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Old January 21st 20, 03:56 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Simon Mason[_6_]
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Default Jury shown moment cyclist was run over by HGV

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It was as the wagon exited the roundabout that I saw the cyclist being run over under the trailer of the wagon,” said car passenger Stephanie McManus, who wept while giving evidence.

Van driver Andrew Haugh recalled watching as the cyclist “just carried on going” as the HGV approached. He saw Gass run to the scene after stopping his vehicle. “Was it quite apparent to you he was utterly devastated by what had occurred?” Lisa Judge, defending, asked of Gass.“Oh definitely, yes,” replied Mr Haugh.

Forensic police collision investigator PC Steven Wakefield also gave evidence.

Prosecutor Paul Brookwell asked him: “Is there anything Mr Gass could have done to prevent this collision?” PC Wakefield replied: “The most simple and obvious thing would have been to *****slow down and stay behind the cyclist.”***** (MY EMPHASIS)

Asked whether it had been a “proper place” to overtake a cyclist, the officer concluded: “In my opinion, no, for a number of reasons.”

Gass had chosen to overtake while negotiating a junction, concluded the PC, who added: “The Highway Code strongly advises against that.”

PC Wakefield noted the road also narrowed “considerably” from two lanes to one in that location.

The trial continues.

https://www.itv.com/news/border/2020...n-over-by-hgv/
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