Trial date set for man accused of causing death of Kettering driver Kelsey Walsh

Kate Cronin
By Kate Cronin
Published 5th Jan 2024, 07:00 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2024, 12:12 BST
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Josh Perkins has denied the charge against him

A man accused of leaving a trailer in a dangerous position, which allegedly led to the death of a Kettering man, has formally entered a not guilty plea at crown court.

Joshua Lewis Perkins made his first appearance at Northampton Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, January 4) to answer a charge of causing death by careless driving.

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The 31-year-old formally entered a not guilty plea, watched by twelve members of Kelsey’s family and his friends.

Joshua Perkins was driven away from the front of the court during a magistrates' hearing earlier this year. Image: National WorldJoshua Perkins was driven away from the front of the court during a magistrates' hearing earlier this year. Image: National World
Joshua Perkins was driven away from the front of the court during a magistrates' hearing earlier this year. Image: National World

Perkins is said to have left an unlit trailer in a dangerous position on the Telford Way industrial estate, which Kelsey’s vehicle then hit on January 24, 2023.

Moving tributes were paid to talented footballer Kelsey following his death.

At a short hearing before His Honour Judge David Herbert KC, a four-day trial was set for December this year, nearly two years after the fatal crash.

He was bailed and will be back before the court in March for an administrative hearing.

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