Mum of tragic Jodie Rogers calls for zero tolerance to drug driving
11-year-old Jodie Rogers from Grimsby was killed in a car crash last September.
A Grimsby mum whose daughter was killed in a car crash has told us how she wants a zero tolerance approach to drug driving.
Nicola Roger's 11-year-old daughter, Jodie Rogers, was involved in a fatal collision with a car in September last year.
She recently found out that the driver involved will not face any charges.
Nicola is now calling for a change in the law.
You can listen to our full interview with Nicola below:
We’ve asked prosecutors for a statement.
The Crown Prosecution Service told us:
“ First, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Rogers family for the tragic loss of their daughter Jodie.
“ In order for the CPS to make a decision to prosecute, we have to ensure that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute and that it in the public interest to do so. After carefully considering the detailed file provided to us by Humberside Police, we decided that in this case there was insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.
“ We have offered to meet the Rogers family to explain the reasons for our decision in full, and this offer remains open. The family have also been informed that they have the right to have our decision reviewed, should they wish to do so, and we have explained how they can initiate this process.”
Humberside Police said:
"Humberside Police conducted a thorough investigation into the road traffic collision on Park Street, Grimsby on 25 September which sadly resulted in the tragic death of 11-year-old Jodie Rodgers.
"The full case file was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who decided the 36-year-old man driving the car involved would not face charges.
"Specialist Family Liaison Officers have informed the family of the CPS decision.
"The file has now been passed to the North East Lincolnshire’s Coroner’s Office."