Drink driver jailed after crash which killed father-of-two from Bolton
Violeta Taraskevic has been sentenced to four years and eight months.
Last updated 4th Oct 2017
A drink driver has been jailed for four years and eight months after causing a head-on collision which killed a man in Bolton.
Violeta Taraskevic, 34, of Brierwood, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol as she appeared via video link at Bolton Crown Court.
Taraskevic was travelling away from Bolton Town Centre in a BMW 530 on the morning of Monday 7th August when she collided head-on with a Chevrolet Matiz on Tonge Moor Road, driven by Ian Wilcox.
Police say she was so intoxicated, she was unable to negotiate the left hand turn without passing onto the opposite carriageway.
Ian suffered life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
Police Constable Paul Shore of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “That morning, Taraskevic was prepared to get behind the wheel while over the legal limit, not only putting her life in danger, but also the lives of other road users.
“Her careless actions have tragically changed Ian’s family’s lives forever and although no result from court is going to bring him back, she is behind bars living with her inexcusable decision.
“Driving with any level of alcohol in your system can and does have devastating consequences. The only safe amount to drink is none at all - none for the road.
“If you know someone who is prepared to drink drive, please call us as soon as you can so we can prevent other people from making reckless decisions that jeopardise the safety of the people of Greater Manchester.”
Taraskevic is also disqualified from driving for six years and five months.