Wanton and Furious Cycling prosecution

[PK99]

A cyclist who left a nine-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries after knocking her down on a pedestrian crossing is facing jail.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...-fled-after-hitting-girl-nine-faces-jail.html

 

[slowmotion]

Hit and Run. Two wheels not four. I don't feel any need to offer excuses.

 

[Globalti]

Let's hope this is seen by all the other tw@ts who think the rules of the road don't apply to them as cyclists.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've just had my first paywall moment with the Telegraph. Was that the seaside one?

 

[Flying Dodo]

Yes, Branksome Chine beach, Poole last July.

 

[Spinney]

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This not intended to excuse what he did - which was inexcusable - but it's interesting that the CPS chose to prosecute in this case when it frequently fails to do so in motorised hit and run cases.

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Globalti]

If he's admitted it, the CPS has a pretty watertight case so they'll be wanting to make a clear example of him.

 

[snailracer]

If he's admitted it, the CPS has a pretty watertight case so they'll be wanting to make a clear example of him.

I am sure the case will be dismissed when the "sun shone in my eyes" defence is presented - it certainly works for motorists.

 

[PK99]

It can carry a sentence of up to two years.

This not intended to excuse what he did - which was inexcusable - but it's interesting that the CPS chose to prosecute in this case when it frequently fails to do so in motorised hit and run cases.

From another report, the W&FC charge was dropped when he pleaded guilty to the more serious charge of GBH - what is the max for that?

 

[PK99]

I
This not intended to excuse what he did - which was inexcusable - but it's interesting that the CPS chose to prosecute in this case when it frequently fails to do so in motorised hit and run cases.

I'm pretty sure any motorist who caused GBH by hitting someone who had priority on a crossing would be prosecuted, even if they did not run.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

To flee the scene was despicable and I hope he is dealt with firmly, as should all hit & runners regardless of mode of transport.

GC

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I've just had my first paywall moment with the Telegraph. Was that the seaside one?

No Paywall here http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/27/cyclist-who-ran-down-9-year-old-girl-is-facing-jail-4203745/

Alan...

 

[Cyclopathic]

It is understandable that a person may have an accident and seriously injure someone. He should have been paying more attention though. What I find very hard to understand is that he left the scene. This is what angers me most about this, as it does with motorists. Such a callous and cowardly act.

 

[nickyboy]

It is understandable that a person may have an accident and seriously injure someone. He should have been paying more attention though. What I find very hard to understand is that he left the scene. This is what angers me most about this, as it does with motorists. Such a callous and cowardly act.

I suspect the panic and shock causes an individual to do things they otherwise wouldn't. It seems, anecdotally, that perpetrators sometimes leave the scene, then hand themselves in later. Doesn't excuse it of course, just maybe helps to understand it.

 

[Linford]

I suspect the panic and shock causes an individual to do things they otherwise wouldn't. It seems, anecdotally, that perpetrators sometimes leave the scene, then hand themselves in later. Doesn't excuse it of course, just maybe helps to understand it.

I suspect it was probably because he felt he might get away with it because as a cyclist, there was little to identify him. I also suspect that his guilty feelings also got the better of him after a period of refflection.