The decision not to prosecute a driver involved in the death of a motorcyclist has been slammed by the dead man’s brother.

David Simpson died on October 15 last year when he was in a collision with a Ford Fiesta driven by Matthew Baker.

The 64-year-old died in Halfway Road, Halfway, close to his home in St Agnes Gardens, Sheerness.

Essex resident Mr Baker, 24, had denied causing his death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

And when he appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court last week, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to pursue the charges.

Speaking on Monday, Mr Simpson’s brother Keith, 68, told how he and his wife, Charlotte, were devastated by the decision.

He described it as an “absolutely disgusting injustice”.

He said: “I was told by the CPS there was insufficient evidence from the prosecution, and they described it as ‘just a tragic accident’.

“It’s turned our lives upside down and for him to receive nothing is completely unacceptable.

“It’s annoying and disappointing – if there was any way I could get him back in court, I would.

“David deserved some form of justice but he got none.”

The couple live just 500 metres from where the accident happened.

Charlotte, 66, said: “It’s like we’re losing David all over again.

“It puts little value on his life.

“I don’t understand how you can walk down the street and get an on-the-spot fine for dropping rubbish but you can drive and be involved in a death and get absolutely nothing.”

Keith added: “He was a really nice person, a good bloke who led a quiet life.

“He lived in the family house he was born in, and he was no problem to anyone.

“David normally cycled everywhere but bought a little 125 motorbike in the last year to pop to Sittingbourne and back, and then this happened.

“It affects me every day.”

Keith works at Halfway cemetery and has buried all three of his brothers.

Siblings Alan and Raymond died after battling emphysema.

The CPS was contacted for comment.