Overview

• Lucas Akins, 36, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel by careless driving in March 2022.
• Adrian Daniel, 33, suffered a catastrophic head injury after Akins failed to give way at a junction in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and died 10 days later.
• Helmet camera footage from the victim played a key role in establishing Akins' failure to properly check for oncoming traffic before pulling out.
• Akins, who was driving with his two young children in the car, pleaded guilty on the day of his trial, prompting criticism from the victim's widow for delaying justice.
• Mansfield Town Football Club has expressed condolences to Daniel's family and is reviewing Akins' status with the team following the conviction.