Friday 21 November 2008

Man denies careless driving charge in connection with Louise Cooper's death

A MAN has denied driving carlessly in connection with a crash in which a young woman died.

Lee Barker, of Beresford Crescent, West Bromwich, denied the charge of careless driving when he appeared at Grays Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Louise Cooper, of Celedon Close, Chafford Hundred, had got out of her car after a minor shunt on the A13 between Stanford-le-Hope and the Five Bells roundabout at Basildon.

The 23-year-old was hit by a lorry and died instantly from her injuries, on February 11 this year.

Barker, 38, was released on unconditional bail following the short hearing.

The case was adjourned until December 23 for a pre-trial review but Barker will not be present for the hearing.

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