Lucas Akins jailed 14 months for cyclist's death

Mansfield Town footballer Lucas Akins has been jailed for 14 months and banned from driving for 12 months after admitting to causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel by careless driving in Huddersfield in March 2022. Akins struck Daniel with his Mercedes as he pulled out from a junction without stopping at a give-way sign, a collision captured on Daniel's helmet camera. Judge Alex Menary emphasized that only an immediate custodial sentence was appropriate given the circumstances, despite considering a suspended sentence. Adrian Daniel, described by his wife as devoted and adventurous, died ten days after the incident from catastrophic head injuries. In court, Daniel's wife shared the profound impact of his loss, stating the tragedy was avoidable and criticizing Akins for not pleading guilty sooner. Mansfield Town stated it is reviewing its position regarding Akins following the sentencing.