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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Driving ban for woman who crashed husband's Ferrari
A woman from Melrose has been banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to crashing her husband's £160,000 Ferrari while over the drink drive limit. Claire Taddei, 47, admitted to being more than twice the legal limit when she crashed into a parked car in Market Square, Melrose, just after midnight on 23 February. Selkirk Sheriff Court heard that Taddei, a chief financial officer, took the "silly" decision to drive her husband's car in a bid to help a friend who was so intoxicated she could not walk home. Not guilty pleas to charges of failing to stop and give her details, and a failure to report the incident to police were accepted by the Crown. Taddei was also fined £900. The court was told Taddei was found to have 138mg of alcohol in 100ml of urine. The legal limit it 67mg/100ml. She had been out celebrating a work promotion with a friend on the night the incident happened, the court heard. After failing to secure help despite calls to family and friends, Taddei decided to leave her friend in the recovery position and took what she said was a "silly" decision to return to her house and get her husband's car. She said that she was not used to driving the Ferrari 458, lost control of it as she drove into the town square, and crashed into parked Sheriff noted her unblemished record and early guilty plea and imposed a 12 month disqualification to be reduced on completion of a drink driver rehabilitation course.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Oisin Murphy interview was a car crash and in attacking the media he is behaving like he is above criticism
AS Al Pacino famously said, 'just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in'. Or something like that. Everyone was beginning to move on with their lives after 10 pretty relentless days of Oisin Murphy drink-drive chat, until he agreed to be interviewed on Sky Sports Racing on Monday night. 1 I stumbled across the video while scrolling on Twitter, sandwiched between a post about fantasy football and a tweet (or should that be a hoot?) about owls. Standard. Like the rest of my feed, the interview with Matt Chapman at Windsor should have been pretty mundane stuff. After all, there is a tried-and-tested playbook for sports stars, celebrities or politicians when answering questions about a misdemeanour on the record. You know the sort of thing I'm talking about: 'I'm incredibly sorry, it was a huge error of judgement. I'm going to change,' etc etc. Then Oisin began talking, and the first thing to come out of his mouth was: 'There was going to be a lot said in the media and it's important not to allow the media to bully you too much.' Is he for real? Everything I've read and heard so far about this depressing case has, categorically, been fair comment. Despite everything that's happened during his turbulent career, he still behaves like he is above criticism. He is not just the four-time champion jockey, he also is a role model. His actions will rightly be scrutinised and he will be held to account, whether he likes it or not, just like other people in similar positions of privilege. When asked by Chapman about the well-being of the female passenger who was in the Mercedes he crashed into a tree while over the limit, he said: 'There was a lot of misinformation in the press, much of it spread by your colleagues. Fortunately she is very well.' What a crock of s***. To my knowledge, there was never any reporting in the British press about the condition of the girl outside of the initial police report. She was not named by the police or in court therefore she wasn't identified by the media, let alone speculation printed or broadcast about her injuries, or lack thereof. When dealing with criminal matters, there are legal guidelines the media have to work within. Nothing before, during or after the court case would have been published without the OK or advice from lawyers, so where is his evidence of misinformation? This was a lame Donald Trump tribute act. You can't just shout 'fake news' because you aren't a fan of what's being said. At first, I thought he was possibly conflating (or even confusing) the actual media and social media. Mind you, he emphasised to Chapman 'your colleagues'. It did not appear to be a slip of the tongue. He added: 'Not everyone wants one to achieve, there's a lot of jealousy, particularly in the media, but I worked all my life to ride good horses and I'll continue to do that.' Who exactly is jealous? I stopped being jealous of other's achievements when I was 13-years-old. He didn't offer an apology but there was a degree of contrition in the interview — he said he'd been having counselling and it had been a 'nightmare' for all involved. He thanked the BHA, his support network and said he was the only person who could stop his career progressing. He's not wrong. So why go after the press? As soon as you deflect and begin involving other people you are, by definition, refusing to take full responsibility or ownership of your actions. And that is the only way to deal with a situation like this. Also, who the hell is advising him? Prince Andrew's PR team? Greg Wallace, perhaps? You play this sorry saga with a straight bat, even if you don't care about what's happened, and those around him should have told him as much. You don't come out playing shots and blaming others. It sounds like he is getting professional help, which is clearly a positive, but he has not stated publicly since the accident his intention to give up alcohol. He doesn't need to look far for inspiration — look what Richard Hughes achieved in the saddle when he knocked drink on the head. Dealing with addiction requires commitment, you have to be in it for the long haul and prepared to confront your problems. Believe it or not, Oisin, everyone in this sport thinks you are a supreme talent and they want you to sort yourself out. But you are not the victim in this case. It'll be interesting to see if he fulfils his media obligations the next time he wins a big race on a Saturday. Questions will continue to be asked because, judging by this car crash of an interview (pun intended), it appears he's learned little.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph
Four students died when a car crashed into a building after the driver lost control while over the drink-drive limit travelling at about 94mph in a 30mph zone, an inquest heard. Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus, and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Miss Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. Mr Brookes said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' Pen portraits of Mr Bayley, Ms Darold-Tchikaya, Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol, written by their families, were read to the court by the coroner. Mr Bayley's family described him as a 'truly remarkable young man whose light and energy touched all who knew him'. Their statement added: 'You were the best of all of us, you will never be forgotten.' Mr Wol's family said he was 'always encouraging those around him to strive for the best', and added: 'We wish to convey to the inquest that Daljang was a valued member of not just his family but his community.' Mr Hibbert's family said: 'It's difficult to summarise 24 years of memories, love, joy and happiness in one sitting, but what we can take away from today is that TJ has played an important role in our lives. He knew how to live life to the fullest.' They added: 'The void that he has left can never be filled and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.' And Ms Darold-Tchikaya's family described her as a 'calm and kind soul'. They said: 'There are no words to describe our despair and pain, we will miss our beautiful daughter until the end of time.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph
Four students died when a car crashed into a building after the driver lost control while over the drink-drive limit travelling at about 94mph in a 30mph zone, an inquest heard. Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus, and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Miss Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. Mr Brookes said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Oisin Murphy reveals first details of female passenger in his drink-drive car crash during interview with Matt Chapman
OISIN MURPHY has revealed details of the female passenger involved in his drink-drive car crash - in his first interview since his night of shame. The four-time champion jockey was fined £70,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after smashing his Mercedes into a tree just after midnight on April 27. 1 Murphy, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol at Reading Magistrates' Court earlier this month. An 'extremely strict' set of conditions - including enhanced testing - have now been placed on his jockey licence by the BHA. Speaking to Matt Chapman for Sky Sports Racing at Windsor on Monday night, Murphy delivered what viewers called a 'jaw-dropping' performance in front of the camera. In it, he hit out at what he perceived to be media 'bullying', 'misinformation' and 'jealously'. He said the whole ordeal had been a 'nightmare' for himself and everyone involved - but stopped short of actually saying 'sorry' for what happened. And, for the first time, he revealed an update on the woman who police at the time said was 'seriously injured' in the crash. There had been confusion over her condition after Judge Sam Goozee, when sentencing, told Murphy: "You are lucky that neither you, your passenger, or the public were injured by your actions." Clarifying what happened, Murphy said: "There was a lot of misinformation in the press and much of it spread by your colleagues. "Fortunately the lady is really well and that's the most important thing." Pressed by Chapman on whether she was back living a normal life, Murphy said: "I don't think that's anyone's business. "But if I say she's very well, I mean that." More to follow.
