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06/02/2004
West Brom striker denies road death charge
West Bromwich Albion footballer Lee Hughes pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Coventry Crown Court today.
Mr Hughes, a 27-year-old striker for the First Division team, was charged following a fatal collision in Meridien, West Midlands, on November 23 2003.
Fifty-six-year-old Douglas Graham, from Eastern Green in Coventry, died after the Renault Megane car he was a passenger in was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes coupe in the early hours of the morning.
The court was adjourned while a court date is fixed. Mr Hughes was remanded on conditional bail.
(gmcg)
Mr Hughes, a 27-year-old striker for the First Division team, was charged following a fatal collision in Meridien, West Midlands, on November 23 2003.
Fifty-six-year-old Douglas Graham, from Eastern Green in Coventry, died after the Renault Megane car he was a passenger in was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes coupe in the early hours of the morning.
The court was adjourned while a court date is fixed. Mr Hughes was remanded on conditional bail.
(gmcg)
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