An Allambie man accused of negligent driving resulting in the death of cyclist Nick Sky, and injuring another, has again had his matter appear before Manly Court Wednesday, 28 August.
However, Kyle Hakki, 22, remains on bail and has had his matter adjourned until 9 October while the prosecutor continues to review evidence relating to the case.
The Allambie Heights resident is currently facing three charges over a June 4 incident wherein his vehicle is alleged to have swerved, “with certain misconduct” colliding with 47 year old cyclist, Nick Sky and his riding partner, 56 year old Michael Collings, on Forest Way at Belrose at six in the morning.
His charges remain as one count negligent driving causing death, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and cause bodily harm by misconduct. A prior driving offence is noted on his charge sheet.
Nick Sky was an accomplished cyclist and father of two. The 47-year-old reportedly hit the windshield on impact and was flown in a critical condition to Royal North Shore Hospital where he underwent brain surgery. It was confirmed on 6 June that Nick had died.
Lachie Sky, one of Nick’s two sons, was holding his father’s hand during those final moments.
The 22-year-old told Manly Observer shortly after the death that his dad was a loving, caring, strong father, friend and man, and his family were still “figuring things out”.
“Mum and Dad were really happy, and me and my brother all still live together and there’s a lot of love,” he said.
“I really hope [talking about who his dad was] can change a perspective of people that just see us as ‘cyclists’.
“I’ve been riding with Dad for over 10 years now, and we’ve had our fair share of close calls, but unfortunately, our worst nightmare has happened. He was just doing what he did every morning, and never came home.”
The matter will return to Manly Court for mention on 9 October. For Lachie Sky, that means a longer wait before he can have his dad’s beloved bike returned.
