A teenager has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving.

Former nurse Elizabeth Bowers, 74, was killed when she was struck while crossing the road in Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield town centre on November 3.

Junaid Tanweer, of Spire Court, in Marsh, this morning appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

He faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving a vehicle while uninsured and perverting the course of public justice.

Mrs Bowers was hit by a car while on her way to an evening friendship group at Huddersfield Irish Centre.

Tanweer is accused of driving the Toyota Aygo that struck her as he allegedly drove dangerously on Fitzwilliam Street.

Junaid Tanweer (left) arrives at court
Junaid Tanweer (left) arrives at court

The 19-year-old is alleged to have perverted the course of justice by arranging to be collected from the scene, trying to make off from the scene and giving false details upon his arrest and while in custody.

A second man, Israr Ali, of Upper Brow Road in Paddock, also appeared in court in connection with the fatal incident.

The 23-year-old is accused of fraud by hiring a vehicle purporting to be the sole user, knowing that it was going to be used by Tanweer.

Israr Ali attends court
Israr Ali attends court

He is further accused of perverting the course of justice by making a false report of the theft of a motor vehicle to police.

Both men, dressed in branded sports tops and trousers, spoke only to confirm their personal details at the brief hearing.

They did not enter pleas and Deputy District Judge Hales sent their case to Leeds Crown Court, where they will first appear on September 24.

Unconditional bail was granted.

Mrs Bowers, of Cleckheaton, was a mother of two and married to Trevor.

Elizabeth Bowers who died in crash in Fitzwilliam Street Huddersfield with her husband Trevor
Elizabeth Bowers, who died following a collision on Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield, with her husband Trevor

She had 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was on her way to the Irish Centre for a meeting of the friendship group Huddersfield District Oddfellows, of which she was chairman.