AN 82-year-old man has been charged over the death of a North-East pathologist.
Retired accountant Ronald Addy of Murray Walk, Darlington, who has been charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of Dr Ceri Williams, will appear at Teesside Crown Court on December 19.
An inquest in Middlesbrough heard that Dr Williams was cycling on the B6279 near Darlington on April 3 when his cycle was involved in a collision with a car driven by Mr Addy, a quarter of a mile east of the Walworth crossroads.
Dr Williams, 47, lived with his 45-year-old wife, Gaynor, a midwife, at their home in Elton Parade, Darlington.
Teesside Coroner Michael Sheffield said Dr Williams was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital after the accident. He was transferred to Middlesbrough General Hospital where he died from head injuries.
The inquest was adjourned to await the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
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