Desperate witnesses lifted a pensioner's car off a cyclist who was killed in a tragic roundabout crash.
Simon Jones died as a result of his injuries when Frederick Clague ploughed into him on Market Street at the junction of Station Road in Hoylake.
Mr Jones became trapped under the Vauxhall Astra being driven by 88-year-old Clague on Novemebr 27, 2019.
Those who saw the crash unfold rushed to helped and a group was even seen lifting the car off Mr Jones and attempting to give him CPR before paramedics arrived.
He was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries four days later.
Clague admitted a charge of death by careless driving at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday afternoon.
The court heard the road was a single lane carriageway on either side with a 30mph speed limit with clear give way markings.
Alan Currums, prosecuting, explained it was a clear day with good visibility and there were no obstructions.
He said: "The deceased person, Simon Gareth Jones, was on a specialised jumper pedal cycle and was hit by the Astra motor vehicle. He stopped breathing, was resuscitated but sadly died on December 4."
In a statement read in court Mr Jones' brother, David Jones, said he was "broken" at having to plan his younger brother's funeral and later said there were concerns for his mental wellbeing after he suffered "dark thoughts" about the circumstances of Mr Jones' death.
Mr Jones said: "I was considering taking my own life, I wanted to be with him wherever he was."
Hundreds of people also paid tribute to Simon social media after Clague's court appearance.
Steven Shanley said: "Horrific. The poor man to suffer in that way, doesn't bear thinking about.
"How traumatic for the people who witnessed it. Well done to them for all they did."
Philip Bonner also said: "So sad, rest in peace."
Tom Gent, defending, said: "Of course this is a tragic case. Any submission I make in relation to the appropriate sentence will be an explanation of the relevant guidelines and should be received in the context of knowing this defendant, Mr Clague, is devastated by the consequences of his actions.
"He is so desperately sorry for what he did and wishes he could turn back the clock.
"He wakes most nights thinking of Mr Jones - of course his suffering can't be compared with that of Mr Jones.
"He will forever be haunted by the consequences of his mistake."
Mr Gent explained Clague is now retired and throughout his working life kept a clean driving licence for 60 years.
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The court heard that he lives with his wife of 60 years who is his "principal support".
Mr Gent explained Clague stopped driving after the incident took place and does not intend to get back behind the wheel.
Clague, of Bertram Drive in Meols, was handed a 16 week curfew which will run from 8pm to 8am and was disqualified from driving for three years after which he must take an extended retest.
