Robert Eaves A RETIRED lorry driver who caused the death of a dad-of-three in a crash has walked free from court. John Crozier, from Howley, failed to spot cyclist Robert Eaves before the collision on Dunham Road in Warburton on May 25 last year. Described as ‘selfless, kind and dedicated’ by his family, he died as a result of his injuries aged 42. Crozier, of Wellington Street, appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, July 14, and admitted causing death by careless driving in relation to the incident. The 76-year-old, who has one eye, was handed a 12-month community order including 100 hours of unpaid work and was banned from driving for a year.