Lorry driver who killed motorcyclist in Mansfield crash jailed

In her victim impact statement, Mr Osler's wife, told the court: "I can still feel me cradling his broken head as we switched off his life support, telling him it was okay to let go."

Her husband was known as "Mr health and safety" in his own job as a HGV driver and took motorcycle safety "very seriously", she said.

She and her two children also spoke of the "devastating impact" of Mr Osler's death on their family, including his several grandchildren, describing him as a "kind, funny and caring" man.

"We are the victims, yet the punishment is ours", she added.

Judge Stuart Rafferty KC said the guilt of causing Mr Osler's death would remain with Wright "for the rest of his days", saying he had no previous convictions and was a man of "good character".

In a statement after the sentencing, Ms Osler's family said: "Trying to save a couple of minutes cost Nige his life, and we would urge anyone using the roads to consider the consequences of their actions.

Is it really worth it?"