A man who killed a cyclist in Fourways in 2020 pleaded guilty to culpable homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol.However, the family of the cyclist asked the court for a sentence of direct imprisonment.
Davani drove into 37-year-old father of two, Steven Preston, who was cycling in Fourways, on 11 June 2020. The incident happened on Uranium Street, opposite the Ambar Downs residential complex. He conceded to not reaching out to Preston's wife or parents, but explained that he wanted to give them space to grieve and did not want to intrude on their privacy.BMW driver found guilty of culpable homicide, drunk driving after killing cyclist in Fourways
He told the family that nothing he could say or do would ever help them heal or fill the void of losing Preston.As inadequate as words may be, from the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry for what I did.He added that he did not deserve the family's forgiveness.Under cross-examination, the State prosecutor, Yusuf Baba, grilled Davani about his actions leading up to the incident.
AlexMitchley He was free for two years & wants more freedom. The prosecution should ask for a hair alcohol test that will detect alcohol usage from the last 3 months to see if he is telling the truth.
AlexMitchley How can he not go to jail? Thursday mid afternoon while we're in lockdown at 6x the allowed alcohol level? That's murder!
AlexMitchley If he is not an alcoholic, the correctional services will not be achieving anything with his jailing.
AlexMitchley Cyclists are vulnerable on the roads ... some accommodation
AlexMitchley LOCK HIM UP!
AlexMitchley He must serve time.
AlexMitchley He must go to jail
AlexMitchley Driver must be charged with murder
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