A driver high on nitrous oxide caused a crash resulting in a woman’s death and serious injuries to her husband in Bolton.
Mohammed Irshad, age 36, caused this tragedy. He inhaled nitrous oxide before driving. People call it laughing gas. He drove his Mercedes into a Nissan. This happened in Bolton on June 22, 2024.
Karen Kimblin, 63, was in the Nissan. Sadly, she died in the crash. Ken Kimblin, her husband, drove the car. He suffered serious injuries.
The court found Irshad guilty. He caused death by dangerous driving. He also caused serious injury. The court sentenced him to ten years. He cannot drive for twelve years after jail.
Karen Kimblin worked as a nurse. Her husband called her loving and caring. She was a beloved mom and grandma. They were married for 43 years. Ken still can’t believe she is gone.
He said their future plans vanished. Karen was the greatest thing in his life. Everyone loved meeting her. The family lawyer spoke about their pain. The crash was incredibly tough for them.
Ken struggles with his wife’s death. His own injuries still bother him. He has physical and mental issues. The lawyer hopes this sends a strong message.
Dangerous driving has terrible results. People must drive safely on the roads. A detective called it a tragic outcome. He said it was avoidable for everyone. The detective hopes the sentence warns others. He reminded everyone to follow road rules.