Teenager in court accused of causing fatal crash that killed two motorcyclists

A TEENAGE motorist accused of killing two bikers after performing a ‘dangerous’ overtaking manoeuvre, which caused another car to crash into the pair, has appeared in court.
Tom Cotterill
By Tom Cotterill
Published 3rd Nov 2020, 16:28 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2020, 17:24 BST
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse Saturday 3rd November 2018 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLYPortsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse Saturday 3rd November 2018 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse Saturday 3rd November 2018 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Joshua Kempster, 18, appeared for the first time at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

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The youth is facing two counts of causing death by dangerous driving following an incident on the B3035 Corhampton Lane on February 2.

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He was 17 when the crash occurred, having passed his driving test not long before.

It is alleged Kempster caused a car to crash into motorcyclists Andrew Cuthbert, a 58-year-old engineer from Bishop’s Waltham, and Gary Groves, 62, from Southampton.

Wearing a black coat and jeans, Kempster, of Church Lane, West Meon, spoke only to confirm his name and address.

He entered no plea and was bailed to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on December 7.

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