THE case against a motorcyclist accused of causing the death of another rider has been dropped.

David John Frost, from Hebburn in South Tyneside, had been facing a charge of causing death by careless driving after a crash which killed motorcyclist Frazer Golden.

Mr Golden, a Nissan worker from Seaham, died following a head on collision near St John’s Chapel, in Weardale, on April 9, 2017.

The charge against Mr Frost, who was also injured in the crash, has now been dropped.

During a short hearing at Durham Crown Court on Friday, Alec Burns, prosecuting said no evidence would be given against Mr Frost.

He said: “The crown has kept this matter under constant review.

“The conclusion has been arrived at that there is no realistic prospect of a conviction and I have been instructed to offer no evidence.”

Judge Christopher Prince found the 35-year-old, of Byron Avenue, not guilty on the single charge.

The crash happened just after 2pm on a Sunday afternoon, between St John’s Chapel and Ireshopeburn.

Mr Golden died after his Honda bike crashed into a dry stone wall.

The 30-year-old, who was known for his love of cars and bikes, was also a keen sailor and traveller, who enjoyed shooting and canoeing.

At the time of the accident, his family described him as “Golden by name, and golden by nature” and paid tribute to him as a gentlemen and family guy.

In a statement released shortly after his death, his parents, Dan and Linda Golden, together with his girlfriend of six years Helen Gaughan, said: “Frazer was the cherished son of Linda and Daniel, a beloved brother to Faye and Louise and a loved and adored boyfriend of Helen.

“He was also a lifelong friend to so many people and was Golden by name, golden by nature. Frazer was a real gentleman, a thoughtful and trustworthy family guy.

“None of us can imagine how our lives will continue without him and his tragic death will leave a massive void.”

The former air cadet had worked at Nissan since he was 18-years-old.