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19/05/2009
Woman Remanded Over 11-Year-Old's Road Death
A 27-year-old woman has appeared in court today charged with causing the death of a boy by dangerous driving.
Sam Riddall, aged 11, died when he was knocked over by a car after leaving his church youth club at Henleaze and Westbury Coummunity Church in Eastfield Road, Bristol on 1 May.
Hannah Saaf, 27, of St Michael's Hill, Kingsdown, faced Bristol Crown Court via video link on Tuesday.
She is charged with causing the death of the 11-year-old by dangerous driving along with other motoring charges.
The 27-year-old spoke only to confirm her identity and did not enter a plea when she faced the court.
The Recorder of Bristol Judge Tom Crowther QC remanded her in custody to HMP Eastwood Park.
The case was adjourned to August 17 for a plea and case management hearing.
Ms Saaf also faces charges of failing to stop at an accident, failing to report an accident, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.
(JM/BMcC)
Sam Riddall, aged 11, died when he was knocked over by a car after leaving his church youth club at Henleaze and Westbury Coummunity Church in Eastfield Road, Bristol on 1 May.
Hannah Saaf, 27, of St Michael's Hill, Kingsdown, faced Bristol Crown Court via video link on Tuesday.
She is charged with causing the death of the 11-year-old by dangerous driving along with other motoring charges.
The 27-year-old spoke only to confirm her identity and did not enter a plea when she faced the court.
The Recorder of Bristol Judge Tom Crowther QC remanded her in custody to HMP Eastwood Park.
The case was adjourned to August 17 for a plea and case management hearing.
Ms Saaf also faces charges of failing to stop at an accident, failing to report an accident, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.
(JM/BMcC)
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