E-bike rider avoids jail after fatal collision with 91-year-old pedestrian

Clifford Cage, who struck and killed 91-year-old army veteran Jim Blackwood with his e-bike while riding on the pavement, has received a suspended prison sentence of 15 months. The incident occurred on July 6, 2023, as Blackwood was crossing the road. Cage acknowledged he didn’t see Blackwood due to overgrown bushes and admitted he was unaware of the dangers of cycling on the pavement. The case marks a significant conviction related to manslaughter from cycling offenses.

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