A VAN driver will stand trial accused of killing a motorcyclist by running him over.

Colin Semple, 53, allegedly ploughed into Alexander McNally, 29, in Glasgow's Parkhead on September 25, 2020.

Court papers state Semple was driving without due care or attention behind the wheel of a Peugeot Partner van.

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It is claimed Semple failed to maintain proper observations and did not give way.

The charge goes on to say Semple drove into the path of Mr McNally who was driving a motorcycle.

Allegations state there was a collision between both vehicles and Mr McNally was thrown from the motorcycle.

The charge says that Mr Semple was so severely injured that he died at Glasgow Royal Infirmary four days later.

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Semple appeared in the dock today to plead not guilty to the single charge.

Prosecutor Lauren Sangray said: "The Crown are prepared for trial which is estimated to be four days."

A trial was set for March by Sheriff Daniel Kelly.

Semple, of the city's Castlemilk, had his bail continued meantime.