Driver spared jail after killing cyclist in “momentary lapse of concentration” The motorist was given a suspended sentence and banned from driving for two years after ‘inexplicably’ hitting 43-year-old cyclist Louise Harrott cycling
that Patricia Goulden was also banned from driving for two years and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work by a judge at Manchester Magistrates’ Court earlier this week.
Her mother, Doreen McGivern, told the court this week that “my beautiful daughter Louise died doing the thing she loved”.Louise fell in love with cycling in 2013 and, according to her mum, “had a true sense of belonging in her cycling club. She was happiest out riding and socialising with her friends in sunshine or rain.”
British Cycling said her death was “symptomatic of a road network that prioritises driving over cyclists and pedestrians” and that “no-one should have to be brave to go for a cycle”. “The consequences of your actions will remain with Louise's family and friends forever," District Judge Mark Hadfield told Goulden.“This tragic accident was caused by a lapse of concentration by you. However, there is no explanation or reason why you failed to see Louise.”
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