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The family of a cyclist who was hit by a car travelling at nearly three times the speed limit have condemned his killer after he was jailed today.

Alan Tankard, 33, suffered catastrophic head, neck and chest injuries when the Honda Civic struck him as he crossed Wakefield Road in Normanton in April of last year.

Driver Lee Beevers was driving at 80mph on the 30mph road. After driving away from the scene, 27-year-old Beevers and his friends then torched the Honda to destroy any evidence. Despite being arrested the next day, he gave “rude responses” to police during his police interview and showed little remorse, Leeds Crown Court was told this morning. He was handed a 56-month jail term.

He was already banned from driving and had appeared in court just six weeks before the tragic death of Mr Tankard having being caught behind the wheel.

Family of Normanton cyclist condemn his killer who drove at 80mph