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Norwich Cyclist Dies After Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run as CPS Reviews Charges

Prosecutors are weighing more serious charges in a case they described as a deliberate attack.

Overview

  • Richard Smith, a UK sales manager at Delta Fire, died in hospital after the collision, and police said they are consulting the Crown Prosecution Service on charges.
  • David Morgan, 40, has been charged with attempted murder and driving with excess alcohol and was remanded to appear at Norwich Crown Court on June 8.
  • Prosecutors told a magistrates’ court the crash was a deliberate targeting of a cyclist who suffered severe head injuries.
  • The collision on Chartwell Road, reported just after 5pm Friday, involved a white Mercedes that failed to stop, and officers arrested a suspect in nearby Bignold Road shortly before 7pm.
  • Detectives are urging drivers to upload dashcam showing the Mercedes’ manner of driving before impact to the Major Investigation Team, quoting incident NC-08052026-392, since such video can help establish intent and speed.