Baby in Pram Mangled Under Car in Horrific Crash

A devastating incident occurred on December 5, 2024, when Florence Chibi, 41, lost control of her vehicle and collided with a baby's pram. Chibi was driving on a street in Bootle when she unexpectedly accelerated, mounting the pavement near a junction. The impact sent the pushchair beneath her red Vauxhall Astra, severely injuring the one-year-old child.

The infant's mother described finding her daughter "mangled under the car" and "bleeding heavily." The baby required urgent medical attention at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where she underwent facial surgery and treatment for a fractured leg. The mother expressed profound emotional distress, guilt, and a loss of confidence, noting the lasting psychological impact on her family.

Investigations revealed that Chibi had mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, contradicting her claims of steering failure. She tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Chibi, who was a social worker caring for vulnerable children, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Her defense attorney conveyed her deep remorse.

On February 5, 2026, Chibi was sentenced to an 18-month community order, 10 rehabilitation days, and 150 hours of unpaid work. She received a 12-month driving ban, requiring an extended re-test. The judge acknowledged Chibi's remorse but stressed the severe and lasting psychological damage inflicted on the victim's family.