Man denies causing death of three-week-old baby by dangerous driving following horror crash

By Danielle de Wolfe

@dannidewolfe

A man has denied causing the death of a three-week-old baby by dangerous driving.

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Craig Nunn, 39, appeared at Worcester Crown Court via video-link from HMP Hewell on Monday and pleaded not guilty in connection with a fatal collision on October 26.

The crash, which took place on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport just after midnight, involved a black Ford Focus and a black Suzuki Vitara.

The baby, which was travelling in the Suzuki at the time of the crash, died at the scene.

The car's other two occupants, a man and a woman in their 20s, were taken to hospital for treatment.

Their injuries are not thought to have be life-threatening.

Nunn appeared in court wearing a grey t-shirt and black jogging bottoms on Monday.

Sat with his hands in his lap during the short hearing, the court heard the trial date set for April 22 next year.

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Judge James Burbidge KC told the defendant, of Sandy Lane, Stourport: "I am remanding you into custody to stand trial in April."

A pre-trial court hearing is due to take place on March 25.