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Coronation Street's Debbie Pleads Guilty as Crash Evidence Points to Carl

The case now turns on her dementia diagnosis, with a late-episode reveal raising new questions for her family.

Overview

  • Debbie Webster pleads guilty to dangerous driving and to causing the death of vicar Billy Mayhew after a multi-vehicle pile-up linked to the Emmerdale crossover.
  • Relatives had urged a not-guilty plea, and solicitor Adam Barlow plans to argue mitigation based on Debbie’s vascular dementia.
  • Recent scenes show Carl was intoxicated at the wheel and moved Debbie into the driver’s seat, then encouraged her to admit guilt to avoid a trial.
  • Debbie and husband Ronnie fear a prison term could accelerate her cognitive decline, intensifying urgency around the defense strategy.
  • The episode concludes with a significant family revelation that has viewers questioning past timelines and parentage, prompting calls online for clarity.