Biker denies causing deadly Houston crash

Melroy Barnwell

Motorcyclist Melroy Barnwell, who police blame for a Houston Public Road crash that claimed the life of his passenger in June, yesterday admitted to breaking a number of traffic laws but denied responsibility for causing the accident.

Barnwell, 27, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on crutches, was faced with five charges, including causing death by dangerous driving.

The charges against Barnwell state that on June 20th, at Houston Public Road, he drove a