The details: Thomas Gibbs, 42, of Church Road, Bentley, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and is due to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Monday, 19 May 2025.
What happened: Emergency services were called shortly after 19:00 on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, to reports of a collision involving a car and two cyclists just off the A137 on Church Road in Bentley.
Police, ambulance and East Anglian Air Ambulance all attended the incident.
One cyclist, a man in his 40s, was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital, where he sadly died the next day, 18 May, despite the best efforts of medical personnel.
The other cyclist sustained minor injuries and was released from hospital after checks were conducted.
What's next: The case will begin its journey through the legal system with Gibbs' first court appearance next month.
The bottom line: The charge comes nearly two years after the fatal collision occurred, marking a significant development in the case.
