A WOMAN is to stand trial for allegedly causing the death of a female pedestrian struck by a car on the outskirts of north Belfast, a judge has ordered.
Laura Adair (36) appeared at the city's Magistrates Court today in connection with the fatal collision more than two years ago.
She is charged with causing the death of Kelly Ann Sherlock by dangerous driving.
Ms Sherlock, said to have been in her forties, died after being struck on the Shore Road in Newtownabbey on November 8 2019.
Adair, whose address was given as "known to police", attended remotely from her solicitor's offices for the preliminary enquiry proceedings.
During the brief hearing she confirmed that she understood the charge, but declined to give evidence or call any witnesses at this stage.
Her lawyer did not contest prosecution submissions that there is a prima facie case to answer.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the charge were disclosed.
District Judge Mark McGarrity then granted an application to have Adair returned for trial at Belfast Crown Court.
Mr McGarrity confirmed that she is to remain on bail until arraignment on a future date to be fixed.
