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Man charged after van driver is hit and killed by Bentley in Notting Hill Man charged after van driver is hit and killed by Bentley in Notting Hill
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A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a van driver was hit by a Bentley and killed in west London.A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a van driver was hit by a Bentley and killed in west London.
George Claudiu Albu, 31, was remanded in custody on Monday at West London magistrates court and will appear at Southwark crown court on 25 August.George Claudiu Albu, 31, was remanded in custody on Monday at West London magistrates court and will appear at Southwark crown court on 25 August.
Albu, from Paddington, central London, has also been charged with causing death by driving a vehicle not in accordance with a licence and while uninsured, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.Albu, from Paddington, central London, has also been charged with causing death by driving a vehicle not in accordance with a licence and while uninsured, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
The 23-year-old victim, who worked for the grounds maintenance company Quadron, was named on Monday as Chris Jones.The 23-year-old victim, who worked for the grounds maintenance company Quadron, was named on Monday as Chris Jones.
He was reportedly trying to direct traffic around his broken-down van to prevent an accident when he was struck in Notting Hill on Thursday. The £120,000 Bentley Continental was said to have been abandoned in the street.He was reportedly trying to direct traffic around his broken-down van to prevent an accident when he was struck in Notting Hill on Thursday. The £120,000 Bentley Continental was said to have been abandoned in the street.
Albu, a Romanian, spoke in court to give his name and address and confirm he understood the proceedings. He whispered and gesticulated to two people in the public gallery at one point during the brief hearing.
In a statement, Quadron described the death of Jones as tragic. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of our colleague at this difficult time,” the company said.