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Fury on A2: Father, Son in Deadly Road Rage Crash
2 Feb
Summary
- Father and son deny murder after four-year-old died in crash.
- Pair were heavily intoxicated during a road chase on the A2.
- One-year-old sister and father of deceased boy also injured.
Two family members are facing murder charges after a road chase on the A2 concluded with a fatal crash. Patrick Maughan, 54, and his son, Owen Maughan, 27, have denied the murder of four-year-old Peter Maughan. The incident occurred on June 1 of last year, following a day of heavy drinking. Both men had consumed a significant amount of alcohol before getting into their pick-up truck.
Prosecutors allege that Owen Maughan, driving erratically, pursued another vehicle containing family members, including Peter and his one-year-old sister. During the chase, Owen Maughan clipped the other truck, causing it to roll over. Peter was ejected from the vehicle and died from severe injuries. The other driver sustained serious injuries and is unlikely to walk again. Owen Maughan has admitted to manslaughter and other charges related to dangerous driving and causing injury.
