‘Beloved’ lollipop girl, 49, killed after automobile crashes into mother-of-four with drink driver jailed | EUROtoday

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A drink driver has been jailed over the demise of a “selfless, caring, fun, hardworking” mother-of-four and lollipop girl.

Ashley Billing, 39, was sentenced to 9 years in jail at Bristol Crown Court after pleading responsible to inflicting demise by driving whereas over the restrict, whereas disqualified and being uninsured.

Mother-of-four Rebecca Ashmead, 49, died on the scene after being hit by Billing’s automobile on Kennedy Way, Yate, on 29 March 2023.

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Avon and Somerset Police officers discovered Ms Ashmead critically injured amongst particles from the crash.

Despite one of the best efforts of emergency companies, the mother-of-four was pronounced useless on the scene.

The Ford Focus did not cease on the scene, however the power was capable of hint it and discover the proprietor.

After he was arrested, checks confirmed Billing, of Rossetti Road, Almondsbury, had been inebriated whereas driving.

In addition to his jail sentence, which was decreased by three years as a consequence of his responsible pleas, Billing was banned from driving for 10 years.

Ms Ashmead, identified to her family members as “Bex”, labored as a lollipop girl at her daughter’s faculty and had beforehand been described because the “matriarch of an incredibly close family”.

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In a press release upon sentencing, the household added: “As a family, we are relieved the person responsible for taking our beloved mum and sister from us has finally been sentenced. While no amount of time in prison will ever change the fact that our lives have been utterly destroyed by his actions, we are grateful to have some semblance of closure.

“Bex was the most selfless, caring, fun, hardworking and supportive person and her loss has devastated all her family, friends and the wider community.

“We thank the police and CPS for their work on her case, and to everyone around us who has given support and kind words, while continuing to respect our much-needed privacy.

“We hope that this traumatic event may cause people to be aware of the potential impact of their own driving and consider taking a more active approach in preventing others from driving in situations where they may be impaired.”

Officer within the case Anthony Hall described the power proven by Ms Ashmead’s household as “astounding”.

He added: “Anyone who chooses to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs are putting themselves, other road users and pedestrians who are going about their day, at risk.

“Billing’s selfish actions that day took away a mother from her children and that is unforgiveable. I hope this sentence will serve as a reminder to for people to think twice before getting behind the wheel and will give Bex’s family some closure as the continue to come to terms with their loss.”