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India.com
10-07-2025
- India.com
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Three teenage pals died in a horror crash after a 'naïve, young and inexperienced' driver lost control of his Audi the day after passing his test, an inquest heard. The Audi A1 being driven by Jenson Bridges, 17, smashed into a tree at "excessive speed" on Offoxey Road, in Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire. Jenson, who was head boy at his school, died alongside Taekwondo world champion Simon Evans, 18, and restaurant worker Jacob Holman, 17. The fourth occupant of the car, George Taylor, 17, suffered life-changing injuries, but survived the smash, which occurred at around 11.15pm on March 14 this year. An inquest heard Jenson had passed his driving test just the day before the crash and the group met up with eight other friends to "go for a drive". Friends said Jenson had turned off the traction control in his car, so he could 'wheelspin' away from the other two cars, a Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. They told investigating officers they thought Jenson was exceeding the national speed limit of 60mph and travelling at around '90-95mph' as he sped off. Assistant Coroner for Shropshire Heath Westerman said Offoxey Road was described by forensic officers as in a 'state of disrepair' with numerous potholes and bumps. Investigating officers said the speedometer was stuck at 37mph, but disregarded that and suggested the incident was 'not a low-speed' crash. The court was told that the car suffered 'catastrophic' damage, with the near side front wheel detaching from the vehicle and the front of the car deformed. Jenson Bridges (Image: West Mercia Police/SWNS) Investigators believe the car had hit a bump in the road, causing the vehicle to hit the nearside verge, which threw the car into a hedgerow and finally into a tree. Following the crash, the two cars following the Audi stopped and the eight occupants did what they could to offer life-saving help to their four friends. But Jenson and Jacob both died in hospital on the following days from 'non-survivable head injuries'. Simon died instantly from 'multiple traumatic injuries" having been ejected from the car. The three dead boys were all wearing their seatbelts, the hearing at Shrewsbury Guildhall was told. Mr Westerman said Jenson's Audi, a 1.4l hatchback with 123bhp, had an MOT, was taxed, had valid insurance and was found to have had 'no mechanical defects' at the time of the crash. The driver was also clear of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident. In his findings, Mr Westerman concluded that all three boys died as a result of a road traffic collision. Simon Evans (Image: West Mercia Police/SWNS) He said: 'On the evidence I have heard, I am satisfied Bridges was not racing another vehicle and had not met up with friends and acquaintances with an intention to race. He was a newly qualified driver who was excited to be on the road but lacked the experience to know how a car handles with three passengers in it at speed over a bumpy road. 'I find that at a junction before the accident, he turned off the traction control. While it is not possible to calculate how fast the car was travelling, I find he was driving at excessive speeds. 'Having driven at excessive speeds down Offoxey Road with three passengers, he was unable to control the car as it negotiated a ditch. It then clipped the off-side grass verge, collided with hedgerow and then a tree. 'The damage was devastating. I find the condition of the car did not contribute. I find the condition of the road did not contribute.' Jacob Holman (Image: West Mercia Police/SWNS) He added: 'The collision was caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced and newly qualified driver.' Following the tragedy, devastated family members paid tribute to all three boys. Jacob, of Codsall, Staffordshire, was described as 'funny, loving and caring' while Simon, of Perton, Staffordshire., was hailed a "loving and kind gentleman" who "always had a smile on his face". Sports-mad Jenson, of Brewood, Staffordshire, had the "purest heart, who loved life and lived it to the full", said his family.
