A TIPPER driver is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to causing the death of a little boy by dangerous driving.

Stephen Crossley, 42, of Lower Draugh Gates Farm, BurnleyRoad,Trawden, denied causing the death of seven-year-old Gary Lee Ormerod on Burnley Road, Colne, on October 15.

He was unconditionally bailed until May 7 by Judge Barbara Watson. The trial is expected to last between two and three days.