Chef Nick Copson, who suffered catastrophic life-changing injuries in head-on collision, pictured with his wife Nikki, prior to the accident A MOTORIST’S decision to attempt an overtaking manoeuvre led to “devastating consequences” for an oncoming driver and his own son. Craig Allen was at the wheel of a Kia Venga which collided head-on with a Vauxhall Astra, on the A68 between Witton-le-Wear and Toft Hill, at 7.30am on September 13, 2018. The Astra driver, Nick Copson, from Woodland, in Teesdale, suffered what Durham Crown Court heard were “catastrophic” injuries on impact, which was described by witnesses as like, “an explosion”. He was cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle and airlifted from the scene in a critical condition with life-changing injuries, including a broken back, crushed torso and punctured lungs.
Rhys Wardle s grieving mum finds bit of comfort from video showing orbs at her home
Nicola White was notified about the activity in her garage and garden on two separate occasions
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A grieving mother has found comfort after twice spotting a ghost like figure which she believes was her son. Nicola White s son Rhys Wardle, 16, lost control of his motorcycle while riding in woodland near Lazenby.
Nick Copson left paralysed after having spinal cord injury and legs amputated
The 47-year-old was in head-on collision on the A68 in in County Durham in 2018
His Vauxhall Astra was hit by a Kia Venga being driven by 46-year-old Craig Allen
Allen pleaded guilty to 2 counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
He has been jailed for three years and two months with a 67-month driving ban
County Durham dad recorded family final message as he lay critically injured following crash chroniclelive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chroniclelive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
He went out having the ride of his life Rhys Wardle s heartbroken mum pays tribute
The 16-year-old came off his bike while riding in woodland near Lazenby last month
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The heartbroken mother of a teenager who died in a motorcycle crash has paid tribute to her funny and determined son.
Rhys Wardle suffered fatal injuries after he lost control of his KTM bike while riding in woodland near Lazenby.