A 35-YEAR-OLD man accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of schoolgirl Carla Bate has appeared in court.

Steven Lewis, of Westland Avenue, Farnworth, is also charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident and failing to provide a breath specimen following a crash on Sunday, August 8, on Longcauseway, Farnworth.

He appeared before Bolton Crown Court yesterday.

Lewis will appear on October 15 for a plea and direction hearing.