Lorry driver is charged almost two years after a man, 53, was killed in a crash in Leicestershire

William Roberts, 48, of Atherton, Manchester, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after his Volvo arctic lorry collided with a BMW on the A447 Hinckley Road near Cadeby almost two years ago. The driver of the BMW, Edward Humphreys, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene on 21 November 2024. Roberts is due before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday 2 November.

The collision happened just after 12.30pm on a Thursday; no other injuries were reported at the scene.

Leicestershire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit led the inquiry into the crash before bringing the charge.

A separate fatal lorry collision occurred in West Belfast on Friday, with a male pedestrian killed on the Falls Road shortly after 1am; police are appealing for witnesses.