Houghton Regis man and Luton woman appear in court after 20-year-old pedestrian killed

Krystal Hamilton was taken to hospital but died ten days after the incident.
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A Houghton Regis man and a woman from Luton have appeared in court for the first time charged with driving offences after a fatal collision with a pedestrian.

Krystal Hamilton was hit by a grey Volkswagen Passat while walking along the pavement in Wake Way, Northampton, on February 6 this year.

The 20-year-old was taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries and died ten days later.

Northampton Magistrates CourtNorthampton Magistrates Court
Northampton Magistrates Court

Kennedy Lucas, a 23-year-old from Luton and Vinny Guess, a 28-year-old from Houghton Regis, have both been charged with causing death by driving a vehicle that is unlicensed and uninsured and perverting the course of justice.

Lucas has also been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

The pair appeared in Northampton Magistrates Court on Monday (September 21) to face the charges.

On Wednesday, October 21, they will both appear in Northampton Crown Court.