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Artists Way man charged with death by dangerous driving

A man has been charged with causing the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a motorbike in Andover.

The 48-year-old man was struck by the bike in New Street on Sunday morning. He later died in hospital.

Andover Police have previously said the motorbike did not stop at the scene.

Darren Lampard of Artists Way appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

The 52-year-old has also been charged with driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

He is due to next appear at Winchester Crown Court on 22nd November.

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David Harber

David Harber is the founder and Managing Director of Love Andover, including the Love Andover Observer newspaper and 95.9FM Andover Radio. He is a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and a card carrying member of the Nation Union of Journalists.