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Lillie Clack Inquest Hears Desperate Pleas Before 100mph Crash

Croydon Coroner’s Court is examining testimony on the pursuit that ended in the crash which killed the 21-year-old victim, sparking calls for tougher driving penalties.

Overview

  • Surviving passengers describe begging Charlie Hilton to slow down or stop as he raced their overloaded Mercedes at more than 100 mph.
  • Police officers testified that their marked unit chased Hilton through south London at speeds up to 90 mph before losing sight of the vehicle.
  • The crash occurred on December 25, 2021 after Hilton’s Mercedes flipped, struck a tree and burst into flames, leaving six friends injured.
  • Charlie Hilton pleaded guilty to causing Lillie Clack’s death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to ten years and six months in February 2023.
  • Clack’s family have launched a campaign for 'Lillie’s Law' to enforce immediate licence suspensions for drunk drivers and lifetime bans for those who cause death or serious injury.