Northamptonshire woman in court today charged with causing death of pedestrian in Oundle

A 28-year-old woman from Upper Benefield will today (Thursday, October 5) make her first appearance before magistrates charged with causing the death of a man during a road traffic incident last year.

Emily Saunders has been charged with causing the death of Tom Sturgess, who was struck by a vehicle as he was standing next to a scaffolding lorry on January 5, 22.

The accident is said to have involved the woman’s Ford Ranger in Glapthorn Road, Oundle. Saunders, of Main Street, Upper Benefield, is charged with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

She is due before Northampton Magistrates’ Court this morning.