Rebecca Comins, a talented and promising triathlete, was killed by a reckless driver while out on a training ride. The driver, whose name has been withheld for legal reasons, was recently sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of Ms. Comins.
pedestrians. It is imperative that we prioritize safety over convenience and take necessary precautions to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in the future.
Rebecca Comins, 52, was taking part in a time trial event on the A40 near Raglan, Monmouthshire, when she was shunted off her bike by courier Vasile Barbu.
Barbu, 49, told police he had no idea he had hit the mum-of-two and thought the noise from the impact had been a parcel falling in his van.
A judge at Cardiff Crown Court told him he had made a "catastrophic decision to overtake at the last second".
Senior investigating officer, PS Shane Draper said:
“Rebecca was an experienced and talented cyclist – she did everything she could to stay safe of the roads – but the actions of a fellow road user saw her life tragically cut short.
“Driving is a privilege, and not something that should be taken for granted or taken lightly.
“This is reminder to everyone who gets behind the wheel – you are in control of a potentially dangerous machine - your responsibility isn’t just to ensure your own safety, but the safety of everyone around you.
“I would like to thank and commend the family for their strength during this difficult time and I hope that this conviction helps provide them with some closure as they continue to process their loss. My thoughts remain with them”.
Barbu, who passed an alcohol and drugs test, told police he heard a "knock" and pulled over because he thought the parcels in his van were moving.
He said he had seen a cyclist but could not explain how he hit her.
Judge Shonon Khan told Barbu: “Prison is almost inevitable."
The judge granted bail until sentencing on 5 July.
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