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Driver accused of deliberately killing cyclist after road-rage dispute in Norwich
A court has heard that David Morgan deliberately swerved his Mercedes into cyclist Richard Smith after becoming angry during a road encounter in Norwich. Smith, 50, suffered severe head injuries and died in hospital three days later; prosecutors say the collision was a deliberate act following a perceived slight.
CCTV showed Morgan drinking about four pints at a pub before collecting his children from school and later returning to the pub with them. Witnesses said Smith called out an insult near traffic lights, then saw Morgan move left into the cyclist and drive away without stopping. The collision happened on 8 May, and Smith was wearing a helmet.
In short
- Prosecutors allege Morgan deliberately drove into cyclist Richard Smith.
- Smith died three days after suffering head injuries.
- Morgan had reportedly drunk four pints and had his children with him.
Explained simply
Road rage describes anger or aggression between people using the road, sometimes following an argument or perceived insult. A collision involving a car and a cyclist can cause severe injuries because cyclists have little physical protection, even when wearing a helmet.
In this case, the central question is whether the driver deliberately hit the cyclist after an exchange near traffic lights, or whether the collision happened in other circumstances. The court will consider evidence such as witness accounts and CCTV as it examines what happened and the driver’s responsibility.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Drunk Mercedes driver murdered cyclist while his children were in the car after victim ‘called him a d***head’, court told”.