Man denies involvement in Wigan hit and run crash that left another injured

David Bennett, 42, of Hampson Court, Leigh, stood before borough justices charged with being at the wheel of a Vauxhall Vivaro in Scholes on August 26 last year which was in a collision which injured Lee Hankinson and then failing to stop or report it to the police afterwards.

Bennett further denies driving without due care and attention and not having either a licence or insurance.

The proceedings were adjourned until August 11 when a case management hearing takes place that the defendant is not required to attend.