A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a talented young footballer in a crash.
Josh Graham Butters, 20, made an appearance at Teesside Magistrates’ Court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
The charge relates to a three-car smash in which 19-year-old Jordan Dowson was killed on the A174 Brotton bypass on February 7 last year.
Jordan, from Guisborough, was travelling in a Vauxhall Corsa and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash, which happened at 5pm, also involved a grey Audi estate and a white Volkswagen Scirocco.
Katie Lunn 
Police closed the Brotton bypass after the fatal crash
Following his death, those who knew Jordan described him as “an amazing person” and a “fantastic footballer”.
A statement from Jordan’s family said the teenager was “a dearly loved son, stepson, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and great-grandson.”
“He was always with a smile on his face, probably best remembered by his laugh,” the statement added.
Jordan played for Guisborough Globe FC in the Teesside Football League Division Two. Speaking at the time, team manager Brian Combellack said he couldn’t believe what had happened and was “absolutely devastated” by Jordan’s death.
He said: “He was a tremendous asset to the team, he gave everything.
“He was up and coming, he would have gone a bit further.
“He was a really nice lad. He always had a smile on his face.”
Four other people who were also involved in the crash were treated for injuries.
An 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital along with the driver of the Corsa, a 19-year-old man. Both were treated and later discharged.
A man driving the Audi and a woman driving the Scirocco also received minor injuries.
Butters, of Atholl Grove, Redcar, was bailed to appear at Teesside Crown Court on Friday, March 13.
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