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Gran's haunting final words to childhood sweetheart as she lay dying at roadside
Christine Jones begged for help following what turned out to be a fatal car crash. A tragic great-grandmother begged her childhood sweetheart to help her as she lay dying at the roadside. Christine Jones pleaded to her husband of nearly 50 years: "Please don't let me die". She had been a passenger in a car which was struck by another vehicle but had managed to contact him. Despite suffering extensive injuries, the 68-year-old was able to reach into her handbag for her mobile phone, allowing her to call her spouse. He then rushed to the scene and kissed and held hands with his wife as she made the haunting five-word plea. She passed away three days after the crash, which took place in Thornton Common Road in Thornton Hough, Wirral. Liverpool Echo reports it came after armed forces veteran Ian Ashworth's car veered into their path and caused a head-on smash. The dad, who "has no memory of how or why" the fatal collision occurred while he was driving home from the gym, has been spared an immediate prison sentence over the accident, which remains largely unexplained. Liverpool Crown Court heard this week that 81-year-old Bryn Jones was driving his Ford Fiesta along the two-lane carriageway in the direction of Thornton Hough at around 9pm on August 14 2023 with his stepdaughter, Mrs Jones as his front seat passenger. The two had been returning home from Arrowe Park Hospital. His long-term partner and her mother, Brenda Jones had been admitted as an inpatient. Eric Lamb, prosecuting, described how Ashworth, of New Heyes in Neston, was meanwhile travelling in the opposite direction in his Peugeot 3008 at the same time. The following collision was not caught on camera or witnessed by any other persons. Both motorists have "no recollection" of the event. But, due to markings left by the vehicles on the road surface, investigators concluded that the 62-year-old defendant's vehicle had "crossed the central divide into the oncoming carriageway," resulting in an impact to the front off-side of both cars. No defects were found on either the Ford or the Peugeot, with neither motorist being "impaired by alcohol or drugs" and no obstructions being noted in the highway. Mrs Jones, who grew up in Thornton Hough and lived in Neston for 50 years, was able to exit the vehicle following the crash. But the mum-of-five, nan-of-11 and great grandma-of-three died in hospital three days later due to "severe chest and abdominal injuries". In a statement that was read to the court on their behalf, her children detailed how they and other relatives arrived at the scene before the emergency services after being informed of the crash. They said: "We replay every moment in our heads like a slideshow. The constant images are a cruel reminder. We still expect to wake up and learn that this was all a dream. Just knowing how scared she would have been and the pain she would have felt consumes our minds every day. Mum was our laughter and our constant. She was the first person we called with good news or bad news." They also described their grandma as being left "heartbroken" when told of her daughter's death, with their statement adding: "To see her cry 'not my baby girl ' is something that still haunts us. She blamed herself and felt unnecessary guilt. The hardest thing has been watching our dad trying to be strong for us, knowing he's totally broken. "It feels like we've lost both parents. Although we know Mr Ashworth never set out that evening to intentionally hurt anyone, this has caused so much pain to so many people." Bryn Jones suffered fractures to his upper arm, collarbone and ribs during the crash and spent more than a fortnight in hospital. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He outlined in his own statement how Brenda Jones, his partner of 16 years, passed away only three months later in November due to the "shock and sadness" of her daughter's death. Mr Jones added: "Christine and I were less than a quarter of a mile from Brenda's family home when the accident occurred. "I will never forget the devastation of Brenda being told that her daughter had died of her injuries. Christine cared for Brenda effectively full-time. I was devastated. The injuries I sustained are nothing compared to the emotional loss I felt as a result of the accident and the loss of my family." Mr Lamb finally read a statement from Christine Jones' husband Alan Jones, who said of the evening in question: "I kept looking at the clock, wondering why it was taking so long and thinking something must be wrong. I heard the phone ring and was told the news of the incident. She was only one minute away from home. "I went straight over to her, kissed her and promised her she would be ok. Her last words to me were 'please don't let me die'. I remained with her, kissing her face and holding her hand. The following days were unbearable. Christine and I met on the school bus when she was 13. She's all I've ever known. We were due to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary two months after her passing. "She was so looking forward to celebrating our life with our wonderful family and friends. I had to put the money we had saved for the party towards her funeral. Mr Lamb finally read a statement from Christine Jones' husband Alan Jones, who said of the evening in question: "I kept looking at the clock, wondering why it was taking so long and thinking something must be wrong. "I heard