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Robert Bradbury guilty of cyclist Suzanna Bull's death | Robert Bradbury guilty of cyclist Suzanna Bull's death |
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A lorry driver has been convicted of causing the death of a cyclist after his cluttered dashboard obstructed his view in a fatal collision. | A lorry driver has been convicted of causing the death of a cyclist after his cluttered dashboard obstructed his view in a fatal collision. |
Dr Suzanna Bull, 32, suffered "catastrophic" injuries as she was hit on Pershore Road, Birmingham, in 2017. | Dr Suzanna Bull, 32, suffered "catastrophic" injuries as she was hit on Pershore Road, Birmingham, in 2017. |
Robert Bradbury, 50, was found guilty of causing death by careless driving, after a trial. | Robert Bradbury, 50, was found guilty of causing death by careless driving, after a trial. |
The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a death by dangerous driving charge. Prosecutors will decide on a retrial. | The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a death by dangerous driving charge. Prosecutors will decide on a retrial. |
Bradbury, of Cambridge Way, Acocks Green, had denied the charges. | Bradbury, of Cambridge Way, Acocks Green, had denied the charges. |
Prosecutors at Birmingham Crown Court said a tray table, sat-nav, fan, ornaments and other items had been placed on the centre of the 32-tonne truck's dashboard. | Prosecutors at Birmingham Crown Court said a tray table, sat-nav, fan, ornaments and other items had been placed on the centre of the 32-tonne truck's dashboard. |
Dr Bull, who was from Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, and worked at Birmingham Children's Hospital, was in a designated cycle lane when she was struck on 9 October, 2017. | Dr Bull, who was from Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, and worked at Birmingham Children's Hospital, was in a designated cycle lane when she was struck on 9 October, 2017. |
The defendant failed to see her and she was "dragged under the lorry" as it turned left, the court heard. | The defendant failed to see her and she was "dragged under the lorry" as it turned left, the court heard. |
Prosecutors will decide whether to seek a retrial over the death by dangerous driving charge by 28 October. | Prosecutors will decide whether to seek a retrial over the death by dangerous driving charge by 28 October. |
Speaking after the case, Dr Fiona Reynolds, the chief medical officer at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, said Dr Bull was a "true asset to the NHS." | |
"Suzanna was a much-loved and respected member of our team and during her time with us she made a real difference; offering exemplary care to our children, young people and families," she said. | |
"Her kindness, compassion and commitment to the job she loved shone through and I'm sure she would have gone on to achieve so much." | |
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