Motorist faces trial after denying causing death of motorcyclist in Hartlepool by careless driving
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Callum Burr, 23, pleaded not guilty at Teesside Crown Court to a charge of death by careless driving of Michael Clarke, 35.
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Hide AdBurr is accused of driving an Audi A4 without due care and attention on that day.
The charge had previously been one of death by dangerous driving.
A trial expected to last at least three days is due to be held next May.
A senior judge said that is the earliest it can take place as the court has a long backlog of cases.
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Hide AdBurr, of Commercial Street, Trimdon Colliery, was granted unconditional bail.
The Recorder of Middlesbrough Judge Paul Watson told him: “I’m sorry it can’t be any sooner than that.
"The court is dealing with a very, very large backlog and long delays I’m afraid.”