the phone ring and was told the news of the incident. She was only one minute away from home. I went straight over to her, kissed her and promised her she would be ok. Her last words to me were 'please don't let me die'. I remained with her, kissing her face and holding her hand. The following days were unbearable. "Christine and I met on the school bus when she was 13. She's all I've ever known. We were due to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary two months after her passing. She was so looking forward to celebrating our life with our wonderful family and friends. I had to put the money we had saved for the party towards her funeral. "I sit alone in the home she made constantly missing her and unable to do the things we wanted to do together. I feel totally lost without her. I visit Christine's grave every day as I don't want her to be alone. She was so afraid that evening. She even managed to get her phone out of her bag to call me as she was so desperate for me to be with her. "How she managed to do that, I'll never know." Ashworth sustained a fractured vertebrae, several broken ribs and a ruptured spleen in the collision. Under interview, he later told detectives that his "last recollection was being at traffic lights" but "recalled a kerb sticking out" which "may have been a reason" for his car crossing into the path of the other vehicle. He however "expressed remorse and asked for his apologies to be passed on". Darren Finnegan, defending, told the court: "He has asked me to express his profound remorse and how sorry he is to member of the family who are present in court today. Mr Ashworth has worked all of his life. He had joined the Royal Navy in 1980. He served in the Falklands as an engineer and left in 2002. "He currently works as a machinist for a local factory. He has one son who is 21 years of age, who he regularly goes mountain hiking with. On the day in question, Mr Ashworth had been to the gym. He had some food before leaving the gym and was driving to his ex-partner's house to housesit for her whilst her and their son went to Scotland for a holiday. "Mr Ashworth has no memory of the collision itself. He recalls navigating a kerb through the village. He then remembers an exchange with the emergency crews extracting him from his vehicle. He has no memory of how or why the collision occurred. This must have been a split second, momentary lapse in concentration. "There is no evidence of Mr Ashworth being distracted by his phone or anything of that nature. Mr Ashworth has no previous convictions. He is a man of good character. There is a character reference from his ex-partner. She describes him as being a kind, generous, supportive person who has put the needs and wants of others before those of himself many times. "He has a good driving record. He is remorseful. He feels sorry for the Joneses and was devastated to hear what happened to Mrs Jones. It was an instant which was entirely out of character for Mr Ashworth." Mr Finnegan detailed how Ashworth, who used a stick when walking to the dock, had later suffered a broken neck after falling down the stairs. He added: "He has paid his own price for his actions. His injuries including a fractured vertebrae, a ruptured spleen which had to be removed and broken ribs. He spent 16 or 17 days in hospital after the collision. Mr Ashworth's brother, towards the end of last year, took his own life. His brother's death followed that of his mother's death a few years earlier, a lady who Mr Ashworth had cared for. "Only a few weeks ago, Mr Ashworth was the victim of a serious assault when his ankle and arm were broken. Both injuries required surgery." Ashworth admitted causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving. He appeared in the dock wearing a black suit over a white shirt and a tie emblazoned with a military crest on Wednesday. He showed no reaction as he was handed a 12-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months with a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 10 days. Members of Ms Jones' family were meanwhile seen embracing in the public gallery, with some having been in tears at times during the hearing. Ashworth was also banned from driving for two years and will be required to pass an extended retest before being allowed back on the roads. Sentencing, Judge Robert Trevor-Jones said: "I would like to state at the outset that this is a truly tragic case. A life has been lost and another gravely affected. No sentence I can pass today could ever reflect such loss for the victim and their families. "To them, I express my utmost sympathy. Naturally, questions arise. Why? How? The fact is that very little is known. You have no recollection of what happened. I accept that. Neither does Mr Bryn Jones. There is no evidence of a loss of control. There were no deficiencies with either vehicle. No one was impaired by alcohol or drugs. "There is no indication that excess speed was a factor, and yet there you were on the opposite side. What has resulted here is an incalculable loss in respect of many members of the family. The outstanding question is whether or not this must be served immediately or can it properly be suspended. "Factors in favour of suspending the sentence is that there are clearly reasonable prospects of rehabilitation. You do not present a danger to the public and there is strong personal mitigation. I do not consider, on balance, in all of the circumstances of this case, that immediate custody is demanded, and so the sentence will be suspended."
