A TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man charged with causing the death of a teenage girl by dangerous driving has made a first court appearance.

Haydock High pupil Courtney Ellis died aged 14 after being knocked down on Blackbrook Road, Blackbrook by a black Renault Megane at about 9.50pm on September 19, 2020.

Brandon Turton, of Borron Road, Newton-le-Willows, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

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Turton, 21, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, June 29.

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The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court where the 21-year-old will next appear.

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He was given unconditional bail and will face the higher court on Wednesday, July 27.