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Telford van driver accused of killing pensioner in crash

A man has appeared in court accused of killing a woman in a road crash.

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Justin Jones was at Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday (20), where he faced one count of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Susan Beech was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra on December 16 last year when it collided with a Renault Master van on Halesfield 1.

Despite the best efforts of medics, the 73-year-old died at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Jones, of Barkers Court, Madeley, is due to enter a plea at Telford Magistrates Court in August.

An inquest into Ms Beech's death was opened and adjourned on December 29.