'A little bit of justice' - Family of loving father welcome jail sentence for woman, 60, who caused fatal crash

Earlier this month Alison Cooper, 60 and of Badger Brow Road in Loggerheads, near Market Drayton, was jailed at Chester Crown Court after admitting a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

Cooper was sentenced to 40 months in prison and subjected to a five-year ban.

The court had heard that Chris Parsons died after a crash at around 4.45pm on Thursday, June 16, 2022 on the A500 in Barthomley.

Cooper was driving her red Ford Fiesta home from work when she braked harshly, causing the 29-year-old to take evasive action.

This resulted in Mr Parsons' 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 North Wales, died at the scene.

Now his family have given their verdict on the sentence, saying it will "make our healing that tiny bit easier".

In a statement issued via Cheshire Police, they 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."

A statement from Mr Parsons' family at the time of the tragedy said: "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."