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ITV News
11 hours ago
- ITV News
Teen drivers arrested after deaths of two passengers in Lincolnshire crash
Two teenage drivers have been arrested after a crash which killed two passengers. An 18-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man are being questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collision on Toll Bar Road near Marston, between Newark and Grantham, in the early hours of Friday. Lincolnshire Police said a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both passengers, died in the crash. The force has not said whether they were travelling together or separately. Their families are being supported by specialist officers. The crash, which happened at 1.46am, involved a black Kia Niro and a blue Ford Fiesta. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Wales Online
11 hours ago
- Wales Online
Young driver who'd just passed test hit and killed 'amazing' grandfather on zebra crossing
Young driver who'd just passed test hit and killed 'amazing' grandfather on zebra crossing Driver Dima Sarafa, 20, was said to be 'hysterical' and 'crying and throwing up' at the roadside as the victim was treated for injuries he never recovered from Philip Jones (Image: South Wales Police ) A driver who had recently passed her test struck and killed a 73-year-old man as he was walking across a zebra crossing. The victim suffered severe head injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain, and died in hospital three months later. Dima Sarafa, 20, killed Philip Jones on January 6, 2023, after he had alighted from a bus moments earlier and was making his way across the road. She was later described as "hysterical" and "crying and throwing up" at the side of the road as the victim was treated. A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday heard Mr Jones had stepped off a bus in Llanedeyrn Drive in Cardiff and after exchanging pleasantries with a dog walker, he walked towards a zebra crossing. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. The defendant was on her lunch break and was returning to work at a dental practice as she drove in a southerly direction on Llanedeyrn Drive in her Ford Fiesta. Mr Jones began to cross the zebra crossing when he was struck by Sarafa's car, which did not appear to brake before the collision. The dog walker did not witness the collision but described hearing a "thud and bang". He turned around and saw the car stopping and Mr Jones on the floor towards the back of the car. Article continues below It was clear the victim had injuries to his head and there was blood on the floor, the court heard. Sarafa could be heard repeatedly saying to Mr Jones that he was not on the zebra crossing. A witness on a bus described seeing the defendant crying and throwing up, and described her as "hysterical" and was heard saying "I didn't see him". There were a number of people surrounding Mr Jones and attempting to assist him. A passing physiotherapist attempted to open Mr Jones' airways while an off duty nurse monitored his blood saturation and pulse, and the victim's ex-wife also attended the scene having been in the shopping centre nearby. Mr Jones was taken to the University Hospital of Wales and was found to have suffered a wound to the back of his head, a right leg injury, a skull fracture and extensive bleeding on the surface and within the brain. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Mr Jones died as a result of his head injuries on April 11, 2023. The defendant was spoken to by police and was described as "distressed". She was tested for drugs and alcohol, which were negative, and her phone was examined. A forensic collision investigation revealed there would have been a glare in the driver's vision at the time of the collision, but she would have been able to see a pedestrian in the road. It was also discovered the Fiesta was driving between 24mph to 25mph in a 20mph zone at the time of the collision, and there was no evidence of braking until the point of impact. Prosecutor Byron Broadstock said the defendant had only passed her test three months before the collision. Sarafa, of Clos Hector, Pengam Green, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. The court heard she was of previous good character. Reading her own victim personal statement to the court, Mr Jones' daughter, Beverly Jones, said: "I'd like to tell you a little bit about our dad Philip Jones and the person he was. Difficult, stubborn, cantankerous, and fiercely protective of our family. He'd put everyone before himself, was well liked in the community and went out of his way for neighbours. There was nothing he wouldn't do for us... "On January 6, 2023, when we received the call to say our dad had been hit by a car our lives as a family changed forever. From the initial shock, rushing to the emergency unit, waiting hours for an update and the endless hours of pacing the hospital corridors. In the trauma unit we visited at every opportunity. "Eventually, after months of watching him in distress, crying and calling out for his parents who had passed away when we were children and asking for his daughters when we were sat there with him, we were told nothing more could be done and he would be moved to palliative care. "From then on for the next week we were at his bedside, watching and waiting until he took his last