A 50-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged in connection with an incident on a Clitheroe car park which resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Patricia Sharples, 79, was in collision with a car on the Lower Gate car park on December 20.

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She died as a result of her injuries on Christmas Day.

Kim Lorraine Stanworth, 50, of Station Road, Padiham, pleaded not guilty to causing death by careless driving and driving other than in accordance with a licence.

She was sent on bail to stand trial at Preston Crown Court where she will appear on July 30.