David Berry in court accused of killing Alexandra cyclist in allegedly stolen car

A Seymour man accused of stealing a car from a local watering hole before allegedly ploughing into an Alexandra motorcyclist will contest the charges.

David Graham Berry, 42, is accused of dangerous driving causing death after he allegedly ploughed into an Alexandra motorcyclist at Yarck.

A Seymour man accused of killing an Alexandra motorcyclist in an allegedly stolen car will contest the charges.

David Graham Berry, 42, appeared in the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on October 8 for a committal mention.

It is alleged Mr Berry stole a white Ford Ranger from the Euroa ‘Middle Pub’ at 2.40pm on May 9 before his allegedly erratic driving killed a 56-year-old man coming the other way.

Mr Berry then allegedly fled the scene and was seen by locals trying to hitchhike a lift out of the area.

Following an extensive search, police found and arrested Mr Berry.

Mr Berry’s lawyer Kestin Mildenhall made an application to cross-examine Detective Senior Constable Katelyn Goldsworthy.

David Berry allegedly stole a white Ford Ranger from the Euroa 'Middle' Pub' at 2.40pm before he allegedly killed an Alexandra motorcyclist at Yarck. Picture: Supplied

Mr Berry, who appeared via video link from the Melbourne Remand Centre, will next face court on February 5 for a contested committal.

He will remain in custody until then.