A 33-year-old Dunkeld man has been charged following the death of a cyclist in the town last year.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged the man with culpable driving causing death, exceed the prescribed concentration of alcohol, dangerous driving, and other related traffic offences.
It is alleged the cyclist was holding onto the side of a Toyota Landcruiser whilst being towed at the intersection of Wills and Sterling streets shortly before 10.30pm on September 14.
The rider lost control and fell onto the road before being struck by the Toyota.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services and passersby to revive the 21-year-old female cyclist, she died at the scene.
The driver of the Landcruiser sustained minor injuries.
The man has been bailed to appear before Hamilton Magistrates’ Court on April 8.
