Owen Rutherford has pleaded guilty to causing the death of David Hain by dangerous driving, following a crash on the A68 at Beukley Bank, in Northumberland, on October 1 2023.
During his appearance at Newcastle Crown Court today, Rutherford also admitted three charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, while behind the wheel of a Seat Leon.
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Rutherford, of Ridsdale, Northumberland, will be sentenced next month and has been granted conditional bail in the meantime.
Judge Paul Sloan KC told him: “I’m adjourning sentence in your case to the 24th of February, that is the next date you must attend court. I’m also directing the preparation of a pre-sentence report by the probation service.
“You should understand, the fact I’m adjourning sentence and directing the preparation of a pre-sentence report is not an indication of the sentence that will be imposed. As you will be aware, you face a significant immediate custodial sentence.
“The length of that sentence will be determined by the judge who deals with you on the sentencing date. I’m going to extend your bail so you can get your affairs in order.”