A 50 year HGV driver was jailed for 21 months after a fatal accident which killed a cyclist.
The incident in Edgbaston, Birmingham was believed to be caused by poor vision owing to the vehicles cluttered dashboard.
The tragic incident resulting in a the death of a 34 year old Doctor also lead to a driving ban of 34 months, and the drivers employer being fined £112,500 and ordered to pay £3,000 in costs.
An officer from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The junk he accumulated on his dashboard contributed to the fatal collision”
‘. This sends a serious message to all road hauliers and drivers to review their vehicle checking processes as the safety of all road users is and always should be a priority.