breath. In those three-and-a-half months of hospital visits, my sister's birthday, my nephew's 21st, and my dad's birthday all went uncelebrated. We never got to speak to him again, from the day he was hit he didn't know who we were or recognise us... "Since the accident we were merely existing as a family. The stress and anxiety we have had has had a far reaching impact on us all... Why, why didn't he come home. He simply went out to do a weekly shop... That day took part of who we were and I am not sure we will ever return to the people we were before. I'm not sure I remember what that looks like... "We as a family have never been out for revenge, we only want justice. We need you to acknowledge while out driving you had a responsibility to concentrate and focus at all times, no matter how familiar a journey it was and no matter how good a driver you thought you were. "You will go on to live a long life and we hope you use that time to reflect on what you did and use it in a positive way to educate other younger drivers how one moment of inattention can have such far reaching and devastating consequences... "(Our dad) was amazing and we miss him every day. You raised us well dad and we will always strive to make you proud." In mitigation, Andrew Taylor said his client had not driven since the collision and described it as a "truly, truly tragic case". The barrister said this was a case of "inexperience" rather than irresponsibility and described the defendant as "devastated" to think she had caused the loss of Mr Jones' life. Sentencing, Judge Paul Hobson said: "(Mr Jones) was a father and grandfather who was much loved by his family. He had a full life to live and was living that life until that day in January. It's plain from all I have read, Mr Jones was utterly blameless for what took place, the responsibility for this collision lies entirely and squarely on you... "The sentence I impose today cannot be any measure of what Mr Jones' full and cherished life is worth, no sentence can ever be." Sarafa was sentenced to nine months imprisonment suspended for 18 months. She was ordered to carry out a 10 day rehabilitation activity requirement, to perform 200 hours unpaid work and was disqualified from driving for 12 months. Article continues below
Wales Online
17 hours ago
- Wales Online
Dad-of-two took police on 'long and deliberate' chase despite car's tyres being damaged by Stinger
Dad-of-two took police on 'long and deliberate' chase despite car's tyres being damaged by Stinger Jordan Barron, 24, had been previously disqualified from driving three times Jordan Barron, of Peacehaven, Tredegar, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court (Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE ) A Tredegar man took police on a 10 minute long chase before crashing into a police car and trying to run away. On March 29, 2025, Jordan Barron, 24, was travelling from the Dyfed-Powys area to Gwent when his car was spotted by police and a pursuit ensued. Anisha Rai, prosecuting, showed Cardiff Crown Court dashcam footage from a police car which revealed a ten minute long police chase where the Ford Fiesta driver kept on driving despite his tyres being damaged by a police stinger. Footage showed the car going the wrong way around roundabouts, mounting kerbs and bollards, carelessly overtaking other cars, failing to stop at a red light and driving on the wrong side of the road. Other vehicles had to swerve out of the way to avoid being hit as Barron struggled to control the car after the tyres had been slashed. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Towards the end of the video, the Ford Fiesta can be seen entering an industrial estate where it goes round the roundabout the wrong way and collides with a police car. Barron can then be seen running out of his car and a short on-foot chase ensues before he is arrested. Article continues below Ms Rai told the court that when Barron was arrested police found he only held a provisional driving licence. Barron then admitted that he was aware he was being followed by police officers and knew he didn't have insurance, claiming it was "too expensive". Ms Rai called it a "long, persistent and deliberate case of dangerous driving". Jeffrey Jones, representing Barron, explained how his client suffered with learning disabilities and described him as someone who had "difficulties handling his emotions". He added that Barron was deemed unfit to work due to his mental health issues and explained that he "accepts how stupid he was". Mr Jones further explained that his client was still young and had two children who he saw weekly. Barron, of Peacehaven, Tredegar, has 12 previous convictions for 17 offences and has undergone three periods of driving disqualification since 2016. He was charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without a licence or insurance. Article continues below Judge Wayne Beard said: "This was an extended period of driving where you took risks with the vehicle after a level of control had been reduced." The judge gave him an 18 month community order which will include 26 sessions and ten rehabilitation requirement days. Judge Beard also ordered him to pay £414 and disqualified Barron from driving for a further 18 months.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
'My EV charged 76 miles in minutes for £6 - fuel drivers are missing a trick'
