Kettering man accused of causing death of pedestrian in crash

A Kettering man will face a trial after he was accused of causing the death of an elderly pedestrian last year.

Michael Reid, 75, was left with serious injuries after he was hit by a black Saab 93 in Northampton Road, near the double roundabout in Kettering, at about 1.45am on September 9.

He was taken to University Hospital Coventry but died from his injuries later that week.

Ross Eaton, of Union Street in Kettering, has since been charged with causing the death of Mr Reid by driving without due care and attention.

He entered a not guilty plea when he appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court.

Eaton, 46, has also been charged with taking a Saab 93 without consent, driving without insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence on September 9.

It is also alleged that on September 18 last year he took a Mitsubishi L200 warrior without consent and drove in Northfield Avenue without insurance and otherwise in accordance with a licence.

Eaton also faces charges of drug-driving, driving without insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence on May 24 this year.

Magistrates granted Eaton unconditional bail and he will next appear at Northampton Crown Court on August 26.

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