Overview
- John McDonald pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving in the April 11 collision that fatally injured golfer Suzanne Cherry, 62.
- McDonald, along with Johnny McDonald, 23, and Brett Delaney, 35, also admitted conspiracy to commit fraud over roofing work carried out between February and April last year.
- Prosecutors said the men targeted elderly and vulnerable homeowners, taking tens of thousands of pounds for unnecessary or substandard repairs.
- The court heard the chase lasted about 12 minutes, reached speeds up to 70 mph, involved wrong‑side driving, red lights, collisions and repeated ramming of a police car before the van entered the course.
- Sentencing resumes Tuesday, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the police pursuit.