Woman, 60, jailed for causing death of ‘beloved’ Flintshire dad of three in collision
A 60-year-old woman from Shropshire, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing the death by dangerous driving of a man from Flintshire.
Alison Cooper, of Badger Brow Road, Loggerheads, S, appeared at Chester Crown Court on 12 September 2024, where she admitted responsibility for the tragic incident.
She was sentenced, today, 25 November and also handed a five-year driving ban.
The fatal collision occurred on 16 June 2022, at approximately 4:45 pm, on the A500 in Barthomley. Cooper was driving her red Ford Fiesta when she braked sharply, causing 29-year-old Chris Parsons to swerve into oncoming traffic.
Mr Parsons’ black Renault Clio collided with a blue Seat Ateca, resulting in his death at the scene.
Chris Parsons, a resident Mostyn, was a father of three and deeply loved by his family.
In a heartfelt tribute, his family said: “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.”
They added: “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.”
The court heard how Cooper’s actions had devastating consequences.
DC Lisa Evans-Hill, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, emphasised the importance of safe driving:
“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.
“Everyone should be aware that when they get in a vehicle, they have the potential to cause real damage and even take a life. Please drive carefully and safely for everyone’s sake.”
