Sunderland man accused of death by dangerous driving relating to crash 11 years ago
A Sunderland motorist accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a man seriously injured in a road smash 11 years ago is likely to plead guilty, a court heard.
Kevin Hubbard, 67, of Lichfield Road, Carley Hill, is said to have been involved in a crash on the 70mph A19 dual carriageway ay Sunderland on November 5, 2014.
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Keith Jameson, who was aged in his 60s at the time, died on Tuesday, April 16 last year ( 2024).
Mr Hubbard was originally due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 22, but did not, having recently undergone surgery.
He also failed to attend a second hearing at the same court on Wednesday, November 5, again on medical grounds.
In his absence, his solicitor, Angus Westgarth, said: “A guilty plea is likely.”
Magistrates heard the charge against Mr Hubbard could only be heard at a crown court.
They granted him unconditional bail to attend Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday, December 3.
Members of Mr Jameson’s family attended both hearings at the magistrates’ court.