Louth woman was killed by drug driver in fatal crash last year
Yasmin O'Donnell died when she was hit head on by a man driving on the wrong side of the road
Last updated 14th Sep 2021
An inquest has found a pregnant women who lost her life in a crash in East Lindsey last year was hit head on by a drug driver who was on the wrong side of the road.
29 year old Yasmin O'Donnell, originally from Louth, was expecting a baby when she was involved in the collision in Burwell on July the 15th.
She died from her injuries. Today (September 14) would have been her 2nd wedding anniversary.
Yasmin’s husband Sam said,
“Yasmin was a thoroughly wholesome person, inside and out. She was so hardworking, sweet and kind.
"She had a craft room and was very creative. She did weaving, crochet, macramé and if she needed a new dress, she could just make one.
"Our house is filled with her creations. They are a permanent reminder of her talent, creativity and love, and a source of strength for me.
“Yasmin was 12 weeks pregnant and we grieve not only for her, but for all that might have been. She would have been a brilliant mother.
"Knowing she had that experience taken away from her makes it all the more painful for me and for her family.
“Yasmin never fell out with anyone. She was so laid back and nothing ever bothered her. Before her, I was quite a fiery person. She changed my life. I don’t want to ever let her down. She gave me more than I could ever put into words. We had each other and so we had everything we wanted.
“Losing her totally spun my life upside down. She didn’t cause the collision. She had no control over what happened to her.
"The world lost a beautiful person, through no fault of her own, and it’s heart-breaking. She was just so fundamentally good. We all love and miss her deeply. If I could change places with her, I would do it in a heartbeat.”
The man who was driving the car was found to have cocaine in his system and would have been prosecuted has he not subsequently died.
One witness said, “He was driving like he was invincible, and he could have done what he liked.”