Private Hire driver denies causing death of Redcar teen by careless drivingA private hire driver has denied causing a teenage girl’s death by careless driving.
Kirsty Louise Fennon, 18, lost her life when she was hit by a private hire car on the A1085 Coast Road between Redcar and Marske.
The popular student, of York Road, Redcar, was killed while walking along the road following a night out.
A 46-year-old East Cleveland man has been charged in connection with her death.
Craig Williamson made a brief appearance before Teesside Magistrates’ Court yesterday .
Williamson, of Byland Road, Skelton, is accused of causing death by careless driving.
Members of Kirsty’s family were in court when the driver pleaded not guilty to the charge.
It is alleged that Williamson was exceeding the 40mph speed limit at the time of the accident.
It happened at 4.50am on Good Friday on a 40mph stretch towards the Marske end of the Coast Road.
It is said Kirsty was struck by a Skoda Octavia private hire car driven by Williamson.
The teenager was walking along the Coast Road towards Marske when the tragedy happened.
Unfortunately Kirsty’s injuries were not survivable and she died at the scene.
At the time devastated parents Peter and Allison Fennon paid tribute to their “amazing” daughter, who would have turned 19 a month after her death.
They said: “It’s apparent that in her short life she has touched many people’s hearts.
“Kirsty was the most loyal friend that anyone could have wished for and she will be sadly missed by everyone.”
Tribute pages were also set up on the internet in memory of the teenager.
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