A PENSIONER is facing trial over the death of a baby boy killed in his pram in a horror crash.

Louis Thorold was being pushed on the pavement by mum Rachael when two vehicles collided in the road.

Louis Thorold was killed in the horror smash

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Louis Thorold was killed in the horror smash
Shelagh Robertson appeared in court today

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Shelagh Robertson appeared in court todayCredit: PA

The crash caused a van to veer into Louis’ pram – killing the five-month-old.

His mum Rachael was left with life-changing injuries and spent more than 100 days in hospital after the horror in Cambridge in January last year.

Shelagh Robertson, 75, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court today charged with causing the infant’s death by careless driving.

She was not asked to enter a plea but a provisional trial date of August 8 was set.

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Robertson was bailed to return to the same court on April 22 for a plea hearing.

The pensioner was allegedly driving a Mazda 2 carelessly on the A10 when it collided with the van.

Louis’ dad Chris previously paid tribute to his baby son as Rachael recovered ub hospital.

He said: “We will love you always our little Louis.

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“You were only with us for a short time, but you made us the happiest people in the world.

“I cannot describe how heartbroken we are that you are gone. You are such a happy little boy and your joyful smile and laughter will never leave us.

“Your ma-ma is fighting to stay with us and we are praying that she will make it through.

“You will always be in our hearts and do not worry, I am taking care of all your animals.

“We love you so much and we know you will now be safe with Granny, Grandad and Great Grandpa in Heaven.

“Take care my little Lou, sweet dreams.”

Mum Rachael was left injured in the crash

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Mum Rachael was left injured in the crashCredit: PA
Dad Chris paid tribute to his son

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Dad Chris paid tribute to his son
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