Woman charged with causing death of motorbike rider in County Antrim collision
A woman has been charged with causing the death of an 80-year-old motorcyclist by driving without due care and attention.
Louise Omelvena (41), of Ballynulto Road, Glenwherry, is charged with causing the death of Wesley James West who died following a collision which happened at Church Road in the Glenwherry area on May 7 in 2023.
At Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Thursday a solicitor said the defence have instructed a forensic scientist and a report is due within two weeks.
The case has been adjourned to October 9.
At the time of the incident the PSNI said in a statement that a man died following a two vehicle collision which happened on May 7.
Police said they received a report shortly after 10.20am that a car and a motorcycle had been involved in a collision.
“Officers attended the scene together with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
They said male motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries but sadly passed away."