Skip to content

Man charged with causing death of female cyclist

Bea Swallow
BBC News, West of England
Google A google street view image showing a stretch of Lisieux Way, in Taunton, where the crash occurred. There are trees lining either side of the road, with pavements on either side.Google
The woman was cycling along Lisieux Way when the collision occurred

A man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a female cyclist in her 70s died following a collision.

The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being in collision with a van on Lisieux Way, Taunton, on Monday morning but later died. Her family has been told.

Michael Atkinson, 37, of Bacon Drive, Taunton, Somerset, was also charged with death by driving whilst disqualified and driving with alcohol over the prescribed limit.

Atkinson appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court where he was remanded into custody to next appear at Taunton Crown Court on 11 April.

Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.

Related internet links