Wife of cyclist killed in hit and run says driver should visit morgue and reflect on what they did

Frankie1979 - all our sympathy to you at the moment.

Please make sure the police, and the CPS, understand that you want this taken seriously. That a charge of death by "careless" driving won't do. That your father deserves better. They should seek the victim (or relatives') wishes prior to making any decision about prosecution. Please stand up for your dad and for all cyclists.

Frankie1979 - deepest condolences to your mother & all your siblings for your lost - I hope you can only have happy memories after your pain eases

@frankie1979

I echo Carl's comments and can only offer condolences to you and your family and the hope that these parasites, who will never come anywhere near close to being the man your father clearly was, suffer for what they've done either under the criminal justice system (as you say, unlikely) or otherwise.

So they flee the scene of a fatal accident and then get bail????

WTF is that about? They should put straight on remand and at least there they may contemplate their actions.

No they'll swanning around now and then get the customary slap on the wrist when they eventually get to court.

Horrid thing to say but it will take a high profile death to make any change to they way cases like these are dealt with.

RIP and my sincere condolences to you frankie1979.

Awful story.

I know that road and people frequently drive like idiots on it.

@frankie1979 we are all deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words to make this better. Be strong.

It will once again be a case of the law not giving a fuck about the death of a cyclist. We need to start getting angry with MPs and the CPS, which will doubtless default to the lowest possible charge its fuckwit staff think they will stick, which of course will be plea bargained down to an insult(thus saving the CPS's fuckwits some effort in court).

Our laws are crap and the people who prosecute them are morons.

it's very sad that the stupidly lax laws in this country leads a widow to ask this question. I don't think it would do anything to the accused, or affect them in any way. Doubt it somehow. Bloody kids. Unfortunately. 20 years in the slammer at least might do something.

@phax21, i agree to a point, but if you live outside an urban area, or even in many urban areas, no car, no chance of getting to work as there will be no bus service and whilst some people will ride 15-20miles to get to work, (me included) i wouldn't expect anyone to be forced to use country roads for long cycle commutes. (although there are pros to forcing drivers to cycle.)

But as a compromise i would suggest that young drivers are severly restricted on what and when they can drive, compulsary black boxes, no passengers etc etc.

I am the eldest daughter of Mr Orrey and I would just like to thank you everyone for their comments. My dad was a very safety concious man, he had to be with his job. He had everything possible for his bike, there was no cost spared when it came to his bike and equipment it was his first love we always said to him. It is such a difficult time for us all at the moment made worse by teenage scumbags who can't even admit what they have done. My dad has lost his life at a time he was starting to enjoy everything he has worked so hard for. We will miss him so very much. I just wish we could rely on the justice system to make sure these kids pay but we can't.

I'm a non car driver, I should start by stating that .. I have no interest whatsoever in passing a test, buying a car, spending stupid amounts of cash to fund endless wars, etc .. (Oops, I'm off on one now..:) )

My belief is that there are WAY TOO MANY cars on the road already and it's only getting worse.

Personally, I think 17 is too young for first time drivers, I'd like to see it raised to 21 (this will be unpoular, so shoot me down now) ..

I just feel there's way too much immaturity in teenagers (not all of them of course) to be given something so powerful and potentially dangerous.

Just my opinion ..

sad those it is, the only way they are going to get a meaningful sentance is if the car they were driving was stolen. The sentence will be for the theft not the death.

I guess it reflects how little value there is to human life in this a "developed country", and we have the cheek to accuse the chinese of crimes against the environment etc.

Given that they have already fled the scene of the accident, what gives the authorities the belief that they will appear in court? Why grant bail when they are clealy at risk of not appearing!?

20, years in prison, would be too good for the three little stoogies. The young driver should be made to pay for his actions

Stupid teenage boys - utterly clueless as to the potential damage a car can cause. It's like a video game to thenm. Education is the answer - regardless of how shocking this can be. Full marks to Mrs Orrey, a widow 20-odd years before her time for pointing this out. Utter respect to her for saying this and profound sympathy for her family's loss.

In principle its a good idea however the little pricks need an ounce of remorse in their bodies. Very sad really.