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Men charged with street racing causing death of Hannah Thorne plead not guilty

Two men charged with street racing causing the death of 18-year-old Hannah Thorne have pleaded not guilty.

Seven days have been set aside for trial in October

Brian King, left, and and Steven Mercer, pictured here during a court appearance in August, have pleaded not guilty to street racing causing the death of Hannah Thorne, 18. (Jeremy Eaton/CBC)

Two men charged with street racing causing the death of 18-year-old Hannah Thorne have pleaded not guilty.

Brian Robert King and Steven Ryan Mercer entered the pleas in Harbour Grace provincial court Wednesday afternoon. King appeared by video link, while Mercer was represented by his lawyer over telelink.

Hannah Thorne, 18, was killed July 7 when the vehicle she was in was hit by another. Her grandmother, who was driving, was seriously injured in the crash. (Facebook)

King and Mercer were allegedly racing on the highway over the barrens July 7 when King's pickup slammed into a vehicle, killing Thorne and severely injuring her grandmother. Family and friends of Thorne were present at Harbour Grace court on Wednesday for the pleas.

The trial, which will be heard by a judge alone,is scheduled for October, with seven days set aside. King and Mercer are also charged with street racing causing bodily harm and negligent driving.