Stourbridge man admits causing death by dangerous driving

Ryan Freeth had been on his mobile phone and speeding shortly before his car hit Leslie Marks in Amblecote High Street, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard.

Mr Malcolm Morse, prosecuting, explained that two experts had different opinions about exactly how fast the Vauxhall Corsa was going when tragedy struck on November 29 2015.

He continued: "We are now in agreement that the dangerous driving contained the use of a mobile phone whilst in motion approaching the scene of the accident. The speed, although not assessable, was inappropriate and significantly in excess of the 30 mph limit."

Mr Talbir Singh, defending, said Freeth, who was of previous good character, had undertaken a significant amount of counselling since the incident and added: "He understands that custody is a very clear option for him."

The defendant from Marshall Crescent, Wordsley was remanded on bail for pre sentence reports until May 25 when the case is expected to be outlined in detail.

Judge Simon Ward told Freeth: "Please be under no illusion. Anybody convicted of causing another person's death by dangerous driving must expect a lengthy prison sentence."