A WOMAN has been jailed for causing the death of a man from Mostyn by driving dangerously.

Alison Cooper, 60, of Badger Brow Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, was sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment, and issued with a five-year driving ban, at Chester Crown Court today (November 25).

Cooper had previously admitted causing the death of 29-year-old Chris Parsons on June 16, 2022 on the A500 in Barthomley, Cheshire.

The crash occurred at about 4.45pm on June 16 when Mrs Cooper, while driving her red Ford Fiesta home from work, braked harshly, causing Mr 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.

Mr Parsons was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following his death, his family 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.”

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DC Lisa Evans-Hill, from Cheshire Police’s 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’ 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."