Death case driver awaits fate
A driver was today awaiting her fate after admitting causing the death of a Midland teacher who died after being knocked down by a car while out walking a dog with her friend.
A driver was today awaiting her fate after admitting causing the death of a Midland teacher who died after being knocked down by a car while out walking a dog with her friend.
Francine Austin, who married into the family behind the Albrighton-based David Austin Roses empire, was behind the wheel of a silver Audi convertible driving along the A458 Bridgnorth Road at Stourton on August 4.
Kidderminster teacher Brenda Wilson was out walking with her friend and the Yorkshire terrier along the road outside Stourbridge at 10.30am when the accident happened.
The mother-of-two, of Meddins Lane, Kinver, suffered head injuries and was taken to Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital.
Paramedics battled to save her but she later died.
The dog, which belonged to her friend, also died.
Austin, aged 53, of Heathton, Claverley, pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving of Mrs Wilson at Stafford Crown Court today.
She also admitted being over the drink drive limit.
Following Mrs Wilson's death her family paid tribute to her saying they lost 'the love of our lives'.