Tragedy of mum-to-be

Brian Lashley

October 17, 2007

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A MUM-TO-BE was killed by the 'stupid and erratic' driving of a mystery motorist who forced her to crash on the M60.

Nicola Chambers 21, from Failsworth, died from head injuries when her black Ford Focus swerved into the central reservation, spun across the four-lane carriageway, careered up an embankment and smashed through a wooden fence.

The driver of the silver Audi A4 caused the accident on the anti-clockwise carriageway near junction 24 at Denton in April.

The vehicle being driven 'dangerously and aggressively' hit speeds of up to 90mph causing other motorists to to swerve and brake heavily.

Ms Chambers had only just discovered she was pregnant with her first child and had the pregnancy test kit box in her bag.

Coroner John Pollard told a Stockport inquest there was no doubt the Audi driver was guilty of causing Ms Chambers death. He recorded a verdict of unlawful killing.

Mr Pollard said: "There is hard evidence it [the Audi] stopped some where on the hard shoulder and drove off again - that makes it worst.

Appalling

"That suggests the driver of the Audi was aware something quite serious had happened but he carried on. He hasn't even had the guts to turn up afterwards and say I was the driver of that car, and that is appalling.

"It was an absolutely ludicrous and ridiculous way to drive. The driver of that Audi killed her just as much as if he had shot or stabbed her."

John Barker, an accounts assistant, was driving a Vauxhall Zafira and told the hearing that the Audi was weaving in and out of traffic shortly before the Focus crashed.

Pc David Woods, from the reconstruction unit, said Ms Chambers' car had no defect that contributed to the accident.

He said her car went into a drain channel by the side of the outside lane, which contributed to the accident.

Mr Pollard said he would write to the highways authority about the drain channel.

Speaking after the hearing Ms Chambers grandmother Enid said: "To the driver of the Audi I would say how can you know what you have done and sleep at night with this on your conscience? Don't be such a coward. Come forward."

The Audi driver was Asian, 35-40 and the first part of the vehicle's registration was LX, which may have been followed by the numbers 06.

If anyone has any information they should contact police on 0161 856 9254.

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Colin W, Abroad (18/10/2007 at 08:03)

the driver will get a slap on the wrist so whats the point...British justice

dessie, manchester (18/10/2007 at 08:13)

the driver should be put away for a very long time, and how difficult is it to find him when you have the first 4 letters of the reg?? tragic for the family of the young girl

tezza, tyldesley (18/10/2007 at 08:59)

An absolute tragedy for this young lady and her family, I do hope that they can catch this foolish driver who are like lots of others idiots who buy big cars and cant drive them probably. As has already been said how hard can if be to find this car they seem to have half the details I bet they would have found it by now if it has gone though a speed camera.

the real gone kid, west yorkshire (18/10/2007 at 09:22)

where are the cameras? surely cameras would have seen this car ?
its an awful tragedy caused by some idiot...I drive over 1000 miles a week and stick religiously to within the speed limit, that stretch of road is awful in bad weather and the speed limit should be reduced, but i suppose it wouldnt stop morons like this causing such accidents..its a lesson to be learned

Rob (Manchester Against Road Tolls) www.manchestertolltax.com, Denton (18/10/2007 at 09:31)

The reg number is probably fake. Shame they cant catch this scumbag and string him up.

The Bobelesque, In The Rye (18/10/2007 at 09:52)

Sounds about right for a silver Audi A4 - car of choice for the local hoodlum. There's a young man round where I live who drives one like a complete idiot. Poor Nicola and her family.

ace, manchester (18/10/2007 at 11:25)

Why do these drivers when caught always plead not guilty.When infact they are bang to rights guilty? then the law usually lets them walk away with a slap on the wrist why dont we start giving them extra time for trying to wriggle out of their crime.these drivers that kill and leave the scene of accidents treat them as murder.and lets start to give these drivers life in prison for leaving the scene of a accident where somebody dies.This is yet another young driver whos life has been cut short because somebody either is drunk,no insurance,or some other reason.its time to crack down hard on these drivers.

mylifeinthemafia (18/10/2007 at 12:32)

There was a story a few days ago about some 50ish year old murder the police have now solved. They can do that but cant find a car even though they have a partial index. The mind boggles.

