Stockton driver appears before Teesside magistrates over causing serious injury in Hartlepool crash

A motorist has appeared in court in connection with a three-vehicle collision in Hartlepool which left several people hurt. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

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Orr, of Briardene Court, Stockton, is accused of driving a Ford Focus at speed across a central reservation and through a pedestrian crossing before colliding head on with one vehicle and causing another to become involved. A man and woman from the vehicles, and a passenger in Orr's vehicle, are said to have suffered injuries.

The Hartlepool case will be dealt with at Teesside Crown Court.

Orr did not enter any pleas during a hearing at Teesside Magistrates' Court earlier this month.

The bench sent the case to Teesside Crown Court for trial.

Orr is due to appear there for a preliminary hearing on Friday, February 2.

He was granted unconditional bail.

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