Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Death by Dangerous Driving After Fatal Golf Club Incident

Suzanne Cherry died from multiple catastrophic injuries sustained in the collision on April 11.

The incident occurred after two patrol cars began following a van in Kingstanding, Birmingham, responding to reports of suspicious activity.

The van, driven by John McDonald, led a high-speed chase, damaging vehicles, driving on the wrong side of the road, mounting pavements, and ramming a police car.

The vehicle eventually veered off the road and up an embankment at Aston Wood Golf Club, where it struck Ms. Cherry.

McDonald, who is illiterate and does not possess a driving licence, fled the scene after the collision.

He was later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and reportedly asked, 'Someone died?'

The defendants had previously denied manslaughter charges.

The trio also faced accusations of conspiracy to commit fraud by falsely claiming roofing repairs were necessary.

Prosecutor Michael Burrows KC stated that the defendants swindled elderly and vulnerable victims out of tens of thousands of pounds for substandard roof work and unnecessary repairs.

Co-defendant Brett Delaney claims that he and Johnny McDonald attempted to persuade John McDonald to stop during the pursuit.

Delaney told police that both he and Johnny McDonald had tried to tell John McDonald to halt as the chase unfolded.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.

The probe will examine police actions during the incident, specifically the pursuit that preceded the impact at the golf club.

The sentencing hearing for John McDonald is set to resume on Tuesday.