Man charged over pensioner's death in road smash

A man has appeared in court accused of killing a pensioner in a road smash.
Wigan and Leigh Magistrates CourtWigan and Leigh Magistrates Court
Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court

David Hurst, 52, of Diamond Street, Leigh, appeared before borough magistrates charged with causing Ghulam Rasul’s death by driving without due care and attention.

The 74-year-old pedestrian was badly injured when he was in collision with a motorbike last year and died two days later.

Hurst was remanded on unconditional bail to make a first appearance on April 17.