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Toddler Asks 'Daddy Coming Home?' After Fatal Crash
12 Feb
Summary
- A mother's grief after her partner died in a hit-and-run.
- Victim left undiscovered for 29 hours after fatal accident.
- Driver received a fine and driving ban for his role.
Chloe Mefford is grappling with the tragic death of her partner, Tommy Hunter, who passed away in December 2023 after a fatal car accident. Tommy was left undiscovered in a ditch for 29 hours following the incident in Ashby, Leicestershire. His young son, four-year-old Harrison, frequently asks his mother when his father will return home.
Tommy, a civil engineer foreman, was struck by a car driven by Brandon Beesla. The court heard that Beesla, who had prior convictions for drink-driving, had expressed concerns about hitting something on the night of the crash. He and a friend searched briefly before leaving. Beesla was subsequently fined £2,000 and received a 12-month driving ban.
Chloe Mefford expressed deep anger and heartbreak over the sentence, describing it as too lenient. She is still mourning the loss of Tommy, remembering his kind presence and the safety he brought to their home. The circumstances of his death and the subsequent legal outcome continue to cause her and Harrison significant distress.
