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Pensioner, 76, in court over Shropshire A458 death crash

A pensioner has appeared in court charged with causing a crash in which another driver died on a busy road between Shrewsbury and Much Wenlock.

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The scene of the crash on January 4

Stephen Griffiths, aged 67, of Mold, died following the collision between his blue Audi and a black Land Rover Discovery.

The accident happened on January 4 on the A458 between Cressage and Cound.

John William Beckett, aged 76, of Greyfriars Drive, Bromsgrove, was driving the Land Rover.

He faced a charge of causing death by driving without due care and attention when he appeared before Telford Magistrates Court yesterday.

He did not enter a plea and the case was sent to Shrewsbury Crown Court where he will next appear on October 2. Beckett was released on unconditional bail until the hearing.

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