Andrew's Cathedral and Glasgow Cathedral on 24 December.[5]
An appeal fund for the victims was set up with initial contributions from the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and the office of the Lord Provost of Glasgow.[35]
Previous similar incident [ edit ]
In the aftermath of the incident, media attention drew parallels with a similar previous fatalities to pedestrians in Glasgow city centre, in which two girls were killed on a 2010 Christmas shopping trip by a Range Rover that hit them on the pavement in North Hanover Street. The mothers said they were still waiting for the Crown Office to do their job.[31][32] Charges against the driver of the Range Rover, a 53-year-old man, were dropped.[36][37] He testified at an official inquiry that prior to the incident in which the girls were killed he had suffered blackouts, and the deaths were as a result of him suffering a loss of consciousness owing to an undiagnosed medical condition, which he had failed to disclose when submitting his driving licence application. The case received a great deal of newspaper and television publicity when the inquiry ended in November 2014 and the bereaved families called for him to face charges.[38][39][40]",200,201497AB03512
106,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7294488.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Gloucestershire | Multiple road death inquest opens,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.35473+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.822915+00,1,"The cars crashed head-on as the Peugeot tried to overtake another car
The seven died after two cars crashed head-on as the Peugeot tried to overtake another car at the weekend.
Two children aged 10 and nine, the only survivors of the crash, remain in hospital where their condition is said to be improving.
All the cases will be heard at the same time, the coroner's office said.
'Good progress'
Mother of the two children, Tina Stone, 38, said: ""They are making good progress and 10-year-old Adam particularly is doing really well and is even able to have a bit of a conversation.
""Sophie managed to eat something for the first time today and to drink some tea and she got out of bed to play the Playstation for a bit.
""Adam also managed to have a drink through a straw and to eat some ice-cream.
""They're probably going to be in hospital for at least a few months but I'm hoping they'll be moved to Gloucester before long.
""I'd like to thank everyone for all their support, I can't believe how the community has pulled together, it's overwhelming what people are doing. Even little things like people offering to come in and feed the cat are such a help.""
Ms Stone lost her sister and both her parents in the crash.
The hearings into the deaths of two drivers and five of their passengers at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court were adjourned to a date to be fixed.",200,2008530194125
107,http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/dead-cyclist-named-as-george-fairley-1-3310233,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.364809+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.824896+00,1,"",500,2014950000892
108,http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/st-andrews-cyclist-tragedy-police-trying-to-find-pedestrian-involved-in-accident-1.411602,Home - The Courier,"The home of news and sport in Dundee, Fife, Perthshire and Angus","",,The Courier,2017-09-23 21:55:52.371254+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.826804+00,1,"Tick here if want to receive the Courier newsletter plus selected offers and promotions from Aberdeen Journals Ltd.
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110,http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Minor-lapse-judgment-led-death-cyclist/story-22355556-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.387886+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.828784+00,1,"",410,2011350420611
111,http://news.stv.tv/tayside/271979-dundee-cyclist-grant-gourlay-died-in-crash-with-van-on-rural-road/,Cyclist who died in crash with van was well known music teacher,"Grant Gourlay, 48, a prominent music teacher from Dundee, died at the scene of the accident on the A926 road.",https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/285779-grant-gourlay-was-a-prominent-music-teacher-in-dundee-he-was-killed-while-on-his-pedal-bike-after-a.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.396177+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.830587+00,1,"Grant Gourlay, 48, a prominent music teacher from Dundee, died at the scene of the accident on the A926 road.
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A cyclist who died in a crash with a van on a rural road has been named by police.
Grant Gourlay, 48, died at the scene of the incident on the A926 road between Maryton and Kirriemuir, Angus, around 10am on Wednesday.
Mr Gourlay, from Dundee, was a prominent music teacher in the area.
Emergency services were called to the incident and the road was closed while officers investigated the scene.
Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the collision to contact them on the non-emergency 101 number.
As with all sudden deaths, a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.
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Crash: Scene of collision on the A926 near Maryton.",200,2014930000184
112,http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/six-killed-in-horror-fireball-smash-on-a614-at-bilsthorpe-1-712094,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.405473+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.832418+00,1,"",500,20093104B0228
113,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1993671/Tower-Bridge-bus-crash-one-person-killed-many-injured.html,Tower Bridge bus crash: one person killed,One person has been killed and 18 injured in a bus crash near Tower Bridge in central London.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00672/bus-crash-298_672414d.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:52.415842+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.834377+00,1,"The accident, involving a route 188 bus, happened at the junction of Tower Bridge Road and Tanner Street at 9.23am.
Police have declared the crash a major incident, putting hospitals in the area on high alert to receive the injured.
The woman - thought to be a pedestrian - was killed when the double decker bus, travelling from North Greenwich station in south east London to Russell Square, crashed into a tree.
London Ambulance Service said 18 people were treated at the scene - including four with serious injuries who were taken to hospital.
Another five people with minor injuries were also taken to hospital.
Witness Emlyn Exon, of Anderson Travel coach hire in Tower Bridge Road, said the top deck of the bus had ""pretty much caved in"" at the front.
""I was not in the office at the time, I was down the road and I saw the aftermath. There were just shedloads of police and the fire brigade and a couple of ambulances,"" she said.
Steve Dunne, 44, of Greenwich, south east London, said: “It looked like July 7 all over again.
""There were police and paramedics there and there were injured people lying down all over the place being treated.
""It looked like a serious accident. I could see the bus driver being treated.
""There was a large section of the tree on the ground.
""It was quite shocking.”
The 188 is operated by the Travel London company, which runs more than 30 bus services in the capital.
A spokeswoman for transport company National Express, Travel London's parent company, said: ""We have people on the scene who are working with the police to try to establish why this accident happened.""
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ""We are currently trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
""A woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a further nine people have been injured and have been taken to central London hospitals.""
""Officers are speaking to the driver of the bus.""
Tower Bridge has been closed, and bus routes 1, 42 and 188 have been diverted.",200,200801MD72782
114,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1994242/Tower-Bridge-bus-crash-one-killed-18-injured.html,"Tower Bridge bus crash: one killed, 18 injured",A woman has been killed and 18 people injured after a double decker bus crashed into a tree near Tower Bridge in central London.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00672/bus-crash-298_672414d.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:52.42103+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.836529+00,1,"The accident, involving a route 188 bus, happened at the junction of Tower Bridge Road and Tanner Street at 9.23am.
The woman - thought to be a pedestrian - was killed when the bus, travelling from North Greenwich station in south east London to Russell Square, hit a tree.
Eyewitnesses said a large branch smashed into the front right-hand corner of the bus, denting the roof and shattering the glass in the top and bottom bus windows.
Tom Riley, an eyewitness from North London, said the driver collapsed shortly after the crash.
He said: ""I was coming out of the van and heard a crack.
""The bus driver stopped and we tried to get on the bus and kick the door in. Then the bus driver collapsed. There was about 20 people in total on the bus and quite a few were old people. At first we thought it was a bomb.
""It was as if the tree was just falling and was slowing the bus down. The driver was trying to stop the bus. I do not think the bus driver hit it (the tree).""
He said that people rushed to help, unaware if anyone was injured.
It was only after getting close to the bus that they noticed someone was under the tree, Mr Riley said.
Police declared the crash a major incident, putting hospitals in the area on high alert to receive the injured.
London Ambulance Service said 18 people were treated at the scene - including four with serious injuries who were taken to hospital.
Another five people with minor injuries were also taken to hospital.
Witness Emlyn Exon, of Anderson Travel coach hire in Tower Bridge Road, said the top deck of the bus had ""pretty much caved in"" at the front.
""I was not in the office at the time, I was down the road and I saw the aftermath. There were just shedloads of police and the fire brigade and a couple of ambulances,"" she said.
Steve Dunne, 44, of Greenwich, south east London, said: “It looked like July 7 all over again.
""There were police and paramedics there and there were injured people lying down all over the place being treated.
""It looked like a serious accident. I could see the bus driver being treated.
""There was a large section of the tree on the ground.
""It was quite shocking.”
The 188 is operated by the Travel London company, which runs more than 30 bus services in the capital.
A spokeswoman for transport company National Express, Travel London's parent company, said: ""We have people on the scene who are working with the police to try to establish why this accident happened.""
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ""We are currently trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
""A woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a further nine people have been injured and have been taken to central London hospitals.""
""Officers are speaking to the driver of the bus.""
Tower Bridge has been closed, and bus routes 1, 42 and 188 have been diverted.",200,200801MD72782
115,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7410203.stm,BBC NEWS | England | London | One dead as bus crashes into tree,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.428361+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.838485+00,1,"One dead as bus crashes into tree
The bus had been heading out of central London A pedestrian was killed in central London when branches torn from a tree by a passing bus landed on top of her. Eighteen other people were injured, four of them seriously, when the accident happened in Tower Bridge Road at about 0945 BST on Tuesday. The number 188 bus, which runs between Russell Square and North Greenwich, hit the tree near the junction with Tanner Street in Bermondsey. Police said officers were speaking to the driver of the bus. A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said its crews treated 18 people. Nine people were taken to hospital, four of whom had suffered serious head and neck injuries. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ""One woman was pronounced dead at the scene. ""She is believed to have been hit by falling branches."" Transport for London (TfL) said it had launched a full investigation into the crash. A spokesman said: ""Trees along this section of Tower Bridge Road are owned and maintained by TfL and are included in our rigorous tree maintenance programme."" The branch is believed to have hit the right-hand corner of the bus, denting the roof and shattering glass in the front windows of the top and bottom deck. One eyewitness said the collision was caused by a large tree branch which smashed into the double-decker. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement Builder Tom Riley, 32, said: ""I was coming out of the van and heard a crack. ""It was as if the tree was just falling and was slowing the bus down. The driver was trying to stop the bus. I do not think the bus driver hit [the tree]."" He said that people rushed to help, unaware if anyone was injured. It was only after getting close to the bus that they noticed someone under the tree, who had suffered head injuries, Mr Riley said. People were running out of the bus panicking
Eye witness Charlie Fayinka Charlie Fayinka, 28, who works nearby, said he saw the bus driver fainting shortly after the crash. ""I was outside about a minute after it happened,"" he said. ""People were running out of the bus panicking and I saw a man with an injury to his leg. ""There was also an incident where the bus driver fainted. I think it was due to shock."" Tower Bridge Road and several other roads were closed, and buses diverted, for most of the day while forensic experts examined the area. The 188 is operated by the Travel London company which operates more than 30 bus routes in the London area. A spokeswoman for National Express, Travel London's parent company, said: ""We have people on the scene who are working with the police to try to establish why this accident happened.""
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116,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1020663/Woman-estate-agent-23-killed-falling-branch-bus-crashes-tree-near-Tower-Bridge.html,"Woman estate agent, 23, killed by falling branch as bus crashes into tree near Tower Bridge","An estate agent was killed today when she was hit by a tree which is believed to have been torn up by a passing bus near Tower Bridge.
The freak accident is thought to have happened when overhanging branches of a plane tree smashed into the top deck","",,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.435351+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.840418+00,1,"Woman estate agent, 23, killed by falling branch as bus crashes into tree near Tower Bridge
Witnesses said Ms Diamond, 23, was pinned to the road by the tree
A young woman was killed yesterday when a massive tree fell on to a bus in a freak accident.
Emily Diamond, 23, was walking just behind the bus as the tree smashed into the front windows of the bus.
She was crushed by falling branches and died on the roadside near Tower Bridge, in Central London.
Just moments before, Miss Diamond had left the office where she worked as an estate agent, to inspect nearby flats let by her company.
Witnesses described how the plane tree fell on to the Number 188 bus as it made its way towards North Greenwich, causing it to swerve wildly.
The tree was then wrenched from the ground and collapsed on Miss Diamond.
The first rescuers on the scene did not realise Miss Diamond had been hit and concentrated on treating 18 injured passengers.
It was a few minutes before emergency workers realised Miss Diamond had been crushed.
She could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, said to be in his 40s, collapsed in shock after leaving the bus and passed out briefly.
Tributes: Colleagues from Emily Diamond's work place give police officers flowers to place at the scene of the fatal accident
Builder Tom Riley, 32, who was working nearby, said: 'There was a beautiful-looking girl lying by the trunk of the tree. We did not even realise she was there at first as everyone was concentrating on getting people off the bus.
'She had blood coming out of the back of her head. I knew she was dead straight away. She was lying motionless on her back by the tree.'
Salah Arif, 32, a part-time librarian who was driving towards the bus at the time, said: 'Suddenly I saw the bus swerving all over the road and the bus driver was trying to stop it.
'After it came to a halt everyone on the bus was panicking and angry passengers were coming to the front. I asked the bus driver where the first aid kit was but he was too shocked to tell me.'
Accident: The bus is towed away from the scene near Tower Bridge in London
A number of witnesses said they heard a loud bang and saw passengers run from the bus, fearing it was a bomb attack.
Adetola Bakare, 21, and his fiancée Kofoworola Williams, 29, who is 31 weeks pregnant, were sitting on the bottom deck. 'We were sitting on the back row and suddenly felt something smash into us,' said Miss Williams, of Stockwell, South London.
'Everyone jolted forward and there were screams of pain throughout the bus. I looked up and there was blood pouring from people's noses, mouths and some had cut legs.
'I was crying as my front hit the seat in front hard and I thought my baby was injured.'
Ms Diamond was killed and another 19 injured in the accident
Glass windows on the bus's top deck were totally smashed and there were shards of glass and metal scattered about. The worst injured passengers are believed to have been at the front upstairs.
Six ambulances and paramedic teams treated passengers. Of nine taken to hospital, four suffered serious spinal and head injuries.
Miss Diamond, a film and television studies graduate, lived with her family in Abbey Wood, South-East London, and worked at the Sunlight Projects letting company.
The glass on the bus's top deck was totally smashed
Her grandmother, Irene Farrington, who lives in Thamesmead, south London, said: 'The whole family is devastated. Emily was such a generous, bubbly girl who was also very caring.'
Nigel Clarke, a traffic sergeant with the Metropolitan Police, said that the stability of the tree was a 'strong line of inquiry'.
'A horticultural expert for Transport for London is investigating the health of the tree,' he said.
One suggestion was that the tree's roots might have been loosened by flooding in the area. Others said that recent roadworks may have 'shaken' the road.
The tree branch ripped through the bus, tearing the metal
Witnesses said that injured passengers were lying on the road",200,200801MD72782
120,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/driver-charged-careless-driving-after-causing-multiple-injuries-cyclist-roundabout-181013,Driver charged with careless driving after causing multiple injuries to cyclist on roundabout | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.46809+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.842533+00,1,"An Ilminster woman has been charged with careless driving after allegedly knocking man off his bicycle on a Yeovil roundabout, leaving him with multiple injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Selia Blanco Abilleria, 34, of The Cross, is charged with driving without due care and attention on the roundabout at the junction with Lysander Road and the A3088 on October 18 2013.
When the case was put before Somerset Magistrates at Yeovil the defendant was not present and no plea was entered.
The magistrates agreed to adjourn the case until Monday April 14 when progress is expected to be made.",200,2013520307217
121,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/NEWS/11085692.Inquest_opens_on_mobility_scooter_death/,Inquest opens on mobility scooter death,AN INQUEST into the death of an OAP who collided with a reversing car while driving his mobility scooter opened yesterday.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2637874/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:52.47948+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.844325+00,1,"AN INQUEST into the death of an OAP who collided with a reversing car while driving his mobility scooter opened yesterday.
Richard Woolford, a retired mechanic of Evans Lane, Kidlington, died on March 9 at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital.
The 73-year-old was involved in a collision with a white car reversing from its driveway in Oxford Road, Kidlington, on March 4.
It could not be determined if he died as a result of the collision or a medical episode, Oxfordshire corOner Darren Salter said.
Mr Salter said: “He was on his mobility scooter when it came into contact with a car reversing from its driveway.
“At this stage it is unknown if he had a medical episode or if he was hit by the car. He left the scene conscious and breathing and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital where he later died from suspected bleeding from the brain. It is unknown if the bleeding was prior to the collision.”
The inquest was adjourned to a date to be set.",200,201443P005034
122,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11083227.Scooter_death_inquest/?ref=rss,Scooter death inquest,An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:52.484461+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.8462+00,1,"An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.
Richard Woolford, of Evans Lane, Kidlington, died on March 9 at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The 73-year-old was driving a mobility scooter on March 4 when he was in collision with a white car.",200,201443P005034
123,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/11083227.Scooter_death_inquest/,Scooter death inquest,An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:52.492267+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.848017+00,1,"An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.
Richard Woolford, of Evans Lane, Kidlington, died on March 9 at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The 73-year-old was driving a mobility scooter on March 4 when he was in collision with a white car.",200,201443P005034
124,http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/11083227.Scooter_death_inquest/,Scooter death inquest,An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.,http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,thisisoxfordshire,2017-09-23 21:55:52.501417+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.849879+00,1,"An inquest is due to open in Oxford today into the death of a man killed last week.
Richard Woolford, of Evans Lane, Kidlington, died on March 9 at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The 73-year-old was driving a mobility scooter on March 4 when he was in collision with a white car.",200,201443P005034
125,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-03-10/pensioner-dies-following-collision/,Pensioner dies following collision ,Police are appealing for witness to a fatal road traffic collision in Kidlington last week.,http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.507913+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.851678+00,1,"",200,201443P005034
498,http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/4679927.Teenager_rebuilding_her_life_after_horror_crash/,Teenager rebuilding her life after horror crash,"A Maldon teenager is trying to rebuild her life, seven months after a horrific accident.",http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/resources/images/1067659/,,Gazette,2017-09-25 21:21:26.485988+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.271364+00,1,"A TEENAGER is trying to rebuild her life, seven months after a horrific accident.
Ellen Finn, 15, of Beacon Hill, Maldon, was one of nine teenagers injured when 17-year-old Ben Gemmell ploughed his car into 30 youngsters, in Thorpe Bay, on March 6.
Now, as Ellen continues her recovery, she says she just wants Gemmell “to go away”.
The crash killed 14-year-old Eleanor McGrath and has left Jack Horton, 16, in a coma.
While Ellen’s physical injuries are healing, the emotional wounds still remain.
Ellen and her mum, Liz, have spoken publicly for the first time about the night of the crash, her daughter’s recovery and what she thinks of the boy responsible.
Liz said: “We got a phone call from her dad, Dominic, who had been called by one of her friends, so we went to Southend+Hospital"">Southend Hospital.
“We were told there was a major incident and were put in a room with what felt like 100 other parents.
“I was told she was conscious and I could hear her screaming.”
Ellen’s pelvis was broken in four places, she needed a blood transfusion, and suffered damage to a cruciate knee ligament, which will require an operation, next year, after she sits her GCSEs.
She had been celebrating the completion of an exam, with friends from Southend High School for Girls, Thorpe Hall School and Southend High School for Boys, when they were hit by the car.
Ellen spent ten days in hospital and another six weeks recovering at home.
She said she is trying to get her life back to normal, by returning to Southend High School for Girls, but found it difficult while she was on crutches.
She added her friends still talk about the crash.
As for Gemmell, Ellen said: “I just want him to go away.”
Liz said she did not tell Ellen straight away that Eleanor had been killed.
She added: “Once it came out, we did not have any choice.”
Gemmell, of Wyatts Drive, Southend, has since admitted causing death by dangerous driving and eight counts of grievous bodily harm. He will be sentenced later this year.
Liz said: “It has been quite an emotional time for all the children involved, as they have lost a friend and another remains badly injured.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those families who were not as lucky as us.
“As for Ben Gemmell, he will have to live with what he has done. Whatever his sentence, he will never feel the pain and grief he has caused so many families.”",200,200942I065903
126,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11039183.Elderly_cyclist_dies_in_crash/,Elderly cyclist dies in crash,A woman who died in a crash in Abingdon yesterday morning has been named locally as 68-year-old Janet Haggerty.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2892416/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:52.519415+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.853441+00,1,"A woman who died in a crash in Abingdon yesterday morning has been named locally as 68-year-old Janet Haggerty.
She was injured in a collision between her bicycle and a silver Ford Escort in Preston Road and died later, at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital, from her injuries Mrs Haggerty is believed to be a mother-of-two and lived at Stonehill Walk, near where the incident happened.
Neighbours said she will be badly missed by everyone who knew her.",200,201443P251024
127,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/11647362.Mother____died_too_young____after_driver_hit_her_bike/,Mother ‘died too young’ after driver hit her bike,THE son of a woman killed by a driver who hit her bicycle after cutting a corner at a junction said she was “taken away from us too young”.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/3415324/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:52.52439+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.855359+00,1,"THE son of a woman killed by a driver who hit her bicycle after cutting a corner at a junction said she was “taken away from us too young”.
Yesterday the man who caused the death of 68-year-old Janet Hagerty by careless driving was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court.
Barry Godfrey, of Woodcote Way, Abingdon, admitted committing the crime on February 26 this year and has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Prosecutor Charles Ward-Jackson said the 34-year-old was turning right from Preston Road in Abingdon into Kensington Close when the collision happened at about 10am.
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He told Judge Ian Pringle that the recently retired Mrs Hagerty, who also lived in Abingdon, was cycling to a Tai Chi class.
Speaking after the hearing her 46-year-old son, Jason, said he was satisfied with the sentence, adding: “She was taken away from us too young.”
Mr Ward-Jackson said Godfrey cut the corner at the junction, partly because he was trying to make the turn before an approaching car arrived.
After the accident he told police the sun had been in his eyes and he did not see Mrs Hagerty until his Ford Escort hit her, the barrister said.
She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital but later died from a serious head injury.
The prosecutor said the defendant has a previous conviction for drink driving and possessing cocaine in March 2011.
Defence barrister Nicholas Syfret QC said his client fully accepted he was careless when he took the corner without checking it was clear.
He said: “Nobody has criticised Mr Godfrey’s speed, and it was clear he was indicating.
“The witnesses did not think there was anything wrong with his driving.”
Mr Syfret added that although he meant no criticism of Mrs Hagerty, she had been wearing dark clothing and had not been wearing a helmet.
Judge Ian Pringle told Godfrey, who broke down in tears as his sentence was passed, that he caused the “tragic” accident by turning without properly looking.
In a statement after the hearing Mrs Hagerty’s sons Jason and Justin said: “Our mum worked her whole life and devoted herself to us as children.
“It’s unfair that the retirement she had earned – and briefly enjoyed – ended so suddenly.
“As a family we are satisfied with the custodial sentence being suspended and believe some good may come from the community service order given. She’s greatly missed.”
Godfrey was made subject to a six-month sentence, suspended for two years, with 180 hours of unpaid work, supervision for six months and five days of restorative justice.",200,201443P251024
129,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2014-04-13/12-year-old-cyclist-killed-in-collision/,12 year old cyclist killed in collision,"Thames Valley Police appeals for information following a fatal collision in Oxfordshire, in which a 12-year-old boy died.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/376933/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.538983+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.857334+00,1,"Thames Valley Police appeals for information following a fatal collision in Oxfordshire, in which a 12-year-old boy died.",200,201443P072044
130,https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/337969/cyclist-seriously-injured-in-collision-with-car/,North Anderson Drive closed northbound after cyclist seriously injured in smash | Press and Journal,"A cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision involving a car on one of Aberdeen’s busiest roads. Police closed the northbound carriageway of North Anderson Drive, between Mastrick Road and Provost Fraser Drive, following the incident at 4pm – which is causing major traffic disruption in the city. Police vehicles, an ambulance, a rapid …",https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/09/Anderson-Drive-crash.jpg,,Press and Journal,2017-09-23 21:55:52.542907+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.859201+00,1,"A cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision involving a car on one of Aberdeen’s busiest roads.
Police closed the northbound carriageway of North Anderson Drive, between Mastrick Road and Provost Fraser Drive, following the incident at 4pm – which is causing major traffic disruption in the city.
Police vehicles, an ambulance, a rapid response unit and two fire engines attended the scene.
The seriously-injured cyclist was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance.
His bike and helmet were among the debris left strewn across the roadway.
The occupants of a silver BMW which was also involved in the collision escaped serious injury.
The car could be seen lying on its side beside a mangled lamppost with the passenger side of the windscreen smashed.
A section of wooden fence lay destroyed on the verge of the busy road.
A Stagecoach CityConnect bus, full of passengers, was waiting on the road just behind the BMW.
It was not clear if it was involved in the accident.
It is understood another bus was being sent to take the passengers on to Inverness.
The area has been cordoned off by police tape and traffic is being diverted down Ashgrove Road West.
Investigating officer Sergeant Ian Falconer said the investigation was in its “very early stages” and that the road would be closed for several hours.
Accident investigators will carry out a detailed inspection of the road surface in search of clues.
North Anderson Road resident James Sim, 38, drove along just moments after the crash occurred.
He said: “There were four paramedics and six firefighters helping to put the cyclist on a spinal board.
“Then they got him into the ambulance and drove away.
“We got a real shock. We had to cover my daughter’s face – she is only four.”",200,2014921401160
131,http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/Police-appeal-cyclist-79-dies-crash-Nutley/story-25777345-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.546442+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.861127+00,1,"",404,2014471407639
132,http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/Elderly-cyclist-killed-Nutley-collision-named/story-25778569-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.550861+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.862944+00,1,"",404,2014471407639
134,http://news.stv.tv/stirling-central/317443-lorry-driver-scott-hamilton-charged-with-causing-death-of-peter-willis/,Bin lorry driver charged with causing death of elderly wheelchair user,"Peter Willis died after being knocked down by the lorry on Sheriffmuir Road, Dunblane last December.",https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/68484-court-stretton-pleaded-not-guilty-to-the-charges-at-stirling-sheriff-court-on-monday.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.563867+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.864846+00,1,"Peter Willis died after being knocked down by the lorry on Sheriffmuir Road, Dunblane last December.
© STV
A council bin lorry driver has appeared in court charged with causing the death of an elderly man in a wheelchair.
Scott Hamilton, 43, is accused of causing the death of 80-year-old Peter Willis by driving a Stirling Council bin lorry carelessly on Sheriffmuir Road, Dunblane.
A single charge against him alleges he ""carried out a reversing manoeuvre without taking adequate steps to ensure it was safe to do so"".
As a result, the charge alleges, the Isuzu truck struck the motorised wheelchair, causing Mr Willis to sustain fatal injuries.
The incident is said to have occurred on December 3 last year near the entrance to Cauldhame House, Sheriffmuir.
Hamilton, from Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire appeared on petition at Stirling Sheriff Court on Thursday.
Hamilton made neither plea nor declaration and was released on bail.
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137,http://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/man-dies-inverness-recycling-lorry-collision/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.581768+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.866775+00,1,"",403,201491NN37402
139,https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/445213/undefined-headline-730/,Police trying to trace family of Inverness lorry accident victim | Press and Journal,Police are still trying to trace the family of a man who died under the wheels of a 15-tonne bin lorry in the Highland capital. The 50-year-old local man was killed in a horrific city-centre accident on Hogmanay as preparations for the evening’s festivities were about to begin. The incident – a chilling reminder of …,https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/12/Inverness-bin-lorry-fatality.jpg,,Press and Journal,2017-09-23 21:55:52.590195+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.868574+00,1,"Police are still trying to trace the family of a man who died under the wheels of a 15-tonne bin lorry in the Highland capital.
The 50-year-old local man was killed in a horrific city-centre accident on Hogmanay as preparations for the evening’s festivities were about to begin.
The incident – a chilling reminder of the Glasgow bin lorry tragedy that claimed the lives of six pedestrians just before Christmas – brought Inverness to a standstill and resulted in the cancellation of a children’s Hogmanay street party.
Shocked passersby and shop workers saw the man leave the pavement on Bridge Street at around 7.35am, and go under the rear wheels of the truck.
It is understood he died almost immediately. An ambulance was called to the scene but was not required.
The driver of the Northern Recycling Solutions vehicle stopped about 20ft from where the man was lying face down on the street, at the crossing between The Steeple and Bella Pasta and the Town House.
He ran to help but there was nothing he or others could do.
A shocked woman on holiday from the Glasgow area was among the first on the scene.
She said: “I can hardly believe that a refuse lorry was involved in something like this again.”
Another heavy vehicle, operated by Shred It, was close behind and its driver will be a vital witness.
Police yesterday appealed for anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.
A spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that the male involved in the road traffic collision on Bridge Street, Inverness, was a 50-year-old male from the Inverness area.
“Next-of-kin are still being informed and full details will be released in due course.”
Councillor Bet McAllister, Inverness Central, said it was “a shocking tragedy” and the thoughts of the community would be with the victim’s family.
“To have such a thing happen on the eve of a New Year casts a shadow over our city’s celebrations,” she said.
