A man has been charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of Huddersfield CTC chairman John Radford.

Michael Gledhill, 23, from Holmfirth appeared before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, according to .

John Radford suffered severe brain damage when he was allegedly hit by a car on his way home from a bike ride on July 31 2013.

After he died on November 5 2014, the post mortem indicated his death was connected with the incident.

Gledhill did not enter a plea. His case was sent to Leeds Crown Court where he will appear on January 22.

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