CUMBRIA Police said today that they have charged Samuel McIlveen, 24, of Carleton Road, Penrith, in connection with allegedly causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said it relates to a fatal road traffic collision on the B5320 at Eamont Bridge, Penrith on March 7 where Robin Hewitt, 20, lost his life.

McIlveen will appear at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Friday January 3, 2014.