A 51-year-old woman has been banned from driving for a year after admitting that she failed to remain at the scene after colliding with a cyclist on the B4508 in December last year.
The man was left seriously injured.
Lucy Elango, of Church View, Highworth, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving and failing to stop after a road accident.
Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard how Elango was driving her Toyota Aygo on the B4508 between Watchfield and Highworth on December 6th 2025.
She failed to give a cyclist enough room and struck the bicycle from behind as she attempted to overtake.
The 53-year-old cyclist was knocked off his bike and flung onto the grass verge beside the road, sustaining serious injuries.
Elango briefly stopped while other members of the public provided first aid to the stricken rider, before getting back into her car and driving away without giving any details.
She was only identified as a result of a police media appeal.
Appearing before Swindon Magistrates’ Court, Elango was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £200, ordered to pay £85 court costs and an £80 surcharge.
In a personal statement read to the court, the cyclist said that he was still living with the physical and mental consequences of the injuries he suffered that day.
“I think the thing that really hurts me is that I was left at the roadside for dead by someone that hit me with their vehicle. I do realise how lucky I am to be alive," he said.
"I'm finding this extremely hard to come to terms with and it scares me that people could do that to a human being.
“I have been a lifelong fitness enthusiast, and I really don't know what this will look like now after this accident.
“However, I do feel very lucky to be alive and to have received such a massive amount of support from the NHS and emergency services initially, along with my family, friends and work colleagues, which has been truly humbling.”
Roads policing officer PC Paul Davis said: “We must not forget the enormous consequences that a moment’s inattention or lack of care lead to.
"Elango’s complete lack of empathy and care, as she left the scene, seemingly oblivious to the extent of the injuries she caused is truly shocking and compounds her careless driving.
“The injured person was left with long term injuries that will require ongoing care.
“I hope Elango reflects on and fully understands the consequences of her actions.”
Road safety advice for drivers relating to cyclists can be found here.
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