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# Van driver sentenced after crash in Lichfield that killed cyclist
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/van-driver-sentenced-after-crash-in-lichfield-that-killed-cyclist/
- Published: 2017-05-31T12:36:43.000Z
- Updated: 2017-05-31T12:36:43.000Z
- Description: A man has been sentenced after a crash in Lichfield that killed a cyclist.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:27, News

A man has been sentenced after a crash in Lichfield that killed a cyclist.

David Stanley was given 175 hours of community service, a 12-month disqualification and ordered to pay a £2,500 fine and £1,000 in costs.

The 24-year-old, from Winslow Road, Nash, in Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving following the crash that killed Warren Trotman.

The 46-year-old was cycling on the A5127 Birmingham Road in October 2015 when he was hit by a white Ford Transit van.

Stanley told the court he did not see Mr Trotman, who was not wearing any reflective clothing.

The judge said it was a moment of inattention that led to Mr Trotman’s death.

Investigating officer, Sgt Richard Moors, said: “I hope this sentencing brings some closure to the family of Mr Trotman.

“We are committed to keeping Staffordshire’s roads as safe as possible and I would like to take this opportunity to remind all road users of their responsibilities.

“Motorists have a responsibility to position themselves appropriately to allow for other road users and cyclists need to consider their visibility and use suitable lights and/or reflective clothing as and when appropriate.

“We are all responsible for looking after each other on our roads.”