Man facing jail after admitting Great Wyrley death by dangerous driving

Ann Walton, aged 79, had been out walking with her daughter Susan, 59, and their dog when they were hit by a car in a country lane in Great Wyrley.

The pair were airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital where Ann later died.

Terry Lowe, 32, of Ivy Close, Cannock, had been driving the black Ford Focus and this week pleaded guilty to causing Ann's death and seriously injuring Susan by dangerous driving.

He now faces being jailed for up to 14 years.

A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Terry Lowe pleaded guilty to charges of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Stafford Crown Court on March 20.

“He will be sentenced on April 28.”

Ann, Susan and their dog were hit by Lowe in Jones Lane, near to the junction with Jacob Hall’s Lane, on July 30 last year.

Initially Susan was considered to be in a 'critical condition' but managed to pull through.

The dog was taken to a local vets while Lowe was uninjured in the crash.

Tributes flooded in for Ann following news of her death.

Her son, Bryn Walton, said: “RIP mom I will miss you so much you and dad are together again we’re going to miss you both, in my heart you both always will be I love you both so much.”

Great Wyrley resident, Tracey Cole, added: “I do know that they are a part of our community in Great Wyrley and have spoken to them on a occasions and fussed their dog with my daughter!

"Many people will know these ladies as they are often seen walking around Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley."

Rachel Dovydaitis, said: ““Me and my daughters always stop and talk to them such lovely ladies.”

Richard Guest, added: “On my training runs passed them often in the village there was an aura of devotion that stood out always said hello and they said hello back very friendly it’s very sad to hear.”

Lowe entered guilty pleas to the charges against him on Monday (MAR 20) and will be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on April 28.

He was granted unconditional bail and given an interim disqualification from driving.