Overview

• Lucas Akins, a Mansfield Town footballer, received a 14-month prison sentence and a two-year driving ban for causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel in March 2022.
• The collision occurred when Akins failed to yield at a give-way sign while driving his Mercedes G-Wagon, leaving Daniel with fatal injuries.
• Adrian Daniel, a 33-year-old quality controller and avid cyclist, died 10 days after the crash from a catastrophic head injury.
• Savanna Daniel, the victim’s wife, criticized the delay in legal proceedings and expressed relief that the case had concluded after three years.
• Mansfield Town Football Club acknowledged the court's decision and is reviewing Akins' future with the team, offering condolences to the victim’s family.