AN electrician has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a Lower Gornal mum.

Vikki Jones, aged 30, was killed in a crash in Wood Road on September 22 last year.

Tyler Kendall, of Whitebeam Close, Lower Gornal, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident.

He appeared at Walsall Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday, April 4) but spoke only to confirm his name and address.

The case was referred to Wolverhampton Crown Court and the 22-year-old was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing on May 2.