A woman has been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after causing a tragic crash that killed a two-year-old boy in the Highlands
Iain was returning home from a play park with his mom when the accident happened. A Nissan Qashqai collided with their car on the A99. Emergency services rushed to help, but sadly, Iain passed away in the hospital.
His mother, Ashlyne, was also seriously injured. She was flown to a hospital in Glasgow to say goodbye to her son. The whole situation is just heartbreaking.
Sonya Henderson, the driver responsible, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. She was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for 25 months.
The sheriff acknowledged the impact of her actions on Iain’s family. He expressed condolences for their unimaginable grief.
After the crash, many people shared their sorrow online. They remembered Iain as a bubbly little boy with a cheeky smile.
His family is now raising funds for the air ambulance charity that helped them during this tragic time. They want to honor Iain’s memory and ensure others receive the help they need.
