A MAN is to go on trial accused of causing serious injury to a woman by dangerous driving.
Johnathan Smith, 37, of Waun Road, Cwmbran, denied the charge during a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court.
The alleged victim is Jacqueline Walden and the incident is claimed to have occurred in a Ford Transit Tipper at Cwmbran’s Springvale Industrial Estate last September.
Smith also pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicle taking while under the influence of drugs.
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A trial date of October 19 was set with a time estimate of between two and three days.
The defendant was represented by Hilary Roberts and the prosecution by Jason Howells.
Judge Michael Fitton QC granted Smith unconditional bail.
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