Calamity (18/10/2007 at 12:43)

They would find him quick enough if they were going to get a speeding fine off him.

edwards (18/10/2007 at 13:00)

this is a tragic story. i also cannot believe that the person responsible cannot be found, surely it is a matter of locating all the vehicles with this reg number matching the model and eliminating them. somebody has lost their life here.

Blue Chris, On The Blue Moon (18/10/2007 at 13:18)

Surely the police can use the national databases to hunt down the car involved? They know the first part of the registration and that it was a silver Audi.

The Bobelesque, In The Rye (18/10/2007 at 13:32)

Calamity: or if a police car had been involved.

gazzo manchester of course, manchester of course (18/10/2007 at 15:02)

thats the right type of car audi along with bmw mercedes jaguars and range rovers 90% of the drivers of these cars think they own the road ie swerving across all 3 lanes at the last possible moment on the motorway exits. join the motorway then swerve right over to the third lane and then they sit there till they want to leave the motorway again tailgating, undertaking, ive seen it all as has everybody else anyway RIP Nicola

BeckyBoob, Blackley (18/10/2007 at 16:18)

it just goes to show that the police are as much use as chocolate fire guard. The driver of the car will probaly be give a slap on the wrist and a fine. My friend from school was hit by a car crossing the road. The driver of the car was banned from driving and she shouldnt of been driving as her vision was impaired
BRITISH JUSTICE IS A PILE OF RUBBISH !!!!!!
Bx

mauger 9, HANNOVER GERMANY (18/10/2007 at 16:36)

They must have found some of the cars paint or plastic pieces.They certainly would find the car if was one of the Royals.It's just too much doing nothing with the plods.

Enigma, Trafford (18/10/2007 at 17:04)

Another tragedy which shows that the goverment policy of reducing the number of Police traffic officers and increasing the number of cameras is a total failure in all but a taxation sense.
Sums politicians up really, don't care about people just money and how much they can get out of us.

DeeDee82, Manchester (18/10/2007 at 20:29)

I would just like to let the person who murdered this young lady with so much of her life ahead of her, that they are disgusting (and that is the only mild thing I can think of).

I attended the funeral of this young lady and her unborn child. I saw what damage has been done to hundreds of people's lives who attended the funeral.

I was amazed how many people filled that cemetry on that cold day. How so many people loved Nicola and how this one person has ripped her from these people's lives obviously without a second thought.

I only hope the family and friends of Nicola are comforted in some way at how many people did turn up to show their respects to a wonderful person.

To the thing that did this and drove away, come forward and do the honorable thing instead of leaving the family of this young lady living the tragedy day after day after day.

God bless you Nicola and all those who have been devastated by your loss. May your killer be caught soon. R.I.P.

Saint, Middleton (18/10/2007 at 21:25)

Obviously another dodgy geezer with no insurance, no respect and thinks he's too much of a bad boy to stop and help. Yet another good persons life taken, by these immature wannabe bad boys who think it's bad to weave in and out of traffic, and the people who indicate and keep to the speed limit are just soft and pathetic...un-cool.

Cars are a lethal weapon, and uninsured drivers should have their car crushed the same day...regardless of the value of the car.

A sad story Rest in Peace

ace, manchester (19/10/2007 at 15:24)

Saint, Middleton
Yep im in total agreement with you,about scrapping uninsured cars the same day.take them out of circulation straightaway the same goes for drivers with no licence.Sorry but most unlicenced/insured drivers run after accidents mainly because they are cowards to face the consequencies of their actions rather than face the damage they have left behind.Give them the same sentence you would if he had shot this girl life/death penalty, this might seem extreme but as soon as you leave a scene of a accident where somebody has been hurt your as guilty as a killer.

LookingForLogic, Stockport (20/10/2007 at 01:56)

sad but true about uninsured drivers. There needs to be a serious clampdown, if they have the database of cars at their dispopsal there is no excuse from the police & government. Not much point in crushing the cars though as they can be sold on to regenerate profit as used to happen.

Jasminella, Manchester (20/10/2007 at 09:35)

A very sad story and if the Audi driver had anything about him, he should go into the police station. If people are happy to commit a crime, they should be happy to serve the time! It will never erase the heartache he has caused to an innocent family. Yet if anyone knows him they should come forward, as next time it could be you or a member of your family he kills.

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