A WOMAN from Dagenham has been charged in connection with the death of a motorcyclist.

Stephen Pitcher, 21, died when his motorcycle collided with a Mazda 323 in Bures Road, West Bergholt, near Colchester, on April 18.

The 40-year-old woman has been charged with causing death by careless driving, driving unlicensed and two offences relating to insurance.

She has been bailed to appear at Colchester magistrates on November 11.