A 75-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a charge alleging he caused the death of a motorcyclist in a crash on Boxing Day 2024.
Colin Raymond Lindsay appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Monday over the incident, which occurred at Longford in northern Tasmania.
Alexandra Barclay, 70, died in hospital after her motorcycle collided with a ute towing farm machinery on December 26.
The crash occurred about 12:25pm near the intersection of Brickendon Street and Woolmers Lane.
Police at the time said a white Toyota Hilux was turning right from Brickendon Street onto Woolmers Lane when the yellow Suzuki motorcycle struck the vehicle’s rear right side.
Barclay was airlifted to Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition, but later died from her injuries.
Lindsay has been charged with causing death by negligent driving.
Police allege he failed to keep a proper lookout, did not give way to traffic on Woolmers Lane and failed to avoid the collision.
It is further alleged he did not drive with reasonable care and created an unavoidable obstacle for other road users.
Lindsay pleaded not guilty to the charge, with his case adjourned to March 27.
