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Taxi driver accused of causing death of pensioner

A Plymouth taxi driver's due in court today charged with causing the death of an elderly man by dangerous driving. 

Andrew Bates from Honicknowle was charged last month and will appear before Plymouth magistrates later.

The 43 year old was at the wheel of a minibus when the incident happened, near a pedestrian crossing in Tavistock Road in Woolwell in December last year.

Bates is charged with causing the death of 76 year old Gordon Hollister, known as Peter by his family and friends.

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