Man denies causing motorcyclist's crash death

A man has denied causing the death of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash.

John Carter, 71, died after his motorbike and a lorry crashed on the A446 in Hams Hall, Warwickshire, on 5 September.

Dimitar Kalchev, 48, of no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Warwick Crown Court on Thursday and is next scheduled to appear at the same court on 2 March 2026.

The family of Mr Carter, who lived in Birmingham, said they were "devastated" by his death and he would be missed by everyone who knew him.

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