Tractor driver pleads not guilt to causing fatal collision on A16

A tractor driver accused of causing a fatal collision is to face a jury trial next year.

William Flynn, 40, formerly of Whaplode but now living at an address in Carrick-on-Suir, County Waterford, pleaded not guilty today (Monday) to causing the death of Karen Fenton by driving dangerously on the A16 at Sutterton.

He also denied charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving to Paul Fenton and Sarwar Hussain.

The charges follow a collision on January 21, 2020.

Flynn, who appeared at Lincoln Crown Court by video link,  was granted bail and the hearing was adjourned for a trial due to commence on May 30 2022.

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