Man charged over crash that killed charity founder

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News image — Tim Joss, who died at the scene, was a "remarkable man" with a "formidable intellect", his family said in a tribute in 2024

Aesop A man with glasses and brown hair sat in an office chair smiling into the camera. — Tim Joss, who died at the scene, was a "remarkable man" with a "formidable intellect", his family said in a tribute in 2024

A man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a charity founder on his bicycle in 2024.

Kieren Kilminster, aged 22, of Wavell Way, Winchester, has been charged by postal requisition with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, says Thames Valley Police.

Tim Joss, 68, was riding on Witney Road, near his home in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, on 24 January when he was in collision with a car travelling in the same direction. He died at the scene.

Kilminster is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 7 July.

In a tribute at the time of the accident his wife, science broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE said Mr Joss was a gifted pianist, a talented mathematician, a bridge builder and a visionary leader.

After reading maths at the University of Oxford, Mr Joss went on to study piano at the Royal Academy of Music before managing the Bournemouth orchestras and becoming Artistic Director of the Bath Festivals.

Mr Joss founded Aesop Arts & Society, an Oxfordshire based arts and health charity.