Lotto winner says he regrets taking eyes off road before crash that killed gran

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Lottery winner speaks of regret over actions that lead to pensioner's death

Euromillions winner ‘who killed gran in crash’ says he regrets taking eyes off road to get son’s teddy & stop screamingA LOTTERY winner accused of killing a pensioner in a crash today told a jury he regretted taking his eyes off the road to retrieve his son's teddy bear to stop him 'screaming like a burglar alarm'.

The dad-of-three today told Lincoln crown court he instinctively started rummaging to find the bear after reacting to a "piercing scream" from his son. Topham agreed there had been previous occasions where he had pulled over and stopped after one of his children had dropped something. At that point Topham said he rang 999 for help. In an account to a police officer just minutes after the collision Topham said he looked away for a split second.When asked during his evidence to explain the different accounts Topham said his first recollection to the police officer was clear and honest.

Topham said the money allowed them to pay off mortgages for his friends and father, and buy a collection of cars.The couple, who now have a third child aged just four months, also bought a £250,000 home in a 'normal street' - but have since moved.Asked by Mr Greaney if their lack of privacy would mean they would give their winnings all back, Mr Topham replied: "No, I don't think anyone would.

 

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