Footballer due in court on death crash charges

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes was due in court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003 - 06:05

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes was due in court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.

The 27-year-old Division One player is appearing before magistrates in Coventry following a car crash near Meriden, West Midlands, in which a 56-year-old man died.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Coventry Place: Meriden, West Midlands Place: Meriden Place: Little Park Street police Place: Eastern Green, Coventry Person: Lee Hughes Person: Hughes Person: Douglas Graham Organisation: West Bromwich Albion Organisation: Mercedes Organisation: Renault

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