British motorist Jordan has busted one of the biggest myths surrounding electrical vehicles (EVs) after revealing just how cheap it costs to charge his car over 75 miles A switched-on TikToker has pointed out a key advantage to electric vehicles (EVs) that many petrol and diesel drivers might be overlooking. User Jordan the EV Guy recently shared a practical video demonstration of how quick, easy and affordable charging an EV really is. In a now-viral video, he begins by posing the question: "How fast can you charge an electric car when it's not already over 80 per cent?" To answer, Jordan set himself a real-world challenge to see how many miles he could add to his EV in less than 10 minutes. While he didn't actually need to charge his EV — as there were already enough miles on it to get home — Jordan took heed of his own advice. "I always say charge while stopped," he explained. He recommends taking advantage of any pause in your journey to top up your battery, even just a little, rather than waiting to do so until it's low. Before charging, his car displayed 31 miles of range. He plugged in at 3.38 pm and headed inside as he was 'dying for a drink and the loo'. Making a point of not obsessing over the charging stats or kilowatts delivered, he simply plugged it in and went about his business. Jordan observed an interesting phenomenon — several petrol cars parked near his EV were still there on his return. He spotted the same red Volkswagen Golf, silver Ford Fiesta and Audi A3 still sitting there, challenging the myth that petrol drivers never have to stop for long periods of time, while EV drivers supposedly do. Jordan exclaimed: "Don't ever tell me that petrol cars don't stop for longer than EVs." Jordan returned to his car at 3.47 pm. His EV was still plugged in, with its range now reading 107 miles. So in just nine minutes, he added 76 miles of range at a cost of 'just over £6', describing it as a 'rapid fast pit stop'. He also pointed out that if he had stayed as long as the petrol drivers he observed, he could have added even more miles. His key piece of advice is simple: "Charge while stopped and just take what you need. There is no need to be sitting around." This experience underlines a crucial benefit of EV ownership that many fossil fuel drivers might not realise — charging needn't be a massive inconvenience. With rapid chargers and a bit of planning, you can top up your EV in the time it takes to grab a coffee and use the restroom. As Jordan's story shows, some petrol and diesel drivers really are missing a trick.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Teenage driver seriously injured four as car ploughed into campsite and hit tents
Teenage driver seriously injured four as car ploughed into campsite and hit tents People were rushed to hospital following the incident in Newgale, Pembrokeshire The site of the crash (Image: John Myers ) A teenage driver has admitted a campsite horror crash which injured several holidaymakers and narrowly avoided killing a baby in a tent. The incident unfolded when a car veered from a country road and into a campsite colliding with tents. Several campers were injured in the crash and a baby was only saved because it was in its cot. Driver Jack Hale, 19, pleaded guilty to four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Hale, of Simpson Cross, Haverfordwest, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court almost two years after the crash and will be sentenced later this year at Swansea Crown Court. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here. Police previously said a Ford Fiesta left the road in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, and hit a tent with people inside at a campsite in August 2023. Article continues below The car went over a ditch, rolled into a tent, and over a group of people. Nine were injured. Fortunately some medics were staying at the site and helped attend to the injured (Image: John Myers ) Campsite owner Mike Harris said at the time: 'I had left the campsite four minutes earlier and didn't hear or see anything. My staff heard the screaming and informed me immediately while they called the emergency services. 'I think they first thought there would have been fatalities and that's why there were so man here. I think one baby was saved purely by the fact it was in a cot.' His wife Clare Harris, said the car had been 'speeding down the hill' before it 'flipped and rolled' several times before crashing in the tent. She said: 'The car was speeding down the hill, realised it needed to slow down, and tried to brake. It flipped and rolled several times and crashed into the tent. 'There was a young child, a baby, in the tent at the time – thankfully they are okay. 'It's a tragic accident that the police are dealing with – that's all we can say at the moment.' Fern Wilson, who was nearby when the crash happened, said she could hear children screaming. She said: 'There was a little girl that got hurt and there was a lot of young girls in the car – they were pretty much in shock so they were crying and screaming.' Councillor Peter Morgan added: 'It's a miracle that nobody is killed, that's the main thing. 'It wasn't a very good scene to look at but the people there were thankfully a couple of medics who were staying on site that night and thankfully they were there to help.' Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
