Driver admits manslaughter after death of man following crash involving Land Rover

Owen Cocksedge was the driver of a silver Subaru Forester which was involved in a crash with a silver Land Rover Discovery on Morthen Road, at the junction of Moat Lane, in Rotherham in July 2024.

Mackenzie Ball was left critically injured in the Land Rover and died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics and officers from South Yorkshire Police.

A police investigation found that following an altercation, 19-year-old Cocksedge had used his vehicle to ram Mackenzie off the road, which led to the collision and ultimately the death of 20-year-old Mackenzie.

At Sheffield Crown Court on Monday (Apr 27), Cocksedge, of HMP Doncaster, admitted a charge of manslaughter and two counts of Section 20 assault.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Inspector Matt Bolger, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "Mackenzie was a young man who had his whole life ahead of him and since his death, my thoughts have been with his family and friends.

"We have worked around the clock to build up a picture of what happened in the lead-up to Mackenzie's death, and to find those who were involved.

"My deepest condolences remain with Mackenzie's loved ones - their patience and dignity throughout this investigation has been remarkable."

Three further men were charged in connection to Mackenzie’s death.

They have since been released on bail and will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on June 8.