A MOTORIST will appear in court charged with causing the death of a man in a fatal crash on a major Hampshire road.

Lee Burdon allegedly caused the death of 36-year-old Craig Hall (pictured) in a collision, while over the prescribed drug limit.

Mr Hall, 36, from Middlesborough, was travelling in a minibus on the A34 when he was involved in a collision with a lorry.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, near Sutton Scotney on February 26.

Three other passengers were injured.

A 63-year-old lorry driver was uninjured.

Mr Burdon has now been charged with causing death by driving while over the prescribed drug limit.

The 20-year-old, of Tristam Avenue, Durham, is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on September 18.

Mr Hall's family previously paid tribute to the 36-year-old.

Craig’s wife, Jackie Hall, said: “Craig was a family man with a heart of gold. He would do anything to help anyone.

“If he got a phone call in the early hours from a friend for a lift then he would get up and do it.

“He was a real joker and prankster.

“His loss has left such a massive hole in everyone’s lives.

“He lived for his kids and me. He was not just my best friend but also my soulmate.”