A driver charged with killing a pensioner is due to stand trial today.

Josh Benjamin, 22, of Southern Drive in Loughton, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of 78-year-old Emilie Buckner by dangerous driving when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 11.

Mrs Buckner was hit by a van in Oakwood Hill, Loughton, on October 10 2013.

Benjamin is set to appear on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court today.