Man appears in court over fatal crash in Crewe

Joshua Spender, 23, was hit by a van while crossing the road last week

Joshua Spender, 23, died after being hit by a van on Macon Way, Crewe last week
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 9th Nov 2021
Last updated 9th Nov 2021

A man from Market Drayton has appeared in court to face charges relating to a fatal collision in Crewe last week.

At approximately 5.20pm on Friday 5 November Joshua Spender, (23), was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a van collided with him and failed to stop at the scene.

The suspect was arrested on the evening of Sunday 7 November.

William Bratton, 29, from from Quorn Grove, Market Drayton was charged this morning with:

  • Aggravated vehicle taking
  • Causing death by dangerous driving
  • Causing a death by driving while uninsured
  • Causing death by driving while disqualified
  • Being the driver of a vehicle which failed to stop after a road accident
  • Being the driver of a vehicle involved in a road accident and failing to report the accident
  • Obstructing a constable in the execution of duty.

He appeared at Crewe Magistrates this morning and was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on 7 December.

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