Woman jailed for causing death by dangerous driving in Handforth

A 42-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years in custody after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Handforth.

Seena Chacko from Tabley Road, Handforth appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on 21 November to be sentenced for this and failing to stop after a road accident, no licence and no insurance. She originally pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, but the 62-year-old cyclist subsequently died and the charge was amended.

The collision occurred on Saturday 14 September when Chacko was driving a blue Citroen C4 Grand Picasso along Wilmslow Road and collided with a cyclist, knocking her to the roadside with serious injuries.

The cyclist was treated at the scene by passers-by and then paramedics before being taken to hospital where she remained in a critical condition until she sadly died on 17 September.

Chacko continued driving along the road with the bike underneath the vehicle before she was stopped by another motorist.

Investigating officer Sgt Russ Sime from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:

“This was a horrific incident and shocking for those who witnessed it. I’d like to thank those who stopped the car, and those who gave the cyclist first aid while paramedics were called.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the cyclist. No one should have to go through these very sad circumstances and this tragic incident highlights the need to drive safely for everyone’s sake.”

The cyclist’s family wish to retain their rights to privacy at this difficult time.