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Reckless teen driver who killed three pals in horror crash as he drove them home from school is jailed

Published on April 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM

A RECKLESS teen driver has been jailed after he killed three of his friends in a horror smash as he drove them home from school.

Edward Spencer, 18, wasin hisFordFiesta near Shipston,, when he smashed into aFiat500.

Photo of Matilda Seccombe, a 16-year-old killed in a car crash.
Matilda ‘Tilly' Seccombe was one of three teens killed in the crash

Passengers Harry Purcell, 17, Matilda “Tilly” Seccombe, 16, and Frank Wormald, 16, were all .

Two children aged 10 and 12, who were travelling in the Fiat, suffered life-changing injuries in thehorrorlast April.

Spencer has now been jailed for two years at Warwick Crown after he admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

The teen also pleaded guilty to three counts of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Spencer, who was 17 at the time, was driving his pals away from Chipping Campden School when the crash took place.

Harry and Tilly died the day after the smash, while Frank passed away two days later.

Paying tribute previously, Harry's family said in a statement: “Our hearts are broken but our love for Harry will live forever.

“He was so kind in every way and carried with him a contagious smile that everyone around him loved so much.

“He will live on in everyone's hearts and memories forever and never be forgotten.”

While Tilly's family said: “We are utterly devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl who made us so happy.

“Our hearts go out to all who knew her and will share this terrible pain. Thank you Tilly.

“We are blessed to have had you in our lives.”

Photo of a sixth-form student wearing glasses with "Leavers 2023" written on them.
Frank Wormald was being driven home from school when the horror unfolded
Photo of Harry Purcell.
Harry Purcell tragically passed away the day after the crash
A roadside memorial with a police notice.
Two children in another car were left with life-changing injuries

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