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Driver jailed for life for murdering cyclist by dragging him under car
Original: Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder
A driver has been sentenced to life in prison for murder after dragging a cyclist underneath his car, according to a Guardian report. The killing prompted a court to treat the death as murder rather than a motoring offence, drawing attention to how road deaths involving cyclists are prosecuted and how seriously courts weigh deliberate use of a vehicle against a vulnerable road user.
Why now: The severity of the life sentence for a road-rage style killing of a cyclist has struck a chord amid ongoing concern about cyclist safety.
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