Man in court accused of causing cyclist's death

A country road which goes through Rivelin Valley in Sheffield. The photo is taken from just behind some police tape. A sign in line with the tape reads "road closed". Just behind the sign is a police van with the front doors open. There is no debris or signs of an incident on the road other than this.Oli Constable/BBC

Long Wan was granted unconditional bail

A man charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Sheffield has appeared in court.

Long Wan, 33, of Beckenham, London, is accused of driving the white Mazda 3 which hit cyclist Richard Bower, 55 on Rivelin Valley Road on 29 September 2023.

Mr Bower was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision and died on 22 October.

Mr Wan was granted unconditional bail at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, and the case sent to Sheffield Crown Court.

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