A Bedfordshire police officer, Daniel Cartwright, denies causing the death of 16-year-old Ryley Hutson by dangerous driving following a fatal e-bike collision with a car. The case is being heard at Nottingham Crown Court.

According to the report, Cartwright, a constable, is on trial after Hutson dies in the crash. The prosecution alleges the officer’s driving is responsible for the teen’s death, while the officer denies the charge. The article frames the matter as a courtroom dispute over whether Cartwright’s conduct meets the threshold for dangerous driving resulting in death.

Across the sources provided, coverage is consistent on the defendant’s identity, the location of the trial, the victim’s age, the nature of the collision (an e-bike and a car), and that Cartwright pleads not guilty. However, no additional details about the incident circumstances, evidence, or broader legal arguments are included in the materials supplied.