A DIABETIC driver who killed two pensioners in a Sudbury Hill road crash has begged in court for the judge to sentence her, despite him saying she was still too ill to do so.

Enid Mills, of Abbey Close, Pinner Green, appeared at Harrow Crown Court on Friday, November 12, after being found guilty of causing the deaths of two women from Wembley by dangerous driving.

Unable to hear the judge because of her poor hearing, when Mills was told he deemed her too ill to pass a fair judgement on her sentence she broke down in tears.

Mills said: "Please, I can't do it, I can't wait again."

The 78-year-old had already waited two months for her sentence since being convicted in September. It could be a jail term of up to 14 years.

The court earlier heard that Mills was still a patient at Northwick Park Hospital because of a mental illness, and was only released when her brother moved in with her.

Wembley residents Alice Cullen, 72, and Helen Brady, 70, (pictured) died when the Renault Clio driven by Mills mounted a pavement at the Sudbury Hill junction with Greenford Road, and collided with them at about 2.30pm on February 19, 2009.

It was later revealed that Mills had failed to inform the DVLA of her diabetes. In an impact statement released to the public, the victims' families said they hoped the case would lead to a change in the law.

They said: "Enid Mills failed to inform the DVLA of her blackouts brought on by her diabetes.

"She selfishly did not want to give up her car as this would restrict her ease of mobility and affect her independence.

"Various health workers, nurses and doctors warned her not to drive but she continued to do so.

"This case has highlighted the fact that it is currently the responsibility of the individual to inform the DVLA if they are unfit to drive. This is an area which needs urgent review."

And they added that Ms Cullen and Ms Brady were greatly missed. "We would hate another family to suffer a tragedy like ours and suffer the deep loss felt by the Brady and Cullen families when we lost our loving mums."

At the sentencing of Mills, who denied blame for the deaths, Mr Justice Greenwood said: "It is impossible to sentence someone when you are told she ought to be in hospital. Putting her in jail would have the effect of depriving her of hospital treatment."

Mills's carer, who gave evidence at the hearing, said she expected her to be ill for at least another four weeks, and that the anxiety of waiting to be sentenced was a factor.

Nonetheless, Judge Greenwood delayed sentencing until December 17 and Mills was allowed to return home, wearing an electronic tag to monitor her curfew.