A MAN and a woman have appeared in court charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run which led to the death of a teenager.

Jackson Pickering, 18, was crossing Springfield Road in Burnley, at around 11.45pm on June 16, when he was hit by a black Volkswagen Golf near the junction with Hollingreave Road.

Mr Pickering, of Burnley, was left with serious head injuries and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Preston Hospital.

He never recovered from his injuries and died four days later.

Two people have appeared before Burnley magistrates this morning as part of the police's investigation into the teenager's death.

Victoria Barker, 37, of Dill Hall Lane, Church, appeared in the dock charged with causing the death of Mr Pickering by driving a black Volkswagen Golf dangerously in Hollingreave Road, Burnley.

Wearing a black skirt and a black fur coat, Barker spoke only to confirm her name, address, date of birth and her white British nationality.

George Barnes, 26, of Green Lane, Padiham, is charged with driving a Renault Clio dangerously in Springfield Road, Burnley, and driving a Volkswagen Golf dangerously in Springfield Road, Burnley, both on June 16.

Barnes is also charged with assisting an offender - namely Victoria Barker - by setting fire to a Volkswagen Golf, and dishonestly making off without paying for two meals, valued at £17.98, on the same date.

Wearing a black jacket, black T-shirt and dark pants, he also spoke to confirm his name, address, date of birth and her white British nationality during the five-minute hearing.

No pleas were entered and the case was sent to Burnley Crown Court where both defendants will appear on June 10.

Parker was given unconditional bail and Barnes was given conditional bail not to associate with his co-defendant, to live and sleep at his home address and not to enter Hollingreave Road, Burnley.

Following Mr Pickering's death his family released a statement praising the avid football fan.

The statement read: "Jackson was a much loved son, grandson, uncle and brother to his five siblings.

"An avid football and Liverpool fan, Jackson lived for football and he played for a number of local Saturday and Sunday league teams, even scoring a penalty at Turf Moor in a schools competition.

"He had a large circle of friends and an even larger heart, always being the first to offer help to anyone that needed it.

"He had a heart of gold and will be sorely missed by all who knew him."