Man Sentenced 14 Years for Loughborough Cyclist Fatal Hit-and-Run

Two fatal vehicular incidents involving reckless drivers have resulted in convictions and prison sentences. Fay Newman, who was convicted of causing death by careless driving after hitting motorcyclist Nick Bennell in 2021, died in custody while serving a 20-month sentence; an investigation into her death is underway. In a separate case, Jonathan Knight was sentenced to 14 years after killing cyclist Anthony Smith in a hit-and-run; Knight was driving under the influence of cocaine, without a license, and attempted to destroy evidence by setting his damaged Audi on fire. Witnesses and forensic evidence, including windscreen fragments and mobile phone data, were crucial in securing Knight's conviction, which also included charges of dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. Knight's driving was so impaired that he had to stick his head out of the window to see, and he fled the scene to his mother's house before setting the car ablaze. Both cases highlight serious consequences for dangerous driving resulting in fatalities and the ongoing legal and investigative processes following these tragedies.