Driver given suspended prison sentence for fatal Coventry crash

Ola Onubogu, 54, of Wappenbury Road, was banned from driving for 15 months.

Isabelle Boshell
Author: Phoebe GreggorPublished 21st Apr 2021

Onubogu was spared prison by Warwick Crown Court today (21 April).

He pleaded guilty to killing the 11-year-old girl who died after a being hit by a car in Coventry.

Isabelle Boshell was taken to hospital following a collision in Tamworth Road, Keresley, in October last year. She died four days later.

Ola Onubogu appeared at magistrates' court last week where he pleaded guilty to causing Isabelle's death by driving without due care and attention

After Isabelle's death, the family released a tribute in which they said: "Isabelle was a loving daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter and sister.

"She was loved by her friends, family and adored by her dog and cat whom she loved."

"She meant a lot to everyone and lived life to the full; she loved art, dancing, singing and learning.

"She was learning to play the guitar and was a unique individual who loved to set her own trends.

"The best daughter anyone could ever have."