“I saw the scene subsequently after the unfortunate man’s body had been removed and it was chilling to think that the morning had begun with such a terrible fatality in the city-centre.
“There of course will be a full investigation of the circumstances of the accident. The closure of Bridge Street for such inquiries has caused considerable traffic congestion, but motorists will accept that it had to be done.”
Police cordoned off a wide area with tape and the man’s body remained on the street until 9.30am, covered by a plastic sheet, while the specialist road policing unit from Dingwall began an extensive investigation.
The Wee Hot Highland Fling, a warm-up event for the city’s big Hogmanay party, was quickly cancelled as a mark of respect.
Inverness city manager Mike Smith visited the scene and said: “My sympathy goes out to those involved in this tragic incident. It is very sad for everyone concerned especially at this time of year.”
Councillor Donnie Kerr said at the scene: “It is tragic that such a thing should happen on the end of the year. It was a horrifying accident.”
Anyone who can help the police investigation is urged to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.",200,201491NN37402
140,http://www.nottinghampost.com/die-A614-crash/story-12193978-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.5947+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.870668+00,1,"",410,20093104B0228
141,http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11690178.UPDATE__Cyclist_dies_after_being_hit_by_Renault_Megane_on_A22_in_Nutley/,UPDATE: Cyclist dies after being hit by Renault Megane on A22 in Nutley,"A cyclist has died after being hit on the A22 High Street in Nutley, near Uckfield.",http://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/3312286/,,The Argus,2017-09-23 21:55:52.599232+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.872556+00,1,"A cyclist has died after being hit on the A22 High Street in Nutley.
The road was closed both ways closed due to the accident between School Lane and Crowborough Road at about 10am today (Sunday).
The cyclist was hit by a Renault Megane outside the Nutley Service Station.
East Sussex Road Policing Unit announced at about 3.30pm: ""Sadly the cyclist involved in the collision in #nutley has now died. Please bear with us whilst the road remains closed for investigation.""
The road re-opened at about 3.45pm.
A spokeswoman from Sussex Police said: “Sadly the rider of the pedal cycle died at the scene. Police would like to thank people caught up in the tailbacks and disruption the road closure has caused for their patience and understanding.”
Witnesses to the collision are asked to call 101, or e-mail collission.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Op Dale.",200,2014471407639
143,http://www.courier.co.uk/Police-appeal-information-79-year-old-cyclist/story-25777369-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.607282+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.87437+00,1,"",404,2014471407639
144,http://www.courier.co.uk/Cyclist-died-Ashdown-Forest-crash-named-Michael/story-25778559-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.611549+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.876171+00,1,"",404,2014471407639
145,http://news.uckfieldfm.co.uk/2014/cyclist-fatally-injured-in-road-crash-on-a22-at-nutley/,News and Sport from your local radio station – 105 Uckfield FM,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.631189+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.878046+00,1,"News headlines
Thakeham construction workers take the chance to join members of Uckfield Bowls Club for a game after work. On Friday 22nd September, players...
Is crime in Uckfield on the increase?
Events in and around Uckfield this weekend
Sport headlines
Weekend Sports Preview
In the weekend’s local football, AFC Uckfield Town don’t play until Sunday afternoon, when they take on Canterbury City in the second qualifying...",200,2014471407639
147,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/7498644.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Oxfordshire | Club's tribute to crash cyclists,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.646354+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.881693+00,1,"Mr Maynard had been on a ride with the club
A cycling club has paid tribute to a member who was killed and another who was injured when they were struck by a van in Oxfordshire.
Anthony Maynard, 25, of Earley, Berkshire, died at the scene on the A4130 at Bix, near Henley-on-Thames.
His colleague from Reading Cycling Club, David Ivory, 38, of Winnersh, Berkshire, is still in hospital following the incident last Thursday.
The club secretary said Mr Maynard was held in the ""highest affection"".
The 38-year-old driver of the van was subsequently arrested and released on bail.
'Worst thing'
Mr Maynard and his father Dave were long-time members of the cycling club and were on the same ride together before the accident, but the group became fragmented.
Roy Booth, club secretary, said: ""This is the worst thing that has happened in the club since I joined in the 1980s.
""I will find it hard to come to terms with the knowledge that Anthony won't be turning up on Sunday mornings to ride his bike with the rest of us.
""Anthony was generous, handing on his old frames to younger riders.
""He was held in the highest affection by everyone who knew him in the club, to which he brought, with his father, real warmth.
""Thankfully David Ivory is recovering well.""
Any witnesses to the incident have been urged to contact police.
",200,200843P006078
148,http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=1540756,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.652236+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.883502+00,1,"",404,201243P160072
149,http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/travel/latest-travel-news/cyclist-dies-in-storey-s-bar-road-collision-1-6487936,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.661038+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.885253+00,1,"",500,2014350218614
150,http://www.heart.co.uk/cambridgeshire/news/local/cyclist-dies-in-peterborough-crash/,Cyclist Dies In Peterborough Crash,A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car in Peterborough.,"",,Heart Cambridgeshire,2017-09-23 21:55:52.665372+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.887027+00,1,"Cyclist Dies In Peterborough Crash
A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car in Peterborough.
The collision happened at just after 7am today (December 23) in Storeys Bar Road, near the power station.
Police say the man can't yet be named as formal identification has not taken place.
The driver of the car, a Renault Clio, was not injured. The road was closed and is currently being cleared.
Anyone who saw what happened should contact the collision investigation unit on 101.",200,2014350218614
151,http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/cyclist_killed_after_collision_with_car_in_peterborough_1_3896317,Cyclist killed after collision with car in Peterborough,A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car in Peterborough this morning.,http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181720.1438772910!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Wisbech Standard,2017-09-23 21:55:52.670999+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.88883+00,1,"Cyclist killed after collision with car in Peterborough
Archant
A cyclist has died after he was in collision with a car in Peterborough this morning.
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The collision happened at just after 7am in Storeys Bar Road, near the power station.
The driver of the car, a Renault Clio, was not injured. The road was closed and is being cleared.
Anyone who saw what happened should contact the collision investigation unit on 101.",200,2014350218614
152,http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cyclist-Cheltenham-James-Trickey-dies-collision/story-25777539-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.680423+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.890601+00,1,"",410,2014350218614
153,http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Mum-pays-tribute-Cheltenham-cyclist-James-Trickey/story-25778268-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.689667+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.892426+00,1,"",410,2014350218614
154,http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Mourners-pack-Gloucester-Cathedral-say-goodbye/story-25819028-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.697866+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.894213+00,1,"",410,2014350218614
155,http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/mum-says-no-one-can-replace-son-killed-in-road-accident-1-6496899,Mum says ‘no-one can replace’ son killed in road accident,The mum of a cathedral chorister killed as he was riding his bike in Peterborough has spoken of her devastation on losing her treasured son.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6496898.1420032460!/image/1273780471.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.706666+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.896047+00,1,"The mum of a cathedral chorister killed as he was riding his bike in Peterborough has spoken of her devastation on losing her treasured son.
James Trickey (22) died in the crash on Storey’s Bar Road at about 7am on 23 December.
His mother, Sue Trickey, is trying to come to terms with losing one of her four children.
She lives with husband Paul, 18-year-old daughter Jasmine and sons Isaac (13)and Simeon (11) at the family’s home in Cheltenham.
Mrs Trickey said: “No words can express our family grief at this time for our darling son who was just 22, killed in his prime.
“James was such a treasure and no one will ever replace him.”
She said singing, cycling, forecasting the weather and photography were her son’s main passions.
“He was an early composer, producing a CD of classical compositions when he was 13.
She added: “And he was an extremely able weather forecaster, creating web pages and being well renowned for his accurate weather forecasts.
“His choir singing has taken him round the world to places such as China, America, France and all over this country.”
James had told his mother that he planned to come back to Cheltenham, because he missed cycling on Cotswold hills, taking pictures with a camera he always had on him and to be closer to his family.
Mrs Trickey said: “He was a very bright boy, extremely able. In 2010, for example, he did a solo bike ride touring England and Scotland. He covered 1,784 miles and wrote a book about it, called A Teenager, A Bike and A Camera, that had lots of beautiful pictures in it.”
Though that bike ride was just for fun, one in 2012 saw him raise more than £1,000 for the Stroke Association after pedalling for nearly 2,000 miles to Southern Italy.
His funeral will be held in Gloucester Cathedral on 7 January, at 1.30pm and Mrs Trickey asked mourners to wear a touch of white or wear a white flower because she felt James would not have wanted everyone to be dressed all in black.
Among the hundreds of people expected to attend will be James’ boyfriend, Ross Biddle.
Mrs Trickey said there had been an “overwhelming” outpouring of love for her son and added: “It is suffering beyond words when you lose a beautiful child in this way. Do take care on the roads this winter and try to drive safely and watch out for cyclists.”
A spokesman for Peterborough Cathedral paid tribute last week, describing James as a talented chorister.",200,2014350218614
156,http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/man-charged-over-death-of-peterborough-cathedral-chorister-appears-in-court-1-7064707,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.713652+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.898158+00,1,"",500,2014350218614
157,http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Peterborough-man-charged-death-dangerous-driving/story-28184727-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.720344+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.899956+00,1,"",410,2014350218614
158,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11039154.Woman_cyclist__68__dies_in_Abingdon_road_accident/,"Woman cyclist, 68, dies in Abingdon road accident",A WOMAN was killed after her bike was in a collision with a car in Abingdon yesterday.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2892397/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:52.728914+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.901947+00,1,"A WOMAN was killed after her bike was in a collision with a car in Abingdon yesterday.
The 68-year-old was named locally as life-long Abingdon resident Janet Hagerty, of Stonehill Walk.
The accident happened between 9.30am and 10am on the junction of Preston Road and Kensington Close.
Neighbours said that Mrs Hagerty, a mother of two sons and a grandmother, may have been cycling to her tai-chi class.
Police and paramedics attended the scene, and an air ambulance landed in the field of nearby Thameside School, but the woman was driven to hospital by ambulance.
She died of her injuries at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital.
Christine Janson, who lives opposite the scene of the accident on Preston Road, said: “I just heard this bang. I looked out of the window and she was on the floor, the bike was all buckled, people were gathered around her.”
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said she had been a friend of Mrs Hagerty all her life and she would be greatly missed.
The woman said Mrs Hagerty went to Larkmead School in Abingdon and later worked at the Pavlova leatherworks and Medisense in Abingdon.
She said: “Janet was a lovely lady. She was always helpful, kind and caring. We are all going to miss her.”
She also said that she thought the junction of Preston Road and Kensington Close was notoriously dangerous.
There was also a collision involving a motorcyclist in his 30s and three other vehicles at about 5.15pm yesterday on the A4095 in Bicester between Skimmingdish Lane and Banbury Road. His condition was not known at the time of going to press.",200,201443P251024
159,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/cyclist-dies-abingdon-collision-260214,Cyclist dies in Abingdon collision | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.733063+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.903965+00,1,"A cyclist has died after a collision with a car in Oxfordshire. The collision was between a 68-year-old woman and a silver Ford Escort and occurred on Preston Road, Abingdon, shortly before 10:00 GMT.
She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with serious head injuries but later died. Her next of kin have been informed.
The 33-year-old man, from Abingdon, who was driving the car was not injured. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The cyclist has been named as mother-of-two Janet Hagerty.
Update 02/12/14
Barry Godfrey of Woodcote Way, Abingdon, admitted causing death by careless driving at Oxford Crown Court and was given a six-month suspended sentence. He was also ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid work, supervision for six months and five days of restorative justice.
Prosecutor Charles Ward-Jackson said the 34-year-old was turning right from Preston Road in Abingdon into Kensington Close when the collision happened at about 10am.
He told Judge Ian Pringle that the recently retired Mrs Hagerty, who also lived in Abingdon, was cycling to a Tai Chi class.
Mr Ward-Jackson said Godfrey cut the corner at the junction, partly because he was trying to make the turn before an approaching car arrived.
After the accident he told police the sun had been in his eyes and he did not see Mrs Hagerty until his Ford Escort hit her, the barrister said.
The prosecutor said the defendant has a previous conviction for drink driving and possessing cocaine in March 2011.
Defence barrister Nicholas Syfret QC said his client fully accepted he was careless when he took the corner without checking it was clear.
He said: “Nobody has criticised Mr Godfrey’s speed, and it was clear he was indicating.
“The witnesses did not think there was anything wrong with his driving.”
Mr Syfret added that although he meant no criticism of Mrs Hagerty, she had been wearing dark clothing and had not been wearing a helmet.
Judge Ian Pringle told Godfrey, who broke down in tears as his sentence was passed, that he caused the “tragic” accident by turning without properly looking.
In a statement after the hearing Mrs Hagerty’s sons Jason and Justin said: “As a family we are satisfied with the custodial sentence being suspended and believe some good may come from the community service order given. She’s greatly missed.”",200,201443P251024
162,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/12-year-old-cyclist-dies-road-collision-charney-road-southmoor-120414,"12-year-old cyclist dies in road collision on Charney Road, Southmoor | Road Justice","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.746347+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.906058+00,1,"A 12-year-old boy has died after he was in collision with a car while riding his bicycle along Charney Road, Southmoor, Oxfordshire.
The boy was cycling with friends towards the junction with the A420 westbound, at about 4.40pm on Saturday April 13th when he and a grey Honda CRV being driven towards Swindon collided, Thames Valley Police said.
Paramedics attended the scene and the boy was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he was later pronounced dead.
A police spokesman said: “This serious collision tragically took the life of the young cyclist.
“We urgently require anyone with information that may help us with our investigation to come forward and speak to us as soon as possible.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the vehicle in the area at this time should call Thames Valley Police on 101 and ask for Pc Sanders at Abingdon Roads Policing.
Southmoor parish council chairman, Brian Forster, said he understood the boy was a pupil at Matthew Arnold School, Cumnor, and was Polish.
Mr Forster said: “This is a notoriously dangerous stretch of road, and this is not the first person to have been killed there.”
There were 21 fatal collisions on the A420 between 2002 and 2012.
A Swindon man in his 30s died in a collision involving a car and two lorries on Sunday April 6th, between Buckland and Highworth, hundreds of yards from this fatal accident.
Vale of White Horse District, Oxfordshire County and Swindon Borough councils have agreed to look at potential safety changes.
Police and highways staff are conducting a traffic management review following Saturday’s crash.
UPDATE (15/04/14)
The boy has been named as Mateusz Kucinski, known as Matty.",200,201443P072044
163,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/cheshire-hit-and-run-cyclist-dies-hospital-180214,Cheshire hit-and-run cyclist dies in hospital | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.753385+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.907899+00,1,"A cyclist believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Cheshire is in a critical condition in hospital.
Police said the 47-year-old man from Great Sankey, Warrington was found with serious head injuries by a passing motorist on the A57 Warrington Road, Bold Heath, near Widnes at 06:40 GMT on February 18th.
Officers believe a vehicle collided with a white racing bike and failed to stop.
Police appealed for the driver of the vehicle involved to come forward.
Sgt Jason Higham, of Merseyside Police, also appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or have seen a vehicle with damage to the front passenger side that looks new to contact them.
UPDATE (20/02/14)
The cyclist, who has been named as 47-year-old Terry Brown, has died in hospital.
It is understood Mr Brown was a member of North Cheshire Clarion Cycling Club.
In a statement on its website, the club said: “It is with great sadness that we have to report that one of our members, Terry Brown, sadly passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side as a result of injuries received in a hit and run incident earlier in the day.
“Terry was a passionate and committed cyclist who regularly commuted to work in Liverpool from the Great Sankey area as well as participated in weekend club runs and was a well liked member of North Cheshire Clarion who will be missed.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his family at this sad time, rest in peace Terry.”
Officers say they have now arrested a 38-year-old man in Warrington on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
UPDATE (23/04/14)
The driver has been bailed until July 12.
UPDATE (08/05/15)
It has emerged that the driver who hit Terry Brown told police and his insurance company that he thought he had hit a wheelie bin.
Michael Rollason has admitted that he was driving the Vauxhall Astra on February 18, 2014 when it hit Brown. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but denies causing death by dangerous driving.
Brown was cycling along the A57 Warrington Road, Bold Heath – a single carriageway, two-lane road with a 50mph speed limit – when the incident happened at around 6.35am. Liverpool Crown Court heard that he had been wearing a helmet and a high-vis jacket and that his bike had been fitted with a red flashing light.
Prosecuting, Simon Christy said: “The visibility was good. Mr Brown rode his bicycle in a perfectly proper manner. It was dark but there were street lights and the road is straight and wide. Mr Brown was there to be seen. He had taken the proper precautions to make himself visible.”
Following the collision, Rollason failed to stay at the scene, but later contacted his insurance company about whether he should claim for the windscreen and other damage. His car was found by police parked near to – but not at – his home address that evening. It was said to have been positioned in such a way as to ‘obscure’ any view of the damage it had sustained.
After being arrested and cautioned, Rollason told police that he had hit a wheelie bin, claiming he thought he had seen something black rolling along the footpath.
Christy continued: “He has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving without due care and attention. The prosecution say that’s not remotely good enough. His driving on this occasion fell far below what is expected of a competent and careful driver.”
Brown would often cycle from his home in Warrington to his job as a packing manager at Princes Food in Liverpool. His sister, Nicola Keatley, told The Bolton News that he would also sometimes surprise the family by cycling to visit them in Prestwich. “He would think nothing of cycling all that way. It was normal to him. It was an example of how sporty he was.”
Brown’s brother, David, who travelled to the UK from his home in Australia when he heard of the crash, said that he didn’t want Terry’s death to have been in vain.
“We want people to be aware of cyclists and the dangers they face on the road. They have just as much right to be on the road as anyone else. The idea that drivers have more rights is wrong. If another incident like Terry’s death can be prevented, then it won’t have been in vain.”
Brown’s family is appealing for motorists to respect cyclists’ space on the road and have also started fundraising for head injuries charity Headway.
UPDATE 12/05/15
Michael Rollason has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court. The jury took just under two hours to unanimously find him guilty.
Judge Menary said Rollason had a “bad record” with previous convictions including aggravated vehicle taking, drink driving, burglary and theft.
He described Rollason’s behaviour as “callous and irresponsible” and said there was “precious little evidence of remorse”.
He said: “You demonstrated callous disregard for the welfare of the man you had hit.”
“You struck the cyclist because of a gross level of avoidable distraction. No other sensible explanation is possible.
“I am satisfied there was a significant lapse in your attention on the road that day.
“Quite what caused that significant lack of attention remains a mystery.
“Only you know for sure what happened that day and why it was your car struck the cyclist on a long straight stretch of road when he was clearly there to be seen.”
Judge Menary sentenced Rollason to seven yers in prison, and banned him from driving for eight years. He also ordered the confiscation of the Astra.",200,201405DD01654
165,http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/11020064.UPDATED__Cyclist_injured_in_hit_and_run_dies___man_arrested/,UPDATED: Cyclist injured in hit and run dies - man arrested,A CYCLIST injured in a crash on Tuesday has died in hospital.,http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/resources/images/2877405/,,Warrington Guardian,2017-09-23 21:55:52.762255+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.910029+00,1,"A CYCLIST injured in a crash on Tuesday has died in hospital.
Terry Brown, aged 47, from Great Sankey was injured following the accident, which police say was a hit and run, at 6.40am on Tuesday on Warrington Road in Bold Heath.
He died in Aintree University Hospital in Fazakerley where he was taken after the crash in which he suffered a serious head injury.
It is understood Mr Brown was a member of North Cheshire Clarion Cycling Club.
In a statement on its website, the club said: “It is with great sadness that we have to report that one of our members, Terry Brown, sadly passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side as a result of injuries received in a hit and run incident earlier in the day.
“Terry was a passionate and committed cyclist who regularly commuted to work in Liverpool from the Great Sankey area as well as participated in weekend club runs and was a well liked member of North Cheshire Clarion who will be missed.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his family at this sad time, rest in peace Terry.”
On Twitter the club added a minute’s silence will be held before rides done by members this weekend.
Officers say they have now arrested a 38-year-old man in Warrington on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He is currently being quizzed by police and enquiries are ongoing.
The road was closed for most of Tuesday while accident investigators worked.
Anyone with information can contact St Helens CID on 0151 777 6803, the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.",200,201405DD01654
168,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/11057962.Don_t_let_our_Terry_s_death_be_in_vain__Relatives_of_hit_and_run_victim_speak_out/?ref=var_0,Don't let our Terry's death be in vain: Relatives of hit-and-run victim speak out,THE family of a father-of-three killed in a hit-and-run collision is calling for drivers to take care around cyclists.,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/resources/images/2881572/,,St Helens Star,2017-09-23 21:55:52.775705+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.911828+00,1,"THE family of a father-of-three killed in a hit-and-run collision is calling for drivers to take care around cyclists.
Terry Brown, aged 47, died from head injuries after being involved in a crash with a car on Warrington Road, Bold Heath, on February 18.
Following his death, brother David Brown, aged 46, said he wants drivers to heed the tragic accident as a warning to be cyclist aware.
“We don’t want Terry’s death to be in vain,” said David, who immediately travelled from his home in Australia after hearing news of the collision.
The extent of brain injuries suffered by his brother meant he arrived too late.
He added: “We want people to be aware of cyclists and the dangers they face on the road.
“They have just as much right to be on the road as anyone else.
“If another incident like Terry’s death can be prevented then it won’t have been in vain.”
Terry was described by loved ones as a “fun-loving man who only wanted to help other people’.
The keen cyclist, who was a member of North Cheshire Clarion Cycling Club, lived in Great Sankey, Warrington.
He was father to three children, Anthony, aged 25, Francesca, aged 15, and Luke, aged 13.
Sister Nicola Keatley, aged 41, from Prestwich, recalled how he always called her ‘Little Sis’ and was best man at her wedding.
She called him Peter Pan because he appeared younger than his age.
“He had fantastic morals, and when showing his crazy side he was like Peter Pan to me, a brilliant big brother,” said Mrs Keatley.
Brother David would spend weeks exploring Australia with Terry, including scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
He said: “He was a dedicated father and fun-loving guy, who cherished his family life.
“We got to see these sights and forge incredible memories.
“It’s those memories that keep you going and you look back on now.”
David said he loved sport, supported Manchester United, and played table tennis in the Warrington and District League.
He would often cycle to work in Liverpool as packing manager at Princes Food.
The funeral of Terry Brown takes place at St Mary’s Church in Prestwich on Friday.
Family have asked non-relatives to donate to brain injury charity Headway in Terry’s memory.
To do so go to a tribute page terry.brown.muchloved.com.
A 38-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving is on police bail while an investigation into the collision continues.",200,201405DD01654
169,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/11163156.Cyclist_death__Driver_has_bail_period_extended/?ref=var_0,Cyclist death: Driver has bail period extended,A 38-YEAR-OLD has had his bail period extended after being arrested following the death of a cyclist in February.,http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/resources/images/2881572/,,St Helens Star,2017-09-23 21:55:52.780363+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.91396+00,1,"A 38-YEAR-OLD has had his bail period extended after being arrested following the death of a cyclist in February.
The man, from Great Sankey, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed until July 12.
A post mortem examination revealed that 47-year-old cyclist Terry Brown, also from Great Sankey, died as a result of a head injury.
The keen cyclist, a member of the North Cheshire Clarion Club, was found injured in Warrington Road, Bold Heath, on February 18.",200,201405DD01654
173,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/18-year-old-daniel-squire-killed-near-dover-070913,18-year-old Daniel Squire killed near Dover | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.799242+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.916232+00,1,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed following a crash near Dover on Saturday 7th September.
Emergency services were called at around 8.40am after a cyclist riding along the A258 Dover Road from Dover, towards Ringwould, was hit by a blue Vauxhall Vivaro van travelling in the same direction.
The rider of the cycle suffered serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to King’s College Hospital in London, where he died on Sunday afternoon.
UPDATE (12/09/13)
The cyclist has been named as 18-year-old Daniel Squire, from St Margaret’s.
Gary Holmes, vice-chairman of Deal Tri, described Daniel as a “lovely lad” who was training for the 2014 Iron Man in Bolton.
“He was always happy, good company and mixed with club members much older as an equal. He will be sorely missed by everyone,” said Mr Holmes.
UPDATE (25/03/14)
A van driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing Daniel’s death by dangerous driving.
The 36-year-old, from St Margaret’s at Cliffe, has been issued with a summons to appear before Canterbury magistrates.
The man, who has not yet been named, is due in court on Friday, April 25.
UPDATE (25/04/14)
The defendant appeared at Canterbury Magistrates’ Court on Friday April 25th and pleaded not guilty to the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.
A preliminary hearing will be held on May 12th.
UPDATE (18/09/14)
Philip Sinden appeared in court on 17th September to deny causing Daniel Squire’s death by dangerous driving.
Sinden will be tried at Canterbury Crown Court in March 2015.
UPDATE 20/11/14
A ghost bike has been installed at the location where Daniel was killed as a permanent reminder to motorists to ‘think bike’.
UPDATE 10/03/15
The trial for causing death by dangerous driving began on March 9th at Canterbury Crown Court.
Representatives of the campaign group SPOKES East Kent are attending the trial on behalf of the Road Justice campaign.
UPDATE 13/03/15
The court heard that the van driver Philip Sinden had been texting at the wheel before the crash and possibly at the time of the crash.
The 36-year-old driver, formerly of New Townsend Farm, St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe, had swapped more than 40 text messages that morning.
The trial at Canterbury Crown Court was delayed a day after a second jury had to be sworn in when lawyers realised two jurors had possible connections to family members.
Prosecutor Dale Sullivan told the hearing that the collision took place between Sinden’s van and Daniel’s bike “just before” 8.41am – which was a key time.
“The defendant had been using his mobile phone either just before or at the time of the impact and he failed to react to the presence of Daniel who was in front of his vehicle until the very last moment,” he claimed.
Mr Sullivan told how Daniel had been cycling along the Dover to Deal road from his mother’s home heading towards his father’s home on the A258 through Ringwould.
He was struck by Sinden’s van, knocking him off his bike and into the road.
A first aider and two nurses who were travelling along the same stretch of road in separate vehicles went to help as Daniel lay in the road – but he died from his injuries the following day, the court heard.
Mr Sullivan claimed Sinden stopped his van 100 metres away and returned to the scene of the accident telling one person: “I did not see the cyclist. I swerved to go around the cyclist and he swerved.”
The van driver is alleged to have told another person that someone had “flashed him” to warn him there was a pedestrian in the road and he had slowed down.
He said he drove around the walker but “just did not see the cyclist”, the prosecutor added.
Police were alerted and asked Sinden for his mobile phone, but said he claimed he didn’t know where it was.
An officer called the number and discovered it ringing under a black refuse bag on the passenger seat.
When he was questioned by police, the driver is alleged to have told officers that after swerving around the walker, a piece of lighting equipment and a laptop computer fell.
“He said that after going around the walker, he removed the two items which had fallen onto his lap and put them onto the passenger seat.
“At this point he said he was possibly 10 to 12 seconds away from the point of collision when he noticed the cyclist who he claimed rode off the pavement and onto the road without looking, “ the prosecutor said.
Mr Sullivan said it was then taken away for analysis where text messages were discovered between the driver and his partner.
“From 6.07 am to 8.32am he had sent 19 texts and received 22. They continued texting until she sent a message at 8.39.49.
Then Sinden is alleged to have composed a message at around 8.40am which was never sent.
Police were alerted a 8.40.44 about the accident after another driver dialled 999.
The trial continues.
UPDATE 20/03/15
Philip Sinden has been cleared of causing Daniel’s death. He was acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving and a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving which was also presented to the jury.
Since the incident Daniel’s family has worked hard to raise money for the Kent Air Ambulance through fun days, runs, quizzes, football matches and donations on Daniel’s Just Giving page, generating thousands of pounds.
Daniel’s family has since called for tougher laws on texting whilst driving.
His dad Symon told the BBC: “Using mobile phones in cars is not only a legal issue, it’s a moral issue as well. People need to take a moral stand.”
Speaking to the BBC, Daniel’s mother, Tracy, said: “If you are caught drink-driving you lose your licence. No questions asked. For me, if you are either on your phone or texting on your phone you have lost your liberty to drive.”
UPDATE 08/05/15
Following Daniel’s death, the East Kent Mercury has unveiled its ‘Why Risk it?’ scheme, aimed at reminding those behind the wheel of the dangers posed by not concentrating on the road.
The Mercury has won the backing of Daniel’s family, who will join the paper in giving away free stickers bearing the campaign’s slogan, pictured below.
Daniel’s father Symon, himself an avid cyclist, said: “We fully support the Mercury’s Why Risk It? campaign and we hope it reminds drivers who see the stickers in car windows that sending just one message isn’t worth it.”
