Postman admits causing death of father killed as he put his children in his car

Sajid Hussain, aged 36, from Blackacre Road, Dudley was at the wheel of a red Volkswagen Polo that struck David Hinton who had been putting his young children into his green Peugeot 206.

The 47-year-old was tended to by passers-by until paramedics reached the scene in Oakham Road, Dudley near to its junction with Tansley Hill Road on June 20 last year.

Mr Hinton's children and 34-year-old wife were treated for minor injuries and shock but he died in hospital the following day.

Hussain pleaded guilty when he appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday and was remanded on conditional bail until March 11 when he is expected to be sentenced after details of the case have been outlined.

Judge John Wait told him: "This is a tragic case and I will adjourn the hearing so that you can have the benefit of a pre sentence report.

"This does not offer any indication as to what the ultimate sentence will be. It may well involve custody."

PC Stuart Allen, from West Midlands Police, said shortly after the incident: "Mr Hinton's family have been left devastated by their loss and are understandably at the very early stages in the grieving process.

"Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time."

Kyra Thomas, aged 42, who was among those who tried to help the family, said at the time: "It's heartbreaking.

"I can't get it out of my head, it's not something you expect to happen. It's horrendous for everybody. It was a daily thing – just getting in the car."