Elderly Man Charged in Fatal Scooter Crash

0:00It's March 25th. This is Lester News today, driven by AI. An 88-year-old man faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash that killed a scooter rider. Michael Gardner, from Brocklehurst Park in Langham, is also charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The collision took place on Milton Road near Okam in Rutland on March 2nd, 2025. The victim was 57-year-old Brian Redkin, riding a Piagio PX scooter. He was pronounced dead at the scene, while his pillion passenger suffered serious injuries. Family and friends knew Mr. Redkin as Bren. He was a devoted father of two and grandfather of five, leaving his loved ones in deep grief over the sudden loss. Gardner heads to Lester Magistrate's court at 10 a.m. today for his initial hearing on March 25th. As an indictable only offense, the case will move to Crown Court for trial. Authorities continue investigating, with the full impact on both families and folding as proceedings advance.