Mercury editor Graham Smith said: “We want to remind all motorists to wait or pull over instead of texting when they are behind the wheel.”
UPDATE 26/05/15
Daniel’s mum, Tracy Squire, has helped spread the ‘Why Risk It?’ message by handing out car stickers at a Sainsburys in Deal. She handed out over 500 stickers to shoppers and spoke to them about the risks of texting and driving.
Tracy plans to hand out more stickers at other sites in Kent.",200,2013460231699
175,http://news.stv.tv/north/241435-police-name-cyclist-killed-on-b9102-as-sally-low/,Police release name of cyclist killed after her bike collided with car,Police are appealing for witnesses after the female cyclist and a Vauxhall Corsa collided in Moray.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/199670-cyclist-sally-low-44-killed-in-moray-road-crash-police-scotland-collect-pic.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.809332+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.918413+00,1,"Police are appealing for witnesses after the female cyclist and a Vauxhall Corsa collided in Moray.
Police have named a female cyclist killed in a car collision in Moray.
Sally Low, 44, of Archiestown, Moray, died on Saturday Septmber 28 when her pedal bike was involved in a collision with a car on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road.
The driver of the silver Vauxhall Corsa involved escaped uninjured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesman said today: “We can confirm that the 44-year-old cyclist who died on Saturday following a collision on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie Road, Moray, near to the Dandaleith junction has been identified as Sally Low, of Archiestown, Moray.
“As with all sudden deaths a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
Anyone who saw the car before the collision or the collision itself is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.",200,2013921303578
176,http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2013/september/fatal_rtc_b9102_grantown_on_spey_to_craigellachie/,"Fatal RTC, B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie - Police Scotland","",http://www.scotland.police.uk/assets/images/139361/police-scotland-logo,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.813257+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.920367+00,1,"Officers from Police Scotland, along with the Scottish Ambulance Service, attended a road traffic collision on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road on Saturday 28 September 2013.
The collision, which occurred around 9.25am near to the Dandaleith junction, involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa car and a cyclist.
The 44-year-old female cyclist died as a result of her injuries. She has been named as Sally Low, of Archiestown, Moray.
The road was closed for several hours to allow for a collision investigation to be carried out.",200,2013921303578
177,http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13125153.Demand_for_action_as_another_cyclist_dies/,Demand for action as another cyclist dies,"The latest collision happened on the B9102 near the Dandaleith junction north of Craigellachie in Moray, at 9.25am on Saturday.",http://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogo/,,HeraldScotland,2017-09-23 21:55:52.817013+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.922202+00,1,"CYCLING campaigners are to demand the Scottish Government increases its efforts to tackle the rise in cyclists being killed in road crashes after another fatal accident.
The latest collision happened on the B9102 near the Dandaleith junction north of Craigellachie in Moray, at 9.25am on Saturday.
A woman cyclist, as yet unnamed, died at the scene, but the driver of a car, a Vauxhall Corsa, was not hurt.
Twelve cyclists have been killed this year in Scotland so far, compared to nine last year.
Sally Hinchman, of the Pedal on Parliament cycling safety lobby group, says more pressure must be put on the Scottish Government to reduce the danger levels on Scottish roads.
""One of the big problems is we don't get to hear the detail of how these accidents came about,"" she said. ""The police will investigate criminality. But there is no real analysis of why the accident came about, in terms of looking at the roads, to highlight the blackspots.
""In Sweden and the Netherlands examinations of the roads or junctions are carried out, traffic speed is analysed and maps are drawn up which show the black-spots. But this mapping doesn't happen so much in Scotland. Sweden has a Zero Death policy. That's what we need here.""
Ms Hinchman added: ""We need to record all the cycling accidents, not only those which result in death. And we need to change our thinking. If a helicopter crashes they are grounded until investigators are sure it's safe to fly. But if someone is killed on a bike on a road it is seen to be just one of these things. If we had this many deaths on a plane, the nation would be stunned. Because it's happened to cyclists, we just seem to accept it.""
Pedal on Parliament, which began on a social media forum, argues 60mph is an unsuitable speed for many of Scotland's minor roads and car drivers often don't have the time to see cyclists round a bend or over a hump.
The campaigning group highlights the fact victims are often experienced cyclists. ""They are not people who are going out there taking risks,"" said Ms Hinchman.
""The onus of responsibility is always on the cyclists, but they have little protection, beyond a crash helmet and a yellow vest.""
Fellow Pedal On Parliament campaigner David Brennan argues education will help, but money has to be spent on Scottish roads. ""You'll always have good and bad drivers. Ultimately, safety is about speed limits and infrastructure. There are good signs coming from the Scottish Government, with £20m being spent over two years, but we want £100m, a small part of the transport budget.""
A Transport Scotland spokesman said: ""We are investing £58m on cycling infrastructure, training and road safety projects through Cycling Scotland, Sustrans and councils over this spending review. Funding of £20m goes directly to councils for cycling, walking and Safer Streets projects.""",200,2013921303578
178,http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/moray-cyclist-killed-in-collision-named-1-3118258,Moray cyclist killed in collision named,THE female cyclist who was killed on Saturday following a collision with a car on a rural road in Moray was today named by police.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1.3118257.1380556406!/image/751422642.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.821144+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.924156+00,1,"THE female cyclist who was killed on Saturday following a collision with a car on a rural road in Moray was today named by police.
Sally Low, 44, of Archiestown, Moray, died on Saturday morning when her pedal bike was involved in a collision with a car on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie road. The driver of the car, a silver Vauxhall Corsa, was uninjured.
A Police Scotland spokesman said today: “We can confirm that the 44-year-old cyclist who died on Saturday following a collision on the B9102 Grantown on Spey to Craigellachie Road, Moray, near to the Dandaleith junction has been identified as Sally Low, of Archiestown, Moray.
“As with all sudden deaths a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”",200,2013921303578
180,http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Cyclist-killed-in-Moray-crash-30092013.htm,Cyclist killed in Moray crash,A CYCLIST has been killed following a collision with a car on a rural Moray road.,http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/imagelibrary/Client_Images/Client00007/00465000/00465426.jpg,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.830246+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.92602+00,1,"A CYCLIST has died following a collision with a car on a rural Moray road.
The emergency services were called to the B9102 Grantown to Craigellachie Road, near the Dandaleith junction, at about 9.25am on Saturday.
The driver of the car, a silver Vauxhall Corsa, was uninjured.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ""The circumstances of the collision are subject to on going investigations by Police Scotland Roads Policing Unit.""
Witnesses are asked to contact the force on 101.",200,2013921303578
182,https://twitter.com/tvprp/status/6418509823221760,TVP Roads Policing on Twitter,“Fatal Collision - 19/11 - A 30yr old male car driver was killed in a collision at Swinley nr Bracknell”,https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/885989951871078401/JCWAl-qs_400x400.jpg,,Twitter,2017-09-23 21:55:52.838084+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.928149+00,1,"Tweet with a location
You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more",200,201043R124110
183,http://www.windsorexpress.co.uk/News/Areas/Windsor/Man-30-killed-in-crash-18783.htm,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.841742+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.929991+00,1,"",404,201043R124110
184,http://getsurrey.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/driver-killed-in-ascot-car-crash.html,Driver killed in Ascot car crash,"advertisement Driver killed in Ascot car crash November 19, 2010 A motorist has died following a fatal collision in Ascot this morning. A y...",https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/MVWYh1rQT6m_MxqyWdfgZCTloTiFENE92-kK5mITPKHCb0WTr9ZmwWTgS9kVrsA_i4aBOxLYt5YWto1vqXPKG2e2I_8Fm0ZYpw82--vcmANHUTtYMNPy7IdaBIunQOfSL7q5DPXuTezmi8V1wrluxtV5NgdaJtxsTxCO95s2N8PsvA0XVxIBha-2EcNHBiZ3tf12=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.845472+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.931836+00,1,"",200,201043R124110
185,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/07_10_08_Ashley%20Smith.pdf,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.851031+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.933697+00,1,"",200,2007930002682
186,http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/04/13/boy-cyclist-killed-road-accident_n_5141696.html?utm_hp_ref=uk,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.854703+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.935466+00,1,"",403,201443P072044
187,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7656933.stm,BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tayside and Central | Hungover driver jailed for death,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.858597+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.937356+00,1,"The judge told Smith she had been a danger to herself and others A hungover driver who had been partying all night and taking drugs has been jailed for seven years for killing a man out walking his dog in Angus. Ashley Smith, 33, had previously pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on the A926 in June 2007. Her car had mounted the pavement at Maryton and killed father-of-two Colin McGregor, 40, and his dog. Blood tests carried out after the crash found alcohol, cannabis, and ecstasy in Smith's system. Advocate depute Simon Collins, prosecuting, described how Smith had met up with friends in Dundee that weekend to drown her sorrows. She had just discovered she had picked up an infection from a tattoo. After drinking heavily and taking drugs until 0500 BST Smith had gone to sleep, getting up about 1300 BST. That evening she ignored a friend's advice and headed for her home in Kirriemuir. On the way, said Mr Collins, she stopped at a McDonald's in Forfar where witnesses described her as looking ""rough"" and having difficulty ordering her food. Another driver heading for Kirriemuir was so concerned about Smith's Vauxhall Astra that he kept well away, while his wife searched for her mobile phone to call police. READ THE RULING
HMA v Ashley Smith- High Court ruling [28KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader Download the reader here Jailing Smith at the High Court in Edinburgh, judge Lord Woolman said: ""As a result of the offence to which you have pled guilty, a young father is dead. ""When he was killed, Colin McGregor was a vulnerable pedestrian on a pavement near to his home. He was walking the family dog on a lead. His conduct played no part in the crash."" He continued: ""In this case, the standard of your driving fell far below that to be expected of a competent and careful driver. On 24 June last year, you were a danger to yourself and to other road users."" Smith, who has one previous conviction for speeding, was also banned from driving for 10 years. As she left court, widow Lynn McGregor, 37, said she and her family had suffered ""utter devastation."" She also told how one of their two daughters regularly went with their dad to walk the dog, but had not done so that evening. She said the seven year sentence was probably the best she could have hoped for but added: ""We have got a life sentence."" In court, Smith had apologised through her lawyer for what had happened. Mrs McGregor said she rejected the apology. ""She has done what she has done and taken away a good man,"" she said.
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188,http://www.forfardispatch.co.uk/news/local-news/pedestrian-killed-in-accident-outside-kirriemuir-1-260335,Forfar Dispatch,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.86354+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.939445+00,1,"Join the conversation
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201,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7476885.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Cornwall | Quad bike overturn victim named,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.99677+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.958189+00,1,"A 54-year-old man who died after his quad bike overturned in Cornwall has been named as David Cheal from Camborne.
Mr Cheal was trapped underneath the vehicle after the accident happened on the single-track Long Lane at St Erth, near Hayle.
He had been towing a trailer along the lane on Tuesday evening.
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for more information about the accident.
",200,200850AY2E003
190,http://news.stv.tv/scotland/32944-jail-for-driver-who-killed-pedestrian/,Jail for driver who killed pedestrian,Seven years in jail for woman had been drinking and taking ecstasy before fatal accident.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/default/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/placeholder.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.954657+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.941256+00,1,"Seven years in jail for woman had been drinking and taking ecstasy before fatal accident.
A woman driver who had been drinking and taking ecstasy before fatally injuring a pedestrian out walking his dog has been jailed for seven years.
Ashley Smith from Angus had earlier admitted causing Colin McGregor's death by driving dangerously while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Thirty-three-year-old Smith, who had stopped drinking 14 hours before the fatal smash, said she had ""just closed her eyes"" and had been woken by her tyres hitting the kerb.
Timber salesman Colin McGregor was out walking the family dog near his home in Maryton, Kirriemuir, Angus, when Smith's Vauxhall Astra hit him, throwing him into the air. He was killed instantly. Smith's car came to rest embedded in a lamp post.
Outside the High Court in Edinburgh today, the victim's widow said she and her two children had suffered ""utter devastation"". Lynn McGregor said: ""To get a knock at the door...how do you ever explain to your kids that their father won't ever be coming through the door again, after walking the dog? It's just devastating.""
She said the seven year sentence was probably the best she could have hoped for but added: ""We have got a life sentence.""
Smith had admitted she caused Mr McGregor's death on June 24 last year by driving dangerously along the A926. She also admitted possessing cannabis.
Jailing her at the High Court in Edinburgh, judge Lord Woolman said she should have known she was a danger to herself and to other road users. He commented: ""The courts must drive home the message that dangerous driving, particularly under the influence of drink or drugs, is a very serious crime which may have the gravest consequences.
""As a result of the offence to which you have pleaded guilty a young father is dead.
He added: ""Such matters are beyond calculation. No sentence any court could pronounce could ever reconcile the family to their loss or cure their anguish.
""The central factor of this case is that it must have been obvious to you, as it was to other witnesses, that you should not have been driving that evening.""
Smith, who has one previous conviction for speeding, was also banned from driving for ten years.",200,2007930002682
191,http://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/305076-man-dies-after-being-knocked-down-by-recycling-lorry-in-inverness/,Man dies after being knocked down by recycling lorry in Inverness,"The man was knocked down in Bridge Street, Inverness at 7.30am on Wednesday.",https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/326361-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-recycling-lorry-in-bridge-street-inverness-on-december-31-2014.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.958715+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.94319+00,1,"The man was knocked down in Bridge Street, Inverness at 7.30am on Wednesday.
STV
A man has died after being knocked down by a recycling lorry in Inverness.
The crash happened near a pedestrian crossing in Bridge Street at 7.30am on Wednesday.
Police are investigating the crash and reopened the road on Wednesday afternoon after cordons and diversions were initially put in place at Bank Street, Castle Wynd and Church Street.
Highland Council says the Hogmanay celebrations will still go ahead.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: ""At around 7.35am on Wednesday December 31, Police Scotland received a report of a serious road traffic collision on Bridge Street near the junction of Castle Wynd.
""Emergency services attended at the scene of the collision which involved a refuse collection lorry and a pedestrian.
""Police can now confirm that sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
""The driver of the lorry was not injured and did not require medical attention.
""Following a road closure due to a road traffic collision investigation, Bridge Street has now re-opened to members of the public and to road users.
""A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.""
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193,http://news.stv.tv/stirling-central/302300-grandfather-peter-willis-died-in-crash-in-sheriffmuir-road-in-dunblane/,Electric wheelchair pensioner killed in crash with rubbish truck named,"Grandfather Peter Willis, 80, died in crash in Sheriffmuir Road in Dunblane on Wednesday.",https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/179094-ambulance-quality-generic.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.965749+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.945048+00,1,"Grandfather Peter Willis, 80, died in crash in Sheriffmuir Road in Dunblane on Wednesday.
Deadline
An 80-year-old man who died after his electric wheelchair collided with a rubbish truck has been named.
Grandfather Peter Willis was killed in the crash in Dunblane on Wednesday.
Police were called to Sheriffmuir Road near Caulhame House at around 10am.
Paramedics attended the crash but the Mr Willis later died.
Stirling Council confirmed that one of their vehicles had been involved in the collision and officials were investigating the incident.
Robert Steenson, director of housing and environment, said: “I can confirm that a council vehicle was involved in a fatal incident with a pedestrian in Sherrifmuir on Wednesday.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the victim's family at this difficult time.
“We are working closely with colleagues at Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive to investigate this tragic incident. We will also carry out our own internal investigation.”
A police spokeswoman said: ""Police Scotland was called to attend a road traffic collision on Sheriffmuir Road on Wednesday, December 3, at around 10am, which involved a refuse truck and a 80-year-old man in an electric wheelchair.
""The Scottish Ambulance Service attended, but the man later passed away.
""Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are still ongoing and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
""Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Police Scotland immediately on 101 or through Crimesstoppers on 0800 555 111.""",200,2014961402032
194,http://news.stv.tv/stirling-central/314876-lorry-driver-charged-after-crash-which-killed-man-in-wheelchair/,Bin lorry driver charged after pensioner in electric wheelchair dies,Peter Willis was killed in the crash on Sheriffmuir Road in Dunblane on December 4.,https://images.stv.tv/articles/w1280xh720xmFitxoNews/25374-police-in-hamilton.jpg,,STV News,2017-09-23 21:55:52.969036+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.946934+00,1,"Peter Willis was killed in the crash on Sheriffmuir Road in Dunblane on December 4.
STV
A bin lorry driver has been charged after a pensioner in an electric wheelchair died.
Peter Willis, 80, was killed in the crash on Sheriffmuir Road in Dunblane on Wednesday December 4.
After ""extensive enquiries"" into the circumstances of the crash, the 42-year-old driver has been charged with death by careless and inconsiderate driving and will appear in court later this year.
A police statement said: ""A 42-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal road traffic collision involving a refuse vehicle in the Sheriffmuir area last year.
""This incident resulted in the death of 80-year-old local man Peter Wills.
""Extensive enquiries were conducted by the Stirling road policing unit to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision, which occurred on December 3 2014.
""The man will appear in court at a later date.""
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195,http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13192436.Pensioner_dies_after_electric_wheelchair_and_bin_lorry_collide/,Pensioner dies after electric wheelchair and bin lorry collide,"The accident happened in Sheriffmuir Road, Dunblane, at around 10am yesterday.",http://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogo/,,HeraldScotland,2017-09-23 21:55:52.972339+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.948859+00,1,"You've read in the last 30 days.
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198,http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/inquest-driver-s-terrified-shout-in-fatal-coach-crash-1-2594603,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.984205+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.952477+00,1,"",500,2008218014881
199,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1046543/Pictured-The-trail-destruction-left-bus-crash-killed-Polish-migrant-worker-left-critically-injured.html,Pictured: The trail of destruction left by bus crash which killed Polish migrant worker and left three critically injured,This is the trail of destruction caused by a coach carrying more than 70 passengers after it plunged down a steep embankment close to the Alton Towers theme park.,"",,Mail Online,2017-09-23 21:55:52.987534+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.954289+00,1,"Pictured: The trail of destruction left by bus crash which killed Polish migrant worker and left three critically injured
This is the trail of destruction caused by a coach carrying more than 70 passengers after it plunged down a steep embankment close to the Alton Towers theme park.
A 26-year-old Polish man was pronounced dead at the scene while three people remain critically ill.
Twenty-one people were taken to local hospitals in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Burton and Selly Oak, Birmingham, and dozens more sustained minor injuries.
Two of the injured were airlifted to hospital and paramedics treated ""walking wounded"" at the medical centre at Alton Towers.
The wreckage of the coach, which crashed off the road in Alton, Staffordshire
The scene today near the junction of Station and Farley Roads, Alton, where the bus left the roadway
The passengers, from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and South Africa, had been on a day trip to the theme park. They are believed to be farm workers.
The coach driver, a man from Lincolnshire, was one of the more seriously injured casualties.
Two air ambulances, ten land ambulances, five rapid response vehicles and five fire engines were sent to the scene.
Interpreters were rushed in to help as the victims' lack of English meant police could not determine how many people were on the bus and how many were still missing.
Twenty-one people were taken to local hospitals in Stoke-on-Trent
The bus wreck lies on its side in a back garden
After initial confusion, all 71 on board were accounted for last night.
The staff canteen at Alton Towers was turned into a refuge for the wounded.
The accident happened following a torrential downpour on a steep and narrow road, just before a tight bend.
The coach failed to negotiate the bend and collided with two cars in a driveway before smashing through a wall and coming to a rest on its side in a garden.
First to arrive on the scene was Bradley Ford, 20, who gave first aid to the injured passengers.
Bradley, who has just passed his St John Ambulance course, helped support one man's neck and applied pressure to another's leg which was bleeding heavily.
He had heard the crash from his home at the Alton Bridge Hotel, 50 yards from the scene.
Mayhem: Firefighters at the rescue scene
His 12-year-old brother Lyndon also helped comfort frightened passengers.
Their mother Ann said the scene was 'like something out of a disaster film with people screaming everywhere'.
She added: 'I am very proud of Bradley. He really helped.'
Margaret Grice, 59, who lives next door, called 999 after around 15 passengers stumbled clear of the coach and banged on her door for help.
Mrs Grice, who runs a milk delivery business, said: 'I was making a drink in the kitchen when I heard this almighty rumble.
'The next thing I knew there were people banging furiously on the front door.
'When I opened it there were ten or 15 of them with blood pouring from wounds to their heads, arms and bodies.
'It was a shocking sight. I called 999 and fetched blankets for them. I just did what I could.
'The only word they could say in English was ""accident"". They just kept repeating it over and over again.
'They were in a terrible state - extremely shaken up.'
An ambulance spokesman said: 'At present, one man is confirmed dead at the scene and another two people have been seriously injured.
'One has been airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham and one to University Hospital North Staffordshire.
Emergency services worked for hours to ensure all 71 passengers on the coach were accounted for
The coach collided with this 4x4 vehicle before careering off the road
'A further patient with a head injury has been transferred by land ambulance to North Staffordshire.
'Six other patients have been immobilised using spinal boards and neck collars and also transferred to University Hospital North Staffordshire by land ambulance.
'A further nine patients have suffered minor injuries and have been transferred to local hospitals for further treatment.
'A further 44 walking wounded have been taken to the Medical Centre at Alton Towers.'
The victims were believed to be from Lithuania, Poland and South Africa.
The bus crashed after a day trip to Alton Towers theme park
Reginald Shaw, 82, who lives 200 yards from the scene of the crash, is the former chairman of Alton Parish Council.
He said: 'We have been campaigning for 25 years for a relief road to Alton Towers.
'That is a very winding, niggly stretch of road, and there are sometimes 200 coaches a day coming along it.
'But our pleas have been deferred by the Towers, because they thought a new road would be too expensive, or be a problem. Now they've got a really serious problem.'
Martin Bredda, who lives close to the scene of the crash, described it as 'an accident waiting to happen'.
'It's an extremely dangerous road,' he said. 'It's a narrow country road. It's mayhem, absolute mayhem.
'We had a torrential downpour of rain just before it happened.'
A car involved in the Alton accident suffered rear end damage during the collision with the coach
Nearby: A bridge over the river Churnet in Alton, close to where the crash happened
",200,2008218014881
200,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7472674.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Cornwall | Man killed as quad bike overturns,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:52.993058+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.956355+00,1,"A 54-year-old man has died after a quad bike overturned in Cornwall.
The quad bike was towing a trailer when the accident happened on the single-track Long Lane at St Erth, near Hayle, on Tuesday evening.
The man, who has not yet been named, was trapped underneath the vehicle and was later declared dead at the scene by emergency services.
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for more information about the accident.
",200,200850AY2E003
202,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/boy-flown-to-hospital-in-minster-bike-crash-18378/,"Boy, 15, flown to hospital after hitting car",A teenager who hit a stationary car while riding his bike was flown to hospital with multiple injuries.,"http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/130621~77,33,318,211,258,1B8,0~13062139980-STOCKPIC_AIRAMB.jpg",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.00213+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.960023+00,1,"Sign me up for news alerts
A teenager was flown to hospital with multiple injuries after hitting a stationary car on his bike in Minster.
The 15-year-old suffered facial, head and neck injuries in the crash, in Drake Avenue, yesterday afternoon.
An air ambulance and a land crew were called to the scene at just after 5pm. The boy was treated at the scene before the helicopter, which had landed in a nearby field, flew him to King's College Hospital in London. His injuries are not believed to have been life-threatening.
A police spokesman said the boy was hurt after hitting a stationary car while on his bike.",200,2014460242887
203,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11146022.12_year_old_cyclist_dies_in_crash_with_car_on_the_A420/,12-year-old cyclist dies in crash with car on the A420,A BOY who was out cycling with friends along the A420 near Southmoor has died.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2971971/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.005871+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.961939+00,1,"A BOY who was out cycling with friends along the A420 near Southmoor has died.
It is understood the 12-year-old, who is believed to be a pupil at Matthew Arnold School, was riding along the dual carriageway at about 4.30pm on Saturday when he was involved in an accident.
As he reached the Southmoor turning, near the Lamb and Flag pub, he was involved in a collision with a Swindon-bound grey Honda CRV.
An air ambulance and two road ambulances went to the scene and the boy was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he later died.
Eleven more people at the scene for shock, but no-one else was taken to hospital.
Southmoor parish council chairman Brian Forster said he understood the boy was a pupil at Matthew Arnold School, Cumnor, and was Polish.
Mr Forster said: “This is a notoriously dangerous stretch of road, and this is not the first person to have been killed there.”
A Swindon man in his 30s died in a collision involving a car and two lorries last Sunday, between Buckland and Highworth, hundreds of yards from Saturday’s fatal accident.
Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact police the non-emergency number 101.",200,201443P072044
204,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/a2-bike-hit-and-run-20593/,Hit-and-run driver hunted after cyclists knocked down,Three young cyclists have been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle before the driver fled.,"http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/140723~10,153,36F,494,29D,1EA,0~14072322843-Cyclists%20A2%20MrMcTheatre.jpg",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.011347+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.963894+00,1,"Three young cyclists have been taken to hospital after being knocked down in a hit-and-run on the A2 near Canterbury.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the coast-bound carriageway at just after 10pm yesterday.
Police are still looking for the vehicle that left the scene after hitting the male cyclists, near the junction for Bridge.
The men - one aged 25, Cumbria, and two aged 24, from Cumbria and South Derbyshire - are not thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
One was flown to King's College Hospital in London and the other two were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.
A police spokesman said: ""The vehicle made off from the scene and hasn't been traced. Investigations are ongoing.""
The vehicle is believed to be a Ford - possibly silver - that would be missing a black plastic wing mirror on the near side and have near side damage. It is also possibly missing a fog or side light housing.
A section of the coast-bound carriageway was closed temporarily so the air ambulance could land. It reopened just before midnight.
Roads Policing Unit Ch Insp Matthew Kendall said: ""The person who was driving the Ford may be seeking to repair the damage to his or her vehicle as quickly as possible so we would ask anyone who works in the vehicle repair industry to be particularly vigilant and contact us if they are suspicious.
""Alternatively, if you know someone who has a Ford with the damage described please contact police with the details as we are investigating the circumstances around the collision.""
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting reference number 20140722-1798.
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205,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2014-07-23/three-cyclists-injured-in-hit-and-run/,Three cyclists injured in hit and run,Three cyclists have been injured in a hit and run in Kent.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/437172/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.015218+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.965975+00,1,Three cyclists have been injured in a hit and run in Kent.,200,2014460244793
206,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/teen-admits-causing-charity-cyclists-27366/,Teen admits causing charity cyclist's death,"A teenage driver was more than twice the legal drink drive limit when she hit and killed a respected cyclist on a charity ride, a court's heard.","http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/141024~26F,170,6F2,49E,258,190,0~3475832.jpg",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.020557+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.967771+00,1,"An 18-year-old Herne Bay teenager this morning admitted causing the death of a charity cyclist while being more than twice the drink drive limit.
Christian Smith, 38, died on the A2990 Old Thanet Way near Chestfield in March while raising money in a Sussex and Kent ride.
Now Bethany Mackie has pleaded guilty to causing his death by driving dangerously and while over the legal drink-drive limit.
The tearful youngster, from Beltinge Road, was granted bail while probation reports are prepared before the sentence hearing in December.
But Judge Adele Williams told her that “a custodial sentence is inevitable” after hearing that a test taken three hours after the tragedy showed she was more than twice over the limit.
CPS barrister Miss Amy Packham told Canterbury Crown Court how the accident happened at 4am on March 22 as Mr Smith was in the middle of a 24-hour charity bike ride.
She said that he was wearing reflective lights on his trainers, trousers and jacket at the time and was following his wife, who was driving a support car providing refreshment.
“The clothes he was wearing were appropriate for the conditions and he had lights on the rear of his bicycle.”
Miss Packham added that Mackie was travelling a Peugeot 206 in the same direction on the Old Thanet Way.
“She simply drove into him and caused the injuries which led to his death. A reading of her breath, taken three hours later, showed she was had 73 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath,over twice the limit, “ she added.
Mr Smith, 38, from Boughton Aluph, was completing the last leg of a 248-mile ride round Kent to raise money for the mental health charity Mind.
The youngest son of Upchurch and Lower Halstow parish priest the Rev Jacky Davis, his death led to an outpouring of sympathy and donations to his Just Giving page raced to more than £80,000.",200,2014460239555
207,https://www.justgiving.com/kentepic,Read Christian's story,Christian is raising money to help Mind - The Mental Health Charity,https://images.jg-cdn.com/image/afa0ed5e-d49d-4c24-8e8a-9bc7bca57bd0.jpg?template=size1200x630face,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.024689+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.969691+00,1,"Christian's family and friends would like to thank everyone who has donated.
