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Families Demand Tougher Elderly Driver Regulations After Tragedy

5/14/2025

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Bereaved families are calling on Labour and the DVLA to implement tougher regulations for elderly drivers following the tragic death of 89-year-old Rose Macandrew, who was struck by a confused driver in a supermarket car park. Her daughter, Chantelle Cattermole, passionately demands improved assessments and better communication between healthcare providers and the DVLA to avert future heartache.

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Story summary

Bereaved families are calling on Labour and the DVLA to implement tougher regulations for elderly drivers following the tragic death of 89-year-old Rose Macandrew, who was struck by a confused driver in a supermarket car park. Her daughter, Chantelle Cattermole, passionately demands improved assessments and better communication between healthcare providers and the DVLA to avert future heartache.