A MAN charged in relation to a fatal motorbike crash on Mount Panorama has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
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Peter James Sait, 58, from Sydney, was represented by solicitor James Taylor when he made a brief appearance before magistrate Michael Allen in Bathurst Local Court this morning.
Mr Taylor told the court his client was pleading not guilty to all charges which included dangerous driving occasioning death, negligent driving occasioning death, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, cause bodily harm by misconduct and negligent driving.
The charges relate to a collision between a motorbike and 4WD at The Esses on Mount Panorama.
The rider of the bike, a 43-year-old man, died at the scene while a 14-year-old pillion passenger suffered a number of injuries and was airlifted to Westmead Hospital.
Police allege a Toyota Prado 4WD, driven by Sait, was travelling in the opposite direction when the two collided.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene and immediately attended to the two people travelling on the motorbike.
In court yesterday, Sait sat silently through the brief proceedings, only standing up to identify himself when Mr Allen asked Mr Taylor if his client was present.
Mr Allen adjourned the matter, ordering a brief be served on or before April 6, 2015 with the matter due back before Bathurst Local Court on April 20, 2015.