A MOTORIST from Rugby who ignored medical advice not to drive has been jailed after a collision that killed one woman and seriously injured another.
Alan Charles Parish, 74, of Lodge Road, crashed into another car in Ashlawn Road in August 2024 after he suffered a medical episode at the wheel.
He had been warned by doctors not to drive and to notify the DVLA, but had not acted on this advice.
He was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court to four years and six months imprisonment for causing the death of the other car’s passenger Margeurite Thomas by dangerous driving, and two years and three months concurrently for seriously injuring the driver.
He was also banned from driving for over seven years.
Det Cons Francine Brown of Warwickshire Police said: “This has been a long and complex investigation, during which the families have shown commendable strength and dignity throughout the investigation and court process.
“The sentences awarded will never reflect the huge loss and devastation caused to the families as a result of Alan Parish ignoring medical advice and continuing to drive.
“Our thoughts remain with all of those involved and affected by what happened.”
