Teen driver caused crash killing three teenagers

A 19-year-old driver, Edward Spencer, faces jail time after a deadly crash that killed three teenagers. The incident occurred in April 2023 in Warwickshire, England. Spencer was driving his Ford Fiesta when he lost control and collided with a Fiat. The crash resulted in the deaths of Matilda Seccombe, 16, Harry Purcell, 17, and Frank Wormald, 16. Before the accident, Matilda had voiced concerns about Spencer’s driving. Her father, James Seccombe, had met Spencer a week earlier and expressed his worries about letting Matilda ride with him. Spencer had promised to be careful, but unfortunately, he failed to keep that promise. The Seccombe family now regrets allowing Matilda to ride with him. Spencer pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced on April 28 at Warwick Crown Court. James Seccombe highlighted that Matilda hadn’t told them about her worries, fearing they would stop her from riding with Spencer. After the crash, a friend revealed that Matilda had complained about Spencer's driving just hours before she died. The incident has sparked a campaign for stricter driving regulations for new drivers, including a potential ban on carrying younger passengers. Authorities emphasize the need for young drivers to understand the serious responsibilities they have behind the wheel.