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Wife begged husband 'don't let me die' after crash
A woman fatally injured by a careless driver begged her husband "please don't let me die" while laying injured in the wreckage of a crash, a court has heard. Christine Jones, 68, was a minute away from her home in Thornton Hough, Wirral when the vehicle she was a passenger in was struck by a Peugeot 3008 car driven by 62-year-old Ian Ashworth. She had been visiting her mother in hospital before the collision at 21:05 BST on 14 August 2023. Ashworth, of New Heyes in Neston, was given a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after admitting causing death and serious injury by careless driving at Liverpool Crown Court. Her mother's partner Bryn Jones, 81, who had been driving Ms Jones home from the hospital, was also severely injured in the collision Mrs Jones' husband of 50 years, Alan Jones, rushed to the scene on Thornton Common Road after his wife managed to her phone out of her bag and call him despite her injuries, the court heard. In a statement read at Ashworth's sentencing hearing, Mr Jones said: "I kissed her, promising her she would be ok. She said she was in so much pain. "She said, 'please don't let me die'. I remained with her kissing her face and holding hands." Mrs Jones, a great-grandmother, died in hospital from her injuries three days later. Her husband told the court they had met on a school bus when she was 13 and had been saving money for their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations, due two months after the crash. But he said the money had to be used for her funeral instead. "I visit her grave everyday as I don't want her to be alone", he said. "She was so afraid that evening and even managed to get her phone out of her bag to call me, desperate to see me. "How she managed to do that with those injuries she sustained I'll never know." Ashworth a former Royal Navy engineer, had been driving his Ford Fiesta and crossed into the oncoming carriageway near the Seven Stars pub. Eric Lamb, prosecuting, said neither driver had any recollection of the collision but a forensic expert concluded Ashworth's car "must have intruded into the south west lane". There was "no evidence of loss of control", said Mr Lamb. Ashworth suffered a ruptured spleen, which was removed, and fractured vertebrae and ribs. When interviewed by police, he expressed remorse and asked for his apologies to be passed on. Bryn Jones suffered fractures to his upper arm, collar bone, ribs and extensive bruising and was in hospital for more than two weeks. Darren Finnegan, defending, said that Ashworth must have experienced "a momentary lapse of concentration". Mr Finnegan said his client was in hospital for 17 days and now walks with a stick. "He has been described as a shadow of his former self," he said. Judge Robert Trevor-Jones said: "This is a truly tragic case. A life has been lost and another gravely affected." He said there was no suggestion that speed was a factor when Ashworth's car crossed into the oncoming lane. Ashworth was also ordered to complete 10 days of rehabilitation activities and banned him from driving for two years, with a requirement to take an extended re-test before getting back behind the wheel. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Tributes paid to great-grandmother killed in crash
North Wales Live
10-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Devastated husband died three months after wife was killed in crash
The devasted husband of a grandmother, who was killed in a crash, died just three months after his wife. The twowere described as a "loving couple" by their family who went everywhere together. 79-year-old Pauline Williams died in a collision, between a Peugeot 3008, which was driven by Raymond Charles, 79, and the Ford Fusion she was travelling in through New Inn near Pontypool at 11.47am on August 7, 2023. She was later pronounced dead in hospital, after suffering a catastrophic head injury, reports WalesOnline. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday heard police received a report from an officer about a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A4042 and traffic had come to a standstill. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. It later transpired that Charles' car had collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion driven by Brian Williams with his wife Pauline in the front passenger seat. Mr Williams' car had slowed down while approaching a roundabout but Charles failed to adjust his speed or brake, causing him to crash into the back of the victims' car. Mrs Williams suffered a fatal head injury which led to her going into cardiac arrest. She was taken to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran where she was pronounced dead at 3.30pm. As a result of his injuries, Mr Williams spent five weeks in hospital having suffered four broken ribs, burns to his forehead and arm, temporary loss of mobility in his leg and arms and pain to his hip, knee and shoulder. Three months after Mrs Williams' death, Mr Williams died of natural causes while undergoing surgery related to the removal of cancer from his kidney. Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, was interviewed and said he couldn't recall the cause of the collision and the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. The defendant later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. The court heard he was of previous good character. In a victim personal statement read to the court by prosecutor Byron Broadstock, Mr and Mrs Williams' son Daniel Williams said his mother had met his father in 1963 and were married in 1964. She worked as a chemist in a laboratory before having three children - Daniel, Helen and Alison, and went on to have five grandchildren. Daniel Williams added: "She devoted herself to us and whatever she did was guaranteed to be with my dad. She enjoyed travelling abroad two or three times a year with friends. "She enjoyed being our mother and was always there when we left for school and when we got home. I couldn't ask for anything more from my mother. She had a dry, witty sense of humour, you couldn't always tell if she was joking or not but she was cheeky with it. "She was straight-laced and wouldn't take any nonsense. She was a well-liked individual and since