HGV driver admits causing cyclist's death by dangerous driving in Sheffield
A 58-year-old cyclist died
A Rotherham HGV driver is facing prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Jonathon Bower, aged 49, of Brinsworth Hall Crescent, Brinsworth, pleaded guilty to the death of a cyclist in a collision on the A616 Manchester Road, near Stocksbridge, Sheffield, shortly after 10.20am on April 7, 2025.
58-year-old cyclist Edward Hirst was killed in the collision.
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
Bower changed his plea to guilty during a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, October 16 , after initially pleading not guilty during a hearing at the same cour in December 2025.
Since July 2023, the offence of causing death by dangerous driving has carried a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, with a typical sentencing range of between two and 18 years’ custody.
Following Bower’s guilty plea, the case was adjourned for sentence, with a date fixed for January 2027.
Court documents show a basis of plea is to be submitted and considered at Bower’s sentencing hearing.
He was released on unconditional bail until then.