Driver Thomas Grainger, 22, died at the scene, but his younger brother survived his devastating injuries
The heartbreaking final moments of a 22-year-old man who died in a car crash which almost killed his younger brother have been disclosed.
A police investigation concluded Thomas had been driving at an "excess speed" along the 30mph road when the collision occurred. Despite the vehicle not having been well maintained and having a number of faults, there was no evidence to suggest its condition had contributed to the crash. Further tests also confirmed Thomas had not suffered any injuries from his earlier altercation that could have contributed to the collision and he did not have any pre-existing medical conditions.
"The front of the car dug into the front garden and the vehicle landed upside down in a neighbour's garden. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts."Concluding what caused the crash, he said: "Thomas' alcohol level was just over twice the legal limit and also there had been cocaine and cannabis use.
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