A man has denied causing the death of a 16-year-old girl by dangerous driving.
Richard Robinson, 20, of Birch Road in Kingswood, appeared before Swindon Crown Court on Thursday, July 23, charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
The Renault Clio crash, which occurred on the evening of August 29, 2024 near Bushton, led to the tragic death of Toya Jefferies, a 16-year-old girl from Royal Wootton Bassett.
Following his not guilty plea, Robinson was released on bail.
A trial date has now been set for January 18, 2027.
Wiltshire Police were alerted to the single-vehicle crash at around 9.45pm, at the junction with Withy Bed Crossroads, less than 10 miles south of Swindon.
The road was subsequently closed for over 12 hours as a collision investigation took place.
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An 18-year-old man, believed to be the driver of the car, was initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but was never charged.
The family of Toya Jefferies, a pupil at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, paid tribute to their "beautiful, amazing daughter", saying she was a "little firecracker" who "touched everyone’s hearts".
The teenager’s funeral in October 2024 saw high street crowds dressed in blue, Toya’s favourite colour, in a show of love and remembrance.
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