Telegraph
07-07-2025
- Telegraph
‘Naive' head boy killed two friends in car crash day after passing test
A 'naive' head boy killed two of his friends in a car crash the day after passing his test, an inquest heard. Jenson Bridges, 17, lost control of his Audi before it smashed into a tree at 'excessive speed' in Offoxey Road, in Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire. Bridges died alongside Simon Evans, 18, a taekwondo world champion, and Jacob Holman, a 17-year-old restaurant worker. George Taylor, 17, suffered life-changing injuries but survived the crash, which happened at around 11.15pm on March 14. An inquest in Shrewsbury heard that, after Jenson passed his driving test, the group had met up with eight other friends to 'go for a drive.' Friends said Jenson had turned off the traction control in his car, so he could 'wheelspin' away from a Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. They told police they thought Jenson was exceeding the national speed limit of 60mph and travelling at around '90-95mph' as he sped off. Heath Westerman, assistant coroner for Shropshire, said Offoxey Road had been described by forensic officers as in a 'state of disrepair' with numerous potholes and bumps. Investigating officers said the vehicle's speedometer was stuck at 37mph, but disregarded that and suggested the incident was 'not a low-speed' crash. The court was told that the car suffered 'catastrophic' damage, with the near-side front wheel detaching from the vehicle. Investigators believe the car hit a bump in the road, causing it to hit the nearside verge, which threw the vehicle into a hedgerow and finally into a tree. Following the crash, the two cars following the Audi stopped, and the eight occupants did what they could to offer life-saving help to their four friends. Bridges and Holman both later died in hospital from 'non-survivable head injuries'. Evans died instantly from 'multiple traumatic injuries' after being ejected from the car. The coroner said Jenson's Audi had passed its MOT, was taxed, had valid insurance and was found to have had 'no mechanical defects' at the time of the crash. Jenson was also found not to have any drugs or alcohol in his system. Recording a conclusion that the three teenagers had died as a result of a road traffic collision, the coroner said: 'The collision was caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced and newly qualified driver.' Following their deaths, family members paid tribute to the boys. Jacob, of Codsall, Staffordshire, was described as 'funny, loving and caring' while Simon, of Perton, Staffordshire, was hailed a 'loving and kind gentleman' who 'always had a smile on his face'. Jenson, of Brewood, Staffordshire, had the 'purest heart, who loved life and lived it to the full', said his family.
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Daily Record
Teen driver and two pals killed in horrific Audi crash day after passing test
A vehicle driven by Jenson Bridges crashed into a tree and killed three of the four occupants. Three teenage friends died in a horror crash after a "naïve, young and inexperienced" driver lost control of his Audi the day after passing his test, an inquest heard. The Audi A1 being driven by Jenson Bridges, 17, crashed into a tree at "excessive speed" on Offoxey Road, in Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire. Jenson, who was head boy at his school, tragically died alongside Taekwondo world champion Simon Evans, 18, and restaurant worker Jacob Holman, 17. The fourth occupant of the vehicles, George Taylor, 17, suffered life-changing injuries, but survived the smash, which occurred at around 11.15pm on March 14 this year, reports the Mirror. An inquest was told that Jenson had passed his driving test just the day before the crash and the group met up with eight other friends to "go for a drive". Friends said Jenson had turned off the traction control in his car, so he could 'wheelspin' away from the other two cars, a Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. They heard that investigating officers thought Jenson was exceeding the national speed limit of 60mph and travelling at around '90-95mph' as he sped off. Assistant Coroner for Shropshire Heath Westerman said Offoxey Road was described by forensic officers as in a 'state of disrepair' with numerous potholes and bumps. Investigating officers said the speedometer was stuck at 37mph, but disregarded that and suggested the incident was 'not a low-speed' crash. The court heard that the car suffered 'catastrophic' damage, with the near side front wheel detaching from the vehicle and the front of the car deformed. Investigators believe the car had hit a bump in the road, causing the vehicle to hit the nearside verge, which threw the car into a hedgerow and finally smashing into a tree. Following the crash, the two cars following the Audi stopped and the eight occupants did what they could to offer life-saving help to their four pals. However, Jenson and Jacob both died in hospital from 'non-survivable head injuries'. Simon died instantly from 'multiple traumatic injuries" having been ejected from the car. The three boys who died were all wearing their seatbelts, the hearing at Shrewsbury Guildhall was told. Mr Westerman said Jenson's Audi, a 1.4l hatchback with 123bhp, had an MOT, was taxed, had valid insurance and was found to have had 'no mechanical defects' at the time of the crash. The driver was also clear of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident. In his findings, Mr Westerman concluded that all three boys died due to the road traffic collision. He said: 'On the evidence I have heard, I am satisfied Bridges was not racing another vehicle and had not met up with friends and acquaintances with an intention to race. He was a newly qualified driver who was excited to be on the road but lacked the experience to know how a car handles with three passengers in it at speed over a bumpy road. 