A BLUNSDON man has appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving.

Jayant Jobanputra is accused of causing the death of Blunsdon pensioner Valerie Affleck, 73, in August last year.

The 64-year-old, of The Arc, is said to have crashed his Toyota Avensis into Ms Affleck’s car on the junction of Thamesdown Drive and Garsington Drive at 11.45am on August 2.

Appearing before Swindon Magistrates' Court on today, Jobanputra spoke only to confirm his name, age, address and nationality.

No plea to the charge was entered and magistrates awarded Jobanputra unconditional bail to appear before Swindon Crown Court for a plea hearing on January 18.