Woman pleads guilty to causing cyclist’s death in Dorchester crash

Justin Loveland, 50, a beloved teacher and family member, tragically died on May 17, 2025, after a collision with a Fiat Panda while cycling in Dorchester. Becky Suzanne Blake, the 54-year-old driver, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court. Testimonies revealed the junction where the accident occurred had limited visibility. Loveland, who served as Assistant Head and Head of 6th Form at The Woodroffe School, was remembered as an inspiring teacher and cherished individual. His partner had passed away earlier, prompting a unique tribute involving a relay with a jar of chutney along the Dorset coast.

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