Overview

• Edward Spencer, 19, was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court for causing the deaths of three classmates and serious injuries to others in a 2023 crash.
• The crash occurred at 64 mph on a country road near Shipston-on-Stour, just five weeks after Spencer passed his driving test.
• Social media evidence revealed Spencer’s history of reckless driving, including speeding and ignoring warnings from passengers.
• The sentencing has reignited demands for graduated licensing and mandatory black-box telematics to improve young driver safety.
• Families of the victims and injured continue to advocate for reforms, highlighting the disproportionate involvement of young drivers in severe road accidents.