Shocking dashcam footage has been released, capturing the heart-stopping moment a teenage driver's reckless decision led to a catastrophic crash, leaving him and his friends with serious injuries.
The video, which was played in court, shows the 17-year-old at the wheel of a black Ford Fiesta attempting a dangerous overtake on a winding country road. The car violently spins out of control, veering across the road before slamming into an oncoming vehicle and crashing through a hedge.
The consequences were severe. The young driver suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain, requiring immediate surgery. His front-seat passenger also sustained serious injuries in the horrifying collision.
Police have condemned the driver's "appalling standard of driving," highlighting the clip as a stark warning to others about the deadly dangers of showing off and taking unnecessary risks on the road.
The incident serves as a brutal reminder of how quickly a moment of bravado can turn into a life-altering tragedy.
