What happened to Danny Francis?

Danny Francis was jailed for seven years for causing the death of a young motorcyclist and serious injury to another.

Where did the fatal crash involving Ben Worrall occur?

The fatal crash occurred near Rowton Castle in Shropshire.

What were the charges against the driver?

The driver admitted to causing death by careless driving while under the influence, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop, failing to report, and perverting the course of justice.

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Drink Driver Jailed After Killing Teen Motorcyclist

28 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Driver jailed for seven years for causing death by careless driving.
Motorcyclist was 17 years old and died at the scene.
Another motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries in the same collision.

Drink Driver Jailed After Killing Teen Motorcyclist

A motorist, Danny Francis, 29, has received a seven-year prison sentence for causing the death of a 17-year-old motorcyclist. The fatal collision occurred on 1 October 2023, near Rowton Castle in Shropshire. Francis was found to be over the drink-drive limit at the time of the incident.

The crash not only resulted in the death of young Ben Worrall but also caused life-changing injuries to another motorcyclist. Francis's vehicle, a Range Rover, struck both individuals. He later admitted to several charges, including causing death by careless driving while intoxicated.

Further charges accepted by the court included causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop, and failing to report the collision. Francis also pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. He was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court in August.