'I find that at a junction before the accident, he turned off the traction control. While it is not possible to calculate how fast the car was travelling, I find he was driving at excessive speeds. 'Having driven at excessive speeds down Offoxey Road with three passengers, he was unable to control the car as it negotiated a ditch. It then clipped the off-side grass verge, collided with hedgerow and then a tree. 'The damage was devastating. I find the condition of the car did not contribute. I find the condition of the road did not contribute.' He added: 'The collision was caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced and newly qualified driver.' After the tragedy, devastated family members paid tribute to all three boys. Jacob, of Codsall, Staffordshire, was described as 'funny, loving and caring' while Simon, of Perton, Staffordshire., was hailed a "loving and kind gentleman" who "always had a smile on his face". Sports-mad Jenson, of Brewood, Staffordshire, had the "purest heart, who loved life and lived it to the full", said his family.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Driver, 17, and two pals killed in horror Audi crash day after he passed test
Jenson Bridges, 17, was killed along with passengers Simon Evans and Jacob Holman after he smashed his Audi into a tree in Tong, Shropshire, while driving at 'excessive speed' Three teenage pals died in a horror crash after a "naïve, young and inexperienced" driver lost control of his Audi the day after passing his test, an inquest heard. The Audi A1 being driven by Jenson Bridges, 17, smashed into a tree at "excessive speed" on Offoxey Road, in Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire. Jenson, who was head boy at his school, died alongside Taekwondo world champion Simon Evans, 18, and restaurant worker Jacob Holman, 17. The fourth occupant of the car, George Taylor, 17, suffered life-changing injuries, but survived the smash, which occurred at around 11.15pm on March 14 this year. An inquest heard Jenson had passed his driving test just the day before the crash and the group met up with eight other friends to "go for a drive". Friends said Jenson had turned off the traction control in his car, so he could 'wheelspin' away from the other two cars, a Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. They told investigating officers they thought Jenson was exceeding the national speed limit of 60mph and travelling at around '90-95mph' as he sped off. Assistant Coroner for Shropshire Heath Westerman said Offoxey Road was described by forensic officers as in a 'state of disrepair' with numerous potholes and bumps. Investigating officers said the speedometer was stuck at 37mph, but disregarded that and suggested the incident was 'not a low-speed' crash. The court was told that the car suffered 'catastrophic' damage, with the near side front wheel detaching from the vehicle and the front of the car deformed. Investigators believe the car had hit a bump in the road, causing the vehicle to hit the nearside verge, which threw the car into a hedgerow and finally into a tree. Following the crash, the two cars following the Audi stopped and the eight occupants did what they could to offer life-saving help to their four friends. But Jenson and Jacob both died in hospital from 'non-survivable head injuries'. Simon died instantly from 'multiple traumatic injuries" having been ejected from the car. The three dead boys were all wearing their seatbelts, the hearing at Shrewsbury Guildhall was told. Mr Westerman said Jenson's Audi, a 1.4l hatchback with 123bhp, had an MOT, was taxed, had valid insurance and was found to have had 'no mechanical defects' at the time of the crash. The driver was also clear of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident. In his findings, Mr Westerman concluded that all three boys died as a result of a road traffic collision. He said: 'On the evidence I have heard, I am satisfied Bridges was not racing another vehicle and had not met up with friends and acquaintances with an intention to race. He was a newly qualified driver who was excited to be on the road but lacked the experience to know how a car handles with three passengers in it at speed over a bumpy road. 'I find that at a junction before the accident, he turned off the traction control. While it is not possible to calculate how fast the car was travelling, I find he was driving at excessive speeds. 'Having driven at excessive speeds down Offoxey Road with three passengers, he was unable to control the car as it negotiated a ditch. It then clipped the off-side grass verge, collided with hedgerow and then a tree. 'The damage was devastating. I find the condition of the car did not contribute. I find the condition of the road did not contribute.' He added: 'The collision was caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced and newly qualified driver.' Following the tragedy, devastated family members paid tribute to all three boys. Jacob, of Codsall, Staffordshire, was described as 'funny, loving and caring' while Simon, of Perton, Staffordshire., was hailed a "loving and kind gentleman" who "always had a smile on his face". Sports-mad Jenson, of Brewood, Staffordshire, had the "purest heart, who loved life and lived it to the full", said his family.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Speeding Audi driver, 17, told worried friend 'I know these lanes, mate' before horror crash left him and two friends dead just a day after passing his test