Taking on this challenge was Christian's way of doing something positive to make sure that people facing mental health problems are not alone and the many messages of support and generosity of donations are a great comfort to us at this extremely sad and difficult time.
This is an attempt to cycle the full 24hrs and the full distance, largely unsupported (because nobody is stupid enough to volunteer!). So there are no motorcycle outriders, support vehicles or hot chicks to wipe my brow.
It is going to be a tough course with over 11000ft of climbing, 248 miles, all in 6 weeks time. The route forms a pretty red line around Kent, into Sussex and back up past Tonbridge towards Medway, across to Swale and home. In time for tea and a slice of cake.
As much as this being a physical effort, it will also be a mental struggle, enduring a long dark night alone, knackered. Not to mention the long training sessions ahead of me to prepare.
So why am I doing this?
In short I want to support the charity MIND, raise awareness towards the great support that they offer, and help bring an end to the stigma that is attached to those who suffer from mental health problems.
I have had my own misfortune to suffer from a spate of poor mental health, which was unexpected and has been a real 'game changer' in how I now view the future. It has been a tough road to get to this point but I have been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends.
There are those who are not so fortunate to have the same level of support and understanding. They suffer in silence and are alone.
This challenge is for those people.
Thank you in advance for donating, as it shows to me your continued support for this cause. I could ramble on about all the issues that face those who suffer or have suffered from mental health problems and the campaigning work completed by MIND. But I could never match the MIND website for content. Please do take a look here http://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/ and see what you are supporting with me.
It is ok with me if you want to donate more than once, it will give you a nice feeling inside if you do and also make my misery on the ride worthwhile.
I won't mind also if you want to sponsor me on behalf of your organisation / business. How better to demonstrate to your people that you are supportive of an environment that encourages all round better well being.
We are all responsible for making change happen.
Thanks so much.
Here is the boring bit from Just Giving...Blah Blah Blah..
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.",200,2014460239555
208,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/teen-cyclist-seriously-hurt-in-28584/,Teen cyclist seriously hurt in crash,A teenage boy was rushed to a London hospital in a serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bike.,"http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/141213~D,0,2CD,1BD,258,1B8,0~1412134936-BIKE.JPG.jpg",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.031154+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.97164+00,1,"Sign me up for news alerts
A teenage boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car while riding his bike.
The crash involving a black Vauxhall Meriva happened in Northdown Hill, Broadstairs, near the junction with Pearson's Way, at 5.40pm yesterday.
The cyclist, a 17-year-old, was taken to a London hospital in a serious condition.
The road was closed for five and a half hours while officers from Kent Police's serious collision investigation unit attended.
Police are now appealing for witnesses, and particularly want to speak to a driver who is believed to have been waiting to exit Pearson's Way at the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538, quoting reference HB/DH/222/14.",200,2014460250901
209,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/teenager-due-in-court-after-christian-smith-crash-23761/,Teen charged with cyclist's death crash,An 18-year-old driver has been charged with causing the death of a popular cyclist taking part in a charity ride.,"http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/140919~12,3A,2D4,270,271,1CA,0~14091959966-bethmackie.png",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 21:55:53.035855+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.973451+00,1,"Sign me up for news alerts
A teenage girl has been charged with causing the death of a popular cyclist on a marathon fund-raising ride.
Bethany Mackie, 18, is accused of causing the death of Christian Smith by dangerous driving, drink driving and failing to stop after the crash on the Old Thanet Way.
Mackie, from Beltinge Road, Herne Bay, is due before Canterbury Magistrates Court on October 24.
A 19-year-old man arrested at the same time in connection with the collision has been released without charge.
The crash happened in the early hours of March 22 as Christian Smith from Boughton Aluph was completing the last leg of a 248-mile round Kent ride to raise money for the mental health charity Mind.
The 38-year-old dad-of-three was hit and killed by a car between Herne Bay and Chestfield just two hours short of completing his sponsored ride.
News of his Mr Smith's death led to an outpouring of sympathy and donations to his Just Giving page for Mind raced to more than £80,000.
",200,2014460239555
279,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-10-21/two-men-jailed-following-fatal-collision-in-reading/,Two men jailed following fatal collision in Reading,"Two men have been sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Reading.
Irene Rodriguez-Caballero, aged 36, who was walking in Caversham Road with her 34-year-old partner Jonatan Bosque, sustained life-threatening injuries and subsequently died in hospital on 29 December. Her partner also sustained serious life-changing injuries.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/801437/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.421895+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.077299+00,1,"",200,201443W297124
216,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/christian-smith-38-killed-thanet-way-during-24-hour-charity-ride,"Christian Smith, 38, killed on Thanet Way during 24 hour charity ride | Road Justice","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.062625+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.975271+00,1,"Christian Smith was in the middle of a 24-hour challenge ride around the county of Kent when he was hit on Old Thanet Way, near Whitstable.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. Another 19-year-old driver has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He had been hoping to raise £1,000 in aid of mental health charity Mind. Since his death, thousands of people have donated online, bringing donations to over £68,000 and rising.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/KentEpic
Mr Smith had earlier written about his reasons for the mammoth bike ride.
He wrote on the JustGiving site: “As much as this being a physical effort, it will also be a mental struggle, enduring a long dark night alone, knackered. Not to mention the long training sessions ahead of me to prepare.
“I have had my own misfortune to suffer from a spate of poor mental health, which was unexpected and has been a real ‘game changer’ in how I now view the future.
“It has been a tough road to get to this point, but I have been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends.
“There are those who are not so fortunate to have the same level of support and understanding. They suffer in silence and are alone.”
UPDATE 22/09/2014
Bethany Mackie (18) has been charged over the death of Christian Smith. Police said Mackie will appear at Canterbury Magistrates Court on 24th November 2014.
UPDATE 24/10/2014
Bethany Mackie appeared in Court where she was accused of causing death by dangerous driving. She was also charged with drink driving and failing to stop. The case was transferred to Canterbury Crown Court where she is due to appear for a preliminary hearing on 10th November.
UPDATE 10/11/14
The hearing has been postponed until 21st November.
UPDATE (21/11/2014)
Bethany Mackie pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol. She is due to be sentenced on 19th December.
UPDATE (19/12/2014)
Bethany Mackie was sentenced to five years in prison for causing the death of Christian Smith. She pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving",200,2014460239555
217,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/teenage-cyclist-seriously-injured-in-broadstairs-collision,Teenage cyclist seriously injured in Broadstairs collision. | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.065861+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.977228+00,1,"A teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car while riding his bike. The collision happened in Northdown Hill, Broadstairs.
The crash involved a black Vauxhall Meriva. Polica are appealing for witnesses and particularly want to speak to a driver who is believed to have been waiting to exit Pearson’s Way at the time of the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 quoting reference HB/DH/222/14.",200,2014460250901
218,http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Police-appeal-information-boy-hospitalised/story-25706136-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.069237+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.979016+00,1,"",404,2014460250901
219,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-12-13/teenage-cyclist-seriously-injured-in-collision/,Teenage cyclist seriously injured in collision,"A 17-year-old cyclist is seriously injured in hospital after a collision in Broadstairs, Kent.
At around 5.40pm on Friday, 12 December, a bicycle was involved in a collision with a black Vauxhall Meriva along Northdown Hill, close to the junction with Pearson's Way.
The cyclist, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.
Officers from the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) attended to investigate the collision. The road was closed for around five and a half hours to allow them to carry out their enquiries.
Anybody who may have witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call SCIU on 01622 798538, quoting reference HB/DH/222/14.
Officers are particularly interested in speaking to a driver who is believed to have been waiting to exit Pearson's Way around the time of the collision",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.072989+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.980861+00,1,"",200,2014460250901
220,http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/broadstairs_smash_which_left_17_year_old_in_hospital_sparks_police_appeal_1_3885292,Broadstairs smash which left 17-year-old in hospital sparks police appeal,Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward,http://www.kentnews.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.768178.1294323416!/image/427011968.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/427011968.jpg,,Kent News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.076856+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.982871+00,1,"Broadstairs smash which left 17-year-old in hospital sparks police appeal
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Police are appealing for information after a crash in Broadstairs left a teenager in hospital with serious injuries.
At around 5.40pm on December 12, a bicycle was involved in a smash with a black Vauxhall Meriva along Northdown Hill, close to the junction with Pearson’s Way.
The cyclist, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.
Officers from the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) attended to investigate the collision. The road was closed for around five and a half hours to allow them to carry out their enquiries.
Anybody who may have witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call SCIU on 01622 798538, quoting reference HB/DH/222/14. Officers are particularly interested in speaking to a driver who is believed to have been waiting to exit Pearson’s Way around the time of the collision.",200,2014460250901
221,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11148196.Plea_goes_out_for_drivers_to_slow_down_as_12_year_old_cyclist_dies/,Plea goes out for drivers to slow down as 12-year-old cyclist dies,"A 12-YEAR-OLD cyclist killed on the A420 was a “polite and friendly” boy, villagers have said.",http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2973801/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.081018+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.984731+00,1,"A 12-YEAR-OLD cyclist killed on the A420 was a “polite and friendly” boy, villagers have said.
Southmoor was yesterday in mourning following the death of the boy, named locally as Mateusz Kucinski on the weekend.
The Matthew Arnold School pupil, known as Matty, died in hospital following a collision with a car on the A420 westbound near the junction with Charney Road on Saturday afternoon.
There were also calls last night to slow drivers down following the second death on the road in seven days.
Flowers were laid yesterday by the side of the A420 close to where Matty, who lived in Cherrytree Close, was fatally injured.
One tribute left at the scene read: “You will never be forgotten. You were a good friend and a lovely, polite, happy young man. RIP.”
Neil Weller, owner of the Log Cabin newsagents, said the boy had been a close friend of his son’s.
He said: “Telling your son that one of his mates has died is one of the hardest things. It makes it all the more harder to comprehend.
“It still does not feel like it has happened.”
The former parish council member said Matty – a former John Blandy Primary School pupil – would pop in to the shop before school every morning to buy energy drinks and sweets.
He added: “When he stayed at our house he called me ‘sir’. He was always polite.
“Everyone is gobsmacked. He was not a recluse. He tried to make so many friends. He did move in circles and was close with everybody.”
There were 21 fatal collisions on the A420 between 2002 and 2012, and a Swindon man in his 30s died after a collision between Buckland and Highworth on Sunday, April 6.
Vale of White Horse District, Oxfordshire County and Swindon Borough councils have agreed to look at potential safety changes.
Yesterday police and highways staff were conducting a traffic management review following Saturday’s crash.
Matty, an only child, was born in Poland before he moved to Southmoor with his parents.
A woman, who asked not to be named, yesterday said: “Everyone is devastated. He was a lovely lad apparently.
“Everybody says he was a always happy and cheerful.”
Nine-year-old Jake Owen said: “I am going to miss seeing him around the village.”
Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor Parish Council chairman Brian Forster said the A420 road was too dangerous and the speed limit should be lowered.
He said: “It is a notoriously dangerous stretch of road. People are doing 100mph up there as a normal course of events.”
Melinda Tilley, Oxfordshire County Council member for the village, said the parish council had asked her to speak to highways officers about bringing the speed limit down.
She said: “We have all been saying for a long time that it is very dangerous.”",200,201443P072044
222,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-04-13/witnesses-sought-after-boy-killed-in-collision/,Witnesses sought after boy killed in collision,"Thames Valley Police is appealing for information following a fatal collision on A420 in Southmoor, Oxfordshire, in which a 12-year-old boy died.
The boy was a cycling along Charney Road, towards the junction with the A420 west bound, at around 4.40pm on Saturday when the incident happened.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/376935/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.085651+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.986683+00,1,"",200,201443P072044
223,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/11017028.Death_of_cyclist_sparks_calls_to_make____lethal____Watlington_Road_near_Garsington_safer/,Death of cyclist sparks calls to make ‘lethal’ Watlington Road near Garsington safer,A CYCLIST was killed yesterday on a stretch of road described by neighbours as lethal.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/2876686/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.092226+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.988546+00,1,"A CYCLIST was killed yesterday on a stretch of road described by neighbours as lethal.
A 39-year-old man was last night being questioned by police following the 56-year-old cyclist’s death on Watlington Road near Garsington early yesterday morning.
The blue Nissan Micra driver, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the accident at about 5.30am between Pettiwell and Kiln Lane.
The cyclist – who is due to be formally identified tomorrow – died at the scene.
The car involved in the collision is towed away
Rachel Adams, manager of the Kings Copse mobile home park in the B480 Watlington Road, said: “We need speed cameras, speed humps or chicanes.
“It’s absolutely lethal this road.
“Why they cannot do anything about this road I do not know.
“It is just so fast. It is hell this road.”
Rachel O’Brien, of Watlington Road, said: “People drive far too fast on this road.
“You have to take your life in your own hands when you pull out.”
The 39-year-old, who uses crutches after a serious car accident in 2011, added: “Cars are dangerous things, they wreck people’s lives.”
Crash statistics were last night unavailable for the stretch of road.
Oxfordshire County Council spokesman Martin Crabtree said: “The road has a 50mph limit and there is nothing at this stage to suggest whether any additional measures would be appropriate.
“However, as with all accidents, we will await the police report.
“We keep all roads in the county under review and seek to make improvements where appropriate and where funds allow.”
Police last night appealed for anyone who witnessed the fatal crash to call them on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.",200,201443P156024
281,http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/86355/gran-dies-a-week-after-being-hit-by-cyclist,Oldham Evening Chronicle in Administration,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.436461+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.07921+00,1,"Paul Flint and Jonathan Maston of KPMG LLP were appointed joint administrators of Hirst, Kidd & Rennie Ltd, the company which produces the Oldham Evening Chronicle, on August 31, 2017.
The business has, unfortunately, ceased trading on the administrators' appointment.
Enquiries regarding the business should be made in writing to:
Paul Flint
Joint Administrator of Hirst, Kidd and Rennie Ltd
KPMG LLP
1 St. Peter's Square
Manchester M2 3AE.",200,201406Q087585
225,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11015066.Update__Cyclist_dies_after_crash_on_B480_Watlington_Road_near_Garsington/?ref=var_6,Update: Cyclist dies after crash on B480 Watlington Road near Garsington,A MAN has died after a collision in Watlington Road.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2875467/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.100554+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.990563+00,1,"A MAN has died after a collision in Watlington Road near Garsington.
The collision happened between Pettiwell and Kiln Lane in Cowley, not at the junction with Garsington Road as previously stated by Thames Valley Police.
The police were called to the B480 at 5.41am after a Nissan Micra collided with a cyclist.
The man, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
A 39-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody.
The road was closed for several hours between Grenoble Road and Pettiwell but is now open again.
Police officers are appealing for witnesses who saw the vehicle or cyclist before the collision or the incident itself.
Anyone with any information can contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.",200,201443P156024
226,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-02-17/man-arrested-for-dangerous-driving-after-cyclist-dies/,Man arrested for dangerous driving after cyclist dies,"Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in Oxford this morning.
The cyclist and a Nissan Micra were involved in a crash in Watlington Road at the junction with Garsington Road in Cowley.",http://www.itv.com/news/assets/branding/fb.png,,ITV News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.103892+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.992454+00,1,"",200,201443P156024
228,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/7489558.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Oxfordshire | Cyclist killed in van collision,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.112743+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.994211+00,1,"A cyclist has died and a second has been injured in a collision with a van in Oxfordshire.
The crash happened at 2000 BST on Thursday, on the A4130 dual carriageway at Bix, near Henley-on-Thames.
A 25-year-old man died at the scene while a 38-year-old man was taken to Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital with multiple injuries.
Police closed the road for four hours. A motorist, aged 38, was arrested and released on bail until 22 August.
Any witnesses have been urged to contact police.
",200,200843P006078
229,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/anthony-maynard-killed-near-henley-no-prosecution-van-driver-3708,Anthony Maynard killed near Henley - no prosecution of van driver | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.116083+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.996064+00,1,"Anthony Maynard was killed while on a training ride with a friend on the A4130 in July 2008.
A man arrested in connection with the death of Reading Cycle Club member Anthony Maynard had police action against him dropped.
He had previously been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was bailed to last Saturday.
Mr Paull said: “No further action is being taken against the man.”
Mr Maynard, from London Road, was killed on Thursday, July 3, following a crash in Bix near Henley on the A4130.
He died when the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a blue Ford transit van.
The 25-year-old was riding with pal David Ivory, a fellow Reading Cycling Club member. Mr Ivory suffered leg and internal injuries in the crash.
Fellow cycle club members described Mr Maynard, who previously attended Waingels College in Denmark Avenue, Woodley, as “always positive”.
Club chairman Adrian Lawson, who also spearheads Reading Cycle Campaign, urged drivers after the incident to be more aware of cyclists on the road.",200,200843P006078
232,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10348435/I-cant-help-it-if-a-cyclist-falls-over-says-scientist-accused-of-killing-rider.html,"'I can't help it if a cyclist falls over', says scientist accused of killing rider",A cancer specialist who allegedly killed a young cyclist by driving on the wrong side of the road said she could not help it if a rider fell over as she approached them.,http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02689/HELEN-MEASURES_2689514k.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 21:55:53.125927+00,2017-09-29 21:20:26.997952+00,1,"Dr Helen Measures wept as she told a court how she had swerved out to overtake two cyclists riding side-by-side in front of her red Mini, crossing over into the path of two more riders she had not seen coming the opposite way.
Denisa Perinova, a 21-year-old waitress, was on her first bike ride with her new boyfriend, Ben Pontin, when she was killed in the collision.
The novice cyclist allegedly lost control of her £300 second-hand bicycle - a gift from her new boyfriend just four days earlier - on seeing Measures' car coming towards her on the right-hand bend.
She was flung 15 yards from the bike and, despite wearing a helmet, died in hospital from severe head injuries a week later, a jury was told.
Measures, who has a doctorate in oncology and has worked as a scientist for leading pharmaceutical companies for the past 30 years, denies causing Miss Perinova's death by careless driving.
The 51-year-old divorced mother-of-four, herself a keen cyclist, told Oxford Crown Court: ""I can't help it if a cyclist, with all due respect, falls over as I'm approaching them and comes into my line of travel.
""I would expect cyclists to generally remain upright as the first cyclist did and went past. When I looked, it was sufficiently clear not to stop me doing that manoeuvre.
""You do not make a manoeuvre if you don't think it is safe to do so. Had everyone stayed upright, there would not have been an issue.”
Measures had been travelling back from visiting a garden centre with her four-year-old daughter when the tragedy unfolded near her home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon., on July 15 last year.
Mr Pontin said he saw Measures make a ""stupid manoeuvre"" in front of them on a bend in the A415.
Describing the moment the car overtook the cyclists on the opposite side of the road, he said: ""I just couldn't believe the person driving had overtaken at that point.""
He said he was forced to aim for a ""tiny"" gap and then felt his girlfriend's wheels touch the back of his bike before seeing she had been flung from hers.
Her body lay motionless at the entrance to a field, her helmet smashed, but Mr Pontin said it was unclear whether she had been struck by the car.
Miss Perinova was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading before being transferred to a specialist neurological unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where she later died.
Measures, a former parish church bell ringer, sobbed in court as she recalled the moment she saw the two cyclists coming towards her.
Asked if she had a chance to brake, she cried and slumped over the witness stand with a tissue clasped in her hand.
Through her tears, she whispered: ""No.""
She said she was ""surprised"" to see Mr Pontin and his girlfriend suddenly coming towards her as she rounded the curve in the road, but felt they still had enough room to get past.
""I don't know why I didn't see them,"" she said.
""I had to make a decision of what to do. I felt the safest decision was to continue straight ahead because they were in single file.
""If I had been concerned, I would have stopped suddenly.""
The trial continues.",200,201243P160072
234,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/dr-helen-measures-cleared-killing-21-year-old-cyclist-denisa-perinova-careless-driving-15,"Dr Helen Measures, cleared of killing 21-year-old cyclist Denisa Perinova by careless driving | Road Justice","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.132747+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.000191+00,1,"Dr Helen Measures has been cleared of causing Denisa Perinova’s death by careless driving by a jury at Oxford Crown Court.
Dr Measures had been trying to overtake two cyclists but collided with waitress Denisa Perinova, who was cycling with her boyfriend Ben Pontin on the other side of the road.
Dr Measures said she was ‘surprised’ to see Mr Pontin and Miss Perinova suddenly emerge coming towards her as she rounded the curve in the road, but felt they still had enough room to get past.
She said ‘ I had to make a decision of what to do, I felt the safest decision was to continue straight ahead because they were in single file. If I had been concerned, I would have stopped suddenly.’
The first cyclist, Mr Pontin, went past her. However, Miss Perinova came at her at a ‘right angle’ after losing control of her bike.
Dr Measures told the court: ‘I can’t help it if a cyclist, with all due respect, falls over as I’m approaching them and comes into my line of travel.’
Mr Pontin had earlier told the jury he saw Dr Measures make a ‘stupid manoeuvre’ in front of them on a bend in the A415.
Describing the moment the oncoming car overtook the cyclists on the opposite side of the road, he said: ‘I just couldn’t believe the person driving had overtaken at that point.’
Mr Pontin said he was forced to aim for a ‘tiny’ gap and then felt his girlfriend’s wheel touch the back of his bike before looking around and seeing she had been flung away in the collision.
Miss Perinova was flung 15 yards away and, despite wearing a helmet, died in hospital from severe head injuries a week later.",200,201243P160072
236,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/didcot/10059598.___Wear_a_helmet_at_all_times____pleads_widow/,‘Wear a helmet at all times’ pleads widow,THE widow of a man killed in an accident at a roundabout near their home has urged all cyclists to wear safety helmets.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/2235918/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.140477+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.002433+00,1,"THE widow of a man killed in an accident at a roundabout near their home has urged all cyclists to wear safety helmets.
Paul Welch, 67, from Barleyfields, died of his injuries a day after the accident at the Foxhall Road and Broadway roundabout earlier this month.
Father-of-two Mr Welch, a former British Telecom engineer, was riding his silver racing bike when he was in a collision with a black Renault Megane.
He was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after suffering head injuries but did not recover, following the accident at 11.35am on November 3.
Mr Welch’s wife Mandy, who is in her late 60s, said: “I’m annoyed with Paul because he was not wearing a helmet at the time.
“I think cyclists should always wear safety helmets because it could protect them in a crash.
“You often see young cyclists wearing helmets, but some people tend not to when they get older.”
She said her husband had hit the back of his head on the edge of the roundabout.
Mrs Welch said she and her husband, a grandfather of two, had just got back from holiday in France when the crash happened.
She added: “Paul told me he was popping out, and said he wouldn’t be too long.
“He was probably going to the Orchard Centre to buy some seafood, or some tickets for a film as we have just become members of Didcot film club.
“Later on there was a knock on the door and it was the police.
“Paul had been cycling since the age of 11 and would go out two or three times a week for rides around Blewbury and the villages. As far as I know he had never been knocked off his bike before, although he did talk about the roads getting busier. “Paul was such a fit man. He didn’t have any health problems and didn’t deserve this.”
Neighbour Terry Dunwoody, 62, a retired IT consultant, said he and his wife Jane, 61, were shocked by Mr Welch’s death. He added: “He was a very pleasant chap and would mow our lawn for us when we were away – we really feel for the family.
“He was a very experienced cyclist and I would often see him out on his old-style racer.”
Richard Mann, a spokesman for Oxford-based cyclists’ group Cyclox, said: “A cycle helmet might just have saved Mr Welch.”
Angela Lee, a spokesman for The Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust, said: “We encourage adults as well as youngsters to wear cycle helmets.
“The helmets can give extra protection in many different accident situations.”
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail to return to Abingdon police station on December 20.
DEATHS & INJURIES DOUBLE IN 10 YEARS
FIGURES show that cyclist deaths and injuries in the county have more than doubled in a decade.",200,201243P001112
237,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/10573071.Crash_driver____can___t_forgive_herself_for_cyclist___s_death___/,Crash driver ‘can’t forgive herself for cyclist’s death’,A CARE assistant who smashed into a grandfather as he rode his bike has said she will “never forgive myself” for his death.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/2558997/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.1441+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.006117+00,1,"A CARE assistant who smashed into a grandfather as he rode his bike has said she will “never forgive myself” for his death.
Sophie Hickman, of Fane Drive, Berinsfield, avoided jail after she admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and causing death by driving while uninsured.
Paul Welch, 67, from Barleyfields, died of his injuries a day after the accident at the Foxhall Road and Broadway roundabout in November.
Hickman, 24, was sentenced to a term of six months, suspended for two years at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday.
She was disqualified from driving for two years, ordered to pay an £80 surcharge and placed under a 12-month supervision order.
This would include 150 hours of unpaid work and taking part in the restorative justice programme. If the victim’s family agreed she could apologise directly to them.
Maria Dineen, representing Hickman, told the court her client was acutely aware of the “profound effect” her actions had had on her victim’s family.
Md Dineen, told the court: “She cannot forgive herself for what happened on that morning and she almost certainly never will.”
Father-of-two Mr Welch, a retired BT engineer was a lifelong cyclist.
The court heard that on the day of his death he told wife Mandy, “I’m just popping out”, before pedalling off.
Minutes later he was struck by Hickman’s Renault Megane.
The victim’s son, Kieren Welch, wrote a statement saying: “Losing him in such a tragic way is something my mum, sister and I will never fully recover from.”",200,201243P001112
405,http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-01-03/devoted-husband-father-killed-in-a3-collision-named/,'Devoted husband & father' killed in A3 collision named,"Hampshire Police have confirmed the name of a man who was killed in a collision on the A3 near Liphook on New Year's Day.
James Robert Stephenson, 32, from Liphook was on a bicycle when the accident involving multiple vehicles occurred. It happened shortly after 7.30am. A police investigation is underway into the exact circumstances that led to the crash.
Mr Stephenson's family paid tribute to him:",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/560283/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-24 10:36:36.66561+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.207291+00,1,"",200,2015440000804
238,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/didcot-cyclist-paul-welch-dies-after-collision-car-driver-031112,"Didcot cyclist, Paul Welch, dies after collision with car driver | Road Justice","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.147933+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.009842+00,1,"A 67 year old cyclist from Didcot was seriously injured after a driver hit him on a roundabout at the junction of Foxhall Road and Broadway, Didcot.
The cyclist was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital on Saturday morning (03/11/12) and later died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon (04/11/12).
Police officers appealed for witnesses. As yet the driver has not been charged.
UPDATE (26/07/13)
Sophie Hickman, of Fane Drive, Berinsfield, admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and causing death by driving while uninsured.
Hickman, 24, was sentenced to a term of six months, suspended for two years at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday.
She was disqualified from driving for two years, ordered to pay an £80 surcharge and placed under a 12-month supervision order. This would include 150 hours of unpaid work and taking part in the restorative justice programme, if the victim’s family agreed she could apologise directly to them.
Father-of-two Mr Welch, a retired BT engineer was a lifelong cyclist.
The court heard that on the day of his death he told wife Mandy, “I’m just popping out”, before pedalling off.
Minutes later he was struck by Hickman’s Renault Megane.",200,201243P001112
239,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10515280.Cyclist_who_dies_after_he_was_found_near_Bayworth_is_named_as_Abingdon_man_Mark_Orchard/,Cyclist who dies after he was found near Bayworth is named as Abingdon man Mark Orchard,A cyclist who died after falling off his bike near Abingdon has been named.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.153289+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.013213+00,1,"A cyclist who died after falling off his bike near Abingdon has been named.
Mark Orchard, 53, of Mons Way, Abingdon, was found lying in Brumcombe Lane, near Bayworth, at about 7.15am on Monday.
He was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital with severe head injuries but died on Tuesday.
It is believed he had been cycling downhill from the direction of Boars Hill towards Bayworth.
Brumcombe Lane was closed for most of Monday for a police accident investigation to be carried out, and police have put up ‘Serious Collision’ signs asking drivers for information.
Retired HGV driver William Broughton, 65, of Bayworth caravan park, said he came out of his house shortly after the accident happened.
He added: “It looks like the cyclist came down the hill, lost control at the bottom, hit the village sign and then went on the verge before coming off his bike in the road.
“There aren’t any potholes in the road at that point — he must have been going too fast.”
A spokesman for Oxford coroner’s office said an inquest was opened and adjourned on Wednesday.",200,201343P286063
240,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/10516507.Cyclist_who_died_after_bike_fall_is_named/,Cyclist who died after bike fall is named,A CYCLIST who died after falling off his bike near Abingdon was named yesterday.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/2515688/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.157882+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.016263+00,1,"A CYCLIST who died after falling off his bike near Abingdon was named yesterday.
