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Published:
11:57 AM April 5, 2021
Picture of Oscar Seaman, 17, who was killed in a crash on the A134 at Northwold on September 3 2020.
- Credit: Supplied by Oscar Seaman s family.
The heartbroken family of an awesome teenager killed by a hit-and-run driver have said they are lost without him.
Oscar Seaman, 17, was cycling home from his girlfriend s house when he was hit by a Mitsubishi Warrior on the A134 at Northwold.
He died at the scene of the crash, which happened at about 9pm on September 3 last year.
Scene of the crash on A134 at Northwold in which 17-year-old cyclist Oscar Seaman was killed.
The defendant, who at the time had no licence, was arrested and later told police he “panicked” but could not explain why he drove away.
McMurtary, of Redcastle Road, Thetford, appeared at court on Tuesday, February 23, when he pleaded guilty to failing to stop after the crash which happened at about 9pm on September 3 last year.
He also admitted driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and having no insurance.
The court heard a victim impact statement from Mr Seaman s mother Bethany who described her son as being “the funny one of the family” as well as being an energetic character who “always made me smile”.
Published:
1:47 PM December 18, 2020
Updated:
1:51 PM December 18, 2020
The junction on the A134 at Northwold, where a 17-year-old cyclist died after a collision Picture: Chris Bishop
- Credit: Archant
A teenage cyclist who was killed in a collision with a pick-up truck on one of Norfolk s major roads has been named.
Emergency services were called to the A134 at around 9pm on September 3, following reports of a crash involving a bike and a Mitsubishi Warrior at Northwold.
The rider, a 17-year-old boy, was
pronounced dead at the scene, which was at the crossroads with Northwold Road and Methwold Road.
After carrying out collision investigations, police reopened the road at 5am the following morning.