Man denies causing death of woman in car crash

Calum Drake appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday
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A 21-year-old man has denied causing the death of a woman in a crash.
Three vehicles were involved in the collision at Leasingham in Lincolnshire on 11 January 2024.
Hannah Curtis, 22, who was driving another car, died 16 days later in hospital and three other people, including a young child, were injured.
Calum Drake pleaded not guilty to causing her death by careless driving during an appearance at Lincoln Crown Court.
Mr Drake, of Stratton Strawless, Norfolk, was released on bail and will appear again at the same court on 20 April next year.
His trial has been set for 15 June 2026.
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