Lorry driver who killed cyclist, 22, in horror crash on Glasgow road dodges jail…

A LORRY driver who killed a French cyclist after running her over at a set of traffic lights avoided jail today. Paul Mowat, 69, struck Emma Burke Newman[1], 22, in Glasgow city centre on January 27 2023.

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Lorry driver Paul Mowat struck Emma Burke Newman in Glasgow city centre last yearCredit: Spindrift

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Emma was described as a "wonderful young woman" at today's sentencing

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Her parents called on the Scottish government for greater protection for cyclists

Mowat turned at the lights and hit Emma who had been on the lane to his left and moved off seconds after him. Emma was then dragged under the vehicle for approximately 53 metres.

Despite being conscious and breathing at the scene, Emma died from her injuries at hospital[2] around 90 minutes later. Mowat - who claimed he was unable to see Emma - was later found to have had his view obstructed by a reversing camera, dirty mirrors and windscreen.