Danger driver admitted leading police on high-speed chase on A690 which ended in crash

Shaun Gooch, 33, of Cottages Road, Seaham, sped along the A690 at Houghton in his Volvo S60 at noon on Wednesday, April 22.

The pursuit came to an end when he lost control, South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court was told.

Gooch pleaded guilty to driving dangerously and driving without insurance.

He will be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after magistrates told him their sentencing powers were insufficient for his crimes.

Amrit Jandoo, defending, said: “This is a high speed police chase on the A690.

“The vehicle has been brought to a stop by the defendant losing control.

“The matters are not suitable for your jurisdiction and should be committed to the crown court in due course.”

Magistrates adjourned the case for reports and Gooch was granted unconditional bail to attend the crown court for sentencing on Friday, August 14.

A message from the Editor:

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to the Sunderland Echo website and enjoy unlimited access to local news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit here to sign up. You can subscribe to the newspaper with 20% off here. Thank you.