A man has admitted causing the death of a mother-of-three after losing control of his van and driving onto a golf course where she was struck.
Guilty plea entered in court
The driver pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at a recent court hearing. The incident occurred after police began following the grey Nissan van.
The tragic collision took place on April 11 at Aston Wood Golf Club in Blake Street, Shenstone, near Sutton Coldfield. The vehicle swerved off the road and onto the course, where it hit 62-year-old Suzanne Cherry.
Victim succumbs to injuries
Ms Cherry was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham following the impact. Despite medical efforts, she tragically died from her injuries four days later, on April 15.
The case has shocked the local community in Shenstone and the wider Sutton Coldfield area. The golf club, a popular local venue, was the scene of the unforeseen and devastating incident.
Legal proceedings continue
With the guilty plea now entered, the case will proceed to sentencing. The charge of causing death by dangerous driving carries a substantial maximum prison sentence.
The court will consider the full circumstances, including the police pursuit that preceded the van leaving the road. This case serves as a stark reminder of the potentially catastrophic consequences of dangerous driving on UK roads.
Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Suzanne Cherry during this difficult time.
