Bexhill man charged after fatal collision in St Leonards

Luke Headech, 24, of Ninfield Road, Bexhill, is also charged with causing death by careless driving while over the drink-drive limit, failing to stop at an collision and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Headech appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, June 23) and was released on court bail to appear at Lewes Crown Court on July 23.

The collision occurred on the A259 Grand Parade, St Leonards, at the junction with Warrior Square, between a Ford Focus car and a pedal cyclist.

After colliding with the cyclist the car continued for a short distance before stopping on the A259.

Sadly the 23-year old cyclist Jamie Murray, of The Marina, St Leonards, died at the scene.

Two other men and a boy who were arrested at the time on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have since been released without further action.

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