Charged following death of cyclist

The rescue helicopter at the scene of the collision

A man has been charged after a cyclist died following a collision on the Central Coast last month.

About 6am on Tuesday, March 18, emergency services were called to the Pacific Hwy, Tuggerah, following reports of a crash.

At the scene, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were told a bicycle and Ford Falcon utility had collided.

The rider – a man aged 44 – was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital where he later died.

Driver of the car – a 68-year-old man – was not injured but was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing.

Following inquiries, the driver was issued a court attendance notice for negligent driving (occasioning death).

He will appear before Wyong Local Court on Monday, July 7.

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