A man has denied causing death by careless driving after a "doting grandad" was hit by a car and killed.
Charles Patterson died aged 79 after being struck by a silver Vauxhall Astra on Moorgate Road North in Kirkby. His family described him as a "loving father and a good friend to many".
Graham Roberts, of Quernmore Road in Kirkby, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court today, Wednesday, after being charged with causing the pedestrian's death by careless driving. The 58-year-old, who wore a black suit in the dock and sported short grey hair and a beard, spoke only to confirm his name before pleading not guilty to the charge.