Mark Orchard, 53, of Mons Way, Abingdon, was found lying in Brumcombe Lane, near Bayworth, at about 7.15am on Monday.
After suffering severe head injuries, he was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital but died on Tuesday.
It is believed he had been cycling downhill from the direction of Boars Hill towards Bayworth.
A spokesman for Oxford coroner’s office said the inquest was opened and adjourned on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, an inquest into the death of a 22-year-old killed in a car crash near Abingdon on Thursday has not yet been opened.
The man has been named locally as Joe Fairhurst, above, from Abingdon. His car swerved off Abingdon Road near Clifton Hampden and hit a tree. Headteacher of John Mason School Di Mashiter said: “It is with great sadness that we heard of the tragic loss of Joe Fairhurst, an ex-student. “This was a young man with an exciting life ahead of him that has been so cruelly cut short.
“The thoughts of everyone at John Mason are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.”",200,201343P286063
241,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10512045.Cyclist_found_with_severe_head_injuries_near_Bayworth_dies_in_hospital/?ref=mr,Cyclist found with severe head injuries near Bayworth dies in hospital,A CYCLIST found lying in the road with severe head injuries has died.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.162361+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.019343+00,1,"A CYCLIST found lying in the road with severe head injuries has died.
The 53-year-old was discovered in Brumcombe Lane, near Bayworth, by a member of the public on Monday.
He was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe hospital but died on Tuesday, police have said.
It is believed he had been cycling downhill from the direction of Boars Hill towards Bayworth.
Officers have been making enquiries in the area to try to establish the circumstances which led to the death.
Brumcombe Lane was closed for much of the day on Monday to allow for forensic investigations.
Sgt Jack Hawkins said: “We are appealing for anyone with any information about this incident or who may have seen the cyclist riding a blue bicycle in the area shortly before 7.30am to contact police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Did you know the cyclist? If you would like to leave a tribute please contact mark.taylor@oxfordmail.co.uk or telephone 01865 425411.",200,201343P286063
243,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/driver-found-not-guilty-causing-joe-wilkins-death-dangerous-driving-sentenced-community-o,Driver found not guilty of causing Joe Wilkins' death by dangerous driving - sentenced to community order for causing death by careless driving | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.174495+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.022464+00,1,"A 29-year-old male driver has been arrested after the 39-year-old part-time firefighter was killed on Eaton Road in Appleton, Oxfordshire.
According to the BBC the cyclist was hit by a Black Ford Focus at around 2100 on the 24th May 2012. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
UPDATE 1/11/12
The driver of the car will appear at Oxford Crown Court on 5th November.
UPDATE 06/08/13
Paul Brown has admitted causing death by careless driving but denies the more serious charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Oxford Crown Court heard that Joe Wilkins was cycling a circular local bike route from Appleton to Stanton Harcourt when the collision occurred.
The prosecution stated that they believed Mr Brown was eating a sandwich at the time of the collision and that this action could have caused the collision. The lock worker told police the sandwich was in his left hand as he was in fifth gear driving at 55 to 60mph and did not expect to change. But in a statement read at Oxford Crown Court yesterday he said: “I don’t consider it a distraction or anything like that. I’m not there with a three-course meal. I don’t go stupid with it.”
A statement was read to the court by NHS manager Katherine Riddle, who was a passenger in a car and saw the aftermath of the crash. It said: “We saw a car with the hazard lights on, and a man was walking around concerned so we stopped. I saw some items in the road and realised one was a water bottle.
“He said “I think we’ve hit a cyclist, we can’t find him.”
“So we started looking and found the cyclist lying in a grass verge. It was full of bristles. He was lying on his back but his head was turned to the side, it looked like he was asleep. My immediate impression was that he was dead. He was not breathing and there was no pulse.
The witnesses said paramedics arrived and gave CPR but stopped after a short period of time.
Mr Brown claimed he had his car lights on at the time of the crash (9:05pm) but stated that the cyclist did not have lights on his bike.
Forensic collision investigator PC James Henderson told jurors visibility was “good” and tests showed the bike would have been first seen from 174 metres, giving 6.5 seconds reaction time. The pedals were not fitted with amber reflective strips as legally required after sunset,
but police vehicle examiner Phil Balderstone said the bike’s light had probably been on at the time of the crash but was faulty because it had been damaged. He could not be sure if the damage was caused before or after the crash.
The trial continues.
UPDATE (09/08/13)
Brown has been found not guilty of causing Joe Wilkins’ death by dangerous driving. He was unanimously cleared by the jury at Oxford Crown Court after a four-day trial.
Brown is due to be sentenced at the court on September 3rd.
UPDATE (03/09/13)
Paul Brown has been sentenced to 240 hours community service and a 1-year driving ban.
In a statement read out in court, Mr Wilkins’ partner Nicci Saunders said: “Some days I find it hard to breathe with the pain that is in my heart.
“It feels like I have a huge weight on my chest and an emptiness that can’t be filled.”
The couple, who had been together for seven years, had two young children, aged two and five.
She added: “Both of them now worry that if I go away, I will also leave them one day.”
UPDATE (04/09/13)
Miss Saunders, Joe Wilkins’ partner, has called on the government to impose longer driving bans and tougher sentences for drivers who cause death by dangerous driving.",200,201243P223052
245,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10018987.Accused_appears_in_court/,Accused appears in court,EYNSHAM: The 29-year-old man accused of killing cyclist Joe Wilkins by dangerous driving appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.183081+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.026084+00,1,"EYNSHAM: The 29-year-old man accused of killing cyclist Joe Wilkins by dangerous driving appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Paul Brown, of Oxford Road, Eynsham, will appear at Oxford Crown Court on Monday.
Part-time firefighter Mr Wilkins, 39, of Evans Road, Eynsham, died on May 24 after his bike was involved in a collision with a car near Appleton.",200,201243P223052
246,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/10593306.Man_may_have_been____eating_a_sandwich____at_time_of_crash/,Driver may have been ‘eating a sandwich’ at time of crash,"A MAN accused of dangerous driving which resulted in the death of a cyclist may have been “eating a sandwich” at the time of the collision, a…",http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/2574020/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.187615+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.029405+00,1,"A MAN accused of dangerous driving which resulted in the death of a cyclist may have been “eating a sandwich” at the time of the collision, a court heard yesterday.
Paul Brown, of Oxford Road, Eynsham, sobbed in the dock when a witness described the aftermath of the crash, which happened in Eaton Road, near Appleton, on May 24 last year.
The 29-year-old has admitted causing death by careless driving but denies the more serious charge of dangerous driving.
Oxford Crown Court heard that the victim, father-of two Joe Wilkins, 39, of Evans Road, Eynsham, was cycling a favoured circular local bike route from Appleton to Stanton Harcourt when the collision occurred.
Matthew Corrie, prosecuting, said: “Was he distracted by a mobile phone or his radio? We believe that he was eating a sandwich – was it that which caused the accident or was it simply gross inattention?
“He should have seen him, and Mr Wilkins was on the road to be seen.”
Despite the attempts of passers-by and an off-duty nurse, Mr Wilkins, a retained firefighter at Eynsham fire station who also worked for Siemens Magnet Technology at its factory on the edge of the village, died at the scene.
His cycling partner Philip Nobes was ahead of Mr Wilkins, and turned back near Appleton when he noticed his childhood friend was missing.
Mr Nobes said: “My first thought was “he’s probably in the pub”. I saw a van parked on the side and a bit of activity. Joe is a fireman, so I thought he may have stopped to help someone. Then I saw Joe’s bike in a hedge so I started running towards the scene.”
A statement was read to the court by NHS manager Katherine Riddle, who was a passenger in a car with her husband Mark and their child. It said: “We saw a car with the hazard lights on, and a man was walking around concerned so we stopped. I saw some items in the road and realised one was a water bottle.
“He said “I think we’ve hit a cyclist, we can’t find him.”
“So we started looking and found the cyclist lying in a grass verge. It was full of bristles. He was lying on his back but his head was turned to the side, it looked like he was asleep. My immediate impression was that he was dead. He was not breathing and there was no pulse.
“I couldn’t see any helmet.”
The court heard Mr Wilkins had been wearing a helmet, but it, and one of his shoes, had been knocked off by the force of the collision.
Mrs Riddle’s statement said: “Someone dialled 999 and we tried to save him, but I could feel no pulse. We started CPR but his body was cold, and when you picked him up his eyes rolled back, and there was no life in him.”
The witnesses said paramedics arrived and gave CPR but stopped after a short period of time.
The trial continues.",200,201243P223052
247,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/10595414.Death_crash_driver___I_just_didn_t_see_the_bloke_/,Death crash driver denies 'driving blind',A MOTORIST insisted he was not distracted by eating a sandwich when his vehicle struck and killed a cyclist.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.192317+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.032854+00,1,"A MOTORIST insisted he was not distracted by eating a sandwich when his vehicle struck and killed a cyclist.
Paul Brown, 30, told police he “didn’t see” dad Joe Wilkins, 39, when he struck the retained firefighter from behind on the 60mph Eaton Road out of Appleton on May 24 last year.
The lock worker told police the chicken salad sandwich – which prosecutors say contributed to the crash – was in his left hand as he was in fifth gear driving at 55 to 60mph and did not expect to change.
But in a statement read at Oxford Crown Court yesterday he said: “I don’t consider it a distraction or anything like that. I’m not there with a three-course meal. I don’t go stupid with it.”
Brown, of Oxford Road, Eynsham admits causing death by careless driving but denies causing death by dangerous driving.
He said he had his lights on when the “twilight” smash happened, but the Eynsham cyclist – who was wearing a helmet – had no light on.
He said: “I know all the pitfalls down that road. I just didn’t see the bloke.”
Forensic collision investigator PC James Henderson told jurors visibility was “good” and tests showed the bike would have been first seen from 174 metres, giving 6.5 seconds reaction time. The pedals were not fitted with amber reflective strips as legally required after sunset – it was 9.05pm.
Police vehicle examiner Phil Balderstone said the bike’s light had probably been on at the time of the crash but was faulty because it had been damaged. He could not be sure if the damage was caused before the smash. The trial continues.",200,201243P223052
248,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/10601407.Driver_who_killed_cyclist_found_not_guilty_of_causing_death_by_dangerous_driving/,Driver who killed cyclist found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving,THE driver who killed cyclist Joe Wilkins has this afternoon been found not guilty of causing his death by dangerous driving.,http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/,,The Oxford Times,2017-09-23 21:55:53.196237+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.036247+00,1,"THE driver who killed cyclist Joe Wilkins has this afternoon been found not guilty of causing his death by dangerous driving.
Paul Brown, 30, had admitted causing the 39-year-old part-time firefighter’s death through careless driving but denied the more serious charge.
Today he was unanimously cleared by the jury at Oxford Crown Court after a four-day trial.
Father-of-two Mr Wilkins died in May last year after being hit by Brown’s Ford Focus in Eaton Road near Appleton.
The jury took just over four hours to reach their verdict and Brown, of Oxford Road, Eynsham, held his head in his hands when the verdict was read out. There were sighs of relief from his family in court.
Brown is due to be sentenced at the court on September 3.",200,201243P223052
253,http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/11401031.Pedestrian_dies_after_being_in_collision_with_pushbike_in_Hereford/?ref=rss,Pedestrian dies after being in collision with pushbike in Hereford,POLICE have issued an appeal after an elderly pedestrian died following a collision with a pushbike in Hereford city centre.,http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/resources/images/3130737/,,Worcester News,2017-09-23 21:55:53.218717+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.039269+00,1,"POLICE have issued an appeal after an elderly pedestrian died following a collision with a pushbike in Hereford city centre.
The collision occurred at 3.10pm on Wednesday, July 30 on Commercial Street in Hereford.
The victim died in hospital on Friday having suffered serious head injuries.
She has been named as Mary Elizabeth Evans, aged 73, from Droitwich.
Her next of kin have been informed and an inquest will be opened into the cause of her death.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 424 of 30th July",200,201422E402926
254,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/pedal_cyclist_jailed_for_knocking_over_and_killing_pedestrian/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.228591+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.042342+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Pedal cyclist jailed for knocking over and killing pedestrian
Pedal cyclist jailed for knocking over and killing pedestrian
23/06/2015
A pedal cyclist who knocked over and killed a 73-year-old pedestrian in Hereford City Centre last year was yesterday (22 June 2015) jailed for 12 months after he had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving.
Worcester Crown Court heard how 21-year-old Darryl Gittoes had recovered a bicycle from a scrap metal lorry and had been warned a number of times of riding this bike along Commercial Street in the city centre, which has a Traffic Regulation Order which prohibits cycling in that area between the hours of 10:30am and 4:30pm on any day of the week.
On 30 July 2014 at around 3pm, having been stopped the previous day and warned of the prohibition, the defendant still rode his bicycle along Commercial Street when he collided with Mary Evans, knocking her to the ground causing her to strike her head on the hard floor.
The emergency services were called to the scene who administrated first-aid. The victim was transferred to the Hereford County Hospital where she passed away on 8 August 2014.
The defendant's bike was later examined and it was found to have had no brakes, a deflated rear tyre, an aged and cracked front tyre and no bell.
Emily Lenham, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Darryl Gittoes was fully aware that his bike was not in a roadworthy condition and he knew of the prohibitions which were in force along Commercial Street, however, on 30 July 2014 he disregarded the previous warning he had received from the police and rode his bicycle along this street and in doing so, he collided with Mary Evans, knocking her to the ground.
""Mrs Evan would later die due to the head injuries caused by the collision.
""This case clearly highlights the dangers of riding a cycle in a pedestrian area and the tragic consequences of Mr Gittoes' actions should serve as a reminder to cyclists to take heed of prohibitions in place within such areas, which are necessary to preserve the safety of pedestrians.
""Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Mary Evans.""
",200,201422E402926
255,http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Tributes-paid-woman-86-died-Exeter-cycle/story-21460856-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.236335+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.045486+00,1,"",410,201450DE2F010
256,http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/Mum-died-just-hours-son-got/story-21645398-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.241039+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.048545+00,1,"",410,201450DE2F010
263,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/road_racer_given_suspended_sentence_and_banned_from_driving_for_two_years_/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.306247+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.058124+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Road racer given suspended sentence and banned from driving for two years
Road racer given suspended sentence and banned from driving for two years
13/07/2015
A 24-year-old driver who took part in an illegal road race in Digbeth which ultimately resulted in the death of his best friend has today been sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court to 13 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
On Tuesday 26 November 2014, Sameer Mear from Solihull borrowed his father's Audi A3 with full consent. His best friend, 21-year-old Ahsan Jalil was driving his Mazda MPS car.
Around 10:20pm, they approached a set of traffic lights in Digbeth which then leads onto Rea Street. This stretch of road has a speed limit of 30mph.
The two friends agreed to race each other along Rea Street and accelerated away from the lights.
Both vehicles were traveling at nearly 50mph when the Mazda went out of control and smashed into a wall. Mr Jalil was thrown through the windscreen causing a head injury that would ultimately result in his death.
The defendant left the scene and later he attended a police station to be voluntary interviewed.
Mear was originally charged with causing death by dangerous driving, however, this charge was later dropped and a plea was accepted to dangerous driving. He was today given a 13 months' imprisonment, suspended for two years as well as an 18 month supervision order, an electronic monitored curfew for six months from 8pm to 5am, disqualified from driving for two years and extended re-test and £1,000 costs.
David Elliott, Acting Head of the West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service's Crown Court Unit said:
""This case highlights the dangers of illegal road racing. Not only are drivers putting themselves in danger, but other road users too.
""Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Ahsan Jalil.""",200,201320W060003
257,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/cyclist-hospital-following-regent-street-crash-250214,Cyclist in hospital following Regent Street crash | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.256821+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.050339+00,1,"A man in his 60s was taken to hospital in a critical condition after colliding with a car in Regent Street.
The driver stopped at the scene but has not been arrested.
UPDATE (07/03/14)
The 69-year-old cyclist remains in a stable condition in hospital.
Det Sgt Jeff Edwards, who is leading the investigation, said; “I am grateful for a number of people who stopped at the scene to assist the casualty that night.
“This stretch of road was fairly busy with commuters at that time and I would urge anyone who may have seen any of the parties in the moments leading up to the collision, or the collision itself, to contact police.
“I also wish to trace any person who may have moved or had any contact with the pedal cycle.”
UPDATE (03/04/14)
The cyclist, who has been named as Michael Mason, dies after spending more than two weeks fighting for his life.
No arrests have been made, and police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Mr Mason is the second cyclist to die on London’s roads in 2014.
UPDATE (15/12/2014)
The daughter of Michael Mason has said she may consider a private prosecution following the police’s decision to take no action against the driver. Anna Tatton-Brown said she was disgusted at a coroner’s verdict that her father’s death was an accident.
Westminster Magistrates court heard that Mr Mason suffered a brain injury after being hit from behind by a Nissan Juke driven by Gale Purcell on Regent Street. Police said they could not prosecute as they could not say what happened in the final 25 metres.
UPDATE 13/03/15
The Metropolitan police have done a u-turn on their decision not to pass the case file to the CPS for review. Now that the case file is in the hands of the CPS they will decide whether or not to press charges against the driver involved.
A vigil was held on Friday 13th March to remember Mick and the 14 other cyclists who have died on London’s roads since the incident which caused his death. The vigil was held by the campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists in support of the Cyclists’ Defence Fund which are backing the Mason family’s legal challenge. To donate to the fundraising appeal that has been launched the ensure the family can bring a private prosecution of the driver should they need to please go to https://www.justgiving.com/justiceformichael",200,201401TD00015
260,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/driver_jailed_for_causing_death_of_motorcyclist_by_careless_driving_/,Driver jailed for causing death of motorcyclist by careless driving,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.278435+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.052367+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Driver jailed for causing death of motorcyclist by careless driving
Driver jailed for causing death of motorcyclist by careless driving
08/10/2015
A motorist, who was found guilty of causing the death of a motorcyclist by careless driving, has today sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent to 26 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, disqualified for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay £1000 costs and an £80 victim's surcharge.
On 3 May 2014, 46-year-old Diane Ball from Bradwell was the driver of a Toyota Corolla car and was travelling along Bradwell Lane. As she approached the give way junction at Arnold Grove and Clare Avenue, she came to a halt and waited to cross.
Travelling from Porthill to Bradwell along Bradwell Lane was 57-year-old Mark Thompson who was riding his Honda CBR motorcycle.
As the victim was about to travel through the junction, the defendant emerged from Arnold Grove directly across the path of the motorcyclist resulting in an unavoidable collision.
Mr Thompson collided with the nearside of Ms Ball's car and landed in the road sustaining fatal injuries.
The emergency services were called, but Mr Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics.
Following a detailed police investigation into the fatal collision, Ms Ball was arrested, charged and today she has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.
Andrew Gee, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Throughout this prosecution, Diane Ball has stated that she failed to see Mark Thompson, as he rode towards the junction, and she thought it was clear for her to cross. However, a police forensic examination from the collision scene revealed that the motorcyclist would have been in her view for between 6-11 seconds prior to the collision.
""Ms Ball's error of judgment has resulted in Mr Thompson losing his life.
""We hope this conviction reminds all road users to remain vigilant at all times when they are using a public highway.
""Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Mark Thompson.""",200,2014214002469
261,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/banned_driver_jailed_for_causing_death_by_dangerous_driver_/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.28622+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.054215+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Banned driver jailed for causing death by dangerous driver
Banned driver jailed for causing death by dangerous driver
06/10/2015
A disqualified driver who pleaded guilty to causing the death of Adam Hancox by dangerous driving has today been sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court to 10 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for seven years.
Kasim Mohammed, aged 26, from Smethwick, Warley was banned in February 2013 for 18 months for a previous offence of dangerous driving.
However, on the morning of 23 November 2014, the defendant was driving a VW Passat motor vehicle along the Wolverhampton Road (A4123) in Oldbury, which is a dual carriageway and has a speed limit of 40 mph.
As his car approached the junction of Wolverhampton Road and Bleakhouse Road at speed, the traffic lights changed to red, but Mohammed drove through the red light which resulted in a fatal collision with a Ford Ka motor vehicle which was being driven by Adam Hancox.
The collision killed Mr Hancox immediately and also left the defendant's passenger injured. Mohammed ran away from the scene of the crash, but he was followed by witnesses and restrained until the police arrived who arrested him.
He was charged and pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen and driving whilst disqualified.
Andy Gee, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Due to a previous motoring offence, Kasim Mohammed had been banned from driving for 18 months. Aware of this, he still got behind the wheel of a motor vehicle and drove at nearly double the speed which was set on the Wolverhampton Road.
""As he approached a traffic light controlled junction, rather than stop at the red lights, he sped through the junction which resulted in his vehicle colliding with a car which was being driven by Adam Hancox.
""Rather than seek medical assistance for Mr Hancox and a passenger in his own vehicle, Mohammed fled the scene, but he was followed by members of the public who witnessed the collision and they apprehended him until the police arrived.
""Mohammed will now have to deal with the consequences of his actions.
""Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Adam Hancox.""",200,201420K014534
262,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/motorist_jailed_causing_death_by_dangerous_driving_on_b5107/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.29627+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.056179+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Motorist jailed causing death by dangerous driving on B5107
Motorist jailed causing death by dangerous driving on B5107
07/08/2015
A driver who pleaded guilty to conducting an illegal overtaking manoeuvre at speed which resulted in the death of a fellow motorist has today been sentenced to four years Stafford Crown Court for causing death by dangerous driving.
On 18 May 2014, 23-year-old Benjamin Dade from Draycott in The Clay, Ashbourne was driving his Volkswagen Golf saloon along the B5107 in Staffordshire, which has a 60mph speed limit and prohibited overtaking sections. The victim, Gary White, aged 40, was also travelling in the same direction in his Volkswagen Golf convertible with the roof down.
Both cars were being driven from Barton under Needwood towards a junction known locally as Six Lanes End. As they approached this junction, the defendant proceeded to overtake the victim's car at speed on a blind bend crossing a solid white line which prohibited overtaking at this location.
On coming out of the bend, still side by side with the victim's car the defendant was faced with oncoming vehicle which has caused him to sharply pull in front of the victim's car. This action resulted in the victim losing control of his car to avoid a collision, mounting the verge to the left from where it crossed the carriageway, left the ground and came to rest on its roof in a field adjoining the road.
The defendant failed to stop at the scene.
Emergency services were called by passing motorists but the victim was pronounced dead at the roadside.
Dade was eventually arrested and he pleaded guilty on 23 June 2015 to causing death by dangerous driving
Martin Lindop, District Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Benjamin Dade's actions that day demonstrated no regard for the safety of other road users. He drove at speed, ignoring the road markings and conducted a dangerous and illegal overtaking manoeuvre on a blind bend.
""As a result of his aggressive driving he was unable to react safely to a car coming in the opposite direction.
""As a consequence, he pulled in sharply in front of the victim's car which caused Mr White to lose control of his car with devastating consequences.
""We hope this prosecution reminds all motorists of the importance of obeying the road markings and signs and to always be aware of your fellow road users.
""Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr White.""
",200,2014214002775
264,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/hgv_driver_convicted_of_causing_the_death_of_a_cyclist_by_careless_driving_/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.315015+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.060138+00,1,"Home » News Centre » HGV driver convicted of causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving
HGV driver convicted of causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving
18/06/2015
A Heavy Goods Vehicle driver who at an earlier hearing pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving of a pedal cyclist on the A49 in Shropshire was today sentenced to 26 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
In the early hours of 23 June 2014, Michael Saunders left his workplace in Church Streeton and was cycling home along the A49 near Dorington, Shropshire when he was struck from the rear by a Volvo FH4 goods vehicle driven by 40-year-old Mark Baker.
The collision propelled the victim into the grass verge where he sustained fatal injuries.
The defendant did not stop at the scene and continued with his journey to Chirk near Wrexham.
Mr Saunders' body was discovered by a passing tractor driver and the emergency services were called to the scene.
Police recovered a headlight washer blanking plate from the roadside which was later identified coming from a Volvo FH4 goods vehicle. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and CCTV footage matched the description of this vehicle travelling along the A49 around the time of the incident to the one which was driven by the defendant.
Baker was identified as the driver and he was questioned by the police. He denied being involved in the fatal incident claiming that the damage had been caused in a vehicle yard.
However, at a Plea and Case Management hearing on 26 May 2015, the defendant pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving. He was today given a 26 weeks imprisonment, suspended 12 months, 200 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for two years and to take extended re-test.
Robin Allen, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""A prudent and careful driver would have seen Michael Saunders, who was using flashing lights, wearing high visibility bright yellow clothing, and more importantly, having seen the cyclist, they would have avoided colliding with him.
""Mark Baker failed to spot the victim which resulted in the fatal collision. The onboard computer system would have altered him of damage to his vehicle as fault codes would have appeared on his dashboard, however, aware of these faults and the collision, he continued with his journey and failed to stop and seek medical help for the victim.
""Thorough investigation by vehicle forensic experts and the police, ensured the vehicle was identified and as a result so was Baker.
""The defendant then tried to evade responsibility by claiming that the damage to his vehicle occurred at a vehicle yard, but faced with the overwhelming evidence against him, he later changed his plea to guilty.
""Our thoughts go out to the family of Michael Saunders.""",200,201422F402330
416,http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/14125292.Motorist_who_caused_the_death_of__treasured__headteacher_sentenced/,OUR HEARTACHE: Widow speaks out after driver sentenced over crash that killed her husband,A WIDOW whose husband was killed by a driver in a crash near Dorchester said it feels like the 'heart has been ripped out of the family'.,http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/resources/images/4524707/,,Dorset Echo,2017-09-24 14:20:16.206335+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.209132+00,1,"A WIDOW whose husband was killed by a driver in a crash near Dorchester said it feels like the 'heart has been ripped out of the family'.
Andrea Miller spoke out after Derek Edward Cheney was sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving at Weymouth Magistrates Court on Friday.
Cheney, aged 63, of North Park, Frampton, was sentenced to a community order and disqualified from driving for two years.
The court heard Cheney, who was driving a Fiat on the B3147 near Weirs roundabout, struck Paul Miller as he was cycling home to Dorchester on the evening of January 8.
Husband and father Mr Miller, who was the headteacher of St Andrew's Primary School in Yetminster and due to celebrate his 47th birthday the following day, died at the scene.
The court heard Cheney did not see Mr Miller on the dark road, even though keen cyclist Mr Miller was wearing high visibility clothing and had lights on his bike.
He was riding on the road rather than on the cycle path but magistrates were told there were 'seven seconds of opportunity' in which Cheney should have seen him.
Speaking after the case, PC Craig Redmond, of Dorset Police’s Traffic Unit, said: “Paul was cycling home, wearing high visibility clothing and lights on his bicycle, but sadly Mr Cheney’s lack of awareness for other road users led to this tragic and avoidable collision.
“I would like to remind all motorists to be aware of other road users and give themselves plenty of time to respond to any obstacles ahead.
“Had Mr Cheney done this, Paul would still be alive today.”
Cheney was told he will have to take an extended re-test after his driving ban has finished before he would be considered for a new licence. He was made the subject of a six-month curfew in which he will have to stay at home between 9pm and 6am and he will be required to wear a tag.
Mitigating, Charles Row told magistrates Cheney had ""genuine remorse"" and was ""haunted"" by the accident that killed Mr Miller.
Mr Row said: ""Mr Cheney is acutely aware of the seriousness of the matter and the profound impact on the victim's family. This is something that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Nothing that I say can reflect the devastation that must be felt by Mrs Miller and her family and friends. Mr Cheney has done all his can in the circumstances to lessen the impact by simply pleading guilty at the earliest opportunity.""
The court was told Cheney had been travelling to see his wife who he is amicably separated from and that he wasn't driving at an excessive speed.
Mr Row added: ""He is a respectable man who made a terrible, terrible mistake.""
The court was told that Cheney sufferers from bipolar disorder and the day after the accident he was admitted into a mental health ward for six to eight weeks.
Cheney was also ordered to pay a £145 victim surcharge and court costs.
In a statement released after the case, Mr Miller's wife Andrea said: “On the night of January 8 my husband Paul was offered a lift home from work by a friend who works at the school. He turned down this offer as he loved his cycle home. It helped him to relax and seemed to be an excellent way to build exercise into his daily routine.
“Although it was dark, he was not concerned. He took cycling safety and visibility very seriously, as any of his school students will tell you: he often walked around the school in his high vis jacket, which even had a built in rear light which flashed, as well as always using a rear light on his bike.
“I have driven behind him in the dark on several occasions and he was so highly visible that I had no fears for his safety.
