Bodycam: Killer Driver Sips Beer After Fatal Crash

Keilan Roberts, then 21, was driving under the influence of cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and alcohol when his vehicle crashed, resulting in the death of his passenger, 17-year-old Chloe Hayman. The fatal collision occurred in Fochriw, South Wales, during the early hours of July 24, 2022.

Roberts had been at a nightclub with Chloe. He altered plans to drive her home, instead taking her to his parked car. His friends, concerned about his state, followed at a distance as he drove. The car, found to have defective tyres, lost control and collided with railings.

Bodycam footage captured minutes after the crash shows Roberts holding a bottle of beer. He admitted to drinking it, claiming it was to "take the edge off," though a judge suggested it was to frustrate police inquiries. Roberts later failed a breathalyser test.

Roberts pleaded guilty to four counts of causing death by careless driving while under the influence. He received an initial sentence of three years and nine months, later increased to five years and three months by the Court of Appeal. He was also banned from driving for over 12 years and has recently been released on licence.