Shocking footage has emerged of a man who killed a motorcyclist in a high-speed crash, playing rugby while claiming he was too severely injured to stand trial.
The Fatal Crash and a Web of Deceit
Stephen Naylor, 41, was driving his Audi at speeds exceeding 120mph on the M62 near Liverpool in April 2021 when he smashed into the back of Owen Baugh's motorbike. The 23-year-old motorcyclist was thrown into the road and tragically killed after being hit by another vehicle.
Naylor himself sustained serious injuries when his car left the road and he was impaled on a wooden fence. After weeks in hospital, he and his wife, Lisa Naylor, began exaggerating the long-term impact of his injuries. They claimed he had significant problems with his "walking and gait" and a worsening memory in a deliberate attempt to prevent him from facing court for the fatal collision.
The Lie Unravels: Rugby, Shopping and Disco Plans
The couple's story started to collapse in October 2024 when police interviewed them about a video sent to Lisa Naylor. The footage, recorded in April 2023, showed Stephen Naylor actively playing rugby, completely contradicting his claims of debilitating injury.
Further evidence uncovered messages discussing plans to attend an '80s disco night. In June and July 2023, Naylor was also captured on video going into Aldi and Morrisons supermarkets, carrying his own shopping bags without apparent difficulty.
Despite this damning evidence, the couple persisted with their act during his arrest. Bodycam footage from Merseyside Police shows Lisa Naylor telling officers: "He's obviously got a brain injury he can't exactly run anywhere." Naylor was seen using crutches and leaning on an officer to leave his home.
Justice Served for Owen Baugh's Family
Stephen Naylor later admitted to causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Lisa Naylor was convicted of perverting the course of justice and received a four-and-a-half year jail term.
In a heartfelt statement, Owen Baugh's family said their lives had come to a "total, devastating stop" since the crash. They thanked Merseyside Police, particularly Sgt Andy Roper, for their "determined effort to bring this evil individual who has never shown an ounce of remorse since day one to justice."
