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Man to go on trial over death of motorcyclist

Gregory Peter Newcombe wearing a blue t-shirt that said: "Motor Harley-Davidson Cycles" and has black hair and a black beard. He is also stood in front of a lorry with one of the doors openImage source, North Yorkshire Police
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Gregory Newcombe died in a collision near Bedale on 10 July 2022

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A man is due to go on trial next month after being charged with causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash in North Yorkshire.

Gregory Newcombe, 26, died when the Harley Davidson he was riding was involved in a collision with a Ford Fiesta on the A684 near Bedale on 10 July 2022.

Cameron Ward, 30, is charged with causing death by careless driving, causing death while driving a vehicle while unlicensed or insured, and perverting the course of justice.

Mr Ward, of Oak Drive, Sowerby, did not enter a plea when he appeared at York Magistrates' Court on Thursday and will face trial at York Crown Court, starting on 27 August.

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