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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Kidderminster mum's plea to parents after daughter's crash death
"I thought I was so blessed - I had two children, life was good, but then one day your daughter goes out the door, totally happy, and she never comes home."Lily-May Vaughan, 17, from Kidderminster, was passenger in a car driven by Logan Addison, 20, when it came off the road near Shawbury Heath in Shropshire on 4 February June 2025, Mr Addison, who was 17 at the time of the crash, was jailed for five and a half years after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Lily-May's mother, Leanne Vaughan, is campaigning for more restrictions for newly-qualified drivers, and is urging parents to "challenge" their children who are getting into the car with a new driver. "Lily-May was my whole world, I absolutely idolised her," Ms Vaughan primary school teacher added that her daughter was a "ray of happiness" who would light up every room. "She was just such a positive girl, and she was a proper down-to-earth girl who liked the simple things in life," she said. "She loved all animals - I used to say she was like the blonde Snow White because she just seemed to enchant animals." "It is indescribable losing a child, especially so tragically," Ms Vaughan is now calling for "simple changes" to the law, like restrictions on newly-qualified drivers carrying Vaughan hopes this would "empower young people when they hear how it destroys families"."Just spending six months feeling confident, driving yourself around with no pressure, is really going to benefit [young people.]." According to road safety charity Brake, one in five drivers crash within a year of passing their latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) found that in 2023 around a fifth of all people killed or seriously injured in car crashes were in collisions involving a young driver. The DfT, which defines a "young driver" as someone aged between 17 and 24, also found that crashes involving young drivers were more likely to include factors like "loss of control" and "exceeding speed limit" when compared to drivers of other ages. "This can literally happen to anyone", Ms Vaughan said, adding that she "didn't think until the day it happened to me that this was the biggest danger to Lily-May".She is now urging parents to dissuade their children from taking a lift with a newly-qualified driver."It's okay to challenge them and make sure you share with them my story." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man, 21, dies and two hurt in crash with lorry
A man died when a car he was driving crashed with a lorry in East Sussex, police say. The 21-year-old driver of a Ford Fiesta died at the scene of the crash which happened on the A22 in Nutley at about 20:40 BST on Tuesday. His next of kin have been told, Sussex Police said. One of the two passengers in the Fiesta, a 22-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and the other, a 24-year-old man, was also injured. They were taken to hospital. Officers are investigating the possible involvement of a Vauxhall Corsa in the crash. Two women both aged 21 connected to the Corsa, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a police spokesperson said. One of the women has been released on bail, and the other released without further action. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has CCTV or dashcam footage of the three vehicles is asked to contact Sussex Police. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Related internet links Sussex Police
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Man killed in crash with lorry on A22 in Nutley, Sussex
A man died when a car he was driving crashed with a lorry in East Sussex, police say. The 21-year-old driver of a Ford Fiesta died at the scene of the crash which happened on the A22 in Nutley at about 20:40 BST on Tuesday. His next of kin have been told, Sussex Police said. One of the two passengers in the Fiesta, a 22-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and the other, a 24-year-old man, was also injured. They were taken to are investigating the possible involvement of a Vauxhall Corsa in the crash. Two women both aged 21 connected to the Corsa, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a police spokesperson said. One of the women has been released on bail, and the other released without further action. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has CCTV or dashcam footage of the three vehicles is asked to contact Sussex Police.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
British backpacker, 25, 'who killed father-of-two by crashing into him on an e-scooter after drinking' appears in court in Australia
A British backpacker accused of ploughing into a father-of-two while riding an e-scooter after drinking has faced a court in Western Australia. Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch in Worcestershire, allegedly struck 51-year-old engineer Thanh Phan while riding a hired e-scooter through Perth 's city centre on the night of May 31. Mr Phan suffered a brain bleed and died in a hospital two days later. Police allege Kemp had been drinking from 2.30pm that afternoon with a friend and was kicked out of a bar for being too drunk. Later that evening, she hired an e-scooter around 8.30pm. According to officers, she was the main rider while her friend was illegally riding as a passenger. Kemp has been charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol and dangerous driving causing bodily harm under the influence of alcohol. According to prosecutors, she was driving in an 'inexplicably dangerous' manner, caught on CCTV. She has not yet entered a plea. The 25-year-old appeared via video link at Perth Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, after being refused bail at a hearing in June. The psychology graduate will remain in custody until her case returns to court on August 11 for legal argument. Under Western Australian law, the charge of dangerous driving causing death carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The tragedy prompted a response from city officials, who suspended the public e-scooter hire scheme. Meanwhile, the head of trauma services at Royal Perth Hospital revealed a disturbing rise in e-scooter injuries, many linked to alcohol. Mr Phan's grieving family and friends are now demanding a permanent ban. Lee Carroll, a close friend of the Phan family, told ABC News: 'E-scooters for hire are motorised vehicles that require no licence to operate and are often stationed outside bars and clubs, inviting use by people who may be intoxicated. 'We call on the City of Perth and the minister for transport to take decisive action.' The fatal crash has reignited debate over whether the convenience of shared e-scooters is worth the risk. Under current Western Australian regulations, riders must be over 16, wear a helmet, remain sober and ride solo. But critics say these rules are regularly flouted, especially in nightlife hotspots.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Redditch woman in court over Australia e-scooter crash death
A backpacker accused of causing the death of a man in Australia, after she allegedly hit him while riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol, has appeared in Kemp, from Redditch, Worcestershire, is alleged to have collided with Thanh Phan, 51, while riding through Perth's city centre on 31 May. He died in hospital two days later after suffering a brain Kemp was charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol, as well as dangerous driving causing bodily harm under the influence of 25-year-old, who has yet to enter a plea, appeared at Perth Magistrates' Court via video link on Tuesday, court officials said. She was remanded in custody in Australia until her case returns to court on 11 August for legal charge of dangerous driving causing death carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in western Australian law, e-scooter riders must wear a helmet, be sober, carry no passengers and be older than 16. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
