Driver who admitted killing time trial cyclist spared jail to care for his mother Court told that Mark Beresford had smoked cannabis night before crash that claimed life of Darren Maironis, but was below drug-drive limit cycling
Jayne Morris, prosecuting, told Chester Crown Court that Beresford “had been following his mobile phone sat nav system which was in a holder to the right side of the steering wheel.
“An eye witness expected the defendant to stop and wait before turning right but he didn't and turned into the path of Mr Maironis. “The defendant then began to reverse and although she sounded her horn but the defendant’s van struck her car. “As she did so she heard the defendant say, ‘I just didn't see him’ and ‘He was coming so fast’. “Police officers arrived at the scene at approximately 4pm to find the defendant was sat on the ground talking to a paramedic.
In mitigation Tom Gent, defending Beresfod, described his client as “a kind-hearted man” who was remorseful about causing the death of Mr Maironis, and said that imposing a custodial sentence on him would mean he would be unable to care for his mother. “His own recollection of the aftermath is that he was acutely distressed and extremely emotional,” the lawyer claimed.
“He cares for his mother, supports her and supports her financially. They live together under the same roof.
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