A VAN driver who was in a crash which killed his neighbour has pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention.
Douglas Malcolm Idell, 58, of Springfield Garth, Norton, pulled on to the A169 Malton to Pickering Road near Kirby Misperton on December 3 last year, Scarborough magistrates heard.
Motorcyclist Andrew Popham, 34, also of Springfield Garth, was already travelling towards Pickering on the priority road when Mr Idell emerged in front of him. The fatal accident followed immediately afterwards.
Idell also faces a charge of dangerous driving, which he denies.
tion. He was bailed to appear at Scarborough Magistrates Court on August 4 for a pre-trial review.
Updated: 10:50 Thursday, July 17, 2003
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