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Van driver charged with causing the death of cyclist in February

July 22, 2020
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A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A 47-year-old Wellington man has been charged with dangerous driving, causing the death of cyclist Brent Norris in February.

Mr Norris was riding his bike on State Highway 2, between Wellington and Petone, on February 3 when he was struck by a van, Wellington District Road Policing Manager Inspector Derek Orchard said in a statement today.

The man charged will appear in Hutt Valley District Court on July 30.

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