West Brom striker Lee Hughes was remanded on bail today charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.
The 27-year-old appeared before magistrates in Coventry following a car crash near Meriden, West Midlands, in which a 56-year-old man died.
The married father of one, of Leymere Close, Meriden, spoke only to tell the court his address and date of birth during the five-minute hearing.
The case against Hughes was transferred to Coventry Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on December 5th.
The former Coventry player was arrested on Monday and charged yesterday following the tragedy in the early hours of Sunday.
The collision allegedly involved Hughes' silver Mercedes CL55 coupe and a Renault Megane.
Douglas Graham, of Eastern Green, Coventry, was a back-seat passenger in the Renault and died instantly.
His wife, also a passenger, suffered a broken leg, while two other men - including the driver - were also injured.
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