A Gisborne driver has admitted causing the death of motorcyclist in a head-on crash near Opotiki last year.
Paul Aliceoun Campbell, 38, pleaded guilty in Gisborne District Court to a charge of aggravated and careless use of a vehicle causing death, amended from one of dangerous driving causing death. The incident happened on State Highway 2 on December 1 last year.
Counsel John Mathieson said a disputed facts hearing might be necessary because police and counsel were at odds as to whether the motorcycle had its headlight showing.
He had just obtained an affidavit from an independent witness who said he believed the headlight was not showing, Mr Mathieson said. Police had not yet seen that affidavit.
Judge Anna-Marie Skellern remanded Campbell on bail until September 27. She also approved Mr Mathieson's request for a restorative justice conference to be held.
