Woman, 60, sentenced for causing death of 'amazing' North Wales dad

A 60-year-old woman has been jailed for 40 months for causing the death of an "amazing" North Wales dad. Alison Cooper from Badger Brow Road,. in Loggerheads, pleaded guilty to causing Chris Parson's death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing and was imprisoned today at Chester Crown Court.

The fatal crash occurred in June 2022 on the A500 in Barthomley, Cheshire. Cooper was driving her red Ford Fiesta home from work when she braked harshly causing Mr Parsons, 29, to take evasive action, the court heard.

This resulted in his black Renault Clio veering into oncoming traffic and colliding with a blue Seat Ateca travelling in the opposite direction. Sadly, Mr Parsons, who was from Mostyn in Flintshire died at the scene. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here.

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His family said at the time: “Our beloved Chris sadly passed away on Thursday 16 June 2022 aged 29 years old. Words can’t describe the heartache we as a family are going through.

"He was a wonderful Son, brother, uncle, and loving father to his three amazing children who he will be sorely missed by. He was an amazing, kind, caring wonderful person who would go above and beyond for absolutely anyone.

“Rest In Peace Shifty, fly high, gone but never forgotten.”

DC Lisa Evans-Hill from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This was a dangerous action on a busy road with fatal consequences. This decision to brake, caused not only Chris’s family’s lives to change forever that day, but Mrs Cooper’s as well.

"I hope it makes people think carefully about their actions behind the wheel. Everyone should be aware that when they get in a vehicle, they have the potential to cause real damage and even take a life. You have not only your life in your hands but other road users and this needs to be remembered every time you make that journey. Please drive carefully and safely for everyone’s sake."

As well as the 40 month jail term , Cooper was also handed a five year driving ban.

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