A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the death of a cyclist in Southampton.

Joe Burton was killed following a crash involving a car on Hill Lane.

The 33-year-old, of Westwood Road, was rushed to hospital but died of severe head injuries. 

Kornel Marcinek of Rayners Gardens, Southampton, appeared at the city magistrates court this morning charged in connection with the incident on July 23

READ MORE: Family pay tribute to cyclist killed on Hill Lane, Southampton

The 25-year-old was charged with causing death by driving without due care or consideration while over the specified limit, drug driving, and causing death by driving whilst uninsured.

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Standing in the dock, he spoke only to confirm his name, age and address. 

Marcinek entered no pleas and was released on bail.

However, he is now due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on May 27. 

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Speaking after his tragic death, Joe's family described him as a hard-working electrician who loved to travel. 

They said he worked in places including the French Alps, Thailand, Australia, and Switzerland as well as spending two tours in Antarctica with the British Antarctic Survey and the Australian Antarctic Division. 

In a joint tribute published at the time, they stated: “He exuded happiness and will be remembered by everyone he met even if he barely spoke their language.

“His infectious attitude would make you feel anything was possible.

"He was recently married to his wife Anna and was so excited to be making a life together with her. His words to us all missing him today would be, ‘you'll be alright’.”

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