A lorry driver is to appear at Maidstone Crown Court after being arrested following the death of a cyclist.

William Magee, 58, of Readers Court, Chelmsford, Essex, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.

Barbara Phipps, from Lynsted, died after being involved in a collision with a Co-op lorry in London Road, Teynham on Saturday, February 13. She was 73.

The scene immediately after the accident in Teynham.

Magee appeared at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Friday and the case was committed to crown court, where a hearing is due to take place on September 23.