A MAN accused of involvement in the death of a six-month-old baby in a multi-storey car park in Tenby has appeared in court.

Flaviu Naghi, 34, from Leigh, is charged in connection with the incident that led to the death of Sophia Kelemen on January 2. The infant was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries the following day.

Naghi faces allegations of causing death by dangerous driving, as well as driving without a licence or insurance. However, his legal representatives argue that he was not behind the wheel at the time.

At a recent hearing, Naghi’s defence solicitor, Dean Pulling, suggested the case against him might be dismissed, stating that while Naghi had turned on the car’s ignition, he had not actually entered or driven the vehicle. According to the defence, the handbrake had been left off, causing the car to move forward unintentionally.

Naghi was granted bail after a hearing at Swansea Crown Court, pending further checks on his proposed bail address. A decision on whether the case will proceed is expected on March 21, with a provisional trial date set for June 2.

Dyfed-Powys Police, who continue to investigate the tragic incident, have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances.

Sophia was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries, including a broken pelvis and a brain bleed, but tragically died the following day (Jan 3).

Her devastated family have since launched a fundraising appeal to help repatriate her body to Romania. Writing on GoFundMe, Sophia’s aunt, Adriana, said: “Never in a million years would I have thought I would have to write a post like this. A seemingly ordinary day turned into our family’s worst nightmare.”

She added: “Despite the efforts of the doctors, Sophia could not cope with the impact, the surgery, anaesthesia, and the brain bleed. All the injuries were too much for her fragile heart, which eventually gave out.”

Witnesses described chaotic scenes at the car park, with emergency services flooding the area and a helicopter hovering overhead. One bystander said: “I saw loads of blue lights and people gathered. It was clear something very serious had happened.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Our thoughts remain with Sophia’s family at this incredibly difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.”