Trial date set for accused after 13-year-old boy killed in Flitwick crash
A man charged with causing the death of a 13-year-old boy in Flitwick has appeared at Northampton Crown Court this morning (Tuesday, May 5).
Jamie Fountain, 24, appeared in the dock wearing a grey tracksuit for the short hearing at 10.30am.
His co-accused, Ellie Ireland, 23, was not able to appear as the court's video technology was not working. Instead, her case will be heard tomorrow.
Both are accused of being involved in a Good Friday crash between a car, a bike, and a scooter in which Noah Campbell died, and two other children were seriously injured.
Twelve family members were in court for this morning's proceedings.
His family had previously paid a moving tribute to Noah, saying: “Noah was a fun, bright, handsome, athletic and incredibly well-liked boy. Above all else, he cherished spending time with his friends and family; they were the heart of his world.”
They added: “Noah’s death has left a hole in our lives that will remain forever.”
Her Honour Judge Rebecca Crane confirmed the case would now be heard at Northampton after being transferred from Luton.
A trial, set to last five days, is fixed for late September.
Fountain, of Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, is charged with causing death by careless driving and causing death by careless driving when over the limit for drink and drugs. He is further charged with two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to report and accident within 24 hours and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Ireland, of Wingate Drive, Ampthill, is charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Fountain's next appearance, where he is expected to submit a plea, will be in July.