Shannon James Murray in court over Pacific Highway crash

A 30-year-old who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal Tweed Heads crash has appeared before court to enter pleas of not guilty to serious charges including manslaughter.

A man accused of killing another man in a North Coast high speed crash will head to trial over the tragedy.

Gold Coast man Shannon James Murray, 30, was arraigned in Lismore District Court on Monday for his alleged involvement in a fatal Tweed Heads crash.

Mr Murray pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death by speeding 45 km/h over the limit, and failing to stop and assist after a motor vehicle impact causing death.

It is alleged Mr Murray was driving on the Pacific Highway, near Kennedy Drive in Tweed Heads, when he crashed into another car on August 4, 2020.

It is alleged Mr Murray was travelling at 200km/h in a 100km/h zone in a Mazda 3 when he crashed into the Kia hatchback.

The Kia driver, 47-year-old Steven Morris, died at the scene.

Police allege Mr Murray and his 19-year-old passenger, who is not facing charges, fled the scene before emergency crews arrived.

They were found a short time later on Kennedy Drive.

Crown prosecutor Patrycja Dubiniecka told the court there was trouble organising one police officer during the suggested trial date.

When a later 2022 date was suggested, Mr Murray’s barrister Simon Apps objected.

“It’s a long way away, he’s in custody Your Honour,” he said.

It was heard the trial could last seven days.

Judge Warwick Hunt listed the trial for August 29, 2022, in Lismore District Court.

He also set a further mention date for June 24.

Mr Murray will remain in custody.