Charlie Heywood tragedy: Man in court over death of teenager
A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a Great Barr teenager by careless driving.
Charlie Heywood was killed when he was struck by a blue Mercedes A180 while walking along the A34 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, in the early hours of June 5.
James Wilson, of Chudleigh Grove, Great Barr, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday where he indicated he will deny the charge of causing death by driving without due care and attention while unfit to drive through drugs.
The 19-year-old was unconditionally bailed until his next appearance at Birmingham Crown Court on February 7.
Arsenal supporter Mr Heywood - who was also 19 and of Morjan Drive, Great Barr - was described by his devastated family as an "endlessly kind young man and a much-loved son, brother and grandson" following his death.
Paramedics battled to save his life but he died at the scene.
The incident prompted a campaign by residents living along the A34 to call for safety measures on the dual carriageway.
