Scots man accused of killing passenger in horror crash to face trial

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A Scottish man accused of killing his passenger in a crash on a dual carriageway faces trial next year. Matthew Oliver Newton died in a single vehicle collision on the A69 at Throckley just outside of Newcastle at 11.30pm on November 28.

It was reported that a grey Ford Raptor car was travelling westbound when it left the road. Emergency services rushed to the scene to treat Mr Newton but despite the best efforts of medics, the 28-year-old died at the scene.

The driver of the car, Ross Neville, was arrested and subsequently charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Appearing at Newcastle Crown Court via video link from custody on Monday, the 34-year-old, of Canobie, Dumfries, Scotland, pleaded not guilty to the charge.Following an adjourned application made on his behalf by his counsel, Paul Greaney KC, Neville was granted bail by Judge Julie Clemitson.

He will next appear before the court for a further plea hearing in the case, in January.A trial date has provisionally been set for February 2026.