Swansea teenager jailed for killing friends in 'worst crash' police officer had ever seen

Owain Hammett-George, who was 17 at the time, was driving an Alfa Romeo at more than twice the speed limit into the Northway Garage in Bishopston, in May 2022.

Owain Hammett-George, now 19, crashed an Alfa Romeo into the Northway Garage petrol station in Bishopston, Swansea, in May 2022.heard heard the fatal crash happened due to the "grossly excessive speeds" reached by Hammett-George, of Awel Deg, Birchgrove, Despite the best efforts of people in attendance both Miss Davies and Mr Rogers died of their injuries at the scene.

The prosecution said there was no evidence of any pothole and an investigation revealed that at times Hammett-George was driving at more than 70mph, with the car travelling at between 41mph and 43mph at the time of impact. Hammett-George added: "I was the driver of the vehicle which led to the untimely deaths of two precious lives. I am committed to accepting the legal consequences that will follow as a result. If there was any way I could turn back time and prevent this tragedy I would do so in a heartbeat."Addressing Hammett-George, Judge Geraint Walters said: "On this particular evening you were in your motor vehicle with three of your young friends. You were showing off.

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