Luton woman and partner charged with allegedly swapping seats after fatal collision plead not guilty

A couple who allegedly swapped seats and drove away after knocking down and killing a woman in Northampton have pleaded not guilty in court.

On February 6, 2020, 20-year-old Krystal Hamilton was hit by a grey Volkswagen Passat while walking along the pavement in Wake Way in Grange Park.

The 20-year-old was taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries and died ten days later.

At Northampton Crown Court yesterday (October 21), Kennedy Lucas, from Luton, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the incident.

But she and her partner, Vinny Guess, from Hougton Regis - who appeared alongside 23-year-old Lucas - were also charged with perverting the cause of justice for acts in the days following Miss Hamilton's death.

It is alleged after the incident, Lucas swapped seats with Guess, 28, who then drove the Volkswagen away from the scene.

It is also alleged that Kennedy then denied knowledge of the car when questioned by police, and attempted to hide the keys.

Both were charged with causing death by driving a vehicle. Lucas is also charged with being unlicensed at the time.

The two defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges. They were remanded on bail and will stand trial on February 8, 2021.