A PENSIONER has been charged with death by dangerous driving 18 months after the death of a cyclist.
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police Edward Hinchcliffe, aged 76, of Ormand Road, Wantage, has been charged by postal requisition on one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of dangerous driving.
The charge relates to a fatal road traffic collision on August 2, 2020 on the A417 at Ardington Wick, Wantage between a car and a cyclist.
Cyclist Simon Chesher, aged 38, died on September 2 at the John Radcliffe Hospital a month after he crashed with a car in Wantage on Sunday, August 2.
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Mr Chester had been competing in triathlons which his family said brought him joy.
His heartbroken family released a tribute in September 2020, to the 'truly wonderful' man and triathlete.
His family said: “Simon was the most amazing person and his loss leaves such a void in our lives.
“He was a truly wonderful husband, a brilliant uncle, godparent, son, brother, nephew and friend.
“It is a testament to him and his kind nature that so many people from all parts of his life past and present have been sending their love during this time.
“He was so full of life, triathlons had become such a passion for him in the last few years, training and competing brought him so much joy. He was talented at many things, sport, music, art, gardening, photography – he always put his all into anything he took on.
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“Simon was such a caring, loving person who would make time for anyone who needed him, always willing to help out others. Through his work he has helped local and national charities over the years, providing donations that have helped so many people.
“For someone who could be shy at first, he always came away from places with new friends, he was the kind of person who made those around him happier just by being there.
“Words cannot express how utterly devastating this has been for all of us who knew Simon, the world has truly lost someone who made it a better place to be.”
At Mr Chesher’s inquest opening at Oxford Coroner's Court September, head coroner for the county Darren Salter said Mr Chesher, who was a head of technology, had been born in Hong Kong but lived in Wantage with his wife Catherine.
The cause of death was a serious head injury.
Police say his family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Edward Hinchcliffe will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on March 8, 2022.
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