“The police investigation found that there were seven seconds of full visibility of the road ahead, with no oncoming traffic, in which the driver should have seen Paul on his bike and overtaken him safely, preventing tragedy and heartbreak.
“It was Paul’s 47th birthday on the following day and we planned to go out for a meal to celebrate. What happened instead was a nightmare that has continued ever since.
“Paul was a highly devoted husband, father, son and brother. He was a loyal friend. He saw the best in everyone and brought out the best in those around him. He was an excellent and inspirational headteacher.
“This year would have been our 20th wedding anniversary. Without Paul, it feels like the heart has been ripped out of our family. It is impossible to express how much we miss him.”",200,2015555998940
265,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/motorist_jailed_for_causing_death_on_broad_street_by_dangerous_driving_/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.322114+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.062069+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Motorist jailed for causing death on Broad Street by dangerous driving
Motorist jailed for causing death on Broad Street by dangerous driving
24/10/2014
A newly qualified driver has today been jailed to five years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing at Birmingham Crown Court to causing the death by dangerous driving of a man in the entertainment district of the city last year.
In the early hours of Sunday 15 December 2013, Joseph O'Reilly, aged 22, was trying to hail a taxi home following a night out with friends on Board Street in Birmingham.
Heading in the same direction where the victim was trying to get a taxi was the defendant, Fahid Saber, aged 22, who was driving his VW Polo, above the speed limit along a single carriageway and following another vehicle too closely.
As Mr O'Reilly stepped into the carriageway to hail a taxi, Saber's car collided with the victim inflicting serious injuries.
Mr O'Reilly was taken to the City Hospital, but the medical team were unable to save his life.
Saber was arrested a few hours later and charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He was also charged and plead guilty to a further charge of dangerous driving, for leaving the scene of the collision and driving some distance with his car in dangerous condition due to the damage caused by the collision with Mr O'Reilly.
Martin Lindop, Sector Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Fahid Saber had only passed his driving test a few months before this fatal incident. He was an inexperienced driver who that night was driving his car along Broad Street at nearly double the set speed limit, so when Joseph O'Reilly stepped on to the road, Saber was unable to conduct a safe evasive manoeuvre and instead his car collided with the victim.
""We hope that this prosecution highlights the possible consequences when a motorist drives above the recommended speed limit. Such speed limits are set for a reason and drivers should obey by them at all times.
""Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr O'Reilly.""
",200,201320W062723
266,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/banned_driver_found_guilty_of_causing_death_by_dangerous_driving_/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.327114+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.064066+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Banned driver found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
Banned driver found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
10/10/2014
A banned and uninsured motorist who performed an illegal undertaking manoeuvre at speed on the Stafford Road in Wolverhampton, which resulted in the death of a cyclist, has today been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Wolverhampton Crown Court heard that 24-year-old Kile Straker previously had his driving licence revoked and was therefore banned from driving any motor vehicle.
On 11 July 2013, Straker ignored this ban and drove his Seat Leon Cupra car without a valid licence or insurance.
Straker drove his car onto the A449 Stafford Road at speed and as he approached a van, which had moved lane to overtake a bicycle ridden by 74-year-old George Searle, Straker conducted an undertaking manoeuvre which resulted in his car colliding with the cyclist.
The impact caused Mr Searle to fall off his bike and collide with the car, resulting in him suffering severe injuries from which he would later die from.
Following the collision, the defendant fled the scene at speed in his car which he later hid in nearby garages.
Straker was traced as the driver of the car and subsequently arrested and charged. Today he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst unlicensed and causing death by driving whilst uninsured.
Emma Wynne-Owen, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Kile Straker was fully aware that he was banned from driving, but knowing this and the fact he had no insurance, he still drove his car at high speeds carrying out illegal and dangerous manoeuvres along a busy road in Wolverhampton, which ultimately resulted in him colliding with and killing George Searle.
""After the collision, rather than stop and seek emergency help for Mr Searle, the defendant drove off in order to escape the fact that he should not have been driving on a public highway.
""He was traced as the owner and driver of the car, but he denied being the driver of the car. However, today he has been found guilty of causing the death of Mr Searle.
""Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Mr Searle.""
",200,201320G007043
267,http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/uninsured_driver_jailed_for_six_years_for_fatal_road_traffic_accident/,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.335938+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.066053+00,1,"Home » News Centre » Uninsured driver jailed for six years for fatal road traffic accident
Uninsured driver jailed for six years for fatal road traffic accident
15/09/2014
An uninsured driver, who crashed a high performance Audi into another car, killing its passenger, has today been jailed for six years at Birmingham Crown Court after he had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing death by dangerous driving.
The Court heard how on 26 August 2013, 25-year-old Saqib Hussain from Acocks Green was driving an Audi R8, which had been hired out by a friend. Aware that he was not insured to drive this car, he still took the vehicle onto the public highway, along with a passenger, and was driving at speed along Shaftmoor Road heading towards Stratford Road.
Mary Ryan was driving her Ford Fiesta and in the passenger seat was her sister, Noreen Ryan. They were heading along Reddings Lane and around 11.30pm, as they approached the junction with Shaftmoor Road, the Audi R8 driven by Hussain crashed into the Ford Fiesta.
Having checked on the conditions of the victims, the defendant and his passenger then left the crash site.
The emergency services attended the scene and made attempts to resuscitate Noreen Ryan, but she passed away at the crash site. Mary Ryan was taken to hospital for treatment on several serious injuries which she had sustained.
A police investigation calculated that before the impact, Hussain had been driving at speeds of no less than 76mph - over twice the speed limit, and at the time of impact his speed was 56mph.
A few hours after the fatal collision, Hussain surrendered himself to the police and he was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving whilst uninsured, failing to stop after an accident and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He pleaded guilty to all these charges.
Robin Allen, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said:
""Saqib Hussain's actions that evening demonstrated little regard for the safety of other road users. He drove at excessive speeds along a residential road, at night, in a high performance car which he was not insured to drive.
""Aware of these factors, he continued to drive aggressively and failed to adjust his driving to meet the potential hazards at the cross road ahead.
""As he approached the junction he saw the Ford Fiesta ahead of him, however, due to the speed the vehicle was travelling at he was unable to conduct a controlled and safe evasive manoeuvre and instead collided with some considerable force with Mary Ryan's car.
""The consequences of his driving were that one person was dead, two were seriously injured and he himself has today been jailed for six years.""
",200,201320T040143
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274,https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/uncategorized/48386/tributes-to-much-loved-bob-after-scooter-crash/,Tributes to much-loved Bob after scooter crash | Press and Journal,"The family of a Tain accountant who died after an accident on his mobility scooter paid tribute to him yesterday. Robert Beveridge, 79, was “a very lively character” who “loved to make people laugh”, according to his son Keith. The retired accountant died after being involved in a crash on his vehicle in Castle Street …",http://wordpress.com/i/blank.jpg,,Press and Journal,2017-09-23 21:55:53.389097+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.075268+00,1,"The family of a Tain accountant who died after an accident on his mobility scooter paid tribute to him yesterday.
Robert Beveridge, 79, was “a very lively character” who “loved to make people laugh”, according to his son Keith.
The retired accountant died after being involved in a crash on his vehicle in Castle Street in the Ross-shire town on Monday.
Widower Mr Beveridge, who was known as Bob, was a well-known figure in Tain, where he lived since the late 1950s with his wife Agnes, who was known as Nan.
He had moved to Tain after leaving Kirkcaldy High School and completing his accountancy qualifications with a firm in Glasgow.
He joined Tain firm AW Gray and Butler and became a partner with the firm in the 1960s, a position he held until his retirement at 65. However, he continued to help out with work for a few clients, working at least one day a week right up until his death.
He had three children with Nan, two sons Keith and Colin and a daughter Kathryn. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr Beveridge was a well-known figure in the town as a player and committee member at Tain Golf Club. He was also a keen angler who spent much of his time fishing for salmon and trout across the north.
Son Colin said: “He kept very busy right up until the end. Even though he wasn’t able to play golf any more he still went up for his lunch every day and enjoyed the company.”
Staff at AW Gray and Butler have also paid tribute to their former colleague. Senior partner Jim Robertson had worked with Mr Beveridge since he joined the business in 1982. Mr Robertson said: “Bob was a real old school gentleman who was a joy to work with and to fish with as well. I have never heard anyone with a bad word to say about Bob.”
No date has been set for Mr Beveridge’s funeral.",200,201491NJ05106
282,http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/family_pay_tribute_to_mobility_scooter_crash_victim_1_3226379,Family pay tribute to mobility scooter crash victim,"Bill Lock, 86, died two days after the collision on New Road in South Molton last weekend.",http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.3226388.1390210074!/image/4004552105.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/4004552105.jpg,,North Devon Gazette,2017-09-23 21:55:53.440968+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.081144+00,1,"Family pay tribute to mobility scooter crash victim
The family of Bill Lock, 86, have paid tribute to him. COPYRIGHT,2011
Bill Lock, 86, died two days after the collision on New Road in South Molton last weekend.
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THE family of an elderly man who died after a collision in South Molton has paid tribute to a much loved father and grandfather.
William John Lock, known as Bill, died after his mobility scooter was involved in a collision with a car at the zebra crossing New Road, South Molton, on Saturday, January 11.
The 86-year-old was taken to North Devon District Hospital but died two days later with his family by his side.
Bill was a popular character in South Molton and often dropped into local businesses to have a coffee and chat with the staff.
His family paid tribute to him, saying he was a loved and well respected member of the community and touched the hearts of everybody he knew.
They said: “Bill was a much loved father, granddad and father-in-law, and lived life to the full.
“We are devastated that he was so tragically taken from us and our lives will never be the same again.”
Bill was born in Molland where he attended the local school before joining the family bakery and working there until he retired.
He and his wife Doreen brought up three daughters, and following Doreen’s death in 1995, Bill moved to South Molton in 2001 to live near his two youngest children.
He was a keen gardener, enjoyed playing darts and skittles and was interested in cars.
For years he ran a mini bus hire service with his wife, driving children to Anstey School and ferrying groups to evenings out and darts or skittles matches.
Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision and anyone who saw the Ford Focus or the mobility scooter in the moments before the collision is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 264 of January 11.",200,201450CS2F001
283,http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/police-appeal-following-mobility-scooter-accident,Police appeal following mobility scooter accident,"Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of an eldery man on Saturday 11th December in South Molton.
The man,...",https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/sites/default/files/field/image/police_6.jpg,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.447237+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.083235+00,1,"Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of an eldery man on Saturday 11th December in South Molton.
The man, who was aged 86, died after his mobility scooter was in collision with a car on a pedestrian crossing in South Molton.
Police and ambulance were called to New Road around 11.20am on Saturday 11th January after the collision between the scooter and a Ford Focus. The 86-year-old man from South Molton sustained a serious head injury and was taken to North Devon District Hospital where he died yesterday (13 January).
The driver of the Focus, a 79-year-old man from South Molton, was uninjured. The road was closed for four hours while the scene was investigated by officers from the Force Serious Collisions Investigation Unit.
Officers are appealing for witnesses as part of the investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 264 of 11/01/14.",200,201450CS2F001
285,http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/serious-rtc-in-long-sutton-1-6491283,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.462396+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.087077+00,1,"",500,2014320000259
286,http://www.spaldingvoice.co.uk/mobility-scooter-user-59-dies-road-collision/,Electric wheelchair user (59) dies after road collision,"The victim of a road accident in Long Sutton on Christmas Eve morning has died.
MS sufferer Ian C...","",,The Voice,2017-09-23 21:55:53.466299+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.088938+00,1,"The victim of a road accident in Long Sutton on Christmas Eve morning has died.
MS sufferer Ian Clarke (59), of Lancaster Drive in the town, was in an electric wheelchair which collided with a car in London Road.
Mr Clarke, who was personnel director at BRT Bearings in Wisbech, was flown to Queen’s Medical Centre at Nottingham. He died there on Sunday.
A family member said: “He battled MS all his life. It really wasn’t a fair way to go.”",200,2014320000259
287,http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/night-time-curfew-for-long-sutton-death-crash-oap-1-6988745,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.474491+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.090755+00,1,"",500,2014320000259
288,http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-driver-caused-man-s-death-walks-free/story-27976566-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.478991+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.092655+00,1,"",410,2014320000259
290,http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/mobility-scooter-rider-seriously-injured-after-crash-with-car-in-rotherham-1-6934696,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.49573+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.094422+00,1,"",500,201414C112814
291,http://rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/97115/cyclist-and-mobility-scooter-driver-hospitalised-after-collisions.aspx,Cyclist and mobility scooter driver hospitalised after collisions,TWO elderly men have been hospitalised after they were involved in separate road traffic collisions that occurred just minutes apart.,http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/ugc-1/fullnews/news/8537/1338_big.jpg,,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.500224+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.096214+00,1,"TWO elderly men have been hospitalised after they were involved in separate road traffic collisions that occurred just minutes apart.
A 78-year-old man is in life-threatening condition in hospital following a collision on Clifton Lane, yesterday (Tuesday, November 4).
The man was driving a mobility scooter at the time of the incident.
A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said: “At around 1.10pm, it is reported that a red Audi A3 was travelling along Clifton Lane towards Wellgate, when it was in collision with the red mobility scooter.”
Witnesses to the collision are asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 436 of November 4 2014.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police said just ten minutes later on Common Lane in Brampton a red Vauxhall Zafira allegedly came into collision with a 67 year-old man riding a bicycle.
The collision happened between Wood Lane and Hawk Hill Lane and the car, which had black alloys and black wheel trims, reportedly failed to stop and left the scene.
The 67-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains today (Wednesday, November 5).
A 62-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding in connection with this road traffic collision.
Police are still appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to please come forward by calling 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 447 of November 4 2014.
",200,201414C112814
292,http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/police-in-rotherham-re-appeal-for-witnesses-to-collision-involving-mobility-scooter-1-6937342,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.508003+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.098109+00,1,"",500,201414C112814
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294,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/cyclist-killed-on-a447-after-collision-with-a-van,Cyclist killed on A447 after collision with a van. | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.522642+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.101732+00,1,"A cyclist was killed after being hit by a van between Ibstock and Ravenstone.
Martin Bancroft, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 101, Detective Con Bingham.
UPDATE (09/02/16)
23 year old van driver Gareth James Owen has pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to causing the death of Martin Bancroft by careless driving.
Experienced cyclist Martin was cycling home from work along the A447 when he was struck from behind by Owen’s van, travelling in the same direction.
It was dark at the time, but Martin had lights on his bike and was wearing a hi-vis jacket, yet Owen failed to give him enough room whilst overtaking him.
Martin’s daughter Laura Bancroft asked the simple question ‘ why didn’t the driver avoid him’.
Owen was sentenced to a 24 week prison sentence, suspended for one year, ordered to perform 200 hours of unpaid work and pay £1000 costs. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended re-test before regaining his licence.",200,2014331402371
295,http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Cyclist-died-country-road-collision-named-Martin/story-25733884-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.527715+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.103788+00,1,"",410,2014331402371
296,http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Cyclist-killed-collision-van-country-road/story-25733645-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.534741+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.105649+00,1,"",410,2014331402371
297,http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/cyclist-who-died-in-collision-with-van-named-as-martin-john-bancroft-of-ibstock-2849116.html,"Cyclist who died in collision with van named as Martin John Bancroft, of Ibstock","Police have released the name of a cyclist who was killed in a collision with a van on a country road yesterday. Martin John Bancroft, 55, was...",http://i.briefreport.co.uk/upload/news/large/14/51/9218890_large.jpg,,BriefReport,2017-09-23 21:55:53.542066+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.107409+00,1,"Police have released the name of a cyclist who was killed in a collision with a van on a country road yesterday.
Martin John Bancroft, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene at the collision, which happened on the A447 Melbourne Road, between Ravenstone and Ibstock in North West Leicestershire, at 4.35pm.
Mr Bancroft, of Ibstock, was riding a blue bike which collided with a white Ford Transit van.
Officers have appealed for witnesses to the collision, which happened near the entrance to Berry Hill Farm.
Both the van and Mr Bancroft were heading in the same direction, toward Ibstock, at the... read more
18 December 2014 in Regional East, Views: 33 in",200,2014331402371
298,http://www.ely-news.co.uk/Hartford-cyclist-Graham-Shaw-dies-following/story-25727431-detail/story.html,Ely - Cambridge News,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.555487+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.109392+00,1,This website uses cookies. Using this website means you are okay with this but you can find out more and learn how to manage your cookie choices here,200,2014350218414
299,http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/huntingdon_cyclist_graham_shaw_dies_after_crash_with_coach_1_3889365,Huntingdon cyclist Graham Shaw dies after crash with coach,A Huntingdon cyclist has died after being hit by a coach.,http://www.huntspost.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181686.1438772005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Hunts Post,2017-09-23 21:55:53.56101+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.111288+00,1,"Huntingdon cyclist Graham Shaw dies after crash with coach
Archant
A Huntingdon cyclist has died after being hit by a coach.
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Graham Shaw, 29, of Kestrel Close, Hartford, was heading towards Earith on the B1381, Chain Causeway, at Sutton just before 3pm yesterday when he was involved in a crash with a bus, which was travelling the same direction.
He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge. He died later on.
A 46-year-old man, from King’s Lynn, was driving the coach.
INFORMATION: Anyone with information should contact Sergeant Paul Tanner, at the collision investigation unit, on 101.
• Leave a tribute to Mr Shaw by commenting below.",200,2014350218414
300,http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/cyclist_dies_following_crash_near_sutton_1_3888568,Cyclist dies following crash near Sutton,A 29 year old cyclist has died in hospital following a collision with a coach on Tuesday.,http://www.huntspost.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181686.1438772005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Hunts Post,2017-09-23 21:55:53.567705+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.113324+00,1,"Cyclist dies following crash near Sutton
Archant
A 29 year old cyclist has died in hospital following a collision with a coach on Tuesday.
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East of England Ambulance crews and the East Anglian Air Ambulance were called to the collision on the B1381 Chain Causeway, at about 2.45pm.
Graham Shaw, of Kestrel Close, Hartford, was cycling towards Earith when he was in collision with a coach heading in the same direction.
He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, by ambulance for treatment but later died.
Nobody travelling in the coach was injured.
The B1381 was closed in both directions between the A142 Ely Road junction, in Sutton, and the A1123 junction, in Earith.
The driver of the coach, a 46-year-old man from King’s Lynn, was not injured.
Police are investigating the collision and would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened.
Anyone with information should contact Sergeant Paul Tanner, at the collision investigation unit, on 101.",200,2014350218414
301,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/hartford-cyclist-killed-in-collision-with-coach-in-sutton,Hartford cyclist killed in collision with coach in Sutton | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.571293+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.115252+00,1,"A cyclist was killed after being hit by a coach on the B1381, Chain Causeway. Graham Shaw suffered serious injures and died later in hospital. The driver of the coach was not injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 101, Sergeant Paul Tanner.
UPDATE (30/12/2014)
An inquest has opened into the death of Graham Shaw. The inquest has been adjourned by William Morris, Senior coroner, pending further enquiries.",200,2014350218414
302,http://www.ely-news.co.uk/Inquest-opened-death-cyclist-Graham-Shaw-died/story-25781982-detail/story.html,Ely - Cambridge News,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.578408+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.11714+00,1,This website uses cookies. Using this website means you are okay with this but you can find out more and learn how to manage your cookie choices here,200,2014350218414
868,http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/bishopauckland/4675293.Tributes_to_conker_trip_dads_a_year_on/,Tributes to conker trip dads a year on,"FAMILY and friends of two
fathers killed by a hit-and-run
driver during a family conkerpicking
trip paid emotional
tributes to the men on…",http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/1064900/,,The Northern Echo,2018-04-23 21:07:33.101238+00,2018-04-23 21:07:33.619517+00,1,"FAMILY and friends of two fathers killed by a hit-and-run driver during a family conkerpicking trip paid emotional tributes to the men on the first anniversary of the accident that caused their deaths.
Father-of-two Bryan Hardwick, 26, died in hospital hours after being struck by a car while crossing the road in Bishop Auckland, with toddler son Liam, and best friend David Weatherburn, 40, on October 11, last year.
Liam, now two, was thrown from his pushchair by the impact, and was airlifted to The James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, with serious head injuries.
Father-of-two Mr Weatherburn, 40, died in Darlington Memorial Hospital eight days later, on October 19.
Anthony Whittaker, 27, of Cheesemond Avenue, in Bishop Auckland, was jailed for ten years in March for causing two deaths by dangerous driving, stealing six crates of lager, driving while disqualified, and drink driving. He was banned from driving for 17 years.
The accident devastated the close-knit Wooodhouse Close Estate, in Bishop Auckland, where the two men lived.
Mr Hardwick’s fiancee, Kayleigh Sanderson, 22, also mother to Brogan, four, moved house after being unable to face returning to the home she had shared with Mr Hardwick and their children.
“It still feels like Bryan is away, but will come back and we will all go home again,”
she said.
“I don’t think Liam understands what happened. One day, he said he wanted to send some shells to Daddy in heaven.
“We call the grave Daddy’s little garden, and the kids first visited it on Father’s Day.”
Friends of Mr Weatherburn, who had two sons David, 13, and Kieran, ten, described him as “a good bloke who would help anyone”.
Mark Elliott, who was with the group that fateful day, said: “It is a tragedy that should never have happened.
I knew David for 30 years. He was a character, and a lovely lad. He loved singing Elvis songs on the karaoke.”
Friend Billy Hopps said: “David and Bryan are both a big miss.”
On behalf of Mr Hardwick’s parents, Lynn and John, and brothers Kevin and Steven, Miss Sanderson thanked people for their kindness and support.
“It has been unbelievable,”
she said. “We would like to thank the air ambulance, the hospitals in Middlesbrough and Durham, everyone who helped the police investigation, Woodhouse Community Primary School, the Reverend Brenda Jones, and Woodhouse Community Church.”
Several witnesses to the accident, including Brogan, are receiving counselling, and Liam may need further surgery on his eye.
Family and friends will visit the scene of the accident tomorrow to leave tributes.",200,200811SA24338
303,http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/cyclist_killed_in_collision_with_coach_had_been_due_to_marry_1_3914878,Cyclist killed in collision with coach had been due to marry,A 29-year-old cyclist who died in a collision near Sutton in December had been due to marry his long-term partner.,http://www.elystandard.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181664.1438771342!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Ely Standard,2017-09-23 21:55:53.583007+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.118972+00,1,"Cyclist killed in collision with coach had been due to marry
Graham Shaw Archant
A 29-year-old cyclist who died in a collision near Sutton in December had been due to marry his long-term partner.
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Graham Shaw, of Kestrel Close, Hartford, was cycling between Sutton and Earith on December 16 when he was in collision with a coach.
He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, by ambulance for treatment but later died.
This week, his family paid tribute to a “kind, considerate and loving” man and revealed that he had been due to marry his childhood sweetheart in October.
The family said: “Graham was a much loved partner, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and colleague.
“He was a man who was calm, kind, considerate, loving, intelligent, modest and hardworking, who was responsible, conscientious and committed to meeting his obligations and a man who truly loved and treasured his life with his childhood sweetheart.”
Graham was an accomplished skater and enjoyed cycling, sailing, kayaking as well as animals.
His family said: “Graham and his partner of 13 years, who he was due to marry in October of this year, shared their home with their two Burmese cats. Graham loved cats, having had them in his family all his life and he enjoyed training them.
“Graham was extremely good with animals. His laid back persona lent itself to being patient, calm and confident with them.”
The 29-year-old had worked at Sainsbury’s, DHL and Fortnum & Mason before settling into a role at iForce – a logistics and software company based in Sutton.",200,2014350218414
304,http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/family_pay_touching_tribute_to_huntingdon_cyclist_graham_shaw_who_died_in_crash_before_christmas_1_3913418,Family pay touching tribute to Huntingdon cyclist Graham Shaw who died in crash before Christmas,"The family of a cyclist who died after a crash with a coach a little over a week before Christmas have said he was “loving, intelligent and hardworking”.",http://www.huntspost.co.uk:80/polopoly_fs/1.4181686.1438772005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/image.jpg,,Hunts Post,2017-09-23 21:55:53.587672+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.121224+00,1,"Family pay touching tribute to Huntingdon cyclist Graham Shaw who died in crash before Christmas
The family of a cyclist who died after a crash with a coach a little over a week before Christmas have said he was “loving, intelligent and hardworking”.
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Graham Shaw, of Kestrel Close, Hartford, was cycling towards Earith on December 16 when he involved in the crash on the B1381, Chain Causeway. The 29-year-old, who worked at iForce in Sutton, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, where he later died.
In a tribute, his family said: “Graham Peter Kenneth Shaw was born in April 1985 and was a man who was intensely interested in a broad range of things from a very early age.
“Throughout his childhood he would sit for ages, taking his toys apart and putting them back together again. There was always that one little piece left on the table when he finished but he would patiently keep trying. During family holidays Graham became very good at skiing and ice skating. He would use in-line roller skates to skate to school.
“Every morning he would skate to the house of his partner and skate alongside her on her bicycle to their school at Hinchingbrooke. He got up to mischief with his friends in scouts, and after this joined Sea Cadets in Huntingdon with his sister.
“Where he participated in and enjoyed all the activities, particularly sailing, kayaking, canoeing and rowing. Graham was very tall and he had to bob his head when going through doorways, he also had to watch out for low flying light fittings. Graham thoroughly enjoyed his food, so keeping fit and active by cycling to work was very important to him. Graham was often seen in his shorts, sandals and sunglasses – whatever the weather. His trade mark striped feet were a constant source of amusement.
“At school he was very keen on Maths, IT and Pottery and, in later life Graham seemed to be able to turn his hand to anything. He could cook, he made origami cranes and did cross-stitch, making cards and cushions for other people. He learned to knit when he was younger and he collected cat fur for years, determined to knit a scarf out of it, but never quite got round to it. Graham became a dedicated game player, playing increasingly complex games and pitching his wits against a community of people who also enjoyed time spent with virtual friends across the country.
“Graham’s career saw him build up his knowledge, skills and experience. He started work on the fish counter in Sainsbury’s when he was in Sixth Form. When he left school he worked at DHL in Godmanchester before moving onto Cath Kidston. He then moved to Fortnum & Mason, where he became planning and productivity manager, later the company was incorporated into iForce. Very accomplished technically, Graham successfully managed the transition to a new warehousing system. Technology featured outside of work as well, with his family knowing who they could rely on to fix their computers when needed.”
They added: “Graham and his partner of 13 years, who he was due to marry in October of this year, shared their home with their two Burmese cats. Graham loved cats, having had them in his family all his life and he enjoyed training them. Graham was extremely good with animals. His laid back persona lent itself to being patient, calm and confident with them. Jasper and Petal would fetch on command but, although Graham taught them a lot, they never got the hang of the command to ‘stop’! Recently Graham baked his partner a cake for her birthday and, in an attempt to avoid the crowds, cycled to Tesco’s at midnight to get her a bunch of flowers and a birthday card. Faced with a complete lack of suitable birthday cards he bought Christmas cards and made her a completely unique birthday card. Graham would send flowers to his partner to where she works and regularly made her breakfast in bed. He would cut her toasties into hearts and slice her tomatoes into flowers.
“Graham was a much loved partner, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and colleague. He was a man who was calm, kind, considerate, loving, intelligent, modest and hardworking. Who was responsible, conscientious and committed to meeting his obligations and a man who truly loved and treasured his life with his childhood sweetheart.”",200,2014350218414
306,http://www.roadjustice.org.uk/case-study/young-woman-dies-after-collision-lorry-barclays-cycle-superhighway-050713,Young woman dies after collision with lorry on Barclays Cycle Superhighway | Road Justice,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.602911+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.123546+00,1,"Philippine de Gerin-Ricard, aged 20, was struck as she rode along Barclays Cycle Superhighway 2 in east London yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene outside Aldgate East station at around 6.30pm on Friday 5th July.
The victim was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The death is the first fatality since the ‘Boris bike’ scheme was launched by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson 2010, Transport for London confirmed.
The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.
TFL spokesman Leon Daniels said: “Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the female cyclist who tragically died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on Whitechapel High Street.
“We understand she was riding a Barclays Cycle Hire bike.
“Transport for London has a range of measures already underway to further reduce the number of collisions involving cyclists across London and we will be assisting the Metropolitan Police with their investigation into this tragic incident.”
The Barclays cycle routes run from outer London to the centre and are designed to provide “safer, faster and more direct journeys into the city”, according to TfL.
UPDATE (17/10/13)
The inquest into Philippine’s death was held on October 16th.
The Times reported that Philippine’s mother made a plea for ‘proper lanes for cyclists’ at the inquest. She reacted angrily when it was suggested that the absence of high-visibility clothing and a helmet played a part in the crash, though the court heard it was “unlikely” that a helmet would have made any difference in a crash with an HGV.
