A father charged with dangerous driving after his 6-year-old son died in a crash now faces a new charge of manslaughter.
The 30-year-old, who has interim name suppression, will stand trial at the High Court in Christchurch next year.
Justice Cameron Mander confirmed this morning that a two-week trial will begin on July 26, 2021.
The man was originally charged with dangerous driving causing death.
The court heard today that a new charge of manslaughter has now been laid.