A WIRRAL man has appeared in court today accused of causing the death of a man in Wales by dangerous driving, following a car crash.

60-year-old Roger Brenninkmeyer, of Hinderton Road, Neston, is charged with causing the death of Droy Darroch-York, 20, by driving a BMW dangerously on an unclassified road leading from Pentreuchaf, Pwllheli, on June 4, 2022.

Mr Darroch-York was from Nefyn on the northwest coast of the Llŷn Peninsula.

On Thursday, August 22, magistrates at Caernarfon remanded the defendant on unconditional bail to appear before the crown court next month.

Prosecution and defence cases were not outlined during the hearing. 

Emergency services, including the Wales Air Ambulance, were called to the scene at around 1.30pm following the crash, but sadly Mr Darroch-York was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining a "severe head injury".

An inquest gave his provisional cause of death given as "severe blunt force head injury".

Paying tribute to Mr Darroch-York at the time of his death, his family, said: "Droy was raised in Morfa Nefyn and schooled in the local area.

"Droy was a happy, outgoing hardworking man who had time for everyone. He was very well known in the local area and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and always had a lovely smile on his face. 

"He was in a happy relationship with his girlfriend who he deeply cherished and loved, who were both looking forward to their first holiday abroad together this year.

"He was devoted to all his family and would give anyone his time. He had numerous interests and hobbies which included fishing, music, seeing friends, and wild camping and walking in the local area.

"He was a keen cook and enjoyed trying new foods. Droy enjoyed travelling with his family and visited numerous countries. Whilst being with the Army Cadets he took part in numerous exercises in the countryside.

"Since leaving school he had worked in the local area in several establishments, where he has been held in high regard by both staff and customers.

"Droy was a key part of the community in Nefyn and will be remembered for his hard work behind the scenes at Y Heliwr public house, and his beaming smile behind the bar.

"He recently finished his brick laying course in Dolgellau College, where he gained numerous distinctions for his work and made some good friends."