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Driver Denies Killing TOWIE Star's Mother
16 Feb
Summary
- Driver Arda Alhaslioglu denies causing death of Gillian Theodorou.
- TOWIE star Clelia Theodorou suffered serious injuries in the crash.
- Alhaslioglu also denied causing death while uninsured.
A 20-year-old driver, Arda Alhaslioglu, has denied killing Gillian Theodorou and seriously injuring her daughter, Clelia Theodorou, a reality TV personality. The incident occurred in May 2023. Alhaslioglu pleaded not guilty to all charges, including causing death while driving uninsured, at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Clelia Theodorou, who was pregnant at the time, suffered severe injuries, including two broken legs. She has since undergone multiple surgeries and continues to heal. The reality star shared her profound grief over her mother's death, describing the pain as paralyzing and her heart as forever broken.
The emotional impact has led Clelia to develop PTSD, making her hesitant to drive again. She expressed the difficulty of reliving the trauma and the ongoing challenges of her recovery. Seven months after the accident, Clelia welcomed her daughter, Cielo, with fiancé Tommy Cole.
