USAF woman denies causing death of biker

A serving member of the US Air Force charged with causing a biker’s death appeared in court today (weds).

Mikayla Hayes, 23, allegedly caused the death of 33-year-old motorcyclist Matthew Day by careless driving on 26 August 2022.

Mr Day died on the day following a crash on the B1160 Lynn Road in Southery, near Downham Market, Norfolk.

Hayes, who serves at RAF Lakenheath, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (Weds).

She was granted conditional bail until her next hearing on 11 November at the same court.

Hayes has surrendered her passport and must reside permanently at their home address. She must also report to King’s Lynn police station every Saturday.

The case comes three years on from the death of British 19-year-old Harry Dunn, who was involved in a Northamptonshire crash with Anne Sacoolas, the wife of US diplomat Jonathan Sacoolas.

It proved to be a high-profile issue which caused diplomatic tension between UK and US officials.

The crash involving Hayes happened in the South West Norfolk constituency of foreign secretary Liz Truss, who is widely expected to become prime minister on Monday.