TT visitor in court over biker death

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 07:27

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A man from Leeds has appeared in court over a crash which claimed the life of a biker during TT.

Arron James Gwilliams of King Street in Yeadon appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

The 24 year old denies one count of causing death by driving without due care and attention on the Sloc on June 6.

Prosecutor Barry Swain told the hearing Mr Gwilliams is accused of riding his Suzuki too fast for the conditions, causing a crash involving three motorbikes.

He was bailed in the sum of £500 and will appear in court again on January 7.

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