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There are more details of the court case in the Daily Mail:
The driver describes how he didn't see the cyclist as he was blinded by the sun....
"Luker was found guilty of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving following a trial at Harrow Crown Court.
Sentencing Luker to a 12-month community order and 100 hours unpaid work, Judge John Anderson said: 'The consequences of your driving were terrible on Gp Capt Barrett's wife and family, to whom once again I pass on my deepest sympathies.
'But I'm quite satisfied this offence arose out of your momentary inattention and as such, it is an offence that falls into the lowest category of the sentencing guidelines for death by careless driving.
'I'm satisfied of the deep remorse you have shown for the victim, his family and colleagues, and that this has had, and continues to have, a profound effect on your mental wellbeing.
'I take the view that a community order would be the correct sentence in your case.' "