Overview
- The crash occurred on June 16 when Jayne James drove a grey Omoda people carrier through a car-park fence into the Sunny Days Nursery playground, which held about 22 toddlers.
- A two-year-old was pinned between the vehicle's front wheel and a brick wall and was pulled free by a nursery staff member, while two other children suffered minor injuries; all three were taken to hospital and have been discharged.
- Cheshire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit examined the vehicle and reported no mechanical faults that could have caused or contributed to the collision.
- In police interview James said she could not remember details and mentioned an Omoda feature that can cause forward movement if a pedal is pressed while stationary; she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was convicted.
- At Chester Magistrates' Court James received a four-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and a two-year driving ban, and local agencies are providing emotional and psychological support to children, families and nursery staff because officials warn the incident may have lasting effects.