Woman charged in connection with fatal crash in Wimborne

40 year old cyclist James Raeburn died in a collision last October

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 3rd Apr 2024

A woman in her 20s has been charged in connection with a fatal road crash in Wimborne that happened in October 2023.

A red Vauxhall Corsa and a bicycle were involved in a collision on the B3078 Julians Road.

40 year old James Raeburn, who was riding the bike, died at the scene.

James Raeburn passed away at the scene of the crash in Wimborne on October 4th 2023

Dorset Police tell us a local woman has now been charged with causing death by driving without due care and attention while unfit through drugs; causing death by driving while over the prescribed limit; using a motor vehicle in a condition likely to cause danger; and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

She's due to appear before Poole Magistrates Court on Monday 3rd June.

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