A LORRY driver has pleaded not guilty to causing the death by careless driving of an elderly pedestrian who died following a collision close to a village primary school.

Trevor Biddiscome entered his plea at Bournemouth Crown Court.

He is charged in connection with the death of Roger Hills, following the incident in Churchfoot Lane, near Hazelbury Bryan Primary School in Hazelbury Bryan on October 20, 2021.

The 74-year-old was flown to Southampton General Hospital for treatment to serious injuries where he died on November 4, 2021.

The case against the 64-year-old defendant, of Townsend Rise, Bruton, Somerset, was adjourned for trial on September 18 and he was released on bail until then.

Judge William Mousley KC, told him: “Your trial will take place on September 18. Should you fail to attend, your trial may simply continue in your absence which might not be in your best interest.”