Handforth woman jailed after causing death by dangerous driving
Seena Chacko was sentenced to four years in prison after her car hit a cyclist on Wilmslow Road
A 42-year-old woman from Handforth has been jailed for four years after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Seena Chacko, from Tabley Road, hit a cyclist with her car on Thursday, 14th of September.
She originally pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving after hitting a cyclist on Wilmslow Road, but the 62-year-old cyclist she hit subsequently died and the charge was amended.
After the incident, Chacko continued driving along the road with the bike underneath her vehicle before she was stopped by another motorist.
She was also sentenced for failing to stop after a road accident, not having a licence and not having insurance.
The cyclist has not been named as her family are retaining their rights to privacy.
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.”