Man disqualified from driving – Oxford

A man has been disqualified from driving after hitting a cyclist with his car when passing too close.

At Oxford Magistrates Court on 4 November, Dennis Amoah, aged 36 of Charlbury Road, Oxford, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay over £1,000 of prosecution costs, victim costs and compensation.

On 17 September 2023, Amoah passed a cyclist in his car on the Iffley Road, Oxford. He passed too close to the cyclist and his wing mirror hit her causing her to fall from her bike.

The cyclist suffered a broken arm and received hospital treatment.

Investigating officer PC Mark Exley said: “Dennis Amoah was driving in an inconsiderate way which caused serious harm to another person.

“His actions were completely avoidable and I am pleased he has been held accountable for his actions. My thanks go to the victim for supporting this investigation through to prosecution.

“We will continue to look to prosecute those who are a danger to others on our roads.”

 

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Note to editors:

Dennis Amoah was ordered to pay the following, with a 12 month disqualification from driving:

£500 compensation

£576 fine

Victim surcharge £230

£85 court costs