Dad of one of Britain’s smallest babies dies in 100mph crash

Benjamin Teague had been consuming and smoking hashish when the smash occurred, and was 46 instances over the drug-drive restrict (Image: SWNS)

The dad of certainly one of Britain’s smallest infants died alongside his passenger in a 100mph horror crash practically 50 instances over the drug-drive restrict, an inquest has heard.

Benjamin Teague, 26, and Annabelle Lovell, 18, suffered catastrophic accidents when his BMW was in collision with a Volkswagen ID4 on August 2.

Emergency providers rushed to the scene on the A5 between Potterspury and Paulerspury, Northamptonshire, however nothing may very well be performed to save lots of the pair.

The tragedy got here 23 months after van driver Mr Teague welcomed the arrival of his son Logan, who was tinier than his teddy bear when he was born 11 weeks early.

The miracle tot weighed simply 1lb 8oz when he was born on September 30, 2019, 10oz greater than the UK’s smallest child.

An inquest into Miss Lovell’s demise heard this week that Mr Teague had been consuming and smoking hashish when the smash occurred.

Witnesses revealed Mr Teague was executing ‘extremely harmful manoeuvres’ simply moments earlier than the crash together with overtaking a van and a lorry at 100mph.

He then tried to overhaul a row of three vehicles whereas driving on the unsuitable aspect of the street and smashed into the Volkswagen at 87mph.

The tragedy got here 23 months after van driver Mr Teague welcomed the arrival of his son Logan, who was tinier than his teddy bear (Image: SWNS.com)

John Underwood, forensic crash investigator from Northamptonshire Police, stated: ‘The affect occurred whereas the BMW was on the inaccurate aspect of the carriageway.

‘This collision occurred on account of an error on the BMW’s half.

‘Alcohol and medicines have been a serious contributory issue and the driving and rushing.’

A autopsy report revealed Mr Teague had a studying of 80mg of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

He additionally had 93.5mg of hashish per 100 millilitres of blood, which is 46 instances over the drug-drive restrict, the listening to at Northampton’s Guildhall was informed yesterday.

Miss Lovell’s household paid tribute to their ‘angel’ daughter in an announcement learn to the inquest and blasted the actions of a ‘egocentric and harmful driver’.

They stated: ‘Annabelle had 4 siblings who she obtained on properly with, very properly.

‘Annabelle was very near her dad, they might discuss something and all the things. Annabelle cherished her dad dearly, and she or he nonetheless does. We adored her.

Mr Teague had 93.5mg of hashish per 100 millilitres of blood on the time of the crash (Image: SWNS.com)

‘We are going to by no means see Annabelle get married or have youngsters, as a result of that has been taken away from us due to a egocentric, harmful driver.

‘Take care my angel.’

The motive force of the Volkswagen, Jonathan Millidge, who suffered a fractured backbone and different critical accidents, stated nothing might have been performed to keep away from the collision.

He informed the inquest: ‘The automobile simply all of a sudden got here out, all the best way out over the white traces. I had completely no time to react.’

Northamptonshire senior coroner Anne Pember stated: ‘The motive force of the BMW overtook the automobile whereas travelling in extra of the velocity restrict.

‘The motive force on the time had a big quantity of alcohol and hashish.

‘Tragically, Annabelle was confirmed useless on the scene.’

Recording a story verdict, Ms Pember added: ‘Mr Millidge, there was nothing you might have performed to keep away from this tragedy.’

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