Dangerous driver who killed cyclist

Terry Varndell, 37, has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of 26-year-old cyclist David Breen in a collision in Chichester, after he was distracted by using his phone for texts and calls. The incident occurred on October 26, 2021, when Varndell, who was uninsured, struck Breen while failing to stop at the scene. Breen, originally from County Kerry, was cycling home after playing football, wearing lights that made him visible to other motorists. The court heard emotional victim statements from Breen's family, who described the loss as the 'hardest day of our lives'. Varndell's sentence includes a disqualification from driving for eight years and the necessity of passing an extended driving test before being allowed to drive again. This case highlights the devastating consequences of distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones behind the wheel.