Three teenage friends died in a horror crash after a 'naïve, young and inexperienced' driver lost control of his Audi the day after passing his test, an inquest heard today. Jenson Bridges, 17, smashed into a tree while driving his Audi A1 hatchback at 'excessive speed' – seconds after reassuring one of his four passengers 'I know these lanes, mate'. Jenson, who was head boy at his school died alongside Taekwondo world champion Simon Evans, 18, and restaurant worker Jacob Holeman, 17. The fourth occupant of the car, George Taylor, 17, suffered life-changing injuries but survived the smash on a lane at Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire. The inquest also heard that a 20-second Snapchat video was taken by Simon Evans just seconds before the crash, late on March 14. In the video, the sound of Jenson Bridges wheel-spinning his car was heard as he took off along Offoxey Road. Later in the video, a voice was heard to say 'slow down', followed by the reply 'Simon, I know these lanes, mate'. An inquest heard Jenson had passed his driving test just the day before the crash and the group met up with eight other friends to 'go for a drive.' Friends said Jenson had turned off the traction control in his car, so he could 'wheelspin' away from the other two cars, a Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. They told investigating officers they thought Jenson was exceeding the national speed limit of 60mph and travelling at around '90-95mph' as he sped off. Heath Westerman, the Assistant Coroner for Shropshire, said Offoxey Road was described by forensic officers as in a 'state of disrepair' with numerous potholes and bumps. Investigating officers said the speedometer was stuck at 37mph, but disregarded that and suggested the incident was 'not a low speed' crash. The court was told that the car suffered 'catastrophic' damage, with the near side front wheel detaching from the vehicle and the front of the car deformed. There were no witnesses to the crash, but investigators said they believed the driver had over-corrected after going over a dip in the road, causing the car to enter a spin and hit a hedgerow and then the tree. Investigators said they could find no defects on the Audi and concluded a lack of driving experience and inappropriate speed were the cause. Following the crash the two cars following the Audi stopped, and the eight occupants did what they could to offer life-saving help to their four friends. But Jenson and Jacob both died in hospital on the following days from 'non-survivable head injuries'. Simon died instantly from 'multiple traumatic injuries' having been ejected from the car. The three dead boys were all wearing their seatbelts, Shrewbury's Guildhall was told. Mr Westerman said Jenson's Audi, a 1.4l hatchback with 123bhp, was MOT'd, taxed, had valid insurance and was found to have had 'no mechanical defects' at the time of the crash. The driver was also clear of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident. In his findings, Mr Westerman concluded that all three boys died as a result of a road traffic collision. He said: 'On the evidence I have heard, I am satisfied Bridges was not racing another vehicle and had not met up with friends and acquaintances with an intention to race. 'He was a newly qualified driver who was excited to be on the road but lacked the experience to know how a car handles with three passengers in it at speed over a bumpy road. 'I find that at a junction before the accident, he turned off the traction control. 'While it is not possible to calculate how fast the car was travelling, I find he was driving at excessive speeds. 'Having driven at excessive speeds down Offoxey Road with three passengers, he was unable to control the car as it negotiated a ditch. ' It then clipped the off-side grass verge, collided with hedgerow and then a tree. 'The damage was devastating. I find the condition of the car did not contribute. I find the condition of the road did not contribute.' He added: 'The collision was caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced and newly qualified driver.' Following the tragedy, devastated family members paid tribute to all three boys. Jacob, a trainee chef from Codsall, Staffordshire, was described as 'funny, loving and caring' while Simon, of Perton, also in Staffordshrie, was hailed a 'loving and kind gentleman' who 'always had a smile on his face'. His family said the part-time chef, who was studying vehicle mechanics at college, 'had so many hobbies, he was a blue belt in Taekwondo and he even became world champion, before he moved onto his next hobby, of which there were many.' Sports-mad Jenson, of Brewood, Staffordshire, had the 'purest heart, who loved life and lived it to the full', said his family. The inquest comes three months after another speeding teenager who caused the deaths of three fellow sixth formers was ordered to be detained for 24 months. Edward Spencer, 19, had only passed his test six weeks before the 64mph collision on a rural B-road and had a history of 'showing off' at the wheel, a court heard. His Ford Fiesta span out of control after hitting a verge as he drove Matilda Seccombe, 16, Harry Purcell, a 17-year-old twin, and Frank Wormald, 16, home from school – killing all three near Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, in April 2023. The car crossed the carriageway and hit an oncoming Fiat 500, leaving the driver and her two stepchildren with serious and enduring injuries, the court heard. Following his sentencing at Warwick Crown Court, the bereaved families called for the introduction of 'graduated' driving licences - which could include a ban on new drivers carrying younger passengers or a late-night driving curfew for the first few months on the road - to help prevent further similar tragedies.
