Barbara Phipps' family said she was a loving, caring mum
A lorry driver has admitted causing the death of an elderly cyclist who was hit by his vehicle.
Barbara Phipps, 73, of Lynsted, Kent, died in the collision on the A2 London Road in Teynham on 13 February 2016.
William Magee, 59, had denied causing her death by dangerous driving and was due to stand trial later this month.
He admitted the lesser charge of causing death by careless driving at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 3 March.
Magee, of Readers Court, in Chelmsford, Essex, had also been charged with failing to stop, but was told by prosecutors the charge would be dropped.
The crash happened in London Road in Teynham on 13 February 2016
- Published19 July 2016
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