A lorry driver has appeared in court accused of killing a man in a crash.
Shane Davies, 48, is charged with causing the death of Craig Davies by dangerous driving on the M4 in Wiltshire on 16 March 2020.
It’s alleged that the defendant, of Compton Road, Skewen, Wales, fell asleep at the wheel of a Volvo articulated lorry before colliding with a stationary lorry which had broken down.
The crash happened between junctions 15 and 16 past Swindon at around 3am.
Davies denies driving dangerously and disputes falling asleep immediately before the fatal collision.
At Swindon Magistrates’ Court this afternoon (10 May), District Judge Joanna Dickens sent the case to Swindon Crown Court.
The defendant will next appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 10 June. He was released on unconditional bail.
Kate Prince appeared for the prosecution. Daniel Griffiths appeared for the defence.
