Norton driver told he faces jail after admitting causing death of Hartlepool pensioner
Judge says jail ‘inevitable’ for serious offence
A driver has been warned he is facing jail after admitting causing the death of a Hartlepool pensioner in a road collision.
Pedestrian William Turnbull, aged 79, died following the incident with a BMW on Belle Vue Way, on Sunday, 13 October, 2024.
Ryan Addison, 27, pleaded guilty to causing Mr Turnbull’s death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday, November 12.
Sentencing was adjourned until January for reports.
The court heard Addison, of Dovedale Road, Norton, was of previous good character.
His barrister Paul Abrahams said: “He understands he is going to be subject to a significant period in custody.”
The Recorder of Middlesbrough Judge Francis Laird granted Addison bail.
But he told the defendant: “You have pleaded guilty to a very serious offence and the inevitable sentence will be a sentence of custody.”
Police previously said Mr Turnbull was walking near the junction with Thomlinson Road when he was involved in the collision with the BMW.