Upton hit-and-run: Man charged over death of teenage cyclist
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Jack Jones was killed after being struck on his bicycle on Monday
A man has been charged over the death of a 15-year-old cyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
Jack Jones, from Woodchurch, died in hospital after he was struck while riding his bicycle in Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral on Monday.
Leo Meek, 22, of West Way, Moreton has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
He will will appear at Wirral Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Jack's family said he was a funny, kind and sensitive boy who loved being a typical 15-year-old.
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