Man to stand trial accused of Shropshire hit-and-run

Will Rogers was an "amazing lad" who loved his family and his dog, said his mother

A 57-year-old man is to stand trial accused of a hit-and-run which killed a "gentle giant".

William Rogers, 26, died in the early hours of 30 April 2022 on the B4368 between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock.

Christopher Carloman, of Blakemore, Telford, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and denied failing to stop at the scene after a road accident.

He pleaded guilty to a second charge of failing to report a road accident.

Mr Rogers, an agricultural worker, was a keen rugby player with a "heart of pure gold", his mother Mandy Oliver previously said.

Mr Carloman is accused of driving a Vauxhall Vivaro involved in the crash and is next due to appear in court on 17 April.