her death thousands of people have come forward to us. She had five grandchildren and she loved cooking with them and making a mess. They have brilliant memories with her and miss her dearly... "The way in which mum died left the family completely numb. I have flashbacks of her and thoughts of her receiving CPR are upsetting. The sheer brutality of it, the call from the emergency services. We thought mum would pass away in her own bed in her own home, not on the side of the road receiving treatment." In a further statement on behalf of the family, daughter Alison Rogers said: "Our parents were such lovely people who were well known in the community. Everyone who spoke to us who knew them says there's a massive hole where they once were. They are still shocked and upset. "Mum and dad were a proper loving couple, where there was one there was the other. Mum was a beautiful person, full of smiles and did a brilliant job bringing us up. "Mum's sudden death was extremely difficult. Dad was a jolly and lively person but he changed to the exact opposite. Life was nothing without mum. He tried hard to get through but he was not strong enough... "When something like this happens you don't get over it, you try to come to terms with it... After catastrophic actions like this it's difficult to put into words. All we can say is our hearts have been pulled out. "We hold no grudge against Mr Charles, he didn't go out that day to cause the accident. We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered greatly. We hope a custody sentence is not imposed as those involved have suffered enough. We hope Mr Charles can move on with his life." In mitigation, Nigel Fryer said his client had expressed profound remorse and condolences to the family of Mr and Mrs Williams and that he lived with what had happened every day of his life. The barrister said Charles was well supported by his family and was considered a "thoroughly decent man" who goes out of his way to help others in the community. The defendant has been married for 54 years and acts as a carer for his wife, despite having health issues for himself. Sentencing, Judge Carl Harrison said: "What happened on August 7, 2023, was truly a tragedy. Mrs Williams was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams sustained serious injuries and in the last months of his life he would have been dealing with physical trauma and the loss of his wife before passing away shortly thereafter. "Their children and grandchildren have gone through a double tragedy and this has been somewhat of a tragedy for you Mr Charles... You're living with the knowledge your careless driving caused the death of Mrs Williams, so much loved by her family and friends, and serious injury to Brian Williams and what he went through." Charles was sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment suspended for one year. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Daily Record
Husband whose 'life was nothing' without wife dies months after she was killed in crash
Pauline Williams, 79, died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a crash, with her husband Brian pasing just three months afrer following 60 years of marriage. A family has been left devastated after a much-loved grandmother was killed in a car crash —followed just three months later by the death of her grieving husband. Pauline Williams, 79, died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a crash near New Inn, Pontypool, on August 7, 2023. The tragic incident occurred when a Peugeot 3008, driven by 79-year-old Raymond Charles, collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion she was travelling in with her husband, Brian Williams, behind the wheel, reports WalesOnline. The couple, described by their family as 'inseparable' and 'loving,' had been married since 1964 and were well known in their local community. A court heard that Mr Williams had slowed his vehicle while approaching a roundabout on the A4042 when Charles, failing to brake in time, ploughed into the back of their car. Pauline, who was in the front passenger seat, was rushed to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran but was sadly pronounced dead at 3.30pm. Brian Williams suffered serious injuries including broken ribs, burns, and temporary mobility loss. He spent five weeks in hospital and never fully recovered. He passed away from natural causes three months later while undergoing surgery for kidney cancer. At a hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday, it was revealed that Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, told police he could not recall the crash and that the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. He later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a moving victim impact statement read out in court, the couple's son Daniel Williams paid tribute to his mother, who had worked as a lab chemist before raising three children and becoming a devoted grandmother. 'She was always there for us,' he said. 'Mum had a witty sense of humour, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially cooking and making a mess with them.' He added: 'The way she died left us completely numb. I still have flashbacks of her receiving CPR at the side of the road. We never imagined she would go like that.' Daughter Alison Rogers described the pair as 'a proper loving couple' and said her father was never the same after Pauline's death. 'Dad was a jolly, lively man, but he changed completely. Life was nothing without Mum. He tried to carry on but he wasn't strong enough. It's left a massive hole in all our lives.' Despite their grief, the family expressed compassion for Charles, saying they held no grudge. 'We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered. We hope he can move on with his life and that no custody sentence is imposed. We've all suffered enough.' Defending, barrister Nigel Fryer said Charles was deeply remorseful and lives with the consequences every day. He described him as a 'decent man' who has supported his community and cares for his wife of 54 years despite his own health issues. Judge Carl Harrison described the incident as a tragedy. 'Mrs Williams was a much-loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams suffered serious injuries and had to endure both physical trauma and the loss of his wife in the final months of his life.' Sentencing will be considered at a later date.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Wales Online
