Man denies killing Aldridge mother Suzanne Cherry outside Aston Wood Golf Club as co-defendants plea hearing delayed until July
A Darlaston man has denied killing mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry outside Aston Wood Golf Club in April.
Brett Delaney, 34, appeared at Stafford Crown Court, charged with manslaughter, dangerous driving and causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving.
Mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, April 11 outside Aston Wood Golf Club, Shenstone, she died from her injuries four days later.
Delaney's two co-defendants John McDonald, 51, of Booth Street, Bloxwich, and Johnny McDonald, 22, of Molynuex Road, Dudley, appeared at a separate hearing but were not asked to plead to their charges due to not having sorted out their legal representation in time for the hearing.
Their plea hearing was adjourned until July 2. Both have been charged with manslaughter and John also is accused of assault by beating and failing to stop a vehicle when directed by a constable.
Delaney, of Michael Road, Darlaston, spoke to confirm his name and then pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
The first charge was the manslaughter of Suzanne Cherry on April 15, which he pleaded not guilty. The second charge was driving a Nissan van dangerously between Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding, and Blake Street, Little Aston, on April 11 to which he pleaded not guilty.
The final charge was causing actual bodily harm of Suzanne Cherry on April 11 by wanton or furious driving, which Delaney again pleaded not guilty.
Judge Kristina Montgomery KC said: "A trial date has been set for September 22. Your co-defendants will appear for an adjourned plea hearing on July 2.
"At this hearing, there will be discussions concerning the stage dates ahead of the trial so you will be required to appear on that date too."
The trial was originally listed for two weeks, however, due to the complexity of the case and the number of defendants it is likely the proceedings will take at least three or four weeks.
All three men were remanded in custody until their next hearing.
Suzanne, 62, from Aldridge was a popular member of her community, her husband said after her death: “Suzanne had an amazing and infectious zest for life which touched everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
“She was unselfish, always ready to encourage with love and support those around her to achieve more than they themselves thought possible."
He added: “Suzanne leaves a legacy and an unfillable void in the lives of her mother Maureen, her three adult children, two step-children and countless others from her work, her sporting activities and social circle."
