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A 28-year-old commuter who died in a car crash after three teenagers threw stones onto a main south Wales road was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.A 28-year-old commuter who died in a car crash after three teenagers threw stones onto a main south Wales road was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.
John Lee Wells, from Rassau in Ebbw Vale, died in July 2008 following a collision on the A465 road.John Lee Wells, from Rassau in Ebbw Vale, died in July 2008 following a collision on the A465 road.
During an inquest in Aberdare coroner Peter Maddox said it was an act of "breathtaking stupidity" by the youths.During an inquest in Aberdare coroner Peter Maddox said it was an act of "breathtaking stupidity" by the youths.
Two boys aged 16 and 15 from Treharris and a girl, 13, are serving between two and four years youth detention.Two boys aged 16 and 15 from Treharris and a girl, 13, are serving between two and four years youth detention.
They were convicted of causing damage and being reckless as to whether life was endangered and sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court in April.They were convicted of causing damage and being reckless as to whether life was endangered and sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court in April.
Luke John Cotter, 16, was sentenced to four years, his brother Alan Type, 15, to three years and the 13-year-old girl was detained for two years.Luke John Cotter, 16, was sentenced to four years, his brother Alan Type, 15, to three years and the 13-year-old girl was detained for two years.
John Lee Wells was driving home from work at the time
Mr Wells had been travelling from work in Swansea.Mr Wells had been travelling from work in Swansea.
His silver Fiat Ibiza collided with another car near the Goytre Lane underpass near Merthyr on 18 July.His silver Fiat Ibiza collided with another car near the Goytre Lane underpass near Merthyr on 18 July.
Civil action
The inquest heard from Jamie Lee Hulbert who saw rocks and half bricks in the road and was worried his windscreen would be smashed.The inquest heard from Jamie Lee Hulbert who saw rocks and half bricks in the road and was worried his windscreen would be smashed.
After passing the boys, he said he suddenly saw a stationary car ahead of him and had to swerve around it.After passing the boys, he said he suddenly saw a stationary car ahead of him and had to swerve around it.
Mr Wells, who had been overtaking him at the time, was pushed into the path of an oncoming car.Mr Wells, who had been overtaking him at the time, was pushed into the path of an oncoming car.
Accident investigator Stephen Haigh said the Crown Prosecution Service had originally recommended Mr Hulbert be prosecuted for careless driving but no prosecution was brought.Accident investigator Stephen Haigh said the Crown Prosecution Service had originally recommended Mr Hulbert be prosecuted for careless driving but no prosecution was brought.
He added it was reasonable for Mr Hulbert to be distracted by the boys throwing stones.He added it was reasonable for Mr Hulbert to be distracted by the boys throwing stones.
Speaking after the inquest Mr Wells' family said they were happy with the verdict but they were considering whether to bring a civil action against Mr Hulbert.Speaking after the inquest Mr Wells' family said they were happy with the verdict but they were considering whether to bring a civil action against Mr Hulbert.
Philip Wells, John Wells' father, said the action by the teenagers had been "dreadful" but the family were pleased with the coroner's verdict.
During April's court case the prosecution said the unidentified driver who stopped had never come forward or been traced.During April's court case the prosecution said the unidentified driver who stopped had never come forward or been traced.