Killer driver who 'took Snapchat videos as teen pal died in car' walks free from court
A teen driver who sent Snapchat videos while his friend lay dying in his car has walked free from court. Thomas Beadle admitted causing death by careless driving after he crashed into the back of Blaine Darnell's vehicle on Stockton's A177 Durham Road last September.
Prosecutor Sue Hirst explained how Beadle's car then collided with Blaine's Corsa, causing him to smash into the Mini in front which was being driven by a friend. The impact from this caused the victim's car to roll onto its side and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Addressing the court, his heartbroken mother, Zoe Darnell, described the last time she ever saw her son alive. He had just finished his dinner and told her he loved her before heading out the door to meet friends.
The defendant also never called 999, but claims he was aware his car would have alerted emergency services at the moment of impact. Speaking through tears in court, Zoe said: “Thomas, I hate you for what you have done. Paying emotional tribute to her son, she said: “He should be celebrating his 21st birthday with his friends and family but he isn’t. He was the most loving, caring, witty, hard-working child anyone could ask for.”
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