A van driver who killed a cyclist in an early morning smash has been banned from the roads and given an unpaid work order.
David McGregor, 48, hit William Crawford on the A913 Cupar to Newburgh road in Fife on September 26 2019.
The victim passed away two days later in hospital.
McGregor, of Crossgates, was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow.
He had previously been convicted after a trial at the High Court in Dundee of causing death by careless driving.
The charge stated McGregor failed to maintain proper observations in his Volkswagen Crafter van and make suitable reactions to other people on the road.
As a result, he collided with 54-year-old mountain biker Mr Crawford, who was left so severely hurt he never recovered.
‘Lower level’ of careless driving
Judge Gillian Wade KC ordered McGregor to do 200 hours of unpaid work as part of a community payback order.
She stated: “This has been a tragic case for all concerned particularly for the family of William Crawford, who have suffered his loss.
“I am prepared to accept that culpability was of a lower level and that I can deal with you by way of a non custodial sentence.”
McGregor, of Crossgates, Fife, must complete the unpaid work within 12 months.
He was also banned from the road for two years.
John Scullion KC, defending, earlier told the court: “There is no allegation of driving at excessive speed.
“He stopped at the scene and contacted emergency services.
“He has shown genuine remorse.”