Ms du Mochet said: “I have heard the clothing cyclists wear, and what Philippine was wearing, discussed here. In fact, what needs to be tackled is the provision of proper lanes for cyclists, so that cyclists are protected.”
Poplar Coroner’s Court heard that Ms de Gerin-Ricard had briefly cycled on the pavement before coming back on to the road and that the driver of the lorry, Richard James, would have had less than four seconds to spot her in the edge of his wing-mirror. He was not charged in connection with the crash. The Coroner, Mary Hassell, also made clear that Ms de Gerin-Ricard had not been cycling recklessly.
PC Simon Wickenden, from the Metropolitan Police, said that he had told TfL in 2007 that the proposed redesign of Whitechapel High Street left “insufficient space for cyclists to move about safely” among HGVs and buses in the narrow lanes.
Nevertheless, Cycle Superhighway 2 was opened on that stretch of road in 2011 with “no designated cycle lane” and only “minor” changes to make the road safer for cyclists.
Nigel Hardy, from TfL, said the design had passed all the body’s safety checks and said new measures were being trialled to improve safety.
The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death, but said that she would be writing a Prevention of Future Death Report to TfL, demanding an “innovative” solution and calling for more “separate cycle lanes”.
At a separate inquest this week into the death of Brian Dorling in 2011, Ms Hassell described another stretch of Cycle Superhighway 2, in Bow, as “an accident waiting to happen” and warned the strips of blue paint could give a “false sense of security” to cyclists.
Ms Hassell said she would also use her report to recommend a publicity campaign to encourage cyclists to ride more centrally in traffic lanes to avoid risk of drivers overtaking too closely.",200,201301TD00074
308,http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3896942.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_10_17,Mother’s emotional plea for ‘proper cycling lanes’,The mother of a young French student killed by a lorry while riding a “Boris Bike” in London made an emotional plea for “proper lanes for cyclists” at her daughter’s inquest yesterday. Transport...,"",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.614191+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.12582+00,1,"Philippine de Gerin-Ricard, 20, was killed when an HGV hit her back wheel at a Central London junction Dan Kitwood/Getty Image
The mother of a young French student killed by a lorry while riding a “Boris Bike” in London made an emotional plea for “proper lanes for cyclists” at her daughter’s inquest yesterday.
Transport for London was also criticised by the Metropolitan Police for opening a Cycle Superhighway on a stretch of road in East London that police had earlier deemed “unsafe for cyclists”.
Philippine de Gerin-Ricard, 20, was killed when an HGV driven by Richard James hit her back wheel at a Central London junction on July 5, knocking her off the bike and sending her under the truck’s wheels. She died of multiple injuries. She was the first person to be killed while riding a Barclays Hire Bike.
Her mother, Anne Boudet du Mochet,…",200,201301TD00074
315,http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/13886970._Catch_me_if_you_can__sticker_leads_to_high_speed_death_crash___pair_jailed/,"""Catch me if you can"" sticker leads to high speed death crash - pair jailed",A CAR sticker reading “catch me if you can” sparked a three-mile race that reached 92mph - and ended in a crash that killed a woman and…,http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/resources/images/4355848/,,Reading Chronicle,2017-09-23 21:55:53.657723+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.127757+00,1,"THE father of a woman killed by two dangerous drivers has said ""this is not justice"" after the men were jailed for four years and eight months each.
The court earlier heard how a car sticker reading “catch me if you can” sparked the three-mile race that reached 92mph - and ended in a crash that killed Irene Rodriguez Caballero and seriously injured her boyfriend.
David Puryer and Oliver Enstone were today jailed for more than four years for racing each other two days after Christmas last year.
Minutes after Judge Paul Dugdale passed his sentences Irene's distressed family assembled outside the court buildings wearing banners saying ""We are Irene"".
Her father said: ""Two years, what is that, this is not justice, this is not justice.""
At today's hearing the judge hear how the cars were being driven “like Scalextric” as they weaved in and out of traffic after Puryer saw the sticker on Enstone's car and rose to the challenge.
The car race ended in tragedy on Caversham Road when Puryer, 24, lost control of his silver Vauxhall Astra which slew into 36-year-old Irene Rodriguez Cabellero and her boyfriend Jonatan Bosque.
The pair had just enjoyed a meal out in Reading and were walking hand-in-hand back to the home their shared. They were just 75m away from their front door when they were hit.
Miss Cabellero was was thrown across a garden and into the front door of a house and was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital. She died three days later.
Her 36-year-old boyfriend suffered a fractured skull and broken legs in the crash and was unable to attend her funeral.
Jailing the pair Judge Paul Dugdale, sitting at Reading Crown Court yesterday, said: ""Through the mindless and reckless behaviour of two men driving their cars a life has been lost and the lives of the family severely damaged.
""It is important a very clear message goes out if anybody drives a car on a street dangerously, races a car in any way which then injures an individual or causes a death they can expect to go to prison for a very long time.
Mr Bosque told the court through a victim impact statement: “From the restaurant we began our walk home holding hands, happy and expectant for the arrival of the new year. We live together were looking at our future and talking about becoming parents.”
Miss Cabellero’s family had travelled to England from Barcelona for the sentencing and sat in the public gallery, separated from the families of the two drivers.
Montserrat Caballero Hijano, Miss Caballero’s aunt said through a translator: “Her mother cannot go out in the street, she does not sleep, she does not eat and she feels empty.
“There is no way of filling this emptiness.”
Lesley Bates, prosecuting, said the drivers had not gone out for a pre planned race but when Puryer, driving on the A33, saw the sticker on 27-year-old’s Enstone’s red Seat Leon he saw it as “an invitation to catch the car”.
By time time the pair got to the roundabout on Caversham Road from the IDR, Puryer was in front and Enstone was behind. As Puryer turned left towards Caversham he lost control, hit the curb, started to spin, then hit the wall which sped up the spin.
She said: “At that point Mr Enstone braked slightly then sped off and carried on.
“They were seen to embark upon this course of driving in the most risky way possible not knowing a single thing about what the other driver might do or may be able to do.”
Daniel Wright, defending Puryer said: “He is profoundly sorry for what happened that night and finds it hard top put the apology into words.”
Sarah Selby, defending Enstone, said he was aware of the impact his time in jail would have on his young child.
Puryer, of Rotherfield Way, Emmer Green, and Enstone, of Waller Court, Caversham, each admitted causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving on December 27, last year.",200,201443W297124
316,http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jonatan-bosque/jonatan-bosque-irene_b_6435892.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.661607+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.12995+00,1,"","",201443W297124
320,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/8214079.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Oxfordshire | Parents of crash cyclist to sue,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.692766+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.131803+00,1,"Tsz Fok was described by friends as a talented student The parents of an Oxford university student who was knocked off his bike and killed are suing the driver's insurance company. Engineering undergraduate, Tsz Fok, 22, was killed in a collision with a bin lorry on Broad Street, Oxford in 2007. Anna and King Fok, of Hong Kong, claim it is Chinese tradition for children to support their parents in old age. If the claim is successful, it could be the first time the principle is applied in English law. 'Future security' Solicitor Stephen Warren, who represents the Fok family, explained it was expected that Mr Fok would support his parents once he had started his career. ""This is a tradition that has been honoured for generations,"" he said. ""While the loss of a child is difficult for any family to bear, in Hong Kong culture it unfortunately also means the loss of your future security."" Fight for justice Mr Fok had planned his retirement, as it was expected his son would complete his final year at university and soon be earning enough as an engineer to help support the couple. But following his son's death in April 2007, he has been unable to afford to stop working at his job in Hong Kong. It is our hope that this case will help establish recognition of this principle in English law
Solicitor Stephen Warren Mr Warren said: ""We have already received very helpful evidence from the extended family and friends of the Foks, but this tradition is not yet widely established in English case law. ""It is usually not possible for parents to receive such an award, as the situation is not typical in England. ""It is our hope that this case will help establish recognition of this principle in English law."" Tsz Fok was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in April 2007 Mr Fok had secured his place at Oxford with 10 A-Levels, including eight 'A' grades. He was studying engineering, economics and management at the prestigious Worcester College. The driver, Trevor Ashworth, was banned from driving for eight months and ordered to pay £1,500 in fines and costs after being found guilty of driving without due care and attention at Wantage Magistrates' Court in February last year.
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321,http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/6567381.stm,BBC NEWS | England | Oxfordshire | Cyclist dies in waste lorry crash,"","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.696825+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.133793+00,1,"The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash
Police said the cyclist, who was aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Oxford city centre on Wednesday morning.
Parks Road, Broad Street, Catte Street and Holywell Street were all closed while accident investigators examined the area.
Thames Valley Police arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man, the lorry's driver, pending further inquiries.",200,200743P148047
322,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/1338845.Cyclist__20__dies_after_collision_with_lorry/,"Cyclist, 20, dies after collision with lorry",Eye-witnesses yesterday told how they watched in horror as a cyclist was dragged under a rubbish truck and killed in Oxford.,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/547376/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.704167+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.135587+00,1,"Eye-witnesses yesterday told how they watched in horror as a cyclist was dragged under a rubbish truck and killed in Oxford.
The cyclist, believed to be a Worcester College undergraduate, died after a collision with the recycling truck at the junction of Parks Road and Holywell Street at 10am.
The driver of the lorry, on hire from a West Midlands firm to Severnside, was arrested and later released on police bail.
Window cleaners Gordon Sims and Ted Smith of Oxford Window and Office Cleaning Company were working at nearby Wadham College yesterday morning and were on a tea break when they saw the incident near the Kings Arms pub.
Mr Sims said: ""The dumper truck was coming down past Blackwells to turn left to go past Wadham College.
""I don't know where this cyclist had come from. He went straight under the dumper truck.
""The truck was not going very fast. Whether he went under the front wheel or back wheel, it dragged the bike behind him. There was blood coming out from his mouth.
""There were a couple of chaps down there trying to resuscitate him until the ambulance got there.""
He said paramedics tried to save him with their equipment for five to six minutes before pronouncing him dead.
Police sealed off Parks Road, Broad Street, Catte Street and Holywell Street while forensic teams gathered evidence. They were later reopened.
It is believed the student was in his early 20s and of Oriental origin.
Last night, Oxford police and university officials were trying to trace the student's next-of-kin, while it remained unclear what the recycling truck was doing in the city centre.
Oxford City Council - the waste disposal authority - said the vehicle was not on council business.
Severnside provides ""integrated recycling and waste management solutions"" for public and private sector organisations supplying its parent company, St Regis Paper Company Ltd, with raw materials for its mills.
Oxford University said it could not comment on the incident until relatives of the dead student had been informed.
The truck, which had a large white bin attached to its hydraulic lift at the rear at the time of the incident, was hired out by Brownhills-based Manvik Hire Ltd to Severnside Recycling, which is based in Cardiff and has a depot in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.
Mark Burgess, general manager of Manvik Hire Limited, said: ""We have heard about the incident.
""There is no comment we can make at this moment in time. We are not the operators of the truck, we are the owners.""
Jim Malone, a director of Severnside Recycling, said: ""I can confirm the vehicle was on hire to our company, but I don't have any other details.
""This is of concern to us. The details I have are sketchy, but there is an investigation.""
Sgt Peter Jell, of Bicester traffic police, added: ""There were quite a number of witnesses at the scene and we are collating their accounts.""
'It's far too dangerous'
A former cyclist who survived being dragged under a low-loader in Oxford has said she was too scared to sit in the saddle again.
Publisher Sarah Broadway, 28, pictured right, was in the cycle lane beside the truck at the junction of St Aldates and Speedwell Street in January 2003, when the vehicle unexpectedly turned left, leaving her no time to react.
She was dragged beneath it.
She spent two months in hospital, enduring 50 hours of surgery before battling her way back to health.
Last night she said: ""I just don't think in Oxford there is enough provision made for cyclists.
""There are cycle lanes in some areas but then they just disappear quickly. You see sometimes how close some vehicles come to cyclists - and how cyclists take risks.
""There is a gulf of misunderstanding between road users and cyclists. Big cars don't give a second thought.""
Meanwhile, Margaret Hauser, a member of staff at the Museum of the History of Science in Broad Street, said she was shocked to hear of the cyclist's death.
She added: ""This is a dreadful corner.
""It appears to be a quiet street serving the university, but actually it is not.""",200,200743P148047
323,http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article4115545.ece,Woman killed after being struck by cyclist on pavement,"A pedestrian has died after being knocked over by a cyclist who was riding on the pavement. Police are hunting the cyclist, a man aged in his 20s, who hit May Stockley, 81, in Oldham. The woman...","",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.711686+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.138403+00,1,"The death is likely to renew calls for tougher penalties for cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians Times Newspapers Ltd
A pedestrian has died after being knocked over by a cyclist who was riding on the pavement.
Police are hunting the cyclist, a man aged in his 20s, who hit May Stockley, 81, in Oldham.
The woman, who suffered a fractured hip, was hit while unloading shopping from her car at 1.15pm on May 26 and died in hospital a week later.
The death is likely to renew calls for tougher penalties for cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians.
Steve Brickell, the police coroner’s officer, said: “On behalf of the coroner we are investigating this woman’s death and I am keen to speak to witnesses to the incident and more importantly the cyclist involved.
“You may not have been aware just how seriously the woman…",200,201406Q087585
324,http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14483277.Family_man_jailed_for_motorcyclist_death/,Family man jailed for motorcyclist death,"A FAMILY man has been sent to jail after making a ""terrible mistake"" which led to the death of an elderly motorcyclist.",http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/resources/images/4925215/,,Oxford Mail,2017-09-23 21:55:53.722562+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.140344+00,1,"A FAMILY man has been sent to jail after making a ""terrible mistake"" which led to the death of an elderly motorcyclist.
Mahamud Abubaka denied causing the death of Geoffrey Steele by turning his Vauxhall Zafira into the 74-year-old's BMW R1100S motorbike in Northway in September 2014.
But a jury of five women and seven men at Oxford Crown Court unanimously found the 36-year-old guilty of causing death by careless driving, following a three-day trial in April.
Abubaka, who has been jailed for four months, claimed the motorcycle came from nowhere, but Nigel Daly, defending, admitted his client should have seen it.
He told the court today Abubaka had been on his way to pick up his step-grandson from hospital.
Mr Daly said: ""This is a case where they are no winners, only losers.
""Mr Abubaka did not set off that morning to kill someone or to have an accident or commit any sort of offence.
""He set off to pick up his step-grandchild from hospital who had broken his leg.""
During the trial the jury heard Abubaka, of Pound Field Close, Barton, had been waiting at the ‘give way’ sign at the entrance to Marsh Lane when a car passed in front of him.
Witnesses told how Abubaka then turned straight into the path of Mr Steele - who was wearing a high-vis jacket and helmet - causing him to be thrown from his bike.
Mr Steele was was rushed to hospital, but despite medics carrying out an operation he died 23 days later.
Mr Daly said his client, who had passed his driving test in February 2013, had made a terrible mistake and appealed for a suspended sentence.
He added: ""This is a family man who has made a terrible mistake.
""He does express remorse, he is terribly sorry for the consequences of his actions and he would like to do all he can to try to alleviate the harm he has caused.
""He has worked for the same company for nearly four years, working hard, providing for his wife, providing for his family, not just in this country, but also sending money to his mother in Somalia.""
Judge Zoe Smith said Mr Steele was a ""much-loved father, grandfather, uncle and father in-law"".
She added: ""He was 74 years old, but clearly a dynamic and active person, a caring man and those close to him find his loss unbearable.""
Judge Smith told Abubaka he had not looked to his right to check for ongoing traffic and Mr Steele had done nothing to lead to the crash.
Jailing Abubaka, she added: ""You're a man of previous good character, references show your positive qualities and the fact you are a care family man.
""In the opinion of the court this was more than careless driving arising from momentary inattention.
""I feel I have no option but to pass a custodial sentence and I think in the circumstances it will be an immediate custodial sentence.""",200,201443P304094
331,http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/teen-driver-was-showing-off-before-near-fatal-car-crash-1-4199791,Teen driver was ‘showing off’ before near fatal car crash,"The parents of a Brackley teenager who experienced life-changing injuries during a car crash in January, have said it will be a long time before they can get over the trauma, after the driver was sentenced to 15 months’ detention last week.","https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.4199785.1345813441!/image/961791308.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 21:55:53.768929+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.142448+00,1,"The parents of a Brackley teenager who experienced life-changing injuries during a car crash in January, have said it will be a long time before they can get over the trauma, after the driver was sentenced to 15 months’ detention last week.
There was an outpouring of support when Millie Toman spent her 15th birthday in an induced coma following the crash, which included a candlelit vigil, messages of support on social networking sites as well as posters put up around Magdalen College School by her friends.
Millie Toman,left and her message board at The Hub,Brackley with friend Hollie Nisbett.'120307M-F609
She had been a passenger in a MG Rover ZR on Saturday, January 28, alongside three others, when driver Declan McKeever began swerving across the A422 between the Tesco and Banbury Road roundabouts, at speeds of up to 85mph. Eventually he clipped a kerb and rolled the car several times before it came to rest 60 metres from the road.
On Tuesday, August 21, McKeever a trainee mechanic of Valley Road, Brackley pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was sentenced to 15 month detention and was banned from driving for four years.
In a statement from the Millie’s parents Fiona and Dave after the sentence was passed they said: “What happened that night was a terrible event that changed the lives of all the young people involved and their families.
“We wouldn’t wish these circumstances on anyone and hope that lessons have been learned so no others go through this in the future.
Young people gather in park by Brackley Leisure Centre in support of teenager Millie Toman who was left in a critical condition after a car accident on Saturday, January 28
“The court has made its judgement but it will be a very long time before all involved can put this behind them.”
The court heard Millie suffered a fractured skull, eye socket, multiple fractured vertebra and had to be fitted with a halo brace.
A 17-year-old from Evenley and a 16-year-old from Brackley also suffered injuries including a fractured collar bone, shoulder blade, multiple fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Kevin Lynch, for McKeever, said: “It’s sheer blind luck no one was killed.”
Judge Richard Bray criticised the maximum sentence of two years for dangerous driving, stating the sentence “would have been measured in many years” had anyone died.
He said: “I have to sentence you for a serious case of dangerous driving. You were driving too fast when you deliberately swerved across the road from side to side.
“It’s plain you were trying to trying to show off to your passengers – some of whom were girls.”
He added: “It is a miracle no one was killed. I bear in mind your age and your inexperience but is an aggravating feature you were prepared to drive so recklessly within months of having passed your test. There must be a custodial sentence. The message has to go out to other young people who may be minded to behave in the same way you have done.”
PC David Lee of the Northants roads policing unit said McKeever escaped with minor injuries compared to his passengers as he was the only who was wearing a seatbelt.
He welcomed the conviction and said McKeever had a reputation for reckless driving.",200,201234WS02932
333,http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2015-01-13/appeals-after-man-killed-in-car-crash-near-southport/,Appeals after man killed in car crash near Southport,The sister of a man killed in a crash near Southport is appealing for information about his death.,http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/567869/mobile_article_img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 22:10:12.235438+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.144564+00,1,The sister of a man killed in a crash near Southport is appealing for information about his death.,200,201504SB15001
334,http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2015-01-13/sister-appeals-for-information-after-man-dies-in-crash-near-southport/,Sister appeals for information after man dies in crash near Southport,"The sister of a man killed in a crash at Scarisbrick near Southport has made an emotional appeal for information.
Her plea came as Lancashire Police issued their own fresh appeal in connection with the incident, in which 47-year-old Andrew Birch, from Skelmersdale, was killed on the A570 on Tuesday January 6.
Vivian Wilding said any piece of information, however small, might be able to help the police.",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/567887/image_update_2821697655001_3986594564001_brightcove.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 22:10:19.507446+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.146385+00,1,"",200,201504SB15001
337,http://www.lep.co.uk/news/one-killed-and-two-hurt-in-crash-1-7037074,One killed and two hurt in crash,"One person has died and two others sustained serious injuries following a collision in Scarisbrick, near Southport.","https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.7004011.1421167598!/image/2354904692.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 22:10:57.458727+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.148223+00,1,"One person has died and two others sustained serious injuries following a collision in Scarisbrick, near Southport.
It happened at around 6pm on Tuesday night on the A570 Southport Road near to The Villa café when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head on collision.
One person died in the collision and two people sustained serious injuries. Their families are being supported by specially trained officers.
It is believed that a BMW saloon car was also involved but failed to stop and drove towards the direction of Southport.
PS John Jennings Wharton of the Road Policing Unit said: “I would urge anyone with any information about the collision to contact us. Someone out there knows who was driving the BMW and I plead to their conscience for them to come forward and report what they know to us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number LC-20150106-0951.
No further details have been released.",200,201504SB15001
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Tuesday, 13 January 2015 (3061279) MAN DIES IN CAR CRASH DAYS BEFORE BIRTHDAY by Frank Martin
DETECTIVES investigating a a fatal collision in which a Skelmersdale man died have issued a fresh appeal for information.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Tuesday, January 6 on the A570 Southport Road, Scarisbrick, near to The Villa Café when a Peugeot Horizon and a Toyota Carina were involved in a head-on collision.
It is believed that a grey BMW was involved in an overtake manoeuvre, causing the other two vehicles to collide, before driving off towards the direction of Southport.
The passenger in the Peugeot, 46-year-old Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Southport Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His 80-year-old mother who was driving sustained serious injuries and remains in Aintree Hospital.
A 41-year-old woman from Scarisbrick who was driving the Toyota was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious injuries where she remains in an extremely poorly condition. Her 15-year-old son was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
Both families continue to be supported by specially-trained officers.
A major investigation has been launched and officers are continuing to conduct house-to-house enquiries, CCTV examination and forensic analysis.
Between 5.30 and 6.30pm yesterday(Tuesday, January 13) officers were set to carry out a roadside appeal close to the site of the collision with occupants of vehicles being asked to fill in questionnaires and given leaflets appealing for information about the collision.
Detectives are also keen to trace a woman who was seen walking her dog at around the time of the collision and are appealing for her to come forward.
DCI Andy Hulme of the Force Major Investigation Team said: “Although we are making good progress with our enquiries so far, we are still appealing to the public for their help.
”We still want to hear from anyone who may have any information about the collision that could assist with our investigation. If anybody uses the road on a regular basis and has seen a grey-coloured BMW being driven in an erratic manner we would urge them to come forward.
“In addition, we are particularly keen to trace a woman who was seen walking what was described as a husky dog around the time of the collision. She may hold vital information and I would urge her, if she sees this appeal, to come forward and speak to us.
”As a result of this collision, Andrew Birch lost his life just days before his 47th birthday and two women have suffered serious injuries. It has had a devastating impact on the families of all those involved and if anyone has any information about what happened then please do contact us on 101.“
A 56-year-old man from Southport has been arrested on suspicion on causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.
Last week a 29-year-old man from Southport was also arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed until March. Two other men, aged 22 and 24 both from Liverpool, were also arrested but released with no further action.
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go have to go to court.
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339,http://www.leighobserver.co.uk/news/man-jailed-after-fatal-crash-1-7744960,Man jailed after fatal crash,A man has been jailed for causing a car crash that killed a disabled man and injured two others.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.leighobserver.co.uk/webimage/1.7744958.1456237611!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 22:11:42.077725+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.152279+00,1,"A man has been jailed for causing a car crash that killed a disabled man and injured two others.
Kenneth Grisedale was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after 46-year-old spina bifida sufferer Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale, was fatally injured in a collision on the A570 Southport Road, Scarisbrick, on January 6, 2015.
Andrew Birch
He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on January 18.
And yesterday the 58-year-old from Hartwood Road, Southport, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and banned from driving for two years.
The court heard that on the evening of the crash Grisedale, who was at the wheel of a BMW, dangerously overtook a Peugeot Horizon before speeding off towards Southport. Due to the lack of room for the manoeuvre, it caused a Toyota Carina which was travelling in the opposite direction to brake and lose control before it collided head on with the Peugeot.
Mr Birch, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, died as a result of the collision. Its driver, Mr Birch’s 80-year-old mother Vera, and the 41-year-old Toyota driver Pamela Savage, were also seriously injured.
Det Sgt Keith Rimmer, from the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “It was the reckless actions of Kenneth Grisedale on the night of the collision that led to the death of Mr Birch in tragic circumstances. I hope today’s sentence sends out a clear message to anyone who carries out dangerous manoeuvres and takes risks on the roads. Such behaviour can cost lives and cause devastation to the families of those involved.
“Although nothing can compensate Mr Birch’s family for their loss, I hope the conclusion of the legal proceedings at court today brings them some closure. My thoughts remain with them at this time.”
The family of Andrew Birch have thanked police, family and friends for all their support during this difficult time.",200,201504SB15001
869,http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/bishopauckland/13505298.Hit_and_run_killer_driver_back_behind_bars_after_police_chase_in_stolen_vehicle/,Hit-and-run killer driver back behind bars after police chase in stolen vehicle,"A HIT-AND-RUN driver, jailed six years ago for killing two men and seriously injuring a toddler, is back behind bars after another high-speed…",http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/4046161/,,The Northern Echo,2018-04-23 21:07:59.372521+00,2018-04-23 21:08:00.110884+00,1,"A HIT-AND-RUN driver, jailed six years ago for killing two men and seriously injuring a toddler, is back behind bars after another high-speed chase in a stolen car.
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Anthony Whittaker, who has 11 convictions for driving while disqualified, was jailed for ten years in 2009 for causing death by dangerous driving.
Yet shortly after his early release Whittaker, who also has convictions for violence and drug taking, stole a Suzuki Alto and drove it around his home town of Bishop Auckland.
Durham Crown Court heard how he raced away after being spotted by police, driving over grassland and narrowly avoiding a woman, who had to jump out of the way.
VICTIMS: Bryan Hardwick and son Liam
The court was told that Whittaker had ""an appalling record"" which ended in tragedy in October 2008 when he killed two men and left a toddler fighting for life.
Best friends David Weatherburn, 40, Bryan Hardwick, 26, and Mr Hardwick's young son were standing in a pedestrian refuge on the A688 near South Church Industrial Estate, on the outskirts on Bishop Auckland, when they were hit by Whittaker's out-of-control car.
The subsequent trial heard how Whittaker had shown ""complete disregard for human life"" driving at speeds up to 100mph.
Mr Hardwick, from Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, his one-year-old son Liam, and father-of-two Mr Weatherburn, from Price Avenue, were waiting to cross the road when Whittaker’s car ploughed into them before careering off the road and hitting a tree.
Mr Hardwick died from multiple injuries the same night, and Mr Weatherburn died in Darlington Memorial Hospital eight days later.
Liam survived, but spent three days fighting for his life in intensive care and needed a blood transfusion.
A breath test three hours after the accident showed Whittaker was twice the legal drink-drive limit. The driver said this was because he drank the vodka after the crash.
However, the judge disagreed and found him guilty. He was sentenced to ten years in jail.
Outlining the latest offence, prosecutor Paul Currer said a red Suzuki Alto was stolen between in April 27 and 28, after the keys the owner had dropped were found by the thief.
He said: “Shortly after noon on Saturday, May 2, officers saw the stolen vehicle displaying false registration plates in Bishop Auckland.
“When the officers approached, the defendant made off across an area of grassed land, where there was a female pedestrian walking. She had to take evasive action to get out of the path of the vehicle coming towards her.
CRASH SITE: Police at the scene
“Officers followed the vehicle to a nearby street, where the defendant abandoned it and ran off on foot.”
Whittaker was chased and arrested after he was found hiding in a nearby house.
Scott Smith, mitigating, acknowledged Whittaker’s “unenviable and appalling record”, but argued the offence was “not the most serious offence of its type”.
He said, the car had not been damaged and Whittaker had not been under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Mr Smith added: “He (Whittaker) is likely to serve a lengthy period in custody, not because of the offence or sentence passed today, but because of the licence recall which is likely to take place.”
Whittaker, of Brusselton View, Bishop Auckland, who appeared via video link, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking on an open grassed area between Lusby Crescent and Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland. He also admitted driving while disqualified.
Sentencing the 33-year-old to ten months in prison for the latest offence, Judge Simon Hickey said: “Looking at your record - 39 convictions for a 101 offences - your offending is littered with violence, drug taking, taking a bladed article and public order offences. That is the background in generally.
“In particular, from 2002 through to 2009, this is your 11th conviction for driving while disqualified. In my judgement, you have no regard whatsoever for court orders or driving bans.”
Whittaker was also banned from driving for a further two years and 16 weeks and ordered to pay £1,000 in fines and costs.",200,200811SA24338
341,http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-02-22/man-jailed-for-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving/,Man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving,"A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Scarisbrick last year.
