A man charged with causing the death of two cyclists outside High Wycombe is set to appear in court this week.

Clifford Rennie, 60, is charged with causing the death of much-loved cyclists Damien Natale, 52, and Andrew Coles, 56, in a crash last year.

More than 12 months after the crash, Rennie was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and is due to appear at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

On June 1, 2020, the two cyclists, both from Haddenham, were involved in a fatal collision with a Volkswagen Golf on the A40 Wycombe Road in Studley Green.

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The cyclists, who were described as ‘great friends’, organised several charity rides together and are believed to have been on their way back home to Haddenham when the crash happened.

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Andrew's family described him as a "class act", adding: "Great guys leave gaping holes and no words come close to expressing the devastation this tragedy brings to all Andy’s family and friends."

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Damien's loved ones said: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Damien, our loving husband, doting father, cherished grandad, adored son and loyal friend.

Rennie, of Wantage Road in Wallingford, has not yet had an opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty. He is set to appear at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Friday afternoon.

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