If he does get sent down I would hope the case represents a turning point in all traffic violence cases, i.e. much tougher sentences for all dangerous drivers and cyclists alike. This would be a real improvement to the current system. However if the punishment is disproportionate to that received by drivers going forward I'll be quite dismayed. I do however think the charge against him is a bit dubious given he wasn't totally to blame. Many people simply don't look when crossing the road and rely on their ears too much, which is useless if there is a quiet bicycle approaching.
I see his contribution to her death no more than driving a car around with any of the following: bald tyres, any mechanical problems previously aware of, no MOT, on a mobile phone, speeding or tired due to a night out even if sober.
Consciously choosing not having an effective brake is the only fact that is relevant but the other parts (his immediate reaction including shouting at her) I don't think should be taken into account in terms of whether the collision could have been avoided or not.
