Woman sentenced for death by dangerous driving on the A500 in Barthomley

A 60-year-old woman from Loggerheads has been sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving.

Alison Cooper from Badger Brow Road, in Loggerheads appeared at Chester Crown Court on 12 September and pleaded guilty to the offence. She appeared at Chester Crown Court on 25 November to be sentenced to 40 months in prison and subjected to a five year ban.

The collision occurred at around 4.45pm on Thursday 16 June 2022 on the A500 in Barthomley.

Mrs Cooper was driving her red Ford Fiesta home from work when she braked harshly causing 29-year-old Chris Parsons to take evasive action. This resulted in his black Renault Clio veering into oncoming traffic and colliding with a blue Seat Ateca travelling in the opposite direction.

Sadly, Chris, who was from Mostyn in North Wales, died at the scene.

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.”

Following the sentence the family said: 

"We as a family would like to thank Cheshire police for all their hard work throughout this case that helped to get some justice for Chris.

"Nothing will ever bring our Chris back home to us, but we are overwhelmed by the sentence that was given today. Chris’ death has impacted the family immensely, and every day is spent missing him.

"Knowing that we have a little bit of justice for our family, justice for his children and for his friends, is something that will make our healing that tiny bit easier.

"Rest easy shifty, we love you always."

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."

Pictured - Alison Cooper from Badger Brow Road in Loggerheads.