Road Rage Tragedy: Drink Driver Kills Cyclist on School Run

David Morgan, 40, was found guilty of murder yesterday after a road rage incident that resulted in the death of cyclist Richard Smith. Morgan intentionally swerved his Mercedes into Mr. Smith, a father of three, during a dispute about overtaking while Morgan was on his way to pick up his children from school.

Mr. Smith was thrown over his handlebars, sustaining severe head injuries from which he later died. The court heard that Morgan became angry after Mr. Smith clipped his car and called him names. Morgan, who had consumed alcohol above the legal limit, was convicted of murder, despite having pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Sentencing for Morgan is scheduled for November 30 at Norwich Crown Court. Mr. Smith's family described him as a 'much-loved partner, dad, brother, son, friend and colleague' and remembered him for his love of Norwich City, his role as a blood and organ donor, and his pride in his children.