Kenneth Grisedale, 58, of Hartwood Road, Southport was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after 46 year old Andrew Birch was killed in a collision on the A570 Southport Road on January 6, 2015. He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on January 18.
He was today sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to two years imprisonment and was banned from driving for two years.
On the evening of the collision, Grisedale, who was driving a BMW, carried out a dangerous overtake manoeuvre, overtaking a Peugeot Horizon before speeding off towards Southport. Due to the lack of room for the manoeuvre, it caused a Toyota Carina which was travelling in the opposite direction to brake and lose control before it collided head on with the Peugeot.
Andrew Birch, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, sadly died as a result of the collision. The driver of the Peugeot, Mr Birch’s 80-year-old mother, and the driver of the Toyota, a 41 year old woman, were also seriously injured.
DS Keith Rimmer, from the Force Major Investigation Team said:",http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/907578/img.jpg,,ITV News,2017-09-23 22:12:58.404538+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.154207+00,1,"A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Scarisbrick last year.
Kenneth Grisedale, 58, of Hartwood Road, Southport was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after 46 year old Andrew Birch was killed in a collision on the A570 Southport Road on January 6, 2015. He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on January 18.
He was today sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to two years imprisonment and was banned from driving for two years.
On the evening of the collision, Grisedale, who was driving a BMW, carried out a dangerous overtake manoeuvre, overtaking a Peugeot Horizon before speeding off towards Southport. Due to the lack of room for the manoeuvre, it caused a Toyota Carina which was travelling in the opposite direction to brake and lose control before it collided head on with the Peugeot.
Andrew Birch, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, sadly died as a result of the collision. The driver of the Peugeot, Mr Birch’s 80-year-old mother, and the driver of the Toyota, a 41 year old woman, were also seriously injured.
DS Keith Rimmer, from the Force Major Investigation Team said:",200,201504SB15001
344,http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/police-name-woman-pedestrian-killed-in-collision-in-syston-2899249.html,Police name woman pedestrian killed in collision in Syston,"A woman pedestrian killed in a road collision in Syston on Thursday has been named. Joan Margaret Donisthorpe, 86, of Syston, died following the...","",,BriefReport,2017-09-23 22:15:29.755236+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.156209+00,1,"A woman pedestrian killed in a road collision in Syston on Thursday has been named.
Joan Margaret Donisthorpe, 86, of Syston, died following the incident in The Green involving a green Peugeot 306.
She was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham after the incident at 12.34pm, where she subsequently died.
A 56-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.
DC 506 Ady Keeble, from the serious collision investigation unit said: ""I would appeal for anyone who saw the collision to contact me as soon as possible.... read more
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347,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/01/17/police-driver-who-killed-student-on-pedestrian-crossing-believed-speed-was-proportionate/,Police driver who killed student on pedestrian crossing 'believed speed was proportionate',A police driver who hit and killed a young man on a pedestrian crossing told investigators he believed his speed was proportionate for the conditions at the time.,https://www.expressandstar.com/resizer/Bq5kPOj7ogQixj1WtTGHgWI_adA=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/https%3a%2f%2farc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com%2fpublic%2fAXL75YB7AVC7TEMVSL5WL6VUWI,,"",2017-09-23 22:19:30.780859+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.157996+00,1,"Pc Vaughan Lowe, who was on his way to an 'immediate response' incident, said he only saw Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei when he was already in the confines of the crossing.
A jury heard the West Midlands Police traffic officer told Independent Police Complaints Commission investigators: ""He literally came from my off-side into the path of the vehicle.""
Lowe, aged 43 from Stourbridge, has pleaded not guilty at Warwick Crown Court to causing the 24-year-old Birmingham City University student's death in April 2012 by careless driving.
Wei was killed when he was struck by an unmarked police BMW driven by Lowe as he used a pelican crossing on the A34 New Town Row in Birmingham at around 7pm as he and a friend were heading to the Newtown shopping centre to get a takeaway.
After crossing the first part of the dual carriageway, Wei, had 'walked or jogged' onto the second part of it to get across the outbound carriageway.
It is alleged that although Lowe, who was responding to a call about a car that had failed to stop for other officers, had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph, he was still driving too fast.
""It is the prosecution case that therefore his driving fell below the standard of a competent and careful driver,"" prosecutor Graham Reeds QC explained.
The jury has heard that Lowe was interviewed by IPCC investigator Clara Harriott and a colleague in August 2012.
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He told them he was in uniform with another officer in an unmarked BMW when he heard a radio transmission about a sighting of an Audi S3 which had previously made off from officers.
""It was in an area notoriously linked to guns and criminality,"" said Lowe.
The car had been spotted in Aston, about a mile from where he was at the time just off New Town Row.
Responding to the 'immediate response' request, he said he pulled out onto New Town Row and put on the BMW's blue lights and siren before going through red traffic lights at a junction.
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He explained that it was a three-lane carriageway, with the first of those being a bus lane, and said: ""As it was clear I decided to take that lane.""
As he approached the junction with Milton Road he said that in the distance he could see the pelican crossing ahead with its red light towards him.
""I have been aware that there are pedestrians on the crossing slightly obscured from my view, crossing from my off-side. As lane three is clear of traffic I made the decision to move into lane three.""
He explained that he did so because he felt that if he stayed in the bus lane the pedestrian would either rush to get across before the police vehicle got there or turn the other way.
""As I got about 100 metres from the crossing the lights had begun to flash on amber towards me.
""There were no persons approaching from the nearside. I can see no persons to the off-side of the crossing, and there were no people on the crossing.
""As I got into the confines of the crossing Mr Zhang has run in front of my vehicle on the crossing.""
The jury has heard that Lowe, who said he was aware the speed limit on the road was 30, had been doing up to 62mph in the bus lane and when he first moved across into lane three, reducing his speed to 52mph as he approached the crossing.
Explaining his speed, he told the investigators: ""I believed we were attending a possible serious offence linked to guns and gangs.""
Asked whether he felt his speed was appropriate for the circumstances relayed to him and proportionate for the conditions, he replied: ""Yes I did. I was in control of the vehicle.""
He said he would have a clear view of someone approaching the crossing from his nearside, but on the offside his view would be 'more restricted' due to a wall either side of the crossing.
Asked when he first saw Mr Zhang, he replied: ""When I was actually in the confines of the crossing. He literally came from my off-side into the path of the vehicle.""
The trial continues.",200,201220W035972
350,http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10006438/Parents-of-Chinese-student-killed-by-police-car-demand-answers.html,"Parents of Chinese student killed by police car, demand answers","A year after a brilliant Chinese student was killed by a police car on a pedestrian crossing, his parents have returned to Britain claiming a cover-up is denying them justice.",http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02535/Xuanwei_Zhang_2_2535251a.jpg,,Telegraph.co.uk,2017-09-23 22:21:15.269032+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.162431+00,1,"Xuanwei Zhang, 24, who was studying for a Master's degree in computing at Birmingham City University, suffered fatal head injuries when he was struck by the speeding black unmarked BMW on April 4 last year.
The officer driving was responding to reports that a car was being driven suspiciously in another part of the city when he collided with the student who was on a traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing.
Last week his parents travelled to Britain to demand answers after claiming they were deliberately being kept in the dark about what happened.
Xuanwei's father Zhongjin, 55, said their lives had been destroyed by their son’s death and their pain was being made worse by the lack of progress with the police investigation.
Xuanwei Zhang, 24, came to the UK to study for a Master's degree in computing (Photo: Zhongjin Zhang)
The vehicle was carrying CCTV at the time of the accident, but 12-months on the parents are still no clearer what happened when Xuan was killed.
Last week the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) finally passed a full file on the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which will decide whether to prosecute the police officer who was driving.
But Mr Zhang said he and his wife were losing faith that they would ever get justice and felt they were being ignored because they were Chinese.
He questioned why it had taken a year to carry out an investigation into a straightforward accident and also accused of the IPCC of failing to provide any information about how the case was progressing.
He said: “We are extremely disappointed with the inefficiency of the UK government, the police and the IPCC. If the same thing had happened in China this would have all been resolved by now.
“We are beginning to wonder if there is some sort of cover up because the police are involved. We just don't know.”
(Photo: Zhongjin Zhang)
His wife, Jianxiu Zhu, 53, added: “Our son was a hard-working and diligent student who dreamed of becoming an internet expert. We thought when he came to the UK he would fulfil that dream but instead, because of the actions of that police officer, his dreams and his life have gone.”
Mr Zhang added: “It is baffling to us why the IPCC has taken so long to get to the bottom of what happened. What is more concerning to us is that during all this time the police officer carries on his life as normal. It feels to us like he is being protected by them, while we are ignored.”
The engineer from Nan Jing said they would not stop fighting until they had justice.
He told the Daily Telegraph: “Our family bloodline has ended tragically because of this police officer’s actions. There is no one to keep our family name alive
“We scrimped and saved every penny to ensure that we could give our son the best education, we never thought that it would end like this.
“He [the driver] has not only completely ruined a promising young man, but also the hope of the entire family. There's nothing but utter darkness in our future. All we want now is truth and justice.
Mr Zhang added: “We also hope that through our fight for justice we can change things and make the roads safer in Britain by getting police officers to obey the same rules as other drivers.”
(Photo: Zhongjin Zhang)
But a spokesman for the IPCC insisted that the investigation had been a complex one that had involved technical reports compiled by collision experts.
The spokesman said a full file of evidence had now been passed to the CPS and IPCC Commissioner, Rachel Cerfontyne had also now met with the family to update them on the latest developments.",200,201220W035972
352,http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/11740124.Stourbridge_police_driver_cleared_of_causing_student_s_death_by_careless_driving/,Stourbridge police driver cleared of causing student's death by careless driving,A STOURBRIDGE police driver has been cleared of causing the death by careless driving of a university student whom he knocked down on a pelican…,http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/resources/images/2314025/,,Stourbridge News,2017-09-23 22:22:27.067833+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.164523+00,1,"A STOURBRIDGE police driver has been cleared of causing the death by careless driving of a university student whom he knocked down on a pelican crossing while responding to an incident.
Pc Vaughan Lowe, a 43-year-old West Midlands Police traffic officer, was yesterday (Wednesday) found not guilty of causing the death of Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei in April 2012 after a trial at Warwick Crown Court.
The 24-year-old Birmingham City University student, who had been crossing Birmingham’s A34 New Town Row dual carriageway, was thrown into the air by the impact of Pc Lowe’s unmarked BMW as he ‘walked or jogged” onto the pelican crossing – and he died in hospital the following day.
Pc Lowe, a police officer since 1990 who had carried out escort duties for the Royal Family, had been responding with blue lights and siren on to an ‘immediate response’ call and had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph.
Prosecutor Graham Reeds QC alleged the officer was driving too fast on a road where the speed limit was 30 and said Pc Lowe’s driving fell below the standard of a competent and careful driver.
But after deliberating for more than four hours the jury found him not guilty of causing Mr Wei’s death.
Following the verdict Judge Andrew Lockhart QC told Pc Lowe: “Your joy and your relief at being acquitted has consequences for others.
“Cases such as this are tragedies. The biggest tragedy is for Mr Zhang and Mrs Zhu who have lost their son who was dearly loved by them.
“The jury have decided it is not a criminal matter. They must understand that this officer, from the outset, was expressing his remorse and his shock at what happened, and that is not diminished.”
Speaking after leaving court into the arms of his wife, who is also a police officer, Pc Lowe said: “I’m relieved and thankful that it’s all over. It’s been a long and punishing process for all of us.
“My thoughts and sympathies are to this young man’s family who’ve had to endure the tragedy of what happened that day.”
Independent Police Complaints Committee deputy chairman Rachel Cerfontyne said after the hearing, however, that Pc Lowe still “had a case to answer for gross misconduct as his driving fell below the required standard and failed to comply with a number of national and force-wide policies as well as the Highway Code”.
She added: “West Midlands Police will now finalise internal disciplinary hearings.”",200,201220W035972
353,http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/blackcountry/11719807.Stourbridge_traffic_officer_reacted_at_lightning_speed_to_try_to_avoid_hitting_a_student_on_a_crossing__a_court_heard/,"Stourbridge traffic officer reacted at lightning speed to try to avoid hitting a student on a crossing, a court heard",A POLICE traffic officer from Stourbridge reacted at lightning-fast 0.84 seconds when he suddenly saw the student he knocked down on a pelican…,http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/resources/images/2870506/,,Halesowen News,2017-09-23 22:22:46.706573+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.166488+00,1,"A POLICE traffic officer from Stourbridge reacted at lightning-fast 0.84 seconds when he suddenly saw the student he knocked down on a pelican crossing, a court heard.
But even that did not give Pc Vaughan Lowe chance to avoid hitting Birmingham City University student Zhang Xuan Wei who was thrown in the air and later died from his injuries, a jury at Warwick Crown Court was told.
Accident investigator Kevin Sweeney, described by the prosecutor as a collision expert, said he had studied the recording from the on-board camera in Pc Lowe's unmarked BMW.
Checking that frame by frame, he established that from the moment 24-year-old Wei could be seen on the crossing on the A34 New Town Row, Birmingham, to the officer trying to take avoiding action was just 0.84 seconds.
Mr Sweeney said the normal reaction time for a driver was one to 1.5 seconds.
And he commented: “I’m not surprised Mr Lowe has responded quicker, but I would not have expected him to have reacted that quick.”
Despite the officer’s fast reaction time, Mr Sweeney said he had calculated the BMW was doing 48 to 50mph when it struck Wei who had dashed onto the crossing as the 'green man' was flashing at around 7pm on April 4 2012.
At the start of the case Mr Reeds told the jury the prosecution’s collision expert had calculated that at that point ‘a crash could not have been avoided at any speed over 26mph'.
But Mr Sweeney did not give that figure in his evidence – and asked by Brian Dean, defending, why he had not done so, Mr Sweeney replied: “There’s a mistake in the distance calculated.”
Mr Dean commented: “A massive mistake.""
He put to Mr Sweeney that the speed at which a collision could have been avoided at that point was ‘more likely closer to ten miles an hour'.
And Mr Sweeney accepted: “If that is the calculation your expert has reached.”
Pc Lowe, a traffic officer based at the West Midlands Police traffic unit in Aston, has pleaded not guilty to causing Wei’s death by careless driving.
The trial continues.",200,201220W035972
354,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/01/22/death-crash-pcs-relief-at-not-guilty-verdict/,Death crash Pc's relief at not guilty verdict,A West Midlands Police traffic officer has spoken of his relief after a jury cleared him of being responsible for the death of a young man he hit on a pelican crossing.,https://www.expressandstar.com/resizer/Bq5kPOj7ogQixj1WtTGHgWI_adA=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/https%3a%2f%2farc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com%2fpublic%2fAXL75YB7AVC7TEMVSL5WL6VUWI,,"",2017-09-23 22:22:58.755303+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.168441+00,1,"Pc Vaughan Lowe's unmarked police BMW, which had its blue lights and siren on at the time, struck Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei on the crossing on the A34 New Town Row in Birmingham.
The 24-year-old, a student at Birmingham City University, was thrown into the air by the impact, and died in hospital the following day.
Lowe, aged 43, a West Midlands Police advanced driver who is from Stourbridge, had denied causing Wei's death in April 2012 by careless driving.
He was found not guilty by a jury on the tenth day of his trial at Warwick Crown Court yesterday (WED).
Speaking after leaving court into the arms of his wife, who is also a police officer, Pc Lowe said: I'm relieved and thankful that it's all over. It's been a long and punishing process for all of us.""
He added: ""My thoughts and sympathies are to this young man's family who've had to endure the tragedy of what happened that day.""
The court had heard that Wei and a friend were heading to the Newtown shopping centre at about 7pm on April 4 to get a take-away.
But after crossing one side of the dual carriageway he was hit as he 'walked or jogged' onto the pelican crossing to cross the outbound carriageway from the central area.
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It was alleged that although Lowe, who was responding to an 'immediate response' call, had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph, he was still driving too fast.
""It is the prosecution case that... therefore his driving fell below the standard of a competent and careful driver,"" prosecutor Graham Reeds QC had told the jury.
Giving evidence Lowe said that he and his colleague had been deployed to the Aston area at around 5pm because of a suspicious Audi S3 which had failed to stop for other officers. The car was not found, but was spotted again at 7pm – and he said he was responding to that, with the BMW's blue lights and siren on, as he drove along New Town Row.
A video recording from the car's on-board camera was played several times, at normal speed, half-speed and even parts of it frame-by-frame during the trial.
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It showed that after going through red lights at a junction Lowe reached 62mph in the bus lane before moving to the outside lane after seeing someone crossing towards the nearside as he got nearer to the pelican crossing.
Talking through the recording as it continued, he told the jury: ""The lights are changing to flashing amber. I am aware they have been on red for a while, and I can't see any person on the crossing or approaching the crossing.""
Asked by his barrister Brian Dean if he was still looking towards the crossing as he approached, Lowe replied: ""Yes, you're constantly scanning as I move forward. There were no pedestrians.""
Asked when he first became aware of a pedestrian in the vicinity of his vehicle, Lowe said: ""When he was directly in front of the vehicle. Directly in front of the bonnet of the vehicle.""
Following the not guilty verdict, Judge Andrew Lockhart QC told the jury: ""This has been, for all concerned, a case that had been difficult and involved.
""It is a case which has been properly brought against this officer and properly defended and properly considered by you.""",200,201220W035972
355,https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/01/15/green-man-flashing-as-student-hit-by-police-car-death-trial-hears/,"Green man 'flashing as student hit' by police car, death trial hears","The green man at a pelican crossing had been flashing for 2.7 seconds when a young man stepped out into the road a split second before being hit by a police car, a jury has heard.",https://www.expressandstar.com/resizer/zA17BbM1YLRZpBliZqR2VHwfz7w=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/https%3a%2f%2farc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-expressandstar-mna.s3.amazonaws.com%2fpublic%2fTJW4BZ7A4RHPBLEB3MMW6YMXH4,,"",2017-09-23 22:23:17.67773+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.170458+00,1,"Chinese student Zhang Xuan Wei was thrown in the air by the unmarked police BMW, which had its blue lights and siren on, and died from his injuries the following day.
The BMW's driver, West Midlands Police traffic officer Pc Vaughan Lowe , aged 43 and from Stourbridge, denies causing Wei's death in April 2012 careless driving.
The jury at Warwick Crown Court has heard that Wei was killed when he was struck by the unmarked car as he used a pelican crossing on the A34 New Town Row in Birmingham.
He and a friend had been on their way to the Newtown shopping centre to get a take-away at around 7pm on July 24, 2012.
The jury heard that after crossing the first part of the dual carriageway, Wei, a 24-year-old Birmingham City University student, had 'walked or jogged' onto the second part of it to get across the outbound carriageway.
It is alleged that although Lowe, who was responding to a call that a vehicle which had failed to stop for other officers had been sighted again, had reduced his speed from 62 to 52mph on his approach to the crossing, he was still driving too fast.
Accident investigator Kevin Sweeney told the jury the flashing green man for pedestrians, and the corresponding flashing amber for traffic, lasted for ten seconds at that crossing.
Mr Brian Dean, defending, pointed out that his report had made no mention of a warning on the pedestrian 'demand unit' at the crossing.
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Mr Sweeney said: ""I made the assumption that the way Mr Zhang approached the unit I thought he probably took little regard for it, that he made his judgement on what was in front of him rather than that.""
And he agreed with Mr Dean's observation: ""It is a virtual certainty that the crossing light was pressed by the person who crossed moments before Mr Zhang.""
The barrister pointed out that Mr Sweeney's report had said Wei stepped onto the crossing 'in the third second after the beginning of the flashing phase,' beginning to cross 2.7 seconds after the flashing green man began.
Mr Sweeney agreed, but commented: ""I've come up with that figure, but it is quite hard to define where this part starts.""
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Having the recording from the police car's on-board camera played frame-by-frame, Mr Dean pointed out that the impact had taken place 3.6 seconds after the flashing phase began.
But, stopping at a frame which he said appeared to show the student's foot about to touch the ground, he suggested that showed Wei had stepped onto the crossing slightly later than the expert had said.
Mr Sweeney explained he had based his calculation on the point at which Wei's centre of mass had crossed the edge of the kerb, rather than when his foot then touched the ground, which he said was the scientific basis on which to make the calculation.
As still frames were displayed to the jury from the point at which Wei stepped onto the crossing to the moment of impact, Mr Dean asked whether he agreed the time between those images was 0.08 seconds, and Mr Sweeney said he did.
""Prior to him appearing in that split second before Mr Lowe got to the limits, the crossing was clear to proceed on amber,"" suggested Mr Dean. And Mr Sweeney replied: ""Yes.""
Asked if he agreed that 'could not be a more unexpected occurrence,' he responded: ""I don't think it is an unexpected type of event. It is not something which is completely unusual.""
Mr Dean pointed out that the BMW's camera was forward of the driver and to his left, which he suggested was 'a much more favourable angle to see into the mouth of the crossing' to the driver's off-side.
Mr Sweeney answered: ""I'm not comfortable with much more favourable. The camera does have a slightly better view than Mr Lowe, but the difference in the two viewing positions is marginal."" The trial continues.",200,201220W035972
357,https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/aberdeen-mums-despair-at-decision-not-to-prosecute-over-sons-death/,Aberdeen mum's despair at decision not to prosecute over son's death - Evening Express,"A MUM today said she is “devastated” to hear that no further action will be taken after her son and his partner died following a motorbike accident. Steven Reiach and his fiancee Dawn Watson died after the bike they were on was involved in a collision with a car on Aberdeen’s Hilton Drive. In May, …",https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/10/stevendawn.jpg,,Evening Express,2017-09-23 22:30:44.762321+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.172559+00,1,"A MUM today said she is “devastated” to hear that no further action will be taken after her son and his partner died following a motorbike accident.
Steven Reiach and his fiancee Dawn Watson died after the bike they were on was involved in a collision with a car on Aberdeen’s Hilton Drive.
In May, the Crown Office revealed that the couple’s deaths had been reported to the procurator fiscal and were being investigated by the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit.
But a spokesman for the Crown said after “careful consideration” of the facts and circumstances of the case, they had concluded that no charges would be brought.
Steven’s mum Shirley Webb said she had been left “absolutely devastated” by the decision.
Shirley has contacted a solicitor and wants to raise civil proceedings against the driver of the car.
The 53-year-old added: “I’ve got to fight for my son.”
Mr Reiach, 23, of Northfield, died at the scene of the collision, while Miss Watson, 24, from Seaton, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
She later passed away from her injuries.
A letter to Shirley, from the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit, sent on June 25 before the Crown Office decision, said: “From the evidence available to me it appears that Steven has been driving the motorcycle with his partner Dawn on the back at between 27 and 65mph, with evidence suggesting that the speed was towards the higher end of the range.
“Evidence has shown that the motorcycle had lights missing, as well as no speedometer fitted.
“As Steven and Dawn travelled along the road, the driver of the car has crossed into the path of the motorcycle and the motorcycle has then struck the car.”
A later letter by the unit said that, as a result of the full investigation, there was “no evidence” to support a prosecution.
It added: “Accordingly, the investigation is now at a conclusion and there will be no criminal proceedings in relation to your son’s death.”
Shirley, who lives with husband Joe, 61, in Kincorth, said the decision had left her in despair.
A spokesman for the Crown Office said: “The Procurator Fiscal received reports in connection with the deaths.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, Crown Counsel concluded that no further investigation is required.
“The family have been informed of this decision.”",200,2015921500374
435,http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/13337029.Stoke_St_Gregory_cyclist_killed_after_pulling_out_in_front_of_car___INQUEST/,Stoke St Gregory cyclist killed after pulling out in front of car - INQUEST,"A CYCLIST was killed after he pulled in front of an oncoming car without looking, an inquest heard.",http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/resources/images/3773224/,,Somerset County Gazette,2017-09-24 14:44:31.323679+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.225151+00,1,"A CYCLIST was killed after he pulled in front of an oncoming car without looking, an inquest heard.
Retired manager James Gore, 79, of Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory, might have survived if he had been wearing a helmet, according to a police report read to the hearing.
Driver Catriona Foot said Mr Gore cycled into her path from a side road on the A39 at Chilton Polden on January 18.
Another driver, Anthony North, said: “All of a sudden without warning, a cyclist came out of Ford Lane.
“The driver of the other car didn’t really stand any chance of missing him.”
Acting senior West Somerset coroner Tony Williams concluded that Mr Gore died from traumatic brain injury at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, with the conclusion of death due to a road traffic collision.",200,2015520500472
362,http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/two-killed-and-one-seriously-injured-in-crash-on-northumberland-road-1-7200002,Two killed and one seriously injured in crash on Northumberland road,Two people have been killed and a third seriously injured in a road accident in Northumberland.,"https://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.6660876.1505556515!/image/image.jpg",,"",2017-09-23 22:35:24.335738+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.1745+00,1,"Two people have been killed and a third seriously injured in a road accident in Northumberland.
The accident happened just after noon yesterday (Wednesday) when a blue Nissan Micra and silver Vauxhall Astra collided on the A192 Shields Road near Hartford Bridge, south-west of Bedlington. A third vehicle was also damaged.
A man from the Micra and a woman from the Astra were pronounced dead at the scene.
Another woman from the Astra was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where she was being treated for serious injuries.
The A192, between Hartford Village and A1068 Plessey Checks roundabout, was closed for more than two hours to allow collision investigation and vehicle recovery.
Anyone with any information about the crash should contact police on 101, quoting reference 399 08/04/15.",200,2015100204015
367,http://www.kentlive.news/crowborough-crash-inquest-verdict-deaths-michael/story-27938029-detail/story.html,"","","",,"",2017-09-23 22:38:38.316265+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.176364+00,1,"",404,2015471501991
369,http://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/inquest-shows-harrowing-footage-of-44620/,Video: Harrowing footage of crash that killed young men,The families of two young men who died in a crash have released footage of their last moments. Warning: Some readers may find the clip distressing.,"http://media.kentonline.co.uk/filerepository/750x0/151012~11D,6,393,1C6,258,1B8,0~15101215217-footage3.JPG.jpg",,Kent Online,2017-09-23 22:39:04.874903+00,2017-09-29 21:20:27.178139+00,1,"The last moments of two young men's lives were dramatically captured on video as they sped to their deaths this year.
Driver Kyle Careford, 20, and his friend Michael Owen, 21, were travelling in a red Renault Clio when it crashed into a church wall in April.
The men, both from Tunbridge Wells, but staying in Crowborough at the time, died instantly.
Scroll down for video. Warning: some viewers may find the footage distressing.
Mr Owen had been videoing their journey in the early hours of Sunday, April 12 as they sped at up to 90mph through the Sussex countryside.
Now their families have supported the release of the harrowing video, which was shown at an inquest into their deaths in Hastings last week.
The inquest heard how the two friends had both taken a cocktail of prescribed and illegal drugs that would have resulted in severe toxicity and have had a severely detrimental effect on Mr Careford's ability to control the car.
This was compounded by his inexperience - he did not have a licence and was uninsured to drive the car, which was owned by Mr Owen.
On the video, the pair can be seen and heard laughing, chatting and singing as Mr Owen appears to be giving his friend a driving lesson.
They pass through Rotherfield and on in to Jarvis Brook where their journey came to a tragic end.
The car, travelling well in excess of the 30mph speed limit, careered off the B2100, smashing through a wall into the grounds of St Michael and All Saints church.
Both men, who had been wearing seat belts, died instantly.
The video was retrieved from Mr Owen's phone found under a tree at the scene the following morning.
Witnesses reported seeing the car at various times in the hours leading up to the crash.
A lorry driver reported he had been stopped by the car that randomly stopped in the carriageway and then sped off as he tried to manoeuvre around it.
A taxi driver said he was forced off the carriageway by a speeding red car on the wrong side of the road and a woman witnessed the car doing 'doughnuts' in a Crowborough car park.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by road traffic collision on both men.
""If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video"" - Kat Owen
Speaking after the inquest, Mr Owen's mother, Kat, said: ""We bring our children up teaching them right from wrong. We guide them and give them our advice and hope they listen, but once they are adults we hope they make the right choices.
""I really don't know why the boys chose to do what they did, but I blame them both for the decisions they made on this night.
""If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video. I'm hoping it will have an impact on young people and make them see that a bit of fun can have such devastating consequences.
""I would like all the young people out there to take notice and realise that you are not invincible and take seriously how precious your lives are to yourselves and others. I want young drivers to consider how much devastation it causes to the families and loved ones that are left behind.
""Watching the video was very upsetting, but I'm hoping it can be used in a positive way, by showing young people what could happen to them.""