Husband whose 'life was 'nothing' without his wife died three months after she was killed in crash
Husband whose 'life was 'nothing' without his wife died three months after she was killed in crash Pauline Williams, 79, suffered a fatal head injury after Raymond Charles, 79, drove into the back of the car she was travelling in. Mrs Williams' husband survived, but died a few months later in unrelated circumstances The A4042 at New Inn, near Pontypool. (Image: Google Streetview ) The husband of a grandmother killed in a crash died just three months after his wife. They were described as a "loving couple" by their family who went everywhere together. Pauline Williams, 79, died in a collision between a Peugeot 3008, driven by Raymond Charles, 79, and the Ford Fusion she was travelling in through New Inn near Pontypool at 11.47am on August 7, 2023. She suffered a catastrophic head injury and was later pronounced dead in hospital. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday heard police received a report from an officer about a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A4042 and traffic had come to a standstill. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. It later transpired that Charles' car had collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion driven by Brian Williams with his wife Pauline in the front passenger seat. Mr Williams' car had slowed down while approaching a roundabout but Charles failed to adjust his speed or brake, causing him to crash into the back of the victims' car. Mrs Williams suffered a fatal head injury which led to her going into cardiac arrest. She was taken to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran where she was pronounced dead at 3.30pm. Article continues below As a result of his injuries, Mr Williams spent five weeks in hospital having suffered four broken ribs, burns to his forehead and arm, temporary loss of mobility in his leg and arms and pain to his hip, knee and shoulder. Three months after Mrs Williams' death, Mr Williams died of natural causes while undergoing surgery related to the removal of cancer from his kidney. Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, was interviewed and said he couldn't recall the cause of the collision and the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. The defendant later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. The court heard he was of previous good character. In a victim personal statement read to the court by prosecutor Byron Broadstock, Mr and Mrs Williams' son Daniel Williams said his mother had met his father in 1963 and were married in 1964. She worked as a chemist in a laboratory before having three children - Daniel, Helen and Alison, and went on to have five grandchildren. Daniel Williams added: "She devoted herself to us and whatever she did was guaranteed to be with my dad. She enjoyed travelling abroad two or three times a year with friends. "She enjoyed being our mother and was always there when we left for school and when we got home. I couldn't ask for anything more from my mother. She had a dry, witty sense of humour, you couldn't always tell if she was joking or not but she was cheeky with it. "She was straight-laced and wouldn't take any nonsense. She was a well-liked individual and since her death thousands of people have come forward to us. She had five grandchildren and she loved cooking with them and making a mess. They have brilliant memories with her and miss her dearly... "The way in which mum died left the family completely numb. I have flashbacks of her and thoughts of her receiving CPR are upsetting. The sheer brutality of it, the call from the emergency services. We thought mum would pass away in her own bed in her own home, not on the side of the road receiving treatment." In a further statement on behalf of the family, daughter Alison Rogers said: "Our parents were such lovely people who were well known in the community. Everyone who spoke to us who knew them says there's a massive hole where they once were. They are still shocked and upset. "Mum and dad were a proper loving couple, where there was one there was the other. Mum was a beautiful person, full of smiles and did a brilliant job bringing us up. "Mum's sudden death was extremely difficult. Dad was a jolly and lively person but he changed to the exact opposite. Life was nothing without mum. He tried hard to get through but he was not strong enough... "When something like this happens you don't get over it, you try to come to terms with it... After catastrophic actions like this it's difficult to put into words. All we can say is our hearts have been pulled out. "We hold no grudge against Mr Charles, he didn't go out that day to cause the accident. We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered greatly. We hope a custody sentence is not imposed as those involved have suffered enough. We hope Mr Charles can move on with his life." In mitigation, Nigel Fryer said his client had expressed profound remorse and condolences to the family of Mr and Mrs Williams and that he lived with what had happened every day of his life. The barrister said Charles was well supported by his family and was considered a "thoroughly decent man" who goes out of his way to help others in the community. The defendant has been married for 54 years and acts as a carer for his wife, despite having health issues for himself. Sentencing, Judge Carl Harrison said: "What happened on August 7, 2023, was truly a tragedy. Mrs Williams was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams sustained serious injuries and in the last months of his life he would have been dealing with physical trauma and the loss of his wife before passing away shortly thereafter. Article continues below "Their children and grandchildren have gone through a double tragedy and this has been somewhat of a tragedy for you Mr Charles... You're living with the knowledge your careless driving caused the death of Mrs Williams, so much loved by her family and friends, and serious injury to Brian Williams and what he went through." Charles was sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment suspended for one year. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
