A MAN from Woodford Green appeared in court to face a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

Michael French, of Prospect Road, Woodford Green, was at Harlow Magistrates' Court yesterday.

It follows a collision in Loughton on Thursday, July 23, 2009, in which Paul Capetanakis was killed.

Mr Capetanakis, 28, of High Road, Loughton, died following the incident in which his white Yamaha motorbike and a black Mercedes C180 collided.

The crash happened in Loughton High Road, between Manor Road and Avenue Gate.

Mr French, 25, was charged on August 19 and yesterday magistrates sent the case to Chelmsford Crown Court to be heard.

Mr French, who is yet to enter a plea, is due to appear in Chelmsford on December 6.