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Man jailed over fatal car crash | Man jailed over fatal car crash |
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A 21-year-old man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving after two of his cousins were killed when his car overturned. | |
Stephen Toogood, from Smallshine Way, Stourbridge, admitted the charge and was jailed for seven-and-a-half years at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday. | Stephen Toogood, from Smallshine Way, Stourbridge, admitted the charge and was jailed for seven-and-a-half years at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday. |
Shane Toogood and Sam Cox, both 19, died when the car left the road near Stourport, Worcestershire, last May. | |
A third passenger survived after the crash in Dunley Road, police said. | |
'Not tolerated' | 'Not tolerated' |
Shane Toogood, from Netherton in the Black Country, died at the scene of the accident and Mr Cox, from Quarry Bank, died later in hospital. | Shane Toogood, from Netherton in the Black Country, died at the scene of the accident and Mr Cox, from Quarry Bank, died later in hospital. |
West Mercia Police said they were racing against friends in another car after they had all enjoyed a day out swimming at Shavers End Quarry, Dunley. | |
Pc Andy Saunders, of north Worcestershire police, said: "This sends out a clear message to people that this kind of behaviour on the roads will not be tolerated. | Pc Andy Saunders, of north Worcestershire police, said: "This sends out a clear message to people that this kind of behaviour on the roads will not be tolerated. |
"Before this incident they had all set out as friends and enjoyed a good day. No-one set out to kill anyone but what started out as a bit of fun has led to two people losing their lives. | "Before this incident they had all set out as friends and enjoyed a good day. No-one set out to kill anyone but what started out as a bit of fun has led to two people losing their lives. |
"Stephen Toogood now has to live with the consequences of his actions, but so too do the families of Shane Toogood and Sam Cox and our thoughts are with them." | "Stephen Toogood now has to live with the consequences of his actions, but so too do the families of Shane Toogood and Sam Cox and our thoughts are with them." |
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