2014-03-22 - Rider Down/Fatality, Thanet Way near Chestfield, Whitstable (Kent)

Truly horrifying. My thoughts go out to the family and friends.

Horrible, RIP. So sorry for your family's loss.

there's been another arrest

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/second-arrest-over-death-of-cyclist-on-24hour-charity-ride-9212219.html

Condolences to you, Fishyonion, and to the rest of your family. RIP

F*cking hell.
So sorry to hear this.
RIP.

Just read about this in the paper. Very sorry to hear. RIP. :(

Thank you every one, the donations have currently reached £64,793, we are all so shocked to see this, he was doubtful of reaching his target of £1000 before he set off, relief to see good come of such a bad situation.

just horrible, sympathies for all his loved ones

Really sad to hear this. Condolences to you and your family.

Good luck on your own ride - I have no doubts you'll do your uncle proud.

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/teenager-due-in-court-after-christian-smith-crash-23761/

PA just posted this.

December 19 (Press Association) -- A drink-driving 18-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to causing the death of a cyclist as he took part in a charity bike ride has been jailed for five years.
Child-minder Bethany Mackie drove into Christian Smith from behind and failed to pull over until more than 400 metres up the road.

There is a long story to follow on the circumstances.

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/teenage-drink-driver-jailed-for-28940/

Miss Packham added: “It is unclear why Mackie failed to respond to Mr Smith. She did not stop at once, instead about 400m down the road.“Her remorse is genuine and she struggles to see how she can deal with this in the future...." - defence lawyer Tom Allen"Mrs Smith was attending to her husband and called an ambulance. Despite significant efforts to save his life he died at the scene.”When police turned up they saw Mackie and her passenger walking away from the accident.They stopped and police smelled alcohol on her breath and she was given a breathalyser test, which she failed. “She told the police that she was sure she was doing 69mph and seemed to think the limit was 70mph,” Miss Packham said.She was arrested and a test taken two-and-a-half hours later showed she had 73 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath – more than twice the legal limit.

What a waste.

RIP