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| Westerham Costa Coffee death crash: David Lord charged | Westerham Costa Coffee death crash: David Lord charged |
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| An 86-year-old man accused of killing a woman who died when his car ploughed into a Kent coffee shop has made his first appearance in court. | An 86-year-old man accused of killing a woman who died when his car ploughed into a Kent coffee shop has made his first appearance in court. |
| David Lord, from Westerham, is charged with causing Valerie Deakin's death by dangerous driving in the Kent town on Christmas Eve. | David Lord, from Westerham, is charged with causing Valerie Deakin's death by dangerous driving in the Kent town on Christmas Eve. |
| Ms Deakin, 74, of Udimore, East Sussex, died when Mr Lord's Audi crashed into the town centre branch of Costa. | Ms Deakin, 74, of Udimore, East Sussex, died when Mr Lord's Audi crashed into the town centre branch of Costa. |
| He was bailed to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 2 August. | |
| Mr Lord had trouble hearing chairman of the bench Jackie Hamilton during his three-minute appearance at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court. | |
| Asked if he could hear proceedings, having gestured to family members in the public gallery, he said: "Not really." | |
| Two men and two women were also taken to hospital after the crash. Another woman was treated for minor injuries. | Two men and two women were also taken to hospital after the crash. Another woman was treated for minor injuries. |