Boxer Gary Mason killed in bicycle crash

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661 I was thinking the same. I have emailed a couple of TV programs and asked that they do a tribute to this man.

As a side note some c*** has gone on Yahoo Answers and is posting s*** about him. I've reported it under legal issues as the investigation is still underway.

 

[buddha]

Sad news.
Wallington (aka Wallytown) should be ring-fenced, or at least have "Cyclist Beware" signs posted. I've had quite a few hairy encounters with VWM's speeding to beat the lights at the Stafford Rd junction.

 

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Tribute to him on BBC News 24 right now.

 

[ComedyPilot]

RIP to him.

Saddest thing about it is the media's determination to report him dying in a tragic cycle accident.

 

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...champ-Gary-Mason-killed-in-bike-accident.html

 

[Andrew_P]

shoot juction, poor sod the state of thew bike. Close to me and arounfd the time I am out and about. Bike looks mess looked like from behind with front wheel hitting kerb

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Grew up with Gary on the Hemans Estate in Vauxhall . Bit of a rogue trader in his younger days but we all were then , but turned into a proper gent .

 

[sheddy]

Why was the BBC online story headline 'Boxer Gary Mason dies in cycling collision' worded differently to the Radio 4 news version 'Boxer Gary Mason dies in cycling accident' ?

I was considering complaining to the BBC over the use of the A word, but suspect they have already had complaints and have reworded the online version accordingly

 

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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...ing-champion-gary-mason-dies-in-bike-crash.do

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1344924/Gary-Mason-killed-cycling-accident.html

Someone left comments online that the driver was arrested for drink driving at the scene. Not sure if this was just online crap, but if anyone finds any more information then post it up. It may be the driver was seen being breathilised and someone is mistaken

 

[boydj]

BBC 6pm news had Gary Mason 'knocked off his bike'. Made me wonder what had not been reported.

 

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BBC 6pm news had Gary Mason 'knocked off his bike'. Made me wonder what had not been reported.

It was mostly his boxing and rugby fame that has contributed to them covering the story on the Beeb. News24 has had a load of people paying tribute this afternoon.

It seems he lost most of his money after leaving the boxing world behind. He did some part time privite driving for people and dedicated his time to his church and a hell of a lot of charity work.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK...on_Gary_Mason_Dies_In_A_Cycling_Accident#none

 

[buggi]

well, if i was the driver i wouldn't worry too much about getting charged by causing death by careless driving. The one that killed the lady time triallist from Solihull pleaded guilty to that sentence and got a 200 hour community service order/12 month ban and a small fine (£100 i think) this week, even though he admitted he wasn't looking at the road. Hardly worth taking a day off work to attend court for!

 

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well, if i was the driver i wouldn't worry too much about getting charged by causing death by careless driving. The one that killed the lady time triallist from Solihull pleaded guilty to that sentence and got a 200 hour community service order/12 month ban and a small fine (£100 i think) this week, even though he admitted he wasn't looking at the road. Hardly worth taking a day off work to attend court for!

There was another story on Road.cc I think that said another recent driver didnt even get banned, he walked out scott free despite killing the cyclist. The sentancing seems to be getting worse.

 

[As Easy As Riding A Bike]

well, if i was the driver i wouldn't worry too much about getting charged by causing death by careless driving. The one that killed the lady time triallist from Solihull pleaded guilty to that sentence and got a 200 hour community service order/12 month ban and a small fine (£100 i think) this week, even though he admitted he wasn't looking at the road. Hardly worth taking a day off work to attend court for!

He wasn't fined. He had to pay court costs of £110.

His sentence (or "sentence") was 200 hours of community service and a 12 month driving ban.

It is astonishing that in this day and age someone can kill another human being through their own negligence, and escape with such a trivial punishment.

 

[buggi]

He wasn't fined. He had to pay court costs of £110.

His sentence (or "sentence") was 200 hours of community service and a 12 month driving ban.

It is astonishing that in this day and age someone can kill another human being through their own negligence, and escape with such a trivial punishment.

yes, sorry, that's correct, it was court costs. i heard from a friend that he is appealing his "sentence"