Teen Driver Admits Causing Deaths of Three Friends in Warwickshire Crash

Edward Spencer, a 19-year-old driver, has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of three friends in a crash that occurred shortly after he passed his driving test. The incident, which took place on the B4035 Campden Road between Chipping Campden and Shipston-on-Stour, resulted in the deaths of Harry Purcell, 17, and 16-year-olds Tilly Seccombe and Frank Wormald, who were passengers in Spencer's Ford Fiesta. Spencer admitted to three counts of causing death by careless driving and three counts of causing serious injury, with a woman and two children in another vehicle also sustaining serious injuries. Inspector Michael Huntley from Warwickshire Police emphasized the tragic consequences of careless driving, particularly for inexperienced drivers. Spencer was granted bail and is scheduled for sentencing on April 28. The case serves as a sobering reminder of the responsibilities that come with driving and the potentially devastating outcomes of reckless behavior on the road.