Three charged after collision in Wakefield left man dead

Three people have been charged after a collision which left a 35-year-old man dead.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Mar 2016, 09:09 BST

Updated 1st Mar 2016, 10:21 BST

David Thompson, from Tingley, died from his injuries following a crash on the A650 Wrenthorpe Bypass on April 18, last year.

Alexander Clacker, 22, of First Avenue, Wakefield has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.

Thomas Jessop, 28, of Blenheim Chase, Huddersfield, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

And Rachel Lloyd, 22, of St John’s Crescent, Ossett, has been charged with perverting the course of justice.

The trio are due to appear at Wakefield Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 30.