Guilty plea over road rage killing possible

The student accused of killing an elderly man after an alleged road rage incident could plead guilty at his next court appearance, his lawyer says.

Unitec student Bio O'Brien made a brief appearance at the Auckland District Court this morning.

O'Brien, 27, is charged with the manslaughter of Jasmatbhai Patel, 78, on Carrington Road, Mount Albert, in Auckland on April 8 after a minor road accident.

O'Brien's lawyer David Niven indicated that his client could plead guilty at his next court appearance

"Either there will be a guilty plea or request for depositions," he said.

O'Brien had also been facing a charge of assault but that was withdrawn this morning.

He has been remanded in custody